Tag: Minusextra

President Obama will hold his final press conference of the year — and most likely of his presidency — at the White House Friday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Obama to hold final press conference of the year

Keith Koffler · December 16, 2016 3:09 am

President-elect Donald Trump met Thursday with the mayors of Columbia, S.C., New Orleans, La., Oklahoma City, Okla., and other members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Mayors: Trump pledged partnership on infrastructure and public safety

Mairead McArdle · December 16, 2016 2:58 am

A majority if registered voters disapprove of the work President Obama has done for healthcare, immigration and fighting the Islamic State at the conclusion of his two terms in the Oval Office. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Majority of voters disapprove of Obama’s work in immigration, healthcare

Anna Giaritelli · December 16, 2016 2:06 am

"This foolish guy, Josh Earnest, I don't know if he's talking to President Obama," said President-elect Trump. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Trump hits ‘foolish’ Josh Earnest at Pennsylvania rally

Al Weaver · December 16, 2016 2:01 am

The letter, led by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, explained that the executive order would send a strong signal to states currently opposing the rules in court. Nearly 30 states, over half the nation, oppose the regulations. (AP Photo/John Raby)

Energy and Environment

Red states urge Trump to act against climate rules on day one

John Siciliano · December 16, 2016 1:59 am

—œI think there is no doubt that when any foreign government tries to impact the integrity of our elections that we need to take action and we will at a time and place of our own choosing," said President Obama. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama vows retaliation against Russia over hacks

Caitlin Yilek · December 16, 2016 1:48 am

Five-year-old Kaheem, who is battling leukemia, will become a superhero for a day "to restore our capital city's spirit," House Speaker Paul Ryan's office said in a news release. (Photo courtesy of House Speaker Paul Ryan's office)

Paul Ryan to welcome Make-A-Wish superhero to the Capitol

Caitlin Yilek · December 16, 2016 12:58 am

Sheriff Joe Arpaio is still pushing Obama birth certificate conspiracy

Anna Giaritelli · December 16, 2016 12:52 am

Sanders, Ellison look to rebuild party decimated under Obama

David M. Drucker · December 16, 2016 12:46 am

Tables show how Clinton received sharply lower percentages in the Outstate Midwest as compared to Obama in 2012. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Beltway Confidential

The outstate effect, with election statistics

Michael Barone · December 16, 2016 12:04 am

WATCH LIVE: Trump continues victory tour in Pennsylvania

Washington Examiner Staff · December 16, 2016 12:03 am

Iraqi Christians pray at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, damaged by Islamic State fighters during their occupation of Qaraqosh, east of Mosul, Iraq, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Qaraqosh, the biggest Christian town on the Nineveh plains in Iraq's north, fell to the Islamic State group in 2014 and was recently retaken by Iraqi government forces. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Beltway Confidential

Destroying the Islamic State isn’t the end: Christians and other minorities need more help

Jeff King · December 16, 2016 12:01 am