Felicia Schwartz

Washington, D.C., United States

Diplomatic Correspondent at POLITICO

@FT's US foreign affairs & defense correspondent. previously @WSJ's Israel/Palestinian Territories & State Department correspondent. [email protected]

Articles

Cash plays: Trump heads to Middle East seeking deals

3 days ago | politico.com | Eli Stokols |Felicia Schwartz

The official described the three stops as “safe” at a moment when Trump has struggled to bring an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, and as U.S. relations with the rest of the world are more fraught due to the economic upheaval over Trump’s sweeping tariff regime and upending of alliances. “There are still things I think he can announce as part of a positive agenda, particularly in the trade and investment area,” the official said.
Will the real Iran policy stand up?

6 days ago | politico.com | Eric Bazail-Eimil |Connor O'Brien |Felicia Schwartz

President Donald Trump said Wednesday, “We haven’t made that decision yet,” as to whether Iran could enrich uranium for a civil nuclear program. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images With help from Nahal Toosi, Joe Gould and Daniel LippmanSubscribe here | | The Trump administration isn’t shying away from discussing the technical details of its desired nuclear deal with Tehran. But top officials are causing some confusion about where exactly the White House stands on enrichment.
Vance says Russia ‘asking for too much’ to end war with Ukraine

1 week ago | politico.com | Felicia Schwartz |Robbie Gramer

The vice president told the Munich Leaders Meeting that the U.S. wants to see Ukraine and Russia speak directly. Vice President JD Vance looks on during an event in the Oval Office at the White House on May 6, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Russia is “asking for too much” to end its war with Ukraine, underscoring new frustrations in the Trump White House over its efforts to court Moscow on peace talks.
Vance says Russia ‘asking for too much’ to end war with Ukraine

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Felicia Schwartz |Robbie Gramer

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Russia is “asking for too much” to end its war with Ukraine, underscoring new frustrations in the Trump White House over its efforts to court Moscow on peace talks. Speaking to the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington, he said that the U.S. is focusing on a long-term settlement since Russia has rejected the U.S. call for a 30-day ceasefire.
Vance says Russia ‘asking for too much’ to end war with Ukraine

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Felicia Schwartz |Robbie Gramer

5 hours agoJD Vance issues warning to tourists thinking of attending US World CupJD Vance issued a warning to tourists considering attending the 2026 US World Cup during a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, 6 May. After being appointed by Donald Trump as the vice chair of the tournament, the vice president addressed anyone intending to travel to the US to watch the football competition. Mr Vance stated: "We want them to come. We want them to celebrate. We want them to watch the game.
Poland’s Duda tells Trump to force Putin ‘to make peace’

1 week ago | politico.com | Felicia Schwartz

Polish President Andrzej Duda wants Trump to use harsh sanctions measures to compel Putin to negotiate. “If anyone is in a position to force Vladimir Putin to make peace, it is America, the president of the United States,” Polish President Andrzej Duda said. | Evan Vucci/AP Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday he is pressing Donald Trump to ramp up sanctions on Russia to force an end to the war.
Poland’s Duda tells Trump to force Putin ‘to make peace’

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Felicia Schwartz |Paul Ronzheimer

Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday that he is pressing Donald Trump to ramp up sanctions on Russia to force an end to the war. Trump, Duda said, is the only one who can force Putin to come to the negotiating table. “America can use various economic instruments to force Russia to respect certain actions,” Duda told the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network, which POLITICO is part of.
Tiffany Trump's father-in-law discovers the limits of his family ties

1 week ago | politico.com | Felicia Schwartz |Robbie Gramer

Boulos’ mixed reputation also illustrates how power works in Trump’s inner circle. While family ties are valuable to the president, that appears to be true only to a point. POLITICO spoke to 10 people familiar with Boulos’ interactions, all of whom were granted anonymity to speak freely about internal administration workings.
Tiffany Trump's father-in-law discovers the limits of his family ties

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Felicia Schwartz |Robbie Gramer

1 hour agoTrump, asked if he has to 'uphold the Constitution,' says, 'I don't know'Trump said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he’s following lawyers’ advice as he tries to execute rapid deportations, arguing that giving immigrants due process is time-consuming.
How Marco Rubio defied expectations and rose to the top of Trump’s orbit

1 week ago | politico.com | Nahal Toosi |Felicia Schwartz |Robbie Gramer

With four hats, including national security adviser, the former Trump rival is defying predictions he’d be a weak player. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a National Day of Prayer event with President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on May 1, 2025. | Yuri Gripas/Abaca Marco Rubio is doing big things under President Donald Trump — way more than nearly anyone expected.