Tag: Minusextra

Treasury secretary says "irresponsible actors in Congress" can use debt ceiling to threaten U.S. economic well-being. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Lew calls for de-weaponizing ‘nihilistic’ debt ceiling

Joseph Lawler · January 4, 2017 10:11 pm

Moving truck spotted outside White House

Alex Pappas · January 4, 2017 10:10 pm

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., has proposed the bill in each Congress for at least the last two decades. (AP Photos)

Dems renew demand for slavery reparations

Pete Kasperowicz · January 4, 2017 10:02 pm

Former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats has reportedly emerged as the leading contender for director of national intelligence in the next administration. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Report: Dan Coats is leading contender for intel chief

Gabby Morrongiello · January 4, 2017 9:43 pm

Senators began debating the repeal measure Wednesday as Vice President-elect Mike Pence met privately with GOP lawmakers to discuss Obamacare's elimination and its eventual replacement. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate sets historic Obamacare repeal vote for next week

Susan Ferrechio · January 4, 2017 9:42 pm

"When it comes to the U.S.-Israel alliance, we believe that senators of both parties must stand firmly with Israel and condemn efforts to undermine Israel's legitimacy," Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

National Security

Senators fear Obama could move against Israel in Paris

Joel Gehrke · January 4, 2017 9:27 pm

National Security

Member of Obama’s honor guard passes out during his farewell speech

Madeleine Morgenstern · January 4, 2017 9:27 pm

President Obama ended his remarks with an admonition to the military to remember what while less than 1 percent of Americans are fighting our wars, 100 percent of Americans are behind them. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

National Security

Obama tells troops that sequestration needs to end

Jamie McIntyre · January 4, 2017 9:22 pm

About 8.8 million people signed up for Obamacare through healthcare.gov, around 200,000 more than a year ago. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli,file)

Obamacare signups increase from last year

Robert King · January 4, 2017 9:20 pm

"President Obama kept our nation safe, led a strategic transition in our defense strategy, strengthened our alliances and pursued new partnerships, and laid the foundation for a force of the future that will continue to win our nation's wars," an announcer said. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

National Security

Pentagon: Obama ‘decisively’ fought terrorism, ‘kept our nation safe’

Pete Kasperowicz · January 4, 2017 8:53 pm

Obama has gotten scant attention is his habit of nominating big donors to top diplomatic posts. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Beltway Confidential

Obama habitually gave ambassadorships to unqualified donors

Daniel Allott · January 4, 2017 8:50 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., signaled he would likely vote against Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., for attorney general. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schumer: I work out with Sessions, but I won’t vote for him

Susan Crabtree · January 4, 2017 8:49 pm