Tag: Minusextra

It has become a commonplace that voters are fed up with nuance, that they want clarity and conviction. But that is not the same as wanting pig-headedness. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Partisanship isn’t a crime; it’s a blunder

Dan Hannan · March 20, 2017 4:03 am

As a Senate Judiciary Committee member, Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake is busy preparing for hearings on Judge Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Jeff Flake to Gorsuch critics: Read his rulings

Ryan Lovelace · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday to curb abuses of the H-1B visa program for high-skilled guest workers. He shouldn't stop there. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Critics: Trump’s ‘merit-based’ immigration system could hurt companies

Gabby Morrongiello · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

A number of commentators and conservative policy analysts say President Trump needs FERC back in working order if he wants to move forward in meeting his America-first infrastructure and energy goals.

Energy and Environment

The politics of fixing FERC

John Siciliano · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

National Security

Five things to watch for during the Intel Committee hearing on Russia

Todd Shepherd · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer meets with Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch on Capitol Hill on Feb. 7. Gorsuch will next have an opportunity to influence fence-sitting senators at the hearings. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Supreme Court confirmation week: Neil Gorsuch’s game plan

Ryan Lovelace · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

Shooting drones out of the sky

Daniel Chaitin · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

Trump could help concealed carry gun legislation become law

Al Weaver · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

The legislation would allow employers to offer significant discounts on insurance premiums to workers who participate in company wellness programs, including by providing their genetic information.

GOP genetic screening bill off to rocky start

Sean Higgins · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

Margie Capron is the policy adviser to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Congressional staffer profile: Margie Capron has made a career out of the House

Washington Examiner · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's criticisms of the airline companies for cramming passengers onto planes were echoed by his Democratic colleagues, who had harsh words for companies they believe are looking to maximize profits at the expense of passenger experience. (AP photo)

Regulating seat sizes on planes: Congress takes another look

Kyle Feldscher · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

From left, Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala., Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis., Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., and Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., and the House Budget Committee members work on the Republican health care bill on Capitol Hill on March 16. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP pushes ‘phase two’ of healthcare reform plan

Susan Ferrechio · March 20, 2017 4:01 am