Tag: Minusextra

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., called for independent investigations into Russian hacking of the DNC that the intelligence community says was meant to influence the election. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

McCain, Schumer put pressure on Russia

Kyle Feldscher · December 12, 2016 1:09 pm

National Security

Clinton camp backs intel briefing for electors

Sarah Bedford · December 12, 2016 1:07 pm

Lawmakers want to know if feds knew EpiPen maker was cheating Medicaid

Robert King · December 12, 2016 12:36 pm

National Security

Trump confirms Gen. John Kelly as pick for DHS

Kyle Feldscher · December 12, 2016 12:34 pm

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: With 7 days left, Trump resistance pins last hope on Electoral College

Byron York · December 12, 2016 11:58 am

Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., spoke most frequently in the 114th Congress while Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tenn., spoke the least. (AP photos)

Beltway Confidential

Which congressman spoke the most — and the least — during the 114th Congress?

David Freddoso · December 12, 2016 7:06 am

It has become difficult in recent years to fire teachers who don't do their jobs. (iStock Photo)

Failing teachers must go

Washington Examiner · December 12, 2016 5:05 am

Terry Branstad must clearly say to China: Stop cheating or stealing or face real consequences. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, Pool)

China must stop cheating and stealing now or face real consequences

Congresswoman-elect Claudia Tenney · December 12, 2016 5:04 am

The writing is on the wall

Dan Hannan · December 12, 2016 5:04 am

Serious ballistic missile threats are growing all around us, whether we like it or not. (U.S. Air Force via AP, File)

National Security

As North Korean and Russian missiles continue to advance, US missile defense must be top priority

George Landrith · December 12, 2016 5:03 am

Not only do trial lawyers use tried-and-true tactics like venue- and judge-shopping, but they also take advantage of jurisdictions where trial-lawyer-friendly legislators are loath to implement reforms.

Beltway Confidential

Tales from the lawsuit industry

David Freddoso · December 12, 2016 5:01 am

President-elect Donald Trump has said he is looking to repeal the centerpiece of President Obama's climate agenda, the Clean Power Plan, in his first 100 days in office.

Energy and Environment

Environmentalists gear up, strategize for Trump war

John Siciliano · December 12, 2016 5:01 am