Tag: Minusextra

"I will say that he acknowledged that Mr. Putin is not our friend," Rep. Michael McCaul said of President-elect Trump. "I think he wants a stronger relationship with Russia and Mr. Putin." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

McCaul: Trump acknowledged Putin is ‘not our friend’

Al Weaver · January 5, 2017 3:51 pm

The Pentagon is moving forward on the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program. The nuclear-capable subs will replace the Ohio class, such as the USS Kentucky. (Navy illustration)

National Security

Report: Pentagon moves forward $126 billion sub procurement

Jacqueline Klimas · January 5, 2017 3:19 pm

A B-52 bomber landed safely after an engine dropped out of the plane during an Air Force training flight in North Dakota Wednesday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luke Hill)

National Security

Engine falls off B-52 during Air Force training flight

Kyle Feldscher · January 5, 2017 3:01 pm

Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., traded more than $300,000 in shares of health-related companies during the past four years, the Wall Street Journal reported in late December. Over that same period, Price authored or co-authored dozens of related bills in the House during this time that Democrats argue could affect the same companies' stock prices. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Dems demand ethics probe into Price’s stock trades

Susan Crabtree · January 5, 2017 2:50 pm

Liberal Dem seeks to upend Virginia establishment with governor run

David M. Drucker · January 5, 2017 2:49 pm

Conservative journalist Tucker Carlson is reported to be the replacement for Fox News star anchor Megan Kelly as she leaves the network this week. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Tucker Carlson named Megyn Kelly’s Fox News replacement

Eddie Scarry · January 5, 2017 2:49 pm

"It was very clear at the time of the enactment that [the Office of the Director of National Intelligence] was supposed to be a coordinated, limited body," Issa said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Issa agrees with Trump that intelligence office’s power should be curbed

Kyle Feldscher · January 5, 2017 2:47 pm

WATCH LIVE: Senate Armed Services Committee holds hearing on Russian cyberattacks

Washington Examiner Staff · January 5, 2017 2:35 pm

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was OK with him skipping the meeting because Manchin's role in the Democratic conference is to be one of the avenues of discussion with Republicans. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Manchin: No regrets for skipping Obama meeting

Kyle Feldscher · January 5, 2017 2:24 pm

Attorney General nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., left, meets with Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Washington Secrets

NAACP protest of Sessions ‘a fundraising gimmick’

Paul Bedard · January 5, 2017 2:13 pm

More than 300 students are planning to meet January 19 at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Ore. to protest President Trump’s appointment of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Beltway Confidential

Breaking: High school students like to cut class

David Freddoso · January 5, 2017 2:00 pm

Private-sector forecasters had projected about 260,000 new claims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Jobless claims plummet to 235,000 to end 2016

Joseph Lawler · January 5, 2017 1:32 pm