(POLITICO) Donald Trump is president of the United States, and the Washington power structure is adapting in once unimaginable ways. Groups once relegated to the backwaters of Congress are now at the forefront — and their aides are more powerful than ever. New power structures are forming in the White House that help the most important men and women in America do their jobs, while waging war within the administration. Ad makers are having to adapt to the new world order as they try to cut through the noise. In short, a different set of operatives is emerging on the front lines of politics, policy and power.
That’s why the POLITICO Playbook “New Guard” Power List is crucial to understanding the players who are breaking through in the all-consuming era of Donald Trump. The list is the product of hundreds of interviews and conversations over the course of several months. Use it, share it — and help us make it even better.