Tag: Minusextra

President-elect Trump announced Thursday night that he intends to nominate retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

The 9 best (printable) Mattis memes

David Brown · December 2, 2016 5:48 pm

The New York Times' editorial board said Thursday night that Trump, along with Mike Pence, were right to negotiate with Carrier in an effort to keep jobs from being outsourced to Mexico. (AP Photo)

New York Times praises Trump’s Carrier deal

Eddie Scarry · December 2, 2016 5:34 pm

Mattis eventually joined the board of Theranos in 2013 after retiring from the military. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump defense pick loved troubled testing startup

Robert King · December 2, 2016 5:16 pm

Federal officials were forced to cancel naturalization ceremonies this week after discovering a flaw in the immigrant background check system. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Feds halt naturalizations over background check flaw

Joel Gehrke · December 2, 2016 5:14 pm

"There's not much you can do if there is not maximum cooperation between the producers," Ibrahim Al-Naimi said. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Former Saudi oil chief: OPEC tends ‘to cheat’

John Siciliano · December 2, 2016 5:09 pm

The National Defense Authorization Act passed by a 375-34 vote. In the hour of debate preceding the vote, most lawmakers on both sides of the aisle spoke in favor of the bill. (AP Photo)

National Security

House sends defense policy bill to Senate with 375-34 vote

Jacqueline Klimas · December 2, 2016 4:41 pm

President Obama and the Pentagon announced Thursday they support requiring women to register for the military draft. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Beltway Confidential

Don’t make women register for the draft, just abolish it

Jason Russell · December 2, 2016 4:38 pm

Lawyers for President-elect Trump have moved to block any effort by Green Party nominee Jill Stein to get a recount in Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Trump supporters push against Stein recounts in trio of states

Al Weaver · December 2, 2016 4:12 pm

Zika is no longer spreading in a one-square-mile part of the Little River area of Miami, according to an announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

CDC: Zika no longer spreading in part of Miami-Dade

Robert King · December 2, 2016 3:38 pm

Stein is seeking a recount in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all states that Trump won. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Michigan attorney general files lawsuit to stop recount

Sarah Bedford · December 2, 2016 3:33 pm

Dems play up split between Trump, GOP on Obamacare

Susan Crabtree · December 2, 2016 3:12 pm

President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Sasha lighting the 2016 National Christmas Tree during the tree lighting ceremony. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

White House Christmas tree lighting oozes Obama nostalgia

Mariana Barillas · December 2, 2016 2:30 pm