Joseph Lawler

Joseph Lawler is deputy managing editor for policy at the Washington Examiner, having previously been an economics reporter. Before joining the Washington Examiner, he worked for RealClearPolicy. He is a native of Massachusetts and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

Chris Christie defends quarantine of Ebola workers

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2014 7:16 pm

European Central Bank stress tests fail 25 big banks short $32 billion

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2014 7:02 pm

New polls show GOP with edge in tight race for Senate control

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2014 5:29 pm

Joe Manchin: I’ve had little contact with the White House

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2014 5:19 pm

"Democrats are going to prove the pundits wrong," Sen. Chuck Schumer says. (Photo by Jason Carter Rinaldi/Getty images)

Chuck Schumer predicts that Democrats will hold the Senate

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2014 3:49 pm

Recent "lone wolf" attacks in Ottawa and New York City are part of a larger Islamic extremist campaign against the U.S., House Homeland Security chairman Michael McCaul said. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Nathan Hunsinger)

National Security

McCaul: ‘Lone wolf’ attacks an example of where ISIS is winning

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2014 3:27 pm

FILE - In this March 11, 2014, file photo, Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. talks to reporters as she leaves the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington. Feinstein on Wednesday March 19, 2014, joined Gov. Jerry Brown in expressing skepticism about legalizing marijuana in California for recreational purposes. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

National Security

Feinstein: ‘Lone wolf’ attacks all part of ‘one big problem’

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2014 2:45 pm

A protester stands outside the White House asking President Obama to ban flights in effort to stop Ebola. (Olivier Douliery/Pool via CNP)

Fauci warns of unintended consequences to Ebola measures

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2014 2:36 pm

House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., leads a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, as his panel updates its examination of the government's response to the Ebola outbreak. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Issa: Governors reacting to absence of leadership on Ebola

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2014 2:34 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Friday. The United States is destabilizing the global world order by trying to enforce its will, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Friday, warning that the world will face new wars if Washington fails to respect the interests of other countries. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Mikhail Klimentyev, Presidential Press Service)

National Security

Vladimir Putin blames U.S. meddling for chaos in Ukraine

Joseph Lawler · October 25, 2014 9:57 pm

Fannie Mae's settlement ends litigation involving accusations it misled investors before 2008. (AP Photos)

Fannie Mae settles lawsuit from shareholders for $170 million

Joseph Lawler · October 25, 2014 9:27 pm

Federal government recognizes same-sex marriage in six new states

Joseph Lawler · October 25, 2014 8:33 pm