Confused by Trump-Mamdani Bromance? It’s the Power of Populism | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Feb. 27

February 27, 2026 at 07:01AM

Confused by Trump-Mamdani Bromance? It’s the Power of Populism | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Feb. 27

Trump and Mamdani’s unlikely alliance rises as populism reshapes politics; the pair leverage shared messages to rally support and critique establishment norms.

The Federal Reserve reportedly resists DOJ subpoenas related to its staff and processes, signaling pushback on investigative demands and tensions between monetary authorities and the executive branch.

Hillary Clinton testifies to a GOP-led panel, saying she was not aware of any allegations about Epstein’s crimes, delivering a defensive account amid ongoing investigations and partisan scrutiny.