Tag: Minusextra

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate will vote on two of Trump's Cabinet nominees on Friday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: Dem blockade frustrating Trump team; ‘beachhead’ units ready to go

Byron York · January 19, 2017 7:16 pm

"I am not anti-trade," Wilbur Ross said at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee. "I am pro-trade. But I am pro-sensible trade." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump triggers internal GOP trade war

W. James Antle III · January 19, 2017 7:13 pm

Otherwise good Washington Post stories are being marred by ridiculous headlines. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

What is going on at the Washington Post?

Becket Adams · January 19, 2017 7:08 pm

"I'm starting to really, really love Paul," Trump said of Speaker Ryan. "We're doing very well together." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump lavishes praise on Republicans at Washington luncheon

Sarah Bedford · January 19, 2017 7:04 pm

Trump is finally making the pivot into being a serious and somber politician...or is he? (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Who’s ready for another ‘Trump pivots’ hot take?

Becket Adams · January 19, 2017 6:56 pm

Treasury pick said he would seek legislation to reform the two government-sponsored enterprises. (AP Photo/File)

Mnuchin: Fannie and Freddie ‘important entities’

Joseph Lawler · January 19, 2017 6:55 pm

Military parades set a bad precedent by blurring the separation between martial and civilian spheres. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

Beltway Confidential

President Trump, the best military in the world doesn’t need a parade to prove it

Philip Wegmann · January 19, 2017 6:45 pm

Conservatives say the rumors are a whispering campaign by Puzder's critics in organized labor. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Puzder allies dispute reports he’s wavering

Sean Higgins · January 19, 2017 6:40 pm

The Democrats enjoyed a renaissance last decade, but it's basically been downhill ever since. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Obama leaves behind a party that’s wounded and lost

David Freddoso · January 19, 2017 6:25 pm

Vermont independent tries to get energy nominee to say that climate change is a "global crisis." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Energy and Environment

Rick Perry spars with Bernie Sanders over climate change

John Siciliano · January 19, 2017 6:07 pm

He's hoping to leave the ICU in a few days. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

George H.W. Bush improving and Barbara Bush feels ‘1,000 percent’ better

Kyle Feldscher · January 19, 2017 5:52 pm

"I firmly believe the U.S. has the obligation to honor its debt," treasury nominee says. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Mnuchin: Raise the debt ceiling sooner rather than later

Joseph Lawler · January 19, 2017 5:48 pm