The Washington bureau for Bloomberg News must know something, because it’s deputy managing editor, Kevin Whitelaw, is now heading a Trump investigations desk. On Facebook, he wrote, “Exciting changes for me at Bloomberg with a new gig as deputy managing editor for U.S. government coverage with responsibility for coordinating coverage of investigations into Trump. This won’t be dull.” This from Bloomberg’s release in Talking Biz News: “Kevin Whitelaw will become Deputy Managing Editor, reporting to Managing Editor Mike Shepard. Kevin has impressed all with his energetic approach to running our Congress reporting. Now he will assist Mike in running the day, driving coverage and elevating stories across the newsroom. Kevin also will lead our team’s Trump investigative efforts by working with reporters across the company to maintain our sharp focus on this story.” …
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney is one proud papa, and not just because his daughters have done good. He is especially happy that daughter Liz Cheney won his old House seat to serve Wyoming in Congress. Before boarding a United flight to Washington from Houston after attending the One America Appeal concert last weekend he told our tipster that “he’s so pleased his daughter is serving in his old seat.” And he looked fit and slim as he sipped coffee, his Stetson perched on his head, his shirt collar open, as he waited for his commercial flight. …
It was a pleasure to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sweetwater County. Thx to the county commissioners & Brie Blasi for their hard work. pic.twitter.com/K4DmIh8PTE
— Rep. Liz Cheney (@RepLizCheney) October 18, 2017
Texas Sen. John Cornyn spotted attending the popular Barracks Row National Community Church known for its bands. …
On a rainy week in Washington, Hill fans of C-SPAN were happy to receive the gift of a C-SPAN Radio umbrella to mark its 20th anniversary. “We’ve got you covered,” said C-SPAN’s Robin Newton. …
Alexandria-based Craig Shirley has already established himself as former President Ronald Reagan’s biographer with four books, but the Gipper is still giving him more to write about. His next is on the ‘84 campaign titled, “Morning in America.” And he tells us he’s writing another three: One on Mary Ball Washington, tentatively titled “America’s First, First Lady,” another on former President Harry Truman’s Pentagon corruption probe titled, “The Truman Commission,” and finally a biography of former President James Monroe.
Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner’s “Washington Secrets” columnist, can be contacted at [email protected]
