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Shelby Talcott

Shelby Talcott

White House Correspondent, Semafor

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Shelby is a reporter covering President Donald Trump’s White House for Semafor. She previously served as the White House Correspondent for the Daily Caller.

State Department to send $93 million in food aid to 13 nations

The assistance will be focused on children suffering from malnutrition in 12 African countries and Haiti.
A child sent home from the hospital due to malnutrition in NigeriaSodiq Adelakun/Reuters

State Department pauses most visa processing in Zimbabwe

The decision comes as the Trump administration reportedly presses African nations to accept deported non-national migrants.
Secretary of State Marco RubioUmit Bektas/Reuters

Laura Loomer tests influence as Trump’s enforcer

‘A patriot,’ in Trump’s words. ‘A callus’ that only appears ‘after the work’s done,’ as one Republican senator put it. The reality may be somewhere in between.
Laura LoomerEduardo Munoz/Reuters

Despite starvation fears, Trump shows no sign of wider break with Netanyahu

The president talked about the devastation on the ground, but that may well be as far as his divide with Israel goes, according to allies and aides.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuKevin Mohatt/Reuters

Ronny Jackson meets with White House amid Senate speculation

The Texas Republican discussed his state’s politics, including the Cornyn-Paxton primary, two people told Semafor.
Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-TexasTom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect

Trump stays cautious during tense Fed tour

The president personally walked the central bank’s pricey renovation with Chair Jerome Powell, withholding allegations of gross mismanagement but pushing for lower interest rates.
President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome PowellKent Nishimura/Reuters

Trump relents on his Senate grudges ahead of the midterms

The president is signaling he’s ready to forgive and forget, even endorse, to help Republicans avoid tense primaries.

Q&A: OPM chief wants to lean into AI

Scott Kupor talks about next steps for the office after layoffs.

DOJ to speak with Epstein associate Maxwell

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said he expects to meet with Ghislane Maxwell in the “coming days.”

At least three Trump advisers set to visit Fed on Thursday

The list of those attending was confirmed to Semafor by White House deputy chief of staff James Blair.

Trump officials to visit Fed amid renovation probe

President Donald Trump’s allies have identified the project as a potential opportunity to oust Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Democrats hesitate to endorse Mamdani’s campaign for New York mayor

Mamdani visited Democrats in DC, but did not meet with House Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Leader Chuck Schumer.

Epstein story continues to haunt Trump

White House officials want this story to fade into the background, but the president keeps bringing it up.

Republicans threaten to keep Congress in session to confirm Trump’s diplomats

The Trump administration is frustrated with the slow pace of ambassadorial confirmations. But Democrats are showing no signs of backing down.

Trump’s rationale for possible Powell firing divides Republicans

The president is concerned over the central bank’s costly renovations, which are under investigation. But not everyone in his party is convinced that’s a good reason.

MAGA starts to move on from Epstein drama as Trump digs in

The president spoke personally to Dan Bongino and Charlie Kirk about what one Republican senator dismissed as “National Enquirer stuff.”

Uncertainty reigns at FBI as Bongino weighs resignation over Epstein flap

The bureau’s deputy director “will come back if” the attorney general is “held accountable,” one source told Semafor.

State Department layoffs expected as soon as Friday as reorganization takes effect

Employees at Foggy Bottom are preparing for cutbacks to begin days after the Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump administration downsizing plans.