Cat Zakrzewski

Washington, D.C., United States

White House Reporter at The Washington Post

@washingtonpost national tech policy reporter. Previously: @WSJVC + @MedillSchool Threads: @cqzakrz

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Articles

As Musk steps back, DOGE looks to Congress to finish what it started

1 week ago | benton.org | Cat Zakrzewski |Matt Viser |Emily Davies |Elizabeth Dwoskin

Elon Musk arrived at the White House prepared to take a chainsaw to the federal government, promising to slash $2 trillion in spending. A little more than 100 days later, the world’s richest man is retreating from Washington far short of that goal after an often painful education in the mechanics of the U.S. government. As Musk prepares to return to his private companies, he and his allies are increasingly pressing for Congress to take up the mantle of their government cost-cutting.
As Musk steps back, DOGE looks to Congress to finish what it started

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Cat Zakrzewski |Matt Viser |Emily Davies |Elizabeth Dwoskin

Elon Musk arrived at the White House prepared to take a chain saw to the federal government, promising to slash $2 trillion in spending. A little more than 100 days later, the world’s richest man is retreating from Washington far short of that goal after an often painful education in the mechanics of the U.S. government.
As Musk steps back, DOGE looks to Congress to finish what it started

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Cat Zakrzewski |Matt Viser |Emily Davies |Elizabeth Dwoskin

As Musk steps back, DOGE looks to Congress to finish what it started (washingtonpost.com) As Musk steps back, DOGE looks to Congress to finish what it started By Cat Zakrzewski; Matt Viser; Emily Davies; Elizabeth Dwoskin 2025050109004000 Elon Musk arrived at the White House prepared to take a chain saw to the federal government, promising to slash $2 trillion in spending.
US-Gerichte versuchen vergeblich, Trumps Macht zu limitieren – ist die Gewaltenteilung in Gefahr?

2 weeks ago | augsburger-allgemeine.de | Cat Zakrzewski

Donald Trumps zweite Amtszeit als Präsident ist geprägt von seiner Überzeugung, allein zu regieren, wobei er Gerichte und Kongress zunehmend missachtet. Kurz vor seinem 100. Tag im Amt scheint Trump immer skrupelloser die Grenzen der Exekutivgewalt auszutesten.
Meet the top donors to Trump’s $239 million inauguration fund

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Clara Ence Morse |Cat Zakrzewski |Aaron Schaffer |Luis Melgar |Nick Mourtoupalas

Meet the top donors to Trump’s $239 million inauguration fund (washingtonpost.com) Meet the top donors to Trump’s $239 million inauguration fund By Clara Ence Morse; Cat Zakrzewski; Aaron Schaffer; Luis Melgar; Nick Mourtoupalas 2025042409004800 President Donald Trump raised a record $239 million for his 2025 inauguration celebrations, propelled by contributions from corporations and ultra-wealthy individuals — including more than a dozen people Trump has nominated to a variety of roles in...
How Tim Cook helped Apple out of Trump’s tariff storm - for now

3 weeks ago | spokesman.com | Jeff Stein |Elizabeth Dwoskin |Cat Zakrzewski

As President Donald Trump’s enormous new tariffs on China rippled through global supply chains, Apple CEO Tim Cook went to work behind the scenes. Cook spoke to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick last week about the potential impact of the tariffs on iPhone prices, two people familiar with the phone call said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to reflect private conversations that were previously unreported. Cook spoke with other senior officials in the White House, the people said.
How Tim Cook helped Apple out of Trump’s tariff storm — for now

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Jeff Stein |Elizabeth Dwoskin |Cat Zakrzewski

How Tim Cook helped Apple out of Trump’s tariff storm — for now (washingtonpost.com) How Tim Cook helped Apple out of Trump’s tariff storm — for now By Jeff Stein; Elizabeth Dwoskin; Cat Zakrzewski 2025041717301100 As President Donald Trump's enormous new tariffs on China rippled through global supply chains, Apple CEO Tim Cook went to work behind the scenes.
After 100 days in office, it’s clear Donald Trump is going all out to govern alone

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Cat Zakrzewski

After 100 days in office, it’s clear Donald Trump is going all out to govern alonePresident Donald Trump in the White House: Jabin Botsford/The Washington PostDonald Trump’s second presidency has been defined by his conviction to govern alone, with escalating disregard for the courts or Congress. As he approaches his 100th day in office, Trump appears increasingly emboldened to push the boundaries of executive power.
Trump brushes aside courts’ attempts to limit his power

3 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Cat Zakrzewski

Donald Trump’s second presidency has been defined by his conviction to govern alone, with escalating disregard for the courts or Congress. As he approaches his 100th day in office, Trump appears increasingly emboldened to push the boundaries of executive power. He and his top advisers argue he is acting with a broad mandate from American voters as he drives an agenda to remake American society and the global economy, even amid many legal challenges.
Trump brushes aside courts’ attempts to limit his power

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Cat Zakrzewski

Trump brushes aside courts’ attempts to limit his power (washingtonpost.com) Trump brushes aside courts’ attempts to limit his power By Cat Zakrzewski 2025041712393800 Donald Trump's second presidency has been defined by his conviction that he govern alone, with escalating disregard for the courts or Congress. As he approaches his 100th day in office, Trump appears increasingly emboldened to push the boundaries of executive power.