Tag: Biden Transition

"There is no truth to this idea of restructuring the intelligence community's infrastructure," Sean Spicer, incoming White House press secretary, told reporters. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Trump team disputes report on planned changes to spy agencies

Sarah Bedford · January 5, 2017 4:35 pm

Samantha Power.

UN ambassador Power warns Trump in exit memo

Gabby Morrongiello · January 5, 2017 4:30 pm

"This is not a time for calling names —" it’s a time for them to step up to the plate if they want to repeal and show us what they want us to replace it with," Schumer said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Schumer upset Trump called him a ‘clown’

Susan Crabtree · January 5, 2017 4:20 pm

"I will say that he acknowledged that Mr. Putin is not our friend," Rep. Michael McCaul said of President-elect Trump. "I think he wants a stronger relationship with Russia and Mr. Putin." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

McCaul: Trump acknowledged Putin is ‘not our friend’

Al Weaver · January 5, 2017 3:51 pm

With the election of Donald Trump, a man who seems to harbor a grotesque admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, everyone on the Right, especially foreign policy wonks, should speak carefully. (Natalia Kolesnikova/ Pool photo via AP)

Beltway Confidential

In Trump era, conservatives must be extra careful how they talk about Putin

Becket Adams · January 5, 2017 1:00 pm

The new legislation, which passed 238 to 184, would allow Congress to clear much of President Obama's minefield. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

Midnight Rules Relief Act ensures regulatory fireworks during Trump’s first 100 days

Philip Wegmann · January 5, 2017 12:00 pm

The history of racism in the United States continues to lead to disparity between blacks and whites in the U.S. judicial system, President Obama argued. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama blames criminal justice flaws on ‘legacy of racism’

Kelly Cohen · January 5, 2017 11:00 am

The violations took place eight years ago. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The disruptor Cabinet

Kristen Soltis Anderson · January 5, 2017 5:04 am

Vice President Mike Pence is becoming a fixture on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Pence: Trump’s chief mediator and translator

Susan Ferrechio · January 5, 2017 5:01 am

Since November, President Obama has conducted a flurry of actions and issued executive orders that have not just irked Trump voters, but also many Democrats. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

America to Obama: Stop now. You lost

Salena Zito · January 5, 2017 5:01 am

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, right, insisted Republicans will at least win the messaging wars if they keep their promises to produce an Obamacare replacement. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Obamacare wars are in full force

Paige Winfield Cunningham · January 5, 2017 5:01 am

The media is gearing up for Donald Trump's presidency by bashing and downplaying the early accomplishments he's claimed in the weeks before he's sworn in. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Media mock Trump’s transition achievements

Eddie Scarry · January 5, 2017 5:01 am