Video · 114th Congress
White House Watch: No Chance For a Smooth Transition?
Bennett and Mike Cades [jwp-video n=”1″] Cabinet members as the transition with the Obama administration hit a bump.
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Video · 114th Congress
White House Watch: Obama’s Finale Presser and Pence as Trump’s Inside Policy Man
Michael Cades [jwp-video n=”1″] White House correspondent John T. Bennett discusses the findings this week about Russia’s influence on the elections.
Politics · 114th Congress
Trump, White House Trade Jabs Over Russian Hacking
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 15, 2016 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Trump last week rejected a CIA finding made public in a recent Washington Post report that Russia used hacking to influence
Politics · 114th Congress
Trump Picks Tillerson For Secretary of State
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 13, 2016 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Tillerson has served as chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil since 2006 and is a native of Texas.
Politics · 114th Congress
Reports: Oil Exec Tillerson Is Trump’s Pick for Secretary of State
— Senator Bob Corker (@SenBobCorker) December 11, 2016 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Still, Tillerson will be a controversial choice for many lawmakers responsible for confirming him as a result
Politics · 114th Congress
Trump Denies Air Force One Threat Is Retaliation for Boeing CEO’s Comments
That’s because the Pentagon’s last budget plan included $2.9 billion for research and development, but does not yet show the cost of actually buying the two new jets at a cost of more than $1 billion,
Politics · 114th Congress
Pence Signals Busy First 100 Days, Including More Military Spending
He vowed that the Trump administration will repeal the health care law “lock, stock and barrel,” adding “the No. 1 priority of the administration is to keep that promise to the American people.”
Video · 114th Congress
White House Watch: Obama Presidency in Wind Down Mode as Trump’s Cabinet Plans Take Shape
Bennett and Michael Cades [jwp-video n=”1″] White House reporter John T. Bennett discusses President Barack Obama’s upcoming trip to Florida — find out what he’s planning there.
Opinion · 114th Congress
Democrats Should Pick Their Senate Confirmation Fights Wisely
There were rumors about alcoholism and (to use a euphemism of the era) womanizing plus grumbles about the $1 million that Tower had been paid by defense contractors after he left the Senate.
Military Experts Fear Trump Defense Spending Would Break Budget
“Still unknown, however, is where that money would come from, given Trump’s other plans to slash taxes while keeping many entitlement programs intact and also embarking on a $1 trillion infrastructure
Politics · 114th Congress
Under Trump, GOP to Give Space Weapons Close Look
The Obama administration added about $1 billion a year to its budgets in order to improve efforts to protect U.S. satellites.
Politics · 114th Congress
Trump Lays Out Agenda of Obamacare Changes, Immigration, Tax Cuts
Trump also announced he will not accept the president’s $400,000 salary: “I think I have to by law take $1, so I’ll take $1 a year.” Contact Bennett at johnbennett@cqrollcall.com.
Policy · 114th Congress
Rights Group Urges Civilian Protections During Mosul Campaign
The rights group raises the possibility of similar abuses on an even greater scale during the operation to capture the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul, a majority Sunni city where an estimated 1 million
Policy · 114th Congress
Changes to 9/11 Bill Up for Discussion, Leaders Say
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest termed the Senate’s 97-1 override vote “the single most embarrassing thing that the United States Senate has done” in more than 30 years.
Opinion · 114th Congress
Five Objectives for Hillary Clinton in the Debates
With that in mind, here are five key objectives for Hillary Clinton in Monday’s opening round of the debate season: 1.
Politics · 114th Congress
At UN, Obama Warns World Order on Verge of ‘Fraying’
As more and more wealth in developed and developing countries flows to the wealthiest “1 percent,” resentment builds, meaning “it’s no wonder some say the future favors the strongman, the top-down
Politics · 114th Congress
New Ad: Toomey Protects Police From Terrorists and Shooters
A Republican-aligned outside group is spending $1 million on a new TV ad that touts Sen. Patrick J. Toomey’s efforts to give police officers access to military-style equipment.
Politics · 114th Congress
Gun Violence Takes Center Stage at Democratic Convention
Chris Murphy: Gun Control for First Time a ‘Winning Issue’ [jwp-video n=”1″] Clinton has been vocal about gun violence on the campaign trail. And her running mate, Virginia Sen.
Politics · 114th Congress
Portman, Kasich Head in Separate Directions on Trump
[jwp-video n=”1″] He also brought it back to his own re-election race, against former Gov. Ted Strickland, a campaign that will help determine the Senate majority in 2017.
Policy · 114th Congress
Trump Camp Playing Russian Roulette by Embracing Putin
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 12, 2013 var rcrdTwitter = 1; In September 2015, candidate Trump told Fox News that, “In terms of leadership, [Putin is] getting an A and the president