Tag: Minusextra

Washington Secrets

Calif: $25,000 a month for ex-AG Holder to fight Trump on EPA, immigration

Paul Bedard · February 7, 2017 8:26 pm

When it comes to civil forfeiture, federalism matters. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Trump’s joke about civil forfeiture; or, why federalism matters

David Freddoso · February 7, 2017 8:18 pm

Pentagon says there is little doubt that Moscow is supporting separatists responsible for a surge of fighting in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

National Security

No question at the Pentagon that Russia is behind Ukraine violence

Jamie McIntyre · February 7, 2017 8:05 pm

Democrats have demonstrated they are willing to stay in all night, but to fight Trump's nominees. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP threatens weekend work to confirm Trump’s Cabinet

Susan Ferrechio · February 7, 2017 8:03 pm

Since the election, Trump has met multiple times with Lockheed Martin's CEO Marillyn Hewson over concerns about the cost of the F-35 program. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

National Security

Lockheed VP Rangel a top contender for Trump’s deputy defense secretary, sources say

Jacqueline Klimas · February 7, 2017 7:54 pm

President won't make a decision until after he returns from the Group of Seven meeting in Rome being held at the end of the month. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

Media fall for another Trump trap

Emily Jashinsky · February 7, 2017 7:50 pm

After their meeting, the sheriffs said they are seeking Sessions' support once he becomes attorney general. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

California sheriffs back Sessions’ stance on immigration

Susan Crabtree · February 7, 2017 7:42 pm

Led by House Democratic Conference Chairman Joe Crowley, Democrats tried to force the House to vote on the resolution he introduced last week calling on the White House "to affirm that the Nazi regime targeted the Jewish people in its perpetration of the Holocaust." More than 100 House Democrats co-sponsored the measure. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Democrats try to shame GOP over White House Holocaust statement

Nicole Duran · February 7, 2017 7:24 pm

Coal-fired power plants are projected to produce more electricity this year as natural gas prices rise. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Energy and Environment

Coal miners projected to go back to work

John Siciliano · February 7, 2017 7:24 pm

Pointing to Pence's tiebreaking vote, Democrats and teachers' unions have tried to paint DeVos as an extremist. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Mike Pence’s vote for Betsy DeVos isn’t that historic

Philip Wegmann · February 7, 2017 7:21 pm

The decision came soon after Conway was criticized over "the Bowling Green massacre." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

White House scolds CNN for banning Conway over ‘credibility’ issues

Gabby Morrongiello · February 7, 2017 7:17 pm

"We continue to be optimistic about getting this thing [Obamacare replacement] completed by this year," Spicer said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

White House confident Obamacare replacement will come this year

Sarah Bedford · February 7, 2017 7:15 pm