Tag: Minusextra

Former EPA transition head says lack of progress represents "an impending disaster for the Trump administration." (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Trump plans to leave Paris climate deal soon, former adviser says

John Siciliano · January 30, 2017 6:00 pm

Syrian families waits to register at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees headquarters, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. By executive order, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 90-day ban, Friday, that affects travel to the U.S. by citizens of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen and puts an indefinite hold on a program resettling Syrian refugees. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Poll: Most support Trump’s temporary refugee ban

Anna Giaritelli · January 30, 2017 5:51 pm

$That tax break is a fraction of what the state would have to pay to house a convict who reoffends. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)$ Beltway Confidential

Michigan Republicans consider employer tax break to reintegrate offenders after prison

David Freddoso · January 30, 2017 5:44 pm

Drudge accused the GOP of dragging its feet. (AP Photo/Khue Bui)

Matt Drudge: ‘Despicable’ Congress making Trump ‘do everything alone’

Eddie Scarry · January 30, 2017 5:30 pm

Leahy admonished his colleagues, remarking, "You Republicans should not want to shut down the government. They are the only ones who have the power to shut down the government." (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Leahy to oppose Sessions’ AG nomination

Kelly Cohen · January 30, 2017 5:29 pm

"I am struck by the double standard and hypocrisy of those who are offended by this executive order, but who failed to challenge President Obama when he took similar action against Cuban refugees," Rep. Diaz-Balart said. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Diaz-Balart: Where was the outrage when Obama blocked Cubans?

Susan Ferrechio · January 30, 2017 5:17 pm

Schumer announced his opposition to treasury secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin, Heath and Human Services nominee Tom Price, Environmental Protection Agency nominee Scott Pruitt, labor secretary nominee Andy Puzder, and Mick Mulvaney, Trump's nominee to serve as budget director. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Schumer to oppose 5 more of Trump’s Cabinet picks

Al Weaver · January 30, 2017 5:15 pm

Trudeau's office says Trump expressed his condolences to Trudeau and the Canadian people and offered to provide any assistance needed. (AP Photos)

National Security

Trump expresses condolences to Canadian Prime Minister about mosque attack

Associated Press · January 30, 2017 5:06 pm

"That's the way it goes. It's human nature," the president said. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Obamacare getting more popular, poll shows

Robert King · January 30, 2017 4:59 pm

FULL TEXT: Read Trump’s executive order for cutting government regulations

Washington Examiner Staff · January 30, 2017 4:58 pm

Even as Obamacare sits on the chopping block, two Obama administration officials have backed an effort to run the ads anyway. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Beltway Confidential

Let it go: Obama aides work to run Obamacare ads that Trump cancelled

Philip Wegmann · January 30, 2017 4:46 pm

State Department staff dissents from Trump’s immigration order

Joel Gehrke · January 30, 2017 4:39 pm