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
Trump Weighs In On H-1B Visa Program Dividing MAGA World
Until Saturday, Trump had been silent on the controversy sparked with his hiring of venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan for a role in his administration on Dec. 22.
Elon Musk Supports Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party In Opinion Piece
The editor of the paper’s commentary section resigned in protest to the piece.
Putin Apologizes For Deadly Plane Crash—But Doesn’t Say Russia Was At Fault
Thirty-eight people died in the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in southern Russia on Christmas Day.
Trump’s Cabinet And Key Jobs: Miami-Dade Commissioner Kevin Cabrera and Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Among Latest Nominees
Trump continues to fill out his administration in the weeks leading up to his inauguration.
Trump Brushes Off ‘President Musk’ Jabs As Critics Claim Elon Musk Controls Washington After Government Shutdown Fight
Republicans ditched their original government spending plan last week after heavy criticism from Musk and later Trump.
Trump Suggests Reverting Denali’s Official Name Back To Mt. McKinley In Honor Of Tariff-Loving Former President
The Alaskan mountain was officially renamed from Mt. McKinley to Denali in 2015.
The Billionaires Trump’s Picked For Next Administration: Elon Musk, Tilman Fertitta And More
Trump tapped Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for ambassador to Italy—putting him on a growing list of billionaires selected for administration roles.
U.S. Shoots Down Its Own Fighter Jet In ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident Over Red Sea Amid Escalating Conflict With Houthi Rebels
The two pilots were safely recovered and one sustained minor injuries.
Trump Suggests Pardoning Eric Adams, Jan. 6 Rioters—Here’s Who Else He Could Pardon
Jan. 6 protesters and others Trump has suggested he might pardon have made public pleas to Trump in the wake of his victory.
Hegseth Cabinet Nomination: Trump’s Pentagon Pick Will Release Accuser From NDA, Sen. Graham Says
The president-elect said Friday that Hegseth’s academic and military background will serve him as a leader.