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Shelby Talcott
Verified
Reporter, Semafor
Washington
Beats
politics, china, trans-pacific partnership, finance economics, international trade, countervailing duties, transatlantic trade and investment partnership trade in services agreement, senate finance, india, banking export-import bank, house ways and means, doha round,trade anti-dumping duties, world trade organization, congress
Special diets, dieting, health-related food topics
Content
By Morgan Chalfant Verified, Shelby Talcott Verified| Semafor Verified The Trump administration is eyeing deep cuts to the State Department — a plan that could run into trouble with some lawmakers. An internal memo making the rounds at State calls for about a 50% reduction in the department’s budget in the next fiscal year, the Washington Post reported, and a State Department official confirmed that number to Semafor.
By Shelby Talcott Verified| Semafor Verified Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy holds a solid lead in the primary — one that increased dramatically after President Donald Trump’s endorsement at the end of February, according to new internal polling conducted by longtime Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio. The polling, conducted April 6-10 and shared first with Semafor, now shows Ramaswamy garnering 71% of the primary vote — representing a 60-point lead against his closest opponent, Jim Tressel.
By Morgan Chalfant Verified, Shelby Talcott Verified| Semafor Verified The Trump administration is eyeing deep cuts to the State Department — a plan that could run into trouble with some lawmakers. An internal memo making the rounds at State calls for about a 50% reduction in the department’s budget in the next fiscal year, the Washington Post reported, and a State Department official confirmed that number to Semafor.
Company Info
Semafor
Semafor is a global digital news platform founded in October 2022 by media veterans Ben Smith and Justin B. Smith, based in New York City. The company aims to provide transparent, high-quality journalism to 200 million English-speaking, college-educated professionals. Semafor utilizes an innovative editorial model called "Semaform," which distinguishes between factual reporting and analysis to enhance clarity and reduce polarization. The platform offers a unique news structure that includes unbiased reporting, clearly labeled journalist perspectives, and insights from various regions. In addition to its news coverage, Semafor hosts high-margin events targeting C-suite executives and business leaders, and produces video content featuring analysis and interviews. The company generates revenue through premium advertising, events, and partnerships, achieving over $10 million in revenue in 2023. Semafor is committed to combining traditional journalism with modern business strategies, making it a trusted source for professionals worldwide.
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
Founded: 2022