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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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Rep. Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson, Texas Republican, to retire from Congress

Longtime Rep. Sam Johnson, Texas Republican, announced Friday that he will not run for re-election next year. Mr. Johnson said he wanted to give his successor ample time to think about running for office and that he has "boundless hope" for America.

January 8, 2017
This Dec. 9, 2016, image released by NBC shows Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new boss of "The New Celebrity Apprentice," at a press junket in Universal City, Calif. The latest season will premiere on Jan. 2, 2017. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC via AP)

Donald Trump touts himself as ‘ratings machine’ compared to Arnold Schwarzenegger

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday touted himself as a "ratings machine" compared to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who became the host of NBC's "The New Celebrity Apprentice" this year.President-elect Donald Trump on Friday touted himself as a "ratings machine" compared to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who became the host of NBC's "The New Celebrity Apprentice" this year.

January 6, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump speaks in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 16, 2016. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Donald Trump: Mexico will repay U.S. for border wall

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday defended his plans to build and fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall, saying the "dishonest media" isn't reporting that Mexico will reimburse U.S. taxpayers for any money spent to construct it.

January 6, 2017
In this Nov. 15, 2016, file photo, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) ** FILE **

Paul Ryan: Julian Assange a ‘sycophant for Russia’

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan on Wednesday called WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a "sycophant for Russia," as Mr. Assange reiterated this week that Russia was not the source for internal communications from Democratic officials during the presidential campaign.

January 4, 2017