Tag: Minusextra

A federal judge is expected to block a deal between Anthem and Cigna as soon as Thursday. The Justice Department also filed a lawsuit in June to block the merger of Aetna and Humana. (AP Photo)

Big insurance merger looks doubtful, impacting Obamacare

Robert King · January 19, 2017 5:46 pm

CNN put out a job ad that says the reporter will work as part of CNN's media reporting team. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

CNN looking to hire reporter who gets ‘angry’ at ‘fake news’

Eddie Scarry · January 19, 2017 5:43 pm

National Security

Why the US sent nuclear-capable B-2s from Missouri to strike ISIS

Jamie McIntyre · January 19, 2017 5:39 pm

"We intend to have a full and rigorous debate on the president-elect's remaining nominees," Schumer said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats pledge to slow-walk Trump’s nomination votes

Susan Ferrechio · January 19, 2017 5:32 pm

Ahead of the Trend

Kristen Soltis Anderson: Three trends in polling, politics and public media to watch in 2017

Kristen Soltis Anderson · January 19, 2017 5:18 pm

"I hope you are as much fun on that dais as you were on your couch," Perry told Franken. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Watch: Perry’s risqué comment about Al Franken’s couch

Kyle Feldscher · January 19, 2017 5:07 pm

Octomom, whose real name is Nadya Suleman, fell behind on payments for her Los Angeles home and the house went into foreclosure in 2009, according to celebrity reports at the time. (AP Photo/Nick Ut,File)

‘Octomom’ discussed in Mnuchin’s confirmation hearing

Joseph Lawler · January 19, 2017 5:03 pm

Energy and Environment

Perry downplays Trump’s plans to gut energy agency

John Siciliano · January 19, 2017 4:56 pm

President Barack Obama waves from the top of the steps of Air Force One before departing from JFK International airport, Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in New York for a Democratic fundraiser. He signed a DNC fundraising letter on his last full day in office. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Washington Secrets

Obama’s final act: Fundraising

Paul Bedard · January 19, 2017 4:52 pm

Gen. James Mattis and Gen. John Kelly will get confirmation votes on Inauguration Day. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schumer: Mattis and Kelly will have confirmation votes Friday

Susan Crabtree · January 19, 2017 4:31 pm

Steven Mnuchin would aim to hire more IRS employees as treasury secretary, he said at his confirmation hearing. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mnuchin wants more IRS employees

Joseph Lawler · January 19, 2017 4:25 pm

"These people have had their paperwork in, their quality and caliber and integrity is unquestionable," Spicer said. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Trump team slams Democratic ‘delay tactics’ on confirmations

Sarah Bedford · January 19, 2017 4:02 pm