On Politics: Where is Melania?

May 7, 2025

Good evening! Jess here. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid growing uncertainty over how President Trump’s tariffs could affect inflation. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson has dropped one of the most aggressive options the G.O.P. was considering to cut Medicaid costs, underscoring the deep party divisions imperiling the plan to pay for the president’s agenda.

We’re cooking up a new way to bring you stories like these in this newsletter. For now, I hope you’ll take a look at our coverage below — and send me your questions about the Trump administration. — Jess Bidgood

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A Most Sensitive Subject in the White House: Where Is Melania?

Mrs. Trump has spent fewer than 14 days at the White House since her husband was inaugurated 108 days ago.

By Shawn McCreesh

Pool photo by George Walker IV

3 Former Officers Acquitted of All State Charges in Tyre Nichols’s Death

The former Memphis officers had been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the beating death of Mr. Nichols.

By Ben Stanley and Emily Cochrane

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Trump Withdraws Surgeon General Nomination and Announces New Choice

The president said on social media that he would nominate Dr. Casey Means, confirming that he had withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, his first pick, a former Fox News contributor.

By Tyler Pager

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York looking serious and holding a folder as he stands and speaks to reporters at the Capitol in April.

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How Democrats Hope to Overcome a Daunting 2026 Senate Map

Facing long odds to retake a majority, Senator Chuck Schumer and his allies are trying to think outside the box and recruit candidates who might be able to pull off upsets in red states.

By Shane Goldmacher

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Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Are So Large, 10% Feels Like a Relief

As he proposes ever stiffer tariffs, President Trump has normalized his merely big ones.

By Ana Swanson

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Trump Administration Welcomes World Cup Visitors to Enjoy a Nice, but Brief, Stay

Top officials offered a message that stuck to the Trump administration’s focus on minimizing legal immigration and removing those who overstay their visas.

By Karoun Demirjian

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