A look at the challenges Trump faces after his first few months back in office

By Steve Inskeep,

Published May 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM EDT

President Trump has done a lot with his first few months in office, but much of what he's promised to accomplish is still incomplete. NPR looks at the challenges and where Trump stands at this point.

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