Tag: Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Asked on Tuesday if she felt that John Kelly "misled" her and other White House officials about the allegations against Rob Porter and the timing of his departure, Sarah Sanders declined to answer. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

White House press staff wasn’t ‘as read in’ on Rob Porter departure as others

Gabby Morrongiello · February 13, 2018 8:38 pm

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders defended Hope Hicks as an "important and valuable member of the staff" despite her reported involvement in shaping the controversial White House defense of Porter, whom Hicks was dating at the time. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House: Hope Hicks ‘not part’ of many conversations involving Rob Porter resignation

Sarah Bedford · February 13, 2018 8:22 pm

In Senate testimony on Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray, whose department had been conducting Rob Porter's background check, tried to clarify the timeline behind the security clearance process. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Christopher Wray’s testimony on Rob Porter investigation raises tough new questions for the White House

Emily Jashinsky · February 13, 2018 6:20 pm

Leaks of sensitive, classified, or just plain gossipy details have eroded morale and often contributed to chaos inside the West Wing, sometimes sparking political firestorms that eclipse the president's agenda for days or weeks at a time. (Illustration by Nate Beeler for the Washington Examiner)

Donald Trump’s Washington is leaking

Sarah Bedford, Gabby Morrongiello · February 13, 2018 5:01 am

The resignation of former White House staff secretary Rob Porter marks at least the third time a controversy has overshadowed White House attempts to promote an infrastructure plan. (iStock)

Speedbumps line the way to White House’s infrastructure push

Sarah Bedford · February 13, 2018 5:01 am

Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway has faced backlash after viewers said she suggested on a CNN spot that White House communications chief Hope Hicks could not be a victim of abuse because she is "strong." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ex-wife of Rob Porter challenges Kellyanne Conway for saying she doesn’t worry Porter is abusing ‘strong’ Hope Hicks

Diana Stancy Correll · February 13, 2018 4:42 am

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday the media has repeatedly "leaked" classified information provided by sources on Capitol Hill, a move that "put[s] national security at risk." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

‘Look around the room’: Sarah Sanders slams media for classified leaks

Gabby Morrongiello · February 12, 2018 9:23 pm

In this screen grab provided by the Life.ru, the wreckage of a AN-148 plane is seen in Stepanovskoye village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the Domodedovo airport, Russia, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Russia's Emergencies Ministry says a passenger plane has crashed near Moscow and fragments of it have been found. (Life.ru via AP)

White House ‘deeply saddened’ by Russian passenger plane crash that killed 71

Naomi Lim · February 11, 2018 10:04 pm

The White House and Pentagon confirmed reports this week that President Trump is mulling over a large military parade designed to showcase the strength of the military and appreciation for the troops. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump’s military parade faces resistance from federal, local officials

Melissa Quinn · February 11, 2018 5:01 am

Trump Praises Rob Porter

Andrew Egger · February 9, 2018 6:41 pm

CNN contributor Joan Walsh tweeted the following joke on Thursday: "Is there any reason to hope that [White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders] grew a conscience and shoved [White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah] out into traffic today? Probably not." (Screenshot / Twitter)

Beltway Confidential

They just can’t help themselves

Becket Adams · February 9, 2018 3:34 am

A congressional bill called the "Preparedness Before Parades Act," introduced Thursday by Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., would ensure that a "large-scale military parade" would require approval from the defense secretary and the municipal government where the event is planned. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Legislation would block Trump military parade

Steven Nelson · February 8, 2018 10:56 pm