Tag: Barack Obama

The proportion of Democrats identifying as liberal rose during the Obama years from 40 to 50 percent. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Democrats’ bid to reclaim power compromised by liberal tilt

David M. Drucker · December 19, 2016 7:40 pm

"I think it's the lowest point I've seen, personally, in foreign policy for the United States," Corker said. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Corker: Obama’s red line the ‘lowest point’ for US foreign policy

Pete Kasperowicz · December 19, 2016 5:48 pm

The Obama administration finalized new rules for the coal industry on Monday that are focused on protecting rivers and streams from coal mining practices in states like West Virginia. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Energy and Environment

Obama issues new rules on ‘responsible’ coal mining

John Siciliano · December 19, 2016 3:56 pm

Credibility Counts

James Kirchick · December 19, 2016 11:45 am

Barack Obama and the ‘Self-Referential Presidency’

Michael Warren · December 19, 2016 11:15 am

President-elect Trump and Andrew Puzder, his choice for labor secretary, will be able to change a lot overnight. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Trump’s labor appointees can end Obama’s war on employers

Washington Examiner · December 19, 2016 5:01 am

According to a report, a Russian-speaking hacker exploited a vulnerability in the cybersecurity of the U.S. agency that oversees the security standards of voting machines.

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: Intel report won’t end Russia hacking fight

Byron York · December 19, 2016 12:03 am

Sens. Chuck Schumer, Jack Reed, John McCain and Lindsey Graham submitted a joint letter on Sunday. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Bipartisan group of senators seeking panel on Russia hacking

Anna Giaritelli · December 18, 2016 6:37 pm

McCain Rips Obama’s Response to Russian Hacking

Tws Staff · December 18, 2016 4:55 pm

Brazile ‘a little disappointed’ with Obama on Russia hacks

Anna Giaritelli · December 18, 2016 4:40 pm

The president-elect's Dec. 12-15 numbers are significantly lower than the 73 percent that President Obama received in 2008 and the 77 percent awarded to Bill Clinton before his inauguration. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Half approve of Trump transition work; 41 percent disapprove

Anna Giaritelli · December 18, 2016 4:08 pm

National Security

Gates: Russia took advantage of Obama’s weak leadership

Gabby Morrongiello · December 18, 2016 3:25 pm