Tag: Minusextra

Former Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein's running mate, human rights activist Ajamu Baraka, is concerned about how the well-funded effort to initiate recounts in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania makes their political party look.

Jill Stein’s running mate not a fan of recounts

Daniel Chaitin · November 30, 2016 10:02 pm

"We're doing this to support our country so let's do it with honor, working together," organizers said. (AP Photo/John L. Mone)

Energy and Environment

Veterans to defend pipeline protesters from police

John Siciliano · November 30, 2016 9:45 pm

Tom Price, Trump's pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services, is also an orthopedic surgeon. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

That’s Doctor Tom Price to you!

Daniel Allott · November 30, 2016 9:42 pm

The Justice Department believes two state statutes used to arrest Niya Kenny should be struck down. The federal lawsuit alleges that the statute unfairly targets minorities. (AP Photo)

Justice Dept. files statement in South Carolina student tossing case

Kelly Cohen · November 30, 2016 9:23 pm

Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates announced in a memo that the federal Bureau of Prisons will be overhauling the halfway houses market in an effort to reduce recidivism and help prisoners safely return to society. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Justice Department seeks uniform standards for halfway houses

Kelly Cohen · November 30, 2016 9:16 pm

BuzzFeed is defending its decision to publish an article Tuesday suggesting it's possible that the Christian hosts of a popular television show believe homosexuality is a sin. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision for BuzzFeed/AP Images)

Beltway Confidential

BuzzFeed after publishing piece on Christian celebrities: We gave them two weeks to respond

Becket Adams · November 30, 2016 9:11 pm

An early Trump backer, Sarah Palin has been floated for multiple positions in the Cabinet, including for secretary of the interior. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Sarah Palin under consideration for Veterans Affairs secretary

Sarah Bedford · November 30, 2016 9:05 pm

Hoyer: Dems are ‘majority voice’

Susan Ferrechio · November 30, 2016 8:59 pm

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) speaks with reporters. He said a transition period will be included in any bill to kill Obamacare.

Washington Secrets

GOP to wean U.S. off Obamacare with ‘transition’ period

Paul Bedard · November 30, 2016 8:57 pm

Obama says ‘Fox News in every bar and restaurant’ helped Trump win election

Sarah Bedford · November 30, 2016 8:55 pm

The newly added companies include Ben & Jerry's, Clif Bar, CVS Health, Gap, Intel, Kroger, LinkedIn, Monsanto, Perdue Farms, Shinola, Target, Tyson Foods, Union Square Hospitality Group and WeWork. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

White House expands push to boost job applicants with criminal records

Kelly Cohen · November 30, 2016 8:38 pm

Dems: ‘We really can’t blame’ Pelosi for election

Susan Ferrechio · November 30, 2016 8:21 pm