Tag: Minusextra

Earnest said the Russian hackers targeted political institutions like the DNC. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

WH won’t say if Russia hacks prompted by Trump favoritism

Sarah Bedford · December 14, 2016 5:47 pm

Prohibiting school choice ensures that people are treated unequally under the law. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Beltway Confidential

If you fear the Religious Right (or anyone else), school choice is not your enemy

Neal McCluskey · December 14, 2016 5:46 pm

‘America’s Got Talent’ star to sing national anthem at Trump inauguration

Meghana Kurup · December 14, 2016 5:31 pm

Twenty veterans organizations urged President-elect Trump to keep on VA Secretary Bob McDonald in the next administration. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

20 vets groups urge Trump to keep McDonald at VA

Jacqueline Klimas · December 14, 2016 5:29 pm

Kanye West tweets autographed souvenir from Trump Tower visit

Sean Langille · December 14, 2016 5:13 pm

"The Democratic Party stands at a crossroads, and needs leadership that will expand our vision to more Americans — while also intensifying our commitment to our core values. Keith Ellison is that leader," de Blasio said. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

De Blasio endorses Ellison for DNC chair

Al Weaver · December 14, 2016 4:58 pm

Trump team mulls changes to daily White House briefing

Pete Kasperowicz · December 14, 2016 4:52 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he plans to work with Rick Perry, the president-elect's pick to head Energy Department, on reviving Kentucky's Paducah energy site as well as technology related to coal production. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Energy and Environment

McConnell: Perry ‘outstanding’ for energy secretary

Susan Ferrechio · December 14, 2016 4:46 pm

The Afghan ambassador to the U.S. reminded President-elect Trump that plans should be based on needs on the ground and not troop numbers. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq, File)

National Security

Afghan ambassador to Trump: Don’t get hung up on troop numbers

Jacqueline Klimas · December 14, 2016 4:35 pm

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that President-elect Trump will risk being blamed for a potential attack on the United States if he refused to receive security briefings. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Panetta: Trump risks blame for attack if he ignores intel briefings

Meghana Kurup · December 14, 2016 4:21 pm

President-elect Trump will meet with more than a dozen tech giants in New York City Wednesday to discuss economic policy and private sector job growth. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump talks private sector growth with Silicon Valley pioneers

Gabby Morrongiello · December 14, 2016 4:17 pm

Emanuel previously served as a senior adviser to President Obama on healthcare and now chairs the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. (Photo by Samuel Masinter/Creative Commons)

Trump to meet Wednesday with Obamacare architect

Gabby Morrongiello · December 14, 2016 4:17 pm