Tag: Trump Administration

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Beltway Confidential

Chancellor Merz has earned the Trump administration’s ear

Tom Rogan · February 13, 2026 4:13 pm

Don Lemon.

Don Lemon pleads not guilty to charges for storming Minnesota church

Kaelan Deese · February 13, 2026 3:28 pm

The Chinese and U.S. flags are flown outside the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, Nov. 27, 2024.

Government withdraws published annual list of companies with Chinese military ties

Mike Brest · February 13, 2026 3:23 pm

Chris Liddell will soon step into a new role as deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.

Anthropic brings on policy heavyweight from Trump’s first term as new board member

Claire Carter · February 13, 2026 12:32 pm

President Donald Trump and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin

Washington Secrets

White House report card: Trump makes it too easy for his critics with Obamas video

Rob Crilly · February 13, 2026 11:55 am

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses the audience during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Friedrich Merz warns US ‘not strong enough’ to axe European alliances in Munich speech

Emily Hallas · February 13, 2026 10:43 am

Produce for sale at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.

Inflation dropped to 2.4% in January in relief for Trump

Zach Halaschak · February 13, 2026 8:33 am

An ICE officer stands outside a warehouse as federal officials tour the facility.

Lower courts undermine Trump’s appeals court win on immigration detention

Jack Birle · February 13, 2026 6:00 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA).

Munich summit becomes early stage for 2028 Democrats

Barnini Chakraborty · February 13, 2026 5:00 am

stop start button in a car

Energy and Environment

Car stop-start systems may go away thanks to Trump deregulation

Maydeen Merino · February 12, 2026 4:53 pm

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) speaks during a news conference.

Walz calls on federal government to reimburse Minnesota for ‘damage’ in surge

Brady Knox · February 12, 2026 2:55 pm

The seal for the Department of Justice is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the DOJ in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Top DOJ antitrust official resigns less than a year after being appointed by Trump

Claire Carter · February 12, 2026 1:39 pm