Tag: Minusextra

In spite of the president's unorthodox communications style and an extremely hostile relationship with the press even by GOP standards, Republicans have been happy that so many of his early appointments and executive orders have been conventionally conservative. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Republicans hope Trump showcases party ready to govern

W. James Antle III · February 28, 2017 4:30 am

Democrats say President Trump's $54 million increase in defense spending with corresponding cuts to domestic programs in the same amount would never pass muster with their colleagues. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

National Security

Senate Dems: Trump’s budget is DOA in Congress

Susan Crabtree · February 28, 2017 4:22 am

Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., led the charge against Trump in January and could be gearing up for a short-lived boycott on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

John Lewis might just attend Trump’s speech despite the inauguration fuss

Anna Giaritelli · February 28, 2017 3:11 am

Photos of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway kneeling on an Oval Office couch in a dress were too much for Twitter users to handle. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Twitter erupts over image of Kellyanne Conway kneeling on Oval Office couch

Caitlin Yilek · February 28, 2017 2:44 am

One SEAL and a number of children died in the operation, President Trump's first as commander in chief. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

National Security

Report: No significant intel from Yemen raid that killed SEAL

Ariella Phillips · February 28, 2017 1:53 am

DNC chief Perez has his own radical religious side

Sean Higgins · February 28, 2017 1:31 am

Leaving future generations with the debt bill, particularly for millennials, will have severe negative effects. (iStock by Getty Images)

Beltway Confidential

Total federal debt set to pass $20 trillion, a huge threat to millennials

Patrice Lee Onwuka · February 28, 2017 1:00 am

Every commander in chief since President Gerald Ford has publicized his tax returns. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Democrats again get no GOP support to release Trump’s taxes

Nicole Duran · February 28, 2017 12:53 am

The full Senate voted to end debate on the former Republican congressman to head the Interior Department. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Zinke advances to final vote as Trump’s interior secretary

John Siciliano · February 28, 2017 12:47 am

"The court finds no basis to disturb the accelerated briefing schedule already set in this case." (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle ‘Dreamer’ won’t get immigration trial moved up

Anna Giaritelli · February 28, 2017 12:36 am

Ross was a key economic adviser during Trump's campaign who strongly influenced his views on trade. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Senate confirms Wilbur Ross as commerce secretary

Susan Crabtree · February 28, 2017 12:19 am

"A lot of the stories are made up. I believe a lot of, the stories are pure fiction, they just pull it out of air." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Why Trump won’t attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Anna Giaritelli · February 28, 2017 12:03 am