Cat Zakrzewski
@Cat_Zakrzewski
@washingtonpost White House reporter. Previously a tech reporter at The Post, @WSJ & @TechCrunch. Studied @MedillSchool. Reach me on Signal: cqz.17
If you’re a federal worker who wants to talk about DOGE, you can reach me securely on Signal at cqz.17
NEW: President Trump plans to deliver a major address on AI next week outlining his vision to ensure American dominance at an event hosted by the All-In Podcast, marking his biggest statement on the emerging technology at the heart of the US-China rivalry. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
In a private chat, tech billionaire Marc Andreesen says universities will ‘pay the price’ for DEI and immigration discriminating against Trump voters: “My people are furious.”
NEW: Trump officials who felt sidelined on liberal campuses are spearheading a federal crackdown on DEI at their own alma maters. A deep dive into the people and power behind the push to change Harvard and UVA among others, w/ @DanRosZiff washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Trump had dinner last week with Joe Rogan, who has been among the voices in the president’s ear urging him to back off deportations of immigrant workers. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
The unfounded attacks by @DNIGabbard on @washingtonpost reporter @nakashimae demean the office she has been appointed to. We will continue to pursue transparency and report on the IC in service to our readers and the values on which this country was founded. Happy July 4th. 🇺🇸
Statement from Executive Editor Matt Murray: “For three decades, Ellen Nakashima has been one of the most careful, fair-minded, and highly regarded reporters covering national security. Reaching out to potential sources rather than relying solely on official government press…
The fatal effects of USAID cuts: Babies starve quietly. Older children die begging for food. Hundreds of doses of a lifesaving supplement— a peanut paste, Plumpy’Nut—have been paid for by USG but are sitting in a Rhode Island warehouse. @khoureld washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/…
Senator Ted Cruz just told reporters he is confident the provision pausing AI state regulations will remain in the bill. Meanwhile, Senate Parliamentarian rules it CAN remain in the bill because it’s only tied to pot of $500 million in federal funding.
Scoop: White House is preparing to “defer” roughly 200 separate accounts across the federal government, sources say Would be arguably biggest challenge to federal budget law this admin Sets up battle in court over control of nation’s purse washingtonpost.com/business/2025/…
With stakes high, White House pushes negotiations with Harvard. The administration hopes the deal will make a big enough splash to “basically be a blueprint for the rest of higher education." With @McDanielJustine @DaniDougPost @SusanSvrluga washingtonpost.com/education/2025…
MTG: "I don’t want to fight or fund nuclear-armed Israel’s wars" Bannon: "Not quite sure [that's] the talk that a lot of MAGA wanted to hear" MAGA is divided about Trump's Iran strike, w/ @Cat_Zakrzewski @ccemorse washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
The “two weeks” announcement was “our attempt to throw the Iranians off guard,” a senior Trump official said. But only a small team of officials knew the full plan. More on how the Trump administration pulled off a secret bombing operation: wapo.st/4eoULVp
Always read @karavoght MAGA and the single girl. “Less Prozac, more protein!” washingtonpost.com/style/power/20…
