Trump Suggests He Knows He Can’t Run Again: ‘It’s Too Bad’

Despite the Constitution’s two-term limit, Trump had mused for months about a third term.

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Mike Johnson Dismisses Trump Third Term Talk — But Applauds the ‘Trolling’

The speaker said he did not see a path to amending the Constitution to allow the president to seek a third term, but that it was fun to pretend he could to inflame Democrats.

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It’s Unconstitutional, but Trump Keeps Musing About a 3rd Term

A president who has chafed at the limits on his power sees political benefit in talking about remaining in office.

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Jill Lepore: ‘Most Forms of Tyranny Do Come to an End’

The Harvard historian on why change requires “determination and imagination.”

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Bannon Claims ‘There Is a Plan’ For Trump to Run for a Third Term

The claim comes after months of President Trump toying with the idea, insisting that he is “not joking” about defying a constitutionally-mandated term limit.

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El Salvador’s Leader Is Autocrat to Some, Godsend to Others

Lawmakers approved constitutional changes abolishing term limits and allowing President Nayib Bukele to stay in power indefinitely. Why now?

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El Salvador Changes Constitution, Ending Term Limits for Nayib Bukele

The president, a Trump ally, will now be able to seek re-election indefinitely. The National Assembly also extended the presidential term to six years.

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New Jersey’s Race for Governor: What to Know

The Republican and Democratic primaries will be held on June 10. Early voting hours begin on Tuesday across the state.

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Trump Plays Down Talk of a Third Term, Backing Vance and Rubio

President Trump, who has frequently raised the idea of pursuing a third term in defiance of the Constitution, told “Meet the Press” that his vice president and his secretary of state were potential successors.

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Are Politicians Too Old? California Democrats Want to Debate an Age Cap.

As the Democratic Party tries to win back support, some members say forcing older politicians to retire is one solution.

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