Welcome to Wednesday’s Washington Secrets. So what is Donald Trump up to? It has been a low-profile week by the president’s TV camera-hogging standards, filled so far with private meetings that keep him away from the White House press corps. Could it be that a series of setbacks has knocked the spring from his step? Plus, why is Chinese tech giant Huawei thanking Washington for its recent spurt of growth?

Donald Trump is staying behind closed doors today. His public schedule lists six events, from “executive time” at 8 a.m. to dinner in the Rose Garden at 7 p.m., via policy meetings and signings — none of which will include cameras or reporters.