Shelby Talcott

White House Correspondent, Semafor

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.

‘We all agree that big government is bad, but…’: White House shrugs off Republican clashes over childcare

The still-unreleased plan has opened a divide over the party’s philosophy and raised questions about its effectiveness.

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Rubio pushes more cooperation against drug cartels

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is betting he can advance the fight against narcoterrorism in Latin America.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with Colombia’s ambassador to the US Maria Consuelo Araujo

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Armenia embraces its ‘Trump’ corridor while keeping Russia, Iran close

Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan told Semafor the US-backed transit and trade project is essential to secure long-lasting peace with Azerbaijan.

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, with President Donald Trump

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Parnell emerging as top contender for Army secretary

The Pentagon’s current chief spokesman is an ally of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though GOP Rep. Brian Mast is also getting a look.

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Driscoll’s departure leaves another hole at Pentagon

Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny as the US becomes further entrenched in the Iran war.

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Army secretary leaves after clashes with Hegseth

Dan Driscoll, a close ally of Vice President JD Vance, resigned after mounting tensions with the defense secretary.

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Trump’s White House inner circle is shrinking

As some of the president’s closest aides leave the building and his challenges mount, he’s still predisposed to stick to “the family.”

Trump’s new affordability push runs on highways, rail

The Transportation Department is proposing building infrastructure like water pipelines and transmission wires alongside existing roads and tracks.

American diplomats return to the Middle East

The US is restaffing diplomatic posts across the Middle East after diplomats were evacuated because of the Iran war, sources told Semafor.

Vance supporters dismiss talk of Cruz running in 2028

The back-and-forth is an early glimpse into the looming debate over who will succeed President Donald Trump.

Trump won’t budge on Canada, beef despite Republican pushback

The US president is instead threatening more tariffs on Canada, and those close to him see no off-ramp yet.

Trump’s FDA pick faces MAHA resistance

Overton’s confirmation could set up a fight between the administration and part of President Donald Trump’s base.

Trump heads to South Carolina as White House shifts to midterms

Trump’s visit to Myrtle Beach — where he hopes to provide a boost to Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C. — comes as Republicans face a difficult path to retaining full control of Washington.

White House’s messaging operation sidetracked by internal drama

Some of President Donald Trump’s allies see this week as proof that press relations are ready for a reboot.

FBI steps up scrutiny of ex-congressman Swalwell

The bureau seized his electronics at San Francisco’s airport on Saturday night and executed search warrants on his DC home.

Trump digs in amid signs of stalled Iran-Oman talks

The US sees talks between Iran and Oman — which had appeared to be a rare fruitful negotiation path — as stalled in recent days.

Trump nixes Iran talks as stalemate persists

On Truth Social, the president wrote that there “are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled” with Iran.

Why the White House torched Jon Ossoff

The senator made a comment about Trump aide Natalie Harp over the weekend.