David Sherfinski

Donald Trump: Mitt Romney could still be secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is still in the running to be the next secretary of state and that the announcement for the position could come as early as next week.

December 7, 2016

Donald Trump named Time magazine’s Person of the Year

President-elect Donald Trump was named Time magazine's Person of the Year on Wednesday.

December 7, 2016

Most Americans say Donald Trump will put country ahead of family finances: Poll

Most Americans think President-elect Donald Trump will put country over his family's bottom line when dealing with foreign leaders, according to a Bloomberg poll released Wednesday.

December 7, 2016

Freedom Caucus’ new chair Mark Meadows promises focus even if it means infighting

Rep. Mark Meadows, the newly elected chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, signaled this week his group won't hold back its intraparty criticism even with Republicans poised to take control of the White House and both Houses of Congress early next year.

December 6, 2016

Mike Pence on Donald Trump’s 35 percent tariff: I’m for ‘putting everything on the table’

Vice President-elect Mike Pence on Tuesday said he's for putting "everything on the table" in negotiations when asked about President-elect Donald Trump's call for a 35 percent tariff on companies that move overseas and try to sell goods back to the United States.

December 6, 2016

Donald Trump’s image improves since election: Poll

President-elect Donald Trump's public image has improved since the November election, according to a George Washington University Battleground Poll released Tuesday.

December 6, 2016

Paul Ryan: ‘We want to reset the balance of power’

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan says he's looking toward the future with President-elect Donald Trump and that they have discussed the idea of restoring more power to the legislative branch after President Obama's two terms in office.

December 2, 2016

Donald Trump reports ‘good chemistry’ with Obama, Mitt Romney

President-elect Donald Trump says he has had "good chemistry" with both President Obama and Mitt Romney -- two men he had criticized during the 2016 campaign.

December 2, 2016

Donald Trump to nominate Steve Mnuchin for treasury post, Wilbur Ross for commerce

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday took major steps in building his economic team, announcing plans to nominate Steve Mnuchin to be the next secretary of the Treasury and Wilbur Ross to be the next commerce secretary.

November 30, 2016

Donald Trump plans to announce he’s leaving his business ‘in total’

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will divorce himself "in total" from his business empire, promising more details in the next few weeks -- but still faces intense criticism from ethics watchdogs who insist he needs to give up all ownership stakes.

November 30, 2016

Donald Trump would be violating D.C. hotel lease once he takes office: Report

President-elect Donald Trump would be in violation of the lease on his new Washington, D.C., hotel once he takes office in January because of language forbidding elected government officials from being party to the deal, according to a report published this week.

November 29, 2016

Paul Ryan: Jill Stein recount push a ‘ridiculous fundraising and publicity stunt’

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan on Tuesday said Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein's push for a recount is a "ridiculous fundraising and publicity stunt" and that others have already moved on from the election.

November 29, 2016

Tim Ryan says he’s within ‘striking distance’ of Nancy Pelosi

Ahead of Wednesday's House leadership election, Rep. Tim Ryan says he's within "striking distance" of Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and predicted people will be "surprised."

November 29, 2016

Donald Trump: There must ‘consequences’ for burning American flag

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said there must be "consequences" for burning the American flag, suggesting jail time or the loss of citizenship as possibilities.

November 29, 2016

Tim Ryan: Nancy Pelosi’s Democrat reforms, rules give her too much power

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is trying to consolidate her own power, not reform House Democrats, her chief challenger charged Monday as he worked to try to peel away her supporters.

November 28, 2016

Kathleen Rice: Support for Tim Ryan over Nancy Pelosi ‘not personal’

Rep. Kathleen Rice, who is supporting Rep. Tim Ryan to be the next House minority leader, said her backing Mr. Ryan isn't "personal" but that the party needs someone willing to change gears after a tough 2016 election.

November 28, 2016

Chris Collins, Donald Trump ally: ‘Loser’ Mitt Romney a ‘self-serving egomaniac’

Rep. Chris Collins, the first sitting congressman to endorse President-elect Donald Trump's candidacy, on Monday ripped 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney as a "self-serving egomaniac," a "loser," and a "lone wolf" who might not be able to follow instructions.

November 28, 2016

Nancy Pelosi maintains House minority grip, despite losses

Rep. Tim Ryan is the latest Democrat to tangle with Rep. Nancy Pelosi, and prognosticators say he'll likely end up where the rest of them did: On the losing end.

November 24, 2016

Elijah Cummings shifts into attack mode, targets Donald Trump’s business dealings

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has spent the past few years playing defense for President Obama. Now, he is about to go on offense.

November 24, 2016

Donald Trump won’t pursue Hillary Clinton email or foundation investigations as president

President-elect Donald Trump doesn't want to pursue further investigations into Hillary Clinton once he takes office, Mr. Trump's former campaign manager confirmed Tuesday.

November 22, 2016