Anger in White House over now-deleted Obamas post

It’s not clear whether the person behind what one GOP senator called “the most racist thing” shared by the administration will face further discipline.
President Donald TrumpAl Drago/Reuters

Immigration talks test Congress’ dismal bipartisanship skills

As the Capitol lurches from one shutdown to another, the costs of a centrist exodus and a Republicans-only 2025 are looking clear.
Sen. Angus King, I-MaineNathan Howard/Reuters

How the Gates Foundation’s CEO plans to shape its last 20 years

Mark Suzman wants to reframe the case for aid in the face of government cuts and intense public scrutiny
Mark SuzmanCourtesy of the Gates Foundation/Joey Pfeifer/Semafor

Iranian FM says nuclear talks with US were ‘good start’

However, Tehran rejected a core US demand to end nuclear enrichment.
An anti-US ad in Iran. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters
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Anger in White House over now-deleted Obamas post

It’s not clear whether the person behind what one GOP senator called “the most racist thing” shared by the administration will face further discipline.
President Donald TrumpAl Drago/Reuters

Iranian FM says nuclear talks with US were ‘good start’

However, Tehran rejected a core US demand to end nuclear enrichment.
An anti-US ad in Iran. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters

Debatable: ICE warrants

Republicans say warrant restrictions will ‘handcuff’ ICE. Democrats argue that’s needed.
Federal agents arrest a man in an immigration enforcement operation.Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Cruz optimistic that air safety bill will pass the House

The Texas senator last week spoke directly to the speaker about the ROTOR Act.

Senator’s Fed blockade splits Republicans

A pledge by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., to block Federal Reserve nominees until the Justice Department drops its probe into Chair Jerome Powell is drawing friendly fire.

Immigration talks test Congress’ dismal bipartisanship skills

As the Capitol lurches from one shutdown to another, the costs of a centrist exodus and a Republicans-only 2025 are looking clear.

Trump admits immigration crackdown has been excessively forceful

Trump admitted a “softer touch” may be required on immigration enforcement, as polling showed Americans increasingly view efforts as having gone too far.

Bessent dodges on whether Trump can fire Fed officials

The Treasury secretary told House members Wednesday that the central bank has “lost the trust of the American people.”

Republicans ready another homeland security stopgap bill

“It’s not enough time to come to the sort of agreement that we were hoping to come to,” said a senior White House official.

What a Canadian Conservative MP told Vance during unofficial trade talks

Jamil Jivani told Semafor that he met with the US vice president, a longtime friend, as well as other officials, in part to de-emphasize Canada’s deals with China.

Republicans fear a Texas Senate problem — and hope Trump agrees

Their recent special-election loss pales in comparison to the risk of a mishandled primary.
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