Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics, with a focus on elections and Capitol Hill. She joined Forbes in 2022 and is based in New York. She's covered the 2022 midterms, 2024 presidential campaign, the January 6 House committee investigation, former House Speaker
Here’s Where Trump’s Government Layoffs Are—As Medicare And Medicaid Services, FDA And CDC Reportedly Cut Staff
The Trump administration has laid off thousands amid cost-cutting efforts.
Everything To Know About Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Plans—As President Fires Immigration Judges Despite Case Backlog
A union official called the firings "inexplicable" given Trump's push to crack down on immigration.
RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick—McConnell Votes ‘No’
RFK Jr. will become Trump's health secretary, after winning over some GOP senators wary of his anti-vaccine views.
Trump’s Federal Worker Buyout Pause Lifted: Here’s What To Know As 75,000 Workers Accept Offer
Around 3% of the federal civilian workforce has taken President Donald Trump's buyout deal.
Trump Takes Over Kennedy Center In War On ‘Woke’ Programming—Here’s What To Know
Trump announced plans last week to gut the Kennedy Center board, citing some of its shows that involved drag.
Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation: Senate Approves Gabbard As Trump’s Spy Chief—McConnell Lone GOP ‘No’ Vote
After Gabbard faced a public questioning, she passed votes in the Senate Intelligence Committee and Senate.
Trump Says ‘I Always Abide By The Courts’—As Allies Suggest He Should Defy Orders
Trump called a judge’s ruling blocking political appointees from accessing the Treasury Department’s system a “disgrace.”
Rep. Nancy Mace Accuses Ex-Fiancé Of Rape: What To Know About Her Shocking House Floor Speech
Mace’s ex, who she identified by name, promptly denied the allegations.
Trump Vs. CFPB: Russ Vought Orders Consumer Financial Protection Bureau To Stop Work
Elon Musk previously called for the agency to be eliminated.
Trump Reinstates ‘De Minimis’ Tariff Exemption For Shipments Under $800—Boosting Shein And Temu
The exemption facilitated explosive growth among Chinese discount retailers Temu and Shein.