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.

Trump nears war funding crisis as congressional Republicans splinter

The White House and Pentagon are pushing for more Pentagon money, but a lack of clarity about needs in Iran and elsewhere is making their job harder.

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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Trump’s Canada tariffs complicate trade talks

The tariffs affect Canadian goods ranging from wine to hockey sticks and will formally take effect in 30 days.

Donald Trump, Claudia Sheinbaum, and Mark Carney

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Trump administration announces new 50% tariff on Canada

The move comes ahead of expected new talks on the US-Canada-Mexico free trade agreement.

US President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney during the FIFA World Cup trophy presentation

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Darline Graham eyeing a run for a full Senate term

Three people familiar with internal party deliberations told Semafor she indicated as much to the White House on Thursday.

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Trump’s election security speech squeezes Republicans

There’s no sign that the play to get his voter ID bill passed will work, as it lacks a path to 50 Senate votes from his party.

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Trump preparing to touch on Venezuelan elections in speech

Two people familiar with the situation shared details with Semafor ahead of a primetime address that is still subject to change.

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Rubio hosts ‘far-left terrorism’ summit

The US is hosting some sixty-five delegations from around the world.

‘Nobody told me how dangerous it is’: How Trump sees threats to his life

As fresh risks from Iran make headlines, those closest to the president told Semafor that, in private, he aims for fatalistic humor.

Trump is ‘very serious’ about Hormuz toll push

The proposal puts the US president at odds with some of his allies who opposed the toll idea.

Vance in wait-and-see mode as Iran ceasefire crumbles

The vice president is focusing on domestic priorities while President Donald Trump and the military take point on the conflict.

US launches new strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump warned earlier Wednesday that a US attack was imminent.

Disabling Russian tech on the table in talks over F-35s for Türkiye

Asking Ankara to make elements of its S-400 system inoperable is one option under discussion by the Trump administration, a person familiar told Semafor.

White House still mum on housing bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson said last week that he doesn’t believe the president will veto the bill.

Behind Lockheed subsidiary’s payments for new White House helipad

The president said on Monday that the helipad construction would be paid for by the Lockheed Martin-owned Sikorsky.

How Trump became the president of Washington, DC

The president’s obsession with the nation’s capital is growing as he reaches the limits of presidential power.

US urges patience as Machado plots her return

The Venezuelan opposition leader’s efforts to return to her country have prompted angst within the Trump administration in recent days.

Trump’s Board of Peace charts path forward

Questions continue to swirl about the organization’s work in Gaza.

Only Trump can end his own blockade

The US president is preventing the reauthorization of a key surveillance law, and refusing to sign a bipartisan housing bill.