Susan Ferrechio

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he plans to work with Rick Perry, the president-elect's pick to head Energy Department, on reviving Kentucky's Paducah energy site as well as technology related to coal production. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Energy and Environment

McConnell: Perry ‘outstanding’ for energy secretary

Susan Ferrechio · December 14, 2016 4:46 pm

Just days ago, the New York Times reported McMorris Rodgers would get the nod. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Top GOP lawmaker never told she was Interior pick

Susan Ferrechio · December 13, 2016 11:19 pm

"It should have eliminated him, frankly," Pelosi, D-Calif., said on MSNBC. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Pelosi: Tillerson’s ‘fawning’ over Russia disqualifies him

Susan Ferrechio · December 13, 2016 5:43 pm

Democrats sent the letter a day after Trump postponed a Dec. 15 announcement about his plan to separate himself fully from his business empire. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate Democrats call on Trump to divest

Susan Ferrechio · December 13, 2016 5:34 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Rex Tillerson "will bring these critical skills, knowledge and capabilities into an important role after eight years of the Obama administration's uncertain leadership." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

McConnell backs Tillerson

Susan Ferrechio · December 13, 2016 4:10 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to rank-and-file Democrats Monday asking them to make people aware of benefits that would be lost if Republicans follow through with their pledge to repeal Obamacare as early as January. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Pelosi wants Dems to ‘mobilize’ against Obamacare repeal

Susan Ferrechio · December 12, 2016 11:13 pm

Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., said the panel has held "extensive" hearings and briefings on the topic. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Top House GOP lawmaker: We are already investigating Russia hacks

Susan Ferrechio · December 12, 2016 9:01 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he backs a congressional probe into Russian interference in the U.S. elections. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

McConnell backs Russia hacking probe, but no commission

Susan Ferrechio · December 12, 2016 3:43 pm

President-elect Donald Trump has already bucked party conservatives during the transition with impromptu interviews and tweets.

Republicans in Congress buckle up for an unconventional president with Trump

Susan Ferrechio · December 12, 2016 5:01 am

Ryan "rejects any politicization of intelligence matters," one of his top aides said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Paul Ryan rejects ‘politicization’ of hacking leaks

Susan Ferrechio · December 11, 2016 7:59 pm

The Senate approved legislation early Saturday morning that its sponsor, Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., opposed over a water provision that other Democrats favored. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Energy and Environment

Senate overrides Boxer, passes water projects bill

Susan Ferrechio · December 10, 2016 6:10 am

The Senate late Friday managed to pass a short-term spending bill to keep the government open through April, with just an hour to spare before federal funding expired. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Senate passes funding bill minutes before midnight deadline

Susan Ferrechio · December 10, 2016 4:06 am