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If Iowa follows the path of Missouri, from swing-state to Republican powerhouse, it will change the way we view the electoral map in 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Beltway Confidential

Graph: Iowa’s Republican Party is on the rise

David Freddoso · January 4, 2017 8:20 pm

Beltway Confidential

Pickup trucks: A media Rorschach test

Becket Adams · January 4, 2017 8:12 pm

"The president does not envision routine regular engagement on these issues publicly." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama to keep a low profile after exiting White House

Gabby Morrongiello · January 4, 2017 8:11 pm

Trump can move the U.S. embassy to Israel to Jerusalem under current law. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

State Department won’t help Trump plan Israel policies

Joel Gehrke · January 4, 2017 8:07 pm

Trump also called for a fleet of around 350 ships during the presidential campaign. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez)

National Security

Trump’s Navy buildup would cost $25 billion per year, CBO says

Jacqueline Klimas · January 4, 2017 7:58 pm

Suze Orman is teaming up with the U.S. Army to help soldiers get their "financial house in order." (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Personal finance guru Suze Orman offering free financial advice to soldiers

Jamie McIntyre · January 4, 2017 7:57 pm

Democrats are flocking to the liberal label more than ever. Above, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

Lurch to the left: Democrats flock to liberal label

Philip Wegmann · January 4, 2017 7:53 pm

WATCH LIVE: President Obama participates in armed forces farewell ceremony

Washington Examiner Staff · January 4, 2017 7:51 pm

Top congressional Democrats did not hesitate Wednesday to criticize President-elect Trump's choice to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Democrats immediately criticize Trump’s pick for SEC chief

Joseph Lawler · January 4, 2017 7:45 pm

Singer Jackie Evancho, a 16-year-old singer who will sing the national anthem on Jan. 20, saw her albums Dream With Me and O Holy Night, a Christmas album, shoot up to number 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart following the announcement before Christmas. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Trump credits himself for boosting inauguration performer Jackie Evancho’s sales

Kyle Feldscher · January 4, 2017 7:29 pm

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., praised Gen. Mattis after a meeting on Capitol Hill, but said, "civilian control of our military is fundamental" to U.S. democracy. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Gillibrand won’t support waiver after Mattis meeting

Jacqueline Klimas · January 4, 2017 7:19 pm

Officials discussed expectation that the Trump administration might oversee tax cuts and spending increases. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Fed members at last meeting thought faster rate hikes might be needed

Joseph Lawler · January 4, 2017 7:12 pm