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Carol E. Lee

Carol E. Lee is the Washington managing editor.

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Latest from Carol E. Lee

Trump's third-term talk freezes the potential 2028 Republican field

Teasing a third term freezes the 2028 GOP field until aspiring candidates have an understanding of whether Trump intends to push the limits of the Constitution.

Hegseth trying to show Trump he's a fighter amid chaos in Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been focusing more on public and television appearances so he can speak directly to President Trump through the appearances.

How Trump changed his mind on tariffs

Trump and officials in his administration were fielding calls from worried allies, and his advisers presented him with worrying data on the bond markets.

Trump holds firm on tariffs as the White House looks for ways to calm nervous allies

Trump sees an opportunity to “change the fabric” of the U.S. with his sprawling plan to institute new global tariffs,while cracks form in his political coalition.

Testimony raises questions about Pete Hegseth's handling of secrets and sensitive communications

A contentious Senate hearing raised more questions about Defense Secretary Hegseth’s decision to share details of a planned U.S. military operation in a group chat.

Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs

Trump allies have pressed the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews, worried about his criticisms of Social Security.

Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm's decision to give in to Trump's demands

President Donald Trump rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.

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The Bidens want back in

Former President Joe Biden has told some Democratic leaders he’ll raise funds, campaign and do anything else necessary for Democrats to recover lost ground.

Musk visits National Security Agency after urging 'overhaul' of U.S. cyberespionage hub

Elon Musk paid an unannounced visit to the National Security Agency on Wednesday and met with its chief, days after he called for an "overhaul" of the U.S.'s top cyberespionage hub.
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D.C. parents protest Congress' funding bill over a $1B cut to the city's budget

Parents are mobilizing to persuade senators to reject a Republican funding bill because it would deal a blow to the D.C. city budget.

Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say

The Trump White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal.
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