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There's a problem with high expectations: you need to meet them, or else you're underperforming. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Beltway Confidential

Great expectations for Trump should sober up Republicans

David Freddoso · December 9, 2016 4:50 pm

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to be nominated as President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of the interior, according to multiple reports. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump expected to pick McMorris Rodgers for Interior

Kyle Feldscher · December 9, 2016 4:31 pm

Approximately 52 percent of voters told PPP they trust Obama compared to 45 percent for Trump. (AP Photos)

Poll: Trump’s popularity grows, but Obama still favored to pick Supreme Court judge

Ryan Lovelace · December 9, 2016 4:20 pm

Goldman Sachs COO Gary Cohn reportedly picked as President-elect Trump's top economic adviser. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Reports: Trump to pick Goldman Sachs president for economic adviser

Joseph Lawler · December 9, 2016 4:18 pm

The Ohio state House and Senate have now both passed a bill that will limit the ability of police to confiscate the private property of people not convicted of crimes through the process known as civil forfeiture. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Beltway Confidential

Civil asset forfeiture reform passes the Ohio Senate

David Freddoso · December 9, 2016 4:15 pm

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Washington Secrets

Public embracing war torture, ex-CIA interrogator says ‘It works’

Paul Bedard · December 9, 2016 4:13 pm

President-elect Trump is set to meet with Carly Fiorina and Rick Santorum, two of his formal primary rivals, as he continues to fill out his Cabinet. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Trump to meet with Carly Fiorina, Rick Santorum

Sarah Bedford · December 9, 2016 4:11 pm

More respondents mentioned the positive impact of new economic policies than recorded ever before. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Consumer confidence surges on promise of Trump policies

Joseph Lawler · December 9, 2016 4:04 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned Democrats they are bringing the government to the brink of a shutdown by refusing to approve a stopgap spending bill. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

McConnell warns Dems on shutdown threat

Susan Ferrechio · December 9, 2016 4:03 pm

Democrats are threatening a tough confirmation battle for Sessions because of his stance on illegal immigration. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Attorney General Sessions would be good for black Americans

Horace Cooper · December 9, 2016 3:58 pm

Several top intelligence officials have accused the Russian government of meddling in U.S. political affairs. (Monica Herndon/Tampa Bay Times via AP, Pool)

National Security

Obama orders ‘full review’ of cyberattacks during election

Gabby Morrongiello · December 9, 2016 3:57 pm

In this Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 photo, aid workers stand near a convoy of vehicles loaded with food and other supplies organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross, working alongside the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and the United Nations, makes it's way to the besieged town of Madaya, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Damascus, Syria. Madaya has been blockaded for months by government troops and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Opposition activists and aid groups have reported several deaths from starvation in recent weeks. (AP Photo)

Washington Secrets

MIA: War journalists ‘disappear, they’re gone’

Paul Bedard · December 9, 2016 3:35 pm