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The Bulletin · Thursday, April 16, 2026

Promise by promise: what Trump said, and what actually happened.

What you need to know to start Thursday.

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Is Trump Delivering? A Verdict on the Second Term

Fifteen months into his return to power, Donald Trump has redrawn the map on immigration, trade, and government size. But the voters who put him there — the ones who needed prices down and jobs up — are the ones asking the hardest questions.

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04-14-2026 · 18 min read · Verdict
Is Trump Delivering? A Verdict on the Second Term
Fifteen months into his return to power, Donald Trump has redrawn the map on immigration, trade, and government size. But the voters who put him there — the ones who needed prices down and jobs up — are the ones asking the hardest questions.
04-10-2026 · 18 min read · Verdict
Is Mamdani's New York a Socialist Experiment?
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on January 1, 2026 — the first democratic socialist to govern a major American city. 95 days in, his agenda is partially moving, partially blocked, and entirely contested. What is actually happening, and what does it mean?
03-17-2026 · 8 min read · Briefing
What the Iran War Is Actually Doing to Gas Prices
On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices rose 65 cents a gallon in under two weeks. This is a full breakdown of how oil markets work, why the Strait matters more than most people realize, and what different scenarios mean for what you pay at the pump.