Tag: Minusextra

The Gem State has suddenly adopted a "loser pays" rule in civil lawsuits. (AP Photo/Kimberlee Kruesi)

Beltway Confidential

Problem: Idahoans aren’t suing each other enough

David Freddoso · December 21, 2016 6:00 pm

Garfield the Cat in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade in 1989. The comic character is famous for using the dismissive word "whatever," 2016's most annoying, according to a new poll. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)

Washington Secrets

‘Whatever’ is America’s most annoying word

Paul Bedard · December 21, 2016 5:51 pm

Increased spending on student amenities, combined with reduced student enrollment, spells trouble for universities. (iStock photo)

Beltway Confidential

Do colleges have an edifice complex, an amenities arms race, or both?

Neal McCluskey · December 21, 2016 5:26 pm

Steven Mnuchin's confirmation process may be among the most heated of Trump's choices for his Cabinet. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Dem quizzes Mnuchin on foreclosures, ties to Fannie and Freddie

Joseph Lawler · December 21, 2016 5:00 pm

Lena Dunham covets the status of those mothers who have boldly cast aside their children. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Beltway Confidential

Lena Dunham introduces new politics of abortion envy

Philip Wegmann · December 21, 2016 5:00 pm

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., became the latest Democrat on Tuesday to call for the abolition of the Electoral College. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke File)

Durbin joins Dem chorus to abolish Electoral College

Al Weaver · December 21, 2016 4:53 pm

In addition to Black Lives Matter merchandise, Walmart also sells "Blue Lives Matter" and "All Lives Matter" apparel. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg)

Walmart pulls Black Lives Matter clothing after police complaint

Kelly Cohen · December 21, 2016 4:51 pm

Washington Secrets

Obama shock: Another $6 billion in ‘midnight regulations’

Paul Bedard · December 21, 2016 4:51 pm

Construction continues on the Inaugural platform in preparation for the Inauguration and swearing-in ceremonies for President-elect Donald Trump, on the Capitol steps in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Read Trump’s event list for inauguration weekend

Sarah Bedford · December 21, 2016 4:37 pm

Lewandowski to open political consulting firm

David M. Drucker · December 21, 2016 4:22 pm

In addition to paying a fine, Goldman Sachs has to take steps to improve their oversight of traders working in the area, the CFTC said. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg)

Goldman Sachs fined $120 million for manipulating reference rate

Joseph Lawler · December 21, 2016 4:20 pm

John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said West Coast business executives are worried about the uncertainty created by President-elect Trump's proposals for trade and immigration policy. (Noah Berger/Bloomberg)

Fed official: West Coast companies nervous about Trump’s immigration plans

Joseph Lawler · December 21, 2016 4:14 pm