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Federal officials don't get to tell journalists how we are to hold them accountable. (AP Photo/Drew Angerer, File)

The Congressional Media Fairness Caucus can buzz off

Washington Examiner · November 20, 2017 5:01 am

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump walks away from the podium after speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, in Washington. Trump is not usually one to sit out a political feeding frenzy. But now he's selectively aiming his Twitter guns at those under scrutiny for sexual misconduct. He's been largely silent about Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore but hasn't hesitated to skewer Democratic Sen. Al Franken. It's a tricky matter for Trump: During the campaign, more than a dozen women stepped up to accuse him of sexual misconduct, and he was seen bragging in an old video about groping and kissing women. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Trump promises justice for Border Patrol officer killed while on patrol near southern border

Kyle Feldscher · November 20, 2017 1:39 am

A tide of sexual harassment allegations leveled at politicians nationwide have compelled a number of state legislatures to increase training, advance new legislation, and institute reviews and changes to current policies. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Battle for sexual harassment policy change hits state legislatures

Melissa Quinn · November 19, 2017 5:01 am

President Trump poses for photos with the University of Utah ski team during an event with NCAA championship teams at the White House, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Washington. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is to the right of the president. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Which college teams visited the White House, and who stayed home?

Michael Moates · November 19, 2017 5:01 am

"Because Hurricane Maria occurred more recently, damage assessments are ongoing, including in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands," Mick Mulvaney said. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

White House seeks $44 billion in disaster relief funding, proposes offsetting cuts

Gabby Morrongiello · November 17, 2017 6:05 pm

In a headline Thursday, CNN referred to the "unborn" as a special interest group. CNN, though, isn't alone in walking an incredibly awkward language tightrope. (iStock)

Beltway Confidential

Someone at CNN apparently has a bone to pick with the unborn

Becket Adams · November 17, 2017 1:49 am

The legislation does not increase or alter background check requirements. (AP)

Senators look to boost gun background check reporting in wake of Texas church shooting

Susan Ferrechio · November 16, 2017 4:37 pm

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley says the preliminary data indicate that as many as 20 percent of criminal convictions and dishonorable discharges have not been entered into the FBI's National Crime Information Center data base in recent years. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Army finds significant gaps in reporting of criminal records to civilian agencies

Jamie McIntyre · November 15, 2017 8:31 pm

Don Willett testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on nominations on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 15. Willett has been nominated to the United States Circuit Judge For The Fifth Circuit. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Appeals court nominee defends tweets on bacon, A-Rod at Senate hearing

Ryan Lovelace · November 15, 2017 5:48 pm

Slide Fire told customers in an email Tuesday night that bump stocks are again for sale, but in limited quantities. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

House Democrats press for answers on NIH funding for gun violence research

Kimberly Leonard · November 14, 2017 10:03 pm

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Washington Post are doing us all a world of wonder with this biting and nuanced commentary with their lame-brained anti-NRA political cartoons. (iStock)

Beltway Confidential

These anti-NRA cartoons are the laziest thing we’ve seen online this week

Becket Adams · November 13, 2017 11:17 pm

The former vice president instead diverted the conversation to how "crazy" people will inevitably be able to purchase guns. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun Times via AP)

Joe Biden dodges when asked about gun owner who chased Texas church shooter

Anna Giaritelli · November 13, 2017 2:10 pm