Ian K. Kullgren

Washington, D.C.

White House Correspondent at Bloomberg Industry Group

White House reporter for Bloomberg Government. Signal: IanKullgren.38; Michigander; @Politico and @Oregonian alum.

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Trump’s New Executive Purge Tests Power - And Evicts Old Rivals

1 day ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Ian K. Kullgren

White House wages fierce campaign to assert Trump’s dominanceDemocratic appointees, protected by law, find themselves targetsPresident Donald Trump’s latest purge of Democrats at independent government agencies, this time the Consumer Product Safety Commission, caught the son of a former, powerful labor critic in the crosshairs. Richard Trumka Jr. was one of the three Democratic-aligned commissioners at the independent panel fired last week. “On behalf of President Donald J.
Candidate Trump’s Deportation Pledge Faces White House Reality

6 days ago | news.bgov.com | Ian K. Kullgren

Then-candidate Donald Trump repeatedly promised to deport millions of undocumented immigrants if he was returned to office — but as president, he is tempering that pledge as his administration confronts logistical and legal hurdles. Trump’s border crackdown has resulted in a massive drop in illegal border crossings in his first 100 days.
Watch the Millennial Questioning Noem Today: BGOV Starting Line

1 week ago | news.bgov.com | Katherine Rizzo |Greg Giroux |Kellie Lunney |Ian K. Kullgren

Underwood’s OpportunityIf she can rattle the Trump administration official in charge of lightening-fast deportations, Rep. Lauren Underwood will elevate her profile inside a party hungry to find its next viral provocateur. Underwood is the ranking Democrat on the subcommittee that vets the Department of Homeland Security’s annual appropriation. She’ll have dibs on that side’s first question when DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faces that panel this morning.
Democrats Must Reclaim Patriotism from GOP, NY Congressman Says

1 week ago | news.bgov.com | Ian K. Kullgren

Democrats must embrace patriotism as part of their national rebranding effort to compete with Republicans in 2026 and beyond, according to Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.). Ryan — a young, prominent moderate voice in the party — discussed his platform of “patriotic populism,” aimed at rebuilding the Democratic image after their loss to President Donald Trump, at an exclusive Bloomberg Government roundtable on Monday.
Trump’s Mixed Tariff Message Puts At-Risk Republicans In a Bind

1 week ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Ian K. Kullgren

President Donald Trump’s wavering on tariffs is putting House Republicans in a tough spot as they try to defend the president in public — while also starting to pitch themselves to voters ahead of next year’s crucial midterm elections. As Trump backs off some of his tariff claims, including that they won’t raise prices for consumers — at least in the short term — allies who flocked to his side after the bombshell “Liberation Day” announcement may be left to take the hit.
GOP ‘Unwise’ to Ignore New MAGA Voters After Trump: Rep. Gill

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Ian K. Kullgren

The Republican Party should keep catering to MAGA voters after President Donald Trump leaves office, Rep. Brandon Gill, the youngest Republican in Congress, said Wednesday. In an interview with Bloomberg Government, Gill (Texas) said Trump “broke the political correctness mold, which was social censorship,” and gave a voice to a new population of voters. “These people aren’t going away,” Gill said.
Trump’s 100-Day Milestone Arrives With Key Promises Unkept

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Ian K. Kullgren

Four of President Donald Trump’s central campaign promises have yet to be delivered as his administration hits its 100-day milestone. Millions of Americans are still paying taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. Immigration authorities haven’t launched the largest deportation operation in American history. The war between Russia and Ukraine continues, and a government-wide effort to rein in waste is recouping a fraction of what was initially promised.
Trump’s 100-Day Milestone Arrives With Key Promises Unkept

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Ian K. Kullgren

Four of President Donald Trump’s central campaign promises have yet to be delivered as his administration hits its 100-day milestone. Millions of Americans are still paying taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. Immigration authorities haven’t launched the largest deportation operation in American history. The war between Russia and Ukraine continues, and a government-wide effort to rein in waste is recouping a fraction of what was initially promised.
Trump Sending ‘Mixed Signals’ With Undecided Stance on Key Issues

3 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Ian K. Kullgren

President Donald Trump is sending “mixed signals” and remains undecided on some key policy issues almost 100 days into his second term, sparking conflicting reactions from people close to him. President Trump’s hazy views on tax reform took center stage last week after he left the door open to raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy, something antithetical to conventional Republican thinking.
Trump’s Early Executive Orders Near First Wave of Deadlines

3 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Ian K. Kullgren

President Donald Trump’s early executive orders will be back in the spotlight this weekend when he hits a milestone in his second stint in the Oval Office. Sunday, April 20, marks Trump’s 90th day in office — a de facto deadline for Cabinet secretaries and senior aides to show progress on executive orders from his first days in office. Trump signed nearly 100 executive orders during his first two weeks, about a dozen of which have specific 90-day deadlines listed in the text.