Tag: Minusextra

Rep. Sam Johnson said on Friday that he will retire at the end of the 115th Congress. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Texas’ Sam Johnson to retire in 2018

Nicole Duran · January 6, 2017 7:30 pm

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said he was not sure if the Trump administration would seek his counsel, or put him on "speed dial" as he put it, to discuss the recommendations. But he was confident that U.S. lawmakers will digest his agency's final round of advice on the challenges facing America's energy system. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)

Energy and Environment

Moniz: Energy Department needs new ‘national security’ powers

John Siciliano · January 6, 2017 7:28 pm

"I can't speak to the inner workings of the intelligence community, particularly as it relates to the compiling of this specific report," press secretary Josh Earnest said Friday, referencing a report about Russian cyberactivity that President Obama has already reviewed. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

White House dodges questions on leaks to NBC

Sarah Bedford · January 6, 2017 7:14 pm

President Obama won't continue to fight against Republican attempts to repeal his signature legislative achievement once he leaves office on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

White House: Obama won’t fight Obamacare repeal after Jan. 20

Sarah Bedford · January 6, 2017 7:06 pm

Sen. Bob Corker, right, believes calling Russian hacking an "act of war" is an overstatement. That was an apparent response to Sen. John McCain, who has used that language repeatedly in recent days. (AP Photo)

Corker rejects McCain’s ‘act of war’ rhetoric

Joel Gehrke · January 6, 2017 6:32 pm

Trump’s Electoral College win certified, Biden shuts down Democratic challenges: ‘It is over’

Nicole Duran · January 6, 2017 6:20 pm

National Security

5 confirmed dead in shooting at Florida airport, 1 in custody

Kyle Feldscher · January 6, 2017 6:20 pm

Independent political identification is at its lowest in six years. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Beltway Confidential

Voters cast aside independent label during Trump era

Philip Wegmann · January 6, 2017 6:06 pm

Sen. Sherrod Brown is leading the charge to oppose and obstruct President-elect Trump's nominees. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Sherrod Brown is a hypocrite for obstructing Trump’s nominees

Ian Prior · January 6, 2017 6:00 pm

WATCH LIVE: Electoral College ballots are counted in a joint session of Congress

Washington Examiner Staff · January 6, 2017 5:54 pm

OPM memo calls to give everyone a "fluid path in and out of government." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama administration: Everyone should work for the government

Pete Kasperowicz · January 6, 2017 5:53 pm

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., on Friday took down a controversial painting from the wall of the U.S. Capitol that depicted police officers as pigs. (Screenshot)

Rep. Duncan Hunter removes ‘Cops As Pigs’ painting from Capitol wall

Kelly Cohen · January 6, 2017 5:52 pm