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Annual Capitol Insiders Survey: The Trump Effect
Only 6 percent thought Donald Trump could pull it off. Still, the results reflect how Trump’s win blindsided the Washington establishment.
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Only 6 percent thought Donald Trump could pull it off. Still, the results reflect how Trump’s win blindsided the Washington establishment.
“No Vice President in modern history had their own PAC less than 6 month into the president’s first term,” Roger Stone, a longtime Trump political adviser, tweeted Friday, adding not-so-coyly: “Hmmmm
Also happening today … The seventh Nobuko Forum, hosted by Nobuko Sasae, wife of the Japanese ambassador; 6 to 8 p.m., at the Japanese ambassador’s residence (4000 Nebraska Ave. NW).
The gala starts at 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Institution for Science (1530 P St. NW). Watch for HOH’s coverage.
Schumer, on the Senate floor ahead of a 94-6 confirmation vote April 25, said he spent time asking Rosenstein about his career and views on protecting the integrity of the Justice Department.
He secured the GOP nod by less than 6 points in 2014. But two years later, he easily dispatched two primary challengers.
Also, Capitol File Magazine and the British ambassador are hosting a party from 6 to 9 p.m. at the ambassador’s residence, 3100 Massachusetts Ave. NW.
President Donald Trump arrives at the White House on Feb. 6 after spending the weekend in Florida. In many ways, his first 50 days match those of other recent presidents. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Merkley’s stand, which started around 6:47 p.m. Tuesday, is not likely to have an effect on the rest of the week with the cloture vote already set for Thursday.
Updated 6:22 p.m. | Long-held Senate rules that require consensus for Supreme Court nominees appear doomed, after enough Democrats announced they would block Judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation and force
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tipoff is at 8 p.m. at Gonzaga College High School (19 I St. NW). Watch for HOH's coverage.
Restaurants joining in for Dine Out Day Dine Out Day is on April 6.
Veterans' programs would also see a 6 percent increase in fiscal 2018 under Trump's proposal, and the Department of Homeland Security would get a nearly 7 percent boost from fiscal 2017 enacted levels.
Happening this week … Tuesday The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is hosting a reception in honor of the inaugural Kakehashi Japan study abroad delegation at 6 p.m. at the American Trucking Association
The Congressional Women's Softball Game is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, at 6 p.m. at the Watkins Recreation Center (420 12th St. SE).
"The bill went online live for the entire American people, all of you, all of us to read, all of our colleagues to read at 6 o'clock last night," Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden said Tuesday.
Democrats have a vacancy in California's 34th District, the seat of Xavier Becerra, who resigned last month to become the Golden State's attorney general; the special election to fill his seat is June 6,
Luther Strange, R-Ala., who is 6 feet 9 inches tall. Congressional staffers: how much sleep are you getting?
The 45th president's target date for submission is Feb. 6 but it looks dicey that it will be met.
Updated 6:35 p.m. | President Donald Trump plans to announce his Supreme Court appointment next week, almost a year after Justice Antonin Scalia’s death launched a political dispute that left his seat