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Morgan Chalfant

Morgan Chalfant

Email Morgan@mchalfant16

Morgan is a reporter in Semafor’s Washington bureau, where she contributes to the Principals newsletter and covers national security with a focus on China. Before joining Semafor, Morgan covered the White House for The Hill.

US closer to green lighting Nvidia chips for Saudi Arabia

The kingdom has been working to address national security concerns about its ties to China.
Reed Albergotti/Semafor

US sanction Iran over Russia missile shipments

Iran’s provision of ballistic missiles to Russia is seen as a major escalation of Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Mark Schiefelbein/Reuters

Poll: Democratic excitement about voting surges to 2008 levels

New data from Gallup shows both parties fired up about the election.

Harris favorability rating spikes to 47%

New Gallup polling shows Americans are warming to the vice president ahead of her convention speech.
Stephanie Scarbrough/Reuters

Lawmakers raise concerns about US drug companies conducting trials in Xinjiang

Bipartisan group asks FDA for investigation of US clinical trials in China.
Dado Ruvic/Reuters

Harris leads Trump in five of seven battlegrounds: poll

The former president, meanwhile, has the edge in Arizona and Georgia.

Harris leads or ties Trump in most battleground states, poll shows

Harris’ apparent surge in swing states is a major improvement on Biden’s performance, but it’s not clear whether she can sustain the momentum.

Supreme Court approval nears record low

43% of American adults approve of the job the court is doing, while 52% disapprove.

Former US ambassador says US ‘asleep’ amid Russia threat

John Sullivan also weighs in on Ukraine policy under a possible second Trump administration.

Netanyahu calls US pro-Gaza protesters ‘Iran’s useful idiots’ in Congress address

The Israeli leader addressed a divided Congress nine months into the war against Hamas, as many Democratic lawmakers boycotted his speech.

How to read Trump on Taiwan

The former president wants Taipei to spend more on defense, and may seek concessions regarding chips.

Global reaction to JD Vance nomination centers on his role as a Trump surrogate

World leaders are taking special note of Trump running mate JD Vance’s distinct ideological profile — especially on issues like Ukraine.

Biden implores nation to ‘lower the temperature’

US president appeals for unity after assassination attempt against his political opponent, Donald Trump.

Biden orders security review after Trump rally shooting

The President said he would give more updates with an Oval Office address on Sunday evening.

Top EU pol Michel voices Trump concerns, slams Orbán in Semafor interview

European Council President Charles Michel also declined to answer questions about Biden’s mental fitness.

‘Blitz primary’ could open up Democratic race if Biden drops out

Two Democrats are circulating a proposal to donors and bundlers that would see delegates choose a Biden replacement in the lead up to August convention.

Biden’s next big test is the NATO summit

Some Democrats see next week’s Washington gathering as a chance for the president to turn the page on a bad debate.

House panel to scrutinize China’s semiconductor, drone industries

A planned hearing organized by the House select committee on China will also examine China’s dominance in shipbuilding.