Trump Aligns with Tech Leaders Musk and Ramaswamy in Visa Debate
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his support for the H-1B visa program, aligning himself with tech executives Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in a growing debate over the hiring of skilled foreign workers in the United States. In an interview…
Trump’s World of Peril and Opportunity
Wherever I’ve traveled over the past year, I’ve encountered a world teetering between peril and promise. As we step into 2025, that precarious balance feels more pronounced than ever. On one side, the shadow of global conflict looms large, threatening…
Trump Endorses Speaker Mike Johnson Ahead of Crucial House Vote
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his strong support for House Speaker Mike Johnson, endorsing him as he prepares to seek reelection to the speakership this week. “Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hardworking, religious man. He will do the right…
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Tapped to Lead New Department of Government Efficiency
President-elect Donald Trump announced the establishment of a new federal initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), appointing billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and biotech executive Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the effort. In a statement released Tuesday, Trump said, “Together, these…
Trump, Elon Musk’s Support for H-1B Visa Sparks Controversy in the US; Indian Government on Alert
The debate surrounding the H-1B visa policy has taken a new turn with the appointment of Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan as senior White House policy adviser on artificial intelligence (AI) under the incoming Donald Trump administration. The move sparked backlash from…
Why Canada’s Top Diplomat in Washington Isn’t Sweating Trump’s Tough Talk
Donald Trump loves to flaunt his deal-making prowess. For allies, this often feels less like diplomacy and more like a high-stakes negotiation. Recently, Canada has found itself in Trump’s crosshairs, with the president-elect openly challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on…
The Black Swan Election Inside Trump’s Unlikely Victory
Earlier this month, at Harvard’s Institute of Politics during the quadrennial campaign managers’ conference, I spent nearly an hour with two of the key architects behind Donald Trump’s stunning presidential victory: co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita and chief pollster Tony Fabrizio….
The Year of Exceptionalism: Donald Trump’s Unprecedented Legal Journey
2024 has been a year like no other, packed with seismic headlines and historical moments. The conviction of Donald Trump, an assassination attempt weeks later, and the unexpected collapse of Joe Biden’s reelection bid—followed by the brief ascendancy of Kamala…
Here are the GOP Senators Best Positioned to Challenge Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s swift cabinet appointments have sent a clear message: loyalty to Trump himself and a knack for showcasing that loyalty on national television are the ultimate qualifications. But the real drama will unfold as Senate Republicans decide how…
Trump’s Cabinet Gambit: How History and Power Favor His Picks
Donald Trump’s recent Cabinet choices have left many aghast, but history suggests the former president may be on solid political ground in nominating some of the most controversial and unqualified individuals ever proposed for high office. Understanding why requires revisiting…
Why Matt Gaetz Might Actually Become Attorney General
Gaetz won’t get confirmed; everybody knows that, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Thursday, echoing a sentiment shared across Washington after President-elect Donald Trump’s bombshell nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general. The announcement drew reactions ranging from disbelief to…
Can Trump Be the New Reagan?
Eight years ago, I watched Donald Trump’s first presidential victory unfold during a breakfast gathering with European policymakers at POLITICO’s Brussels office. The reaction that morning was a mix of shock and disbelief. Fast forward to today, and while anxiety…