Tag: Minusextra

"It's going to be decided in the courts as to whether or not this has gone too far," McConnell said of Trump's actions. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: Trump refugee ban will be ‘decided in the courts’

Gabby Morrongiello · January 29, 2017 2:42 pm

Portman said he agreed with some of his GOP Senate colleagues who have spoken out against the order. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Portman: Trump travel ban ‘didn’t get the vetting it should have’

Al Weaver · January 29, 2017 2:37 pm

"The Department of Homeland Security will continue to enforce all of President Trump’s executive orders in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the American people," the department said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Homeland Security will continue to enforce Trump’s ‘extreme vetting’ order

Alex Pappas · January 29, 2017 2:26 pm

"Somebody with aptitude and conviction should buy the FAKE NEWS and failing @nytimes and either run it correctly or let it fold with dignity!" the president tweeted. (Meghana Kurup/Washington Examiner)

Trump: ‘Somebody with aptitude and conviction should buy’ the New York Times

Alex Pappas · January 29, 2017 2:02 pm

In a Sunday morning tweet, the president signaled he will fight to keep the executive order in place. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Trump defends executive order: ‘Our country needs strong borders and extreme vetting’

Alex Pappas · January 29, 2017 2:02 pm

Just over a week ago, suspected U.S. drone strikes killed three other alleged al Qaeda operatives in Bayda province. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)

National Security

1 US service member killed in Yemen raid

Jacqueline Klimas · January 29, 2017 2:02 pm

Today the Blue Dogs are decimated, there are only 17 left, only two of them women. And every year they face expensive, heated primary battles from progressives, and are about to face the same onslaught next year from the 2018 Bernie Sanders purists who want them out of "their" party.

The Democrats’ diversity challenge

Salena Zito · January 29, 2017 5:02 am

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said lawmakers will use the Congressional Review Act next week to start undoing many of the Obama regulations they consider onerous and bad for the economy. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Next week: House rolls back regs, Senate moves Trump nominees

Susan Ferrechio · January 29, 2017 5:01 am

Trump signed an executive order this week that would strip funding from so-called "sanctuary cities." (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Mayors defy Trump’s push to end sanctuary cities

Kelly Cohen · January 29, 2017 5:01 am

Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Thomas Hardiman appears to have a few advantages over other candidates. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Trump: Hardiman is ‘most conservative’ and viable Supreme Court option

Joel Gehrke · January 29, 2017 5:01 am

Rep. Donovan has another bill up next week, one he reintroduced from the last Congress: the Cyber Preparedness Act. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

House readies wave of bills to boost national security

Al Weaver · January 29, 2017 5:01 am

A top aide in the Trump administration said on Wednesday evening that President Trump will take executive action on Friday that addresses foreign policy issues. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump’s tweets keep GOP on the edge

David M. Drucker · January 29, 2017 5:01 am