Trump Administration

Dmitriev’s Washington Visit

Kirill Dmitriev’s reported trip to Washington puts Russia’s backchannel diplomacy back in the spotlight. The talks reportedly touch Ukraine, sanctions relief, and the never-ending promise of “economic cooperation,” which is politician-speak for everybody wants something.

Bondi Exit, Tipoff Claim Denied

The White House denies reports that Pam Bondi was fired for warning Eric Swalwell about FBI file plans, saying Trump had been unhappy with her DOJ performance for some time.

NYT’s Correction Habit Strikes Again

The Times corrected a story on a proposed strategic investment fund after a Trump administration official said quotes were fabricated, then added another fix over the amount and the wording. The dust-up spilled into the larger fight over press access and Pentagon rules.

Top Regulator Jeff Clark Quietly Resigns

Jeffrey Clark resigned as Acting OIRA Administrator. His exit ends a short but noisy run overseeing the administration's deregulatory push and raises questions about who will steer federal rule reviews next.