Tag: Minusextra

Left-wing activism paved the way for Nixon's 1972 landslide. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Beltway Confidential

Will the Left save Donald Trump?

Charlie Sykes · February 9, 2017 1:00 pm

President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., of misrepresenting comments from his Supreme Court pick, Judge Neil Gorsuch. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump hits Blumenthal on Vietnam record, says he ‘misrepresents’ Gorsuch

Kyle Feldscher · February 9, 2017 12:29 pm

Republicans united under Trump, but trade threatens to divide the party

David M. Drucker · February 9, 2017 5:17 am

Earmarks weaken Congress, won’t drain the swamp

rep-jeb-hensarling, Mike Lee · February 9, 2017 5:04 am

The Trump administration's get-tough approach to Iran, including an executive order putting a halt to travelers and immigrants coming from that country along with six other Muslim-majority nations, has Democratic critics even more worried about the fate of American citizens and others with strong U.S. ties imprisoned in Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

National Security

Trump’s tough stance on Iran could leave hostages stranded

Susan Crabtree · February 9, 2017 5:01 am

Republicans need to use their control of both chambers and the White House to restore the old-fashioned and essential idea that Congress should provide thorough oversight of the executive branch. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Congress, make oversight great again

Washington Examiner · February 9, 2017 5:01 am

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. and other Senate Democrats on Wednesday abandoned the all-night "talk-a-thons" they staged the prior two nights to protest votes on two of President Trump's key Cabinet nominees. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats scrap all-nighters after DeVos, Sessions votes

Pete Kasperowicz · February 9, 2017 5:01 am

Before President Trump, Jeff Sessions tried to move American conservatism in a more nationalist and populist direction. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

‘Nationalism’ isn’t new to conservatism

W. James Antle III · February 9, 2017 5:01 am

The impact of a $41 million contract to reform lands in Afghanistan is unclear. (AP Photos/Abdul Khaliq, File)

National Security

Effectiveness of $41 million spent in Afghanistan murky, report says

Jacqueline Klimas · February 9, 2017 4:59 am

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on Wednesday said her country is opposed to President Trump's plans to impose border tariffs, following a meeting with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Canada would ‘respond appropriately’ to U.S. border tariffs

Anna Giaritelli · February 9, 2017 4:33 am

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., followed up Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions' confirmation as attorney general with a message of defiance to the country's top attorney. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Warren: My Sessions Senate silencing was ‘just the beginning’

Anna Giaritelli · February 9, 2017 4:11 am

The Army Corps of Enginneers approved a key easement Wednesday night to allow the completion of the 1,100-mile Dakota Access oil pipeline, as native groups protested outside the White House to kick off the next phase of mass resistance against the project. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Energy and Environment

Feds approve pipeline amid calls for new protests

John Siciliano · February 9, 2017 3:36 am