Tag: Minusextra

The U.S. destroyer Hopper sent a crew to aid sickened Iranian mariners on Tuesday in the Persian Gulf. (Navy photo)

National Security

US destroyers aid sick Iranian sailors in the Persian Gulf

David Brown · November 29, 2016 6:51 pm

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said that David Petraeus had "significant responsibilities" as an advisor to the Obama administration. (AP Photo)

White House: No comment on Petraeus as a Trump nominee

Sarah Bedford · November 29, 2016 6:47 pm

Anti-abortion groups hope Tom Price will work to defund Planned Parenthood. (AP Photo/Alex Washburn)

Abortion foes square off over HHS pick

Robert King · November 29, 2016 6:19 pm

Wreaths Across America has collected sponsorships for about 126,800 wreaths as of Tuesday, but it needs 245,000 to cover every grave at Arlington. (AP Photo)

National Security

Nearly half of Arlington National Cemetery graves could be bare this holiday season

Jacqueline Klimas · November 29, 2016 6:11 pm

Josh Earnest said elected officials, including the incoming Republican president, should strive to protect freedom of speech and expression "not just when we agree with it, but also when we find it offensive." (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

White House rejects Trump’s call to jail flag-burners

Gabby Morrongiello · November 29, 2016 6:09 pm

A hearing date will be set for before Trump takes office. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Grassley says he won’t tolerate character attacks at Sessions confirmation

Kyle Feldscher · November 29, 2016 5:59 pm

Trump's transition team on Tuesday said Price's priorities at HHS would include allowing people to purchase insurance across state lines and administering Medicaid at the state level. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

White House pans Trump’s HHS pick

Sarah Bedford · November 29, 2016 5:51 pm

McCain on Trump’s flag burning tweet: I’m not responding to ‘every comment’ of his

Sean Langille · November 29, 2016 5:47 pm

Christie reiterated Tuesday that he has no plans to join the Trump administration. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Christie downplays Trump speculation: ‘I’m not going anywhere’

Al Weaver · November 29, 2016 5:38 pm

Goldman Sachs Chief Operating Officer Gary Cohn's visit to Trump Tower, announced by transition officials Tuesday morning, comes after the president-elect repeatedly targeted Goldman Sachs during the general election, claiming the Wall Street giant had "total control" over defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Trump to meet with Goldman Sachs president Gary Cohn

Gabby Morrongiello · November 29, 2016 5:28 pm

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said House lawmakers will take up a 2017 budget early next year, but not before Inauguration Day. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

GOP’s ‘aggressive’ 2017 agenda: Obamacare, border, taxes, entitlements

Susan Ferrechio · November 29, 2016 5:15 pm

Pelosi wasted no time pulling out the flamethrower. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

Pelosi’s firebreathing comments on Tim Ryan

David Freddoso · November 29, 2016 5:09 pm