Erin Doherty

Washington, D.C., United States

Politics Reporter at CNBC

Politics reporter @Axios, 202 native. [email protected]

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Trump poised to accept Qatar jet gift as Air Force One

3 days ago | cnbc.com | Leslie Josephs |Erin Doherty

U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for travel back to Washington, D.C., at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. May 4, 2025. Leah Millis | ReutersPresident Donald Trump is preparing to accept a luxury jet from the royal family of Qatar, which he will use as Air Force One, four sources familiar with the planning confirmed to NBC News.
Lutnick says 10% baseline tariff will stick around for "foreseeable future"

3 days ago | cnbc.com | Erin Doherty

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a chart next to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2025. Carlos Barria | ReutersCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that the 10% baseline tariff rate on imports from other countries is likely to "be in place for the foreseeable future," echoing President Donald Trump's comments from days prior.
Ras Baraka arrest: Trump administration eyes charging three more NJ Democrats in ICE fracas

4 days ago | cnbc.com | Erin Doherty

Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark in handcuffs outside Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, NJ on May 9, 2025. Courtesy: Newark Mayor's OfficeThe Trump administration suggested Saturday that New Jersey Democratic lawmakers involved in a clash a day earlier with authorities at a federal immigration detention center that led to the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka also could face criminal charges.
Why Pope Leo chose his name: AI, workers’ rights, new Industrial Revolution

4 days ago | cnbc.com | Erin Doherty

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. Dylan Martinez | ReutersPope Leo XIV said Saturday that he selected his name in part to commemorate Pope Leo XIII for his commitment to social issues and workers' rights during the industrial revolution.
India and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire

4 days ago | cnbc.com | Erin Doherty

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds a press briefing at Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi, India, May 10, 2025. Anushree Fadnavis | ReutersIndia and Pakistan have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire," President Donald Trump said Saturday, following days of rising tensions and fighting between the two nations.
Trump's ambassador to China sworn in ahead of high-stakes talks in Switzerland

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Erin Doherty

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for the new U.S. ambassador to China, former U.S. Senator David Perdue, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 7, 2025. Leah Millis | ReutersPresident Donald Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to China was sworn in on Wednesday, days before White House officials are set to meet with their Chinese counterparts for the first time since Trump announced his 145% tariffs. "What timing ...
Republican candidate in North Carolina Supreme Court race after judge rejects challenge

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Erin Doherty

Judge Jefferson Griffin, the Republican candidate for the N.C. Supreme Court listens to testimony in Wake County Superior Court on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Griffin trails North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts of the November 2024 election results.
Trump downplays tariff talks: 'We don't have to sign deals'

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Erin Doherty

NowLondon CNN — India and Britain struck a “landmark” trade deal Tuesday, the UK government said, marking progress on lowering and removing tariffs just as President Donald Trump is busy raising US import taxes to historic levels. For weeks, Trump has said that at least one trade deal is imminent with …
Trump downplays tariff talks: 'We don't have to sign deals'

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Erin Doherty

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 6, 2025. "The Art of the Deal" author President Donald Trump said in a surprising comment Tuesday that the United States does not need to "sign deals" with trade partners, despite top White House officials claiming for weeks that such deals are the administration's top priority.
Trump says U.S. girls 'could very happy' with lots fewer dolls under new tariffs

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Erin Doherty

President Donald Trump again is downplaying the threat of supply shortages from his tariffs — even if it means fewer toys for American children. "All I'm saying is that a young lady, a 10-year-old-girl, nine-year-old girl, 15-year-old-girl, doesn't need 37 dolls," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday. "She could be very happy with two or three or four or five," Trump said.