Tag: Minusextra

Spending rose on retirement and healthcare programs, but dropped for the postal service and student loans. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Deficit jumps to $137 billion in November

Joseph Lawler · December 12, 2016 8:12 pm

Former Rep. Allen West appeared for a meeting at Trump Tower a day after garnering criticism for sharing a meme that appeared to cheer the extermination of Muslims. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

National Security

Allen West appears for Trump Tower meeting a day after posting ‘extermination’ of Muslims meme

Kyle Feldscher · December 12, 2016 8:05 pm

National Security

Daily on Defense Weekly Briefing: Trump’s transition continues

Jacqueline Klimas · December 12, 2016 8:05 pm

Gary Cohn, President and COO of Goldman Sachs, will play a key role in shaping President-elect Trump's economic policies, as the announced pick to direct the National Economic Council.. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Goldman Sachs president to play key role in setting Trump’s economic policy

Joseph Lawler · December 12, 2016 7:48 pm

Washington Secrets

Mainstream Media Scream: Media tries to delegitimize Trump’s victory

Paul Bedard · December 12, 2016 7:37 pm

Kellyanne Conway seemed to defend President-elect Trump's remark that "millions" of people voted illegally, by saying Trump has been hearing evidence of illegal voting from election officials. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Conway accuses Wall Street Journal editor of ‘sexist’ tweet against Fiorina

Eddie Scarry · December 12, 2016 7:32 pm

"The Russians would not benefit from a President Trump," said retired Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer. (Screen shot)

National Security

Retired officer rejects hack theory: Trump win gives Russia ‘no upside’

Pete Kasperowicz · December 12, 2016 7:31 pm

Senate minority leader said Monday that he expects Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to accept a job in the Trump administration if offered one. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Reid predicts Manchin might join Trump, but not Heitkamp

Al Weaver · December 12, 2016 7:17 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan said that congressional investigations of Russian cyberattacks during the election must not "cast doubt on the clear and decisive" nature of Trump's victory. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

National Security

Ryan: Russia probe can’t mar Trump’s ‘clear and decisive’ win

Joel Gehrke · December 12, 2016 6:36 pm

Press secretary Josh Earnest called members of the intelligence community "patriots." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

White House defends intelligence community from Trump’s attacks

Gabby Morrongiello · December 12, 2016 6:29 pm

GOP leaders have said they intend to hold votes on repealing Obamacare early next year using special budgeting rules. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

House GOP staff to be briefed on Obamacare repeal

Paige Winfield Cunningham · December 12, 2016 6:12 pm

Carly Fiorina stops to talk with the press in the lobby of Trump Tower, after her meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, in New York, Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Fiorina, Trump discuss ‘purported Russian hacking’

Sarah Bedford · December 12, 2016 5:50 pm