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 Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster, the 2023 State of the Union Address, former President Donald Trump's federal election interference and classified documents cases and his Manhattan hush money case. Dorn graduated in 2012 from the University of Dayton with a degree in journalism. Prior to joining Forbes, she covered New York City and state politics for the New York Post and City and State magazine. Follow her for updates and analysis on the 2024 presidential race, key Senate and House races and developments in Congress and at the White House.
These Agencies—Health, Labor, EPA—Could Be Squeezed To Fund Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget
The existing Pentagon budget is the largest in history.
Trump Suggests U.S. Will ‘Take The Oil’ From Strait Of Hormuz ‘With A Little More Time’
Trump has made conflicting statements about his motives and objectives regarding the strait.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi
Bondi is the second Trump Cabinet member to be removed in a matter of weeks.
Macron Responds To Trump’s Attack On His Marriage As Iran War Feud Deepens
Trump alleged Macron’s wife “treats him very badly” while complaining France won’t help the U.S. in its war with Iran.
Trump Flip-Flops On Iran’s Nuclear Prospects Again
Trump said he would consider a ceasefire “when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear.”
Trump Can’t Defund NPR And PBS, Judge Rules
The judge accused the move of targeting “viewpoints that the President does not like and seeks to squelch.”
Trump Approval Rating: Average Dips Below 40% For First Time
Trump is considering a widely unpopular ground operation in Iran.
Hegseth Defends Sending Ground Troops To Iran: ‘I Don’t Understand Why The Base’ Would Oppose
Hegseth didn’t rule out sending ground troops to Iran.
White House Says Russian Oil Tanker Allowed To Cuba For ‘Humanitarian Reasons’
Trump told reporters Sunday he has “no problem” with Cuba receiving a Russian oil tanker as the U.S. oil blockade has prompted a humanitarian crisis on the island.
Steve Bannon Hesitant About Sending Ground Troops To Iran—A Move That Could Break Trump’s Base
The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for a weeks-long ground operation in Iran.