David Sherfinski

Elizabeth Warren to keynote AFL-CIO summit on wages next month: report

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who has risen quickly since being elected in 2012 to become a favorite of liberals on Capitol Hill, is keynoting the AFL-CIO's inaugural National Summit on Wages at Gallaudet University next month, Politico said.

December 4, 2014

Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Long-term transportation fix is a priority

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Washington Republican, says a long-term investment in the country's transportation infrastructure is going to be one priority where she sees the potential for bipartisan support.

December 4, 2014

Rand Paul: On war, Obama ‘seems to abandon what excited people about him’

Sen. Rand Paul, as promised, has formally introduced a resolution to declare war against the Islamic State terrorist group and said Wednesday Congress has to be heard on an issue where President Obama has shifted.

December 4, 2014

Rick Perry: If Washington won’t secure the border, Texas will

Texas Gov. Rick Perry says that if politicians in Washington won't work to secure the southern U.S.-Mexico border, then Texas will.

December 4, 2014

Virginia board considers abortion clinic regulations

Virginia's Board of Health is scheduled to decide Thursday whether to revisit the state's controversial regulations governing abortion clinics in what is widely seen as an attempt by Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe to undo restrictive measures adopted in the name of women's health under his Republican predecessor.

December 3, 2014

Hillary Clinton: ‘Smart power’ includes ‘showing respect, even for one’s enemies’

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that women should play larger roles in conflict resolution and military efforts around the globe and that "smart power" includes empathizing and showing respect, even for one's enemies, as the United States confronts a host of challenges on the world stage.

December 3, 2014

Ted Cruz: No money for amnesty

Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday that Congress should insist on a spending bill that cancels President Obama's new illegal immigrant amnesty and should pass only a short-term funding bill to carry the government over into the new year.

December 3, 2014

Chris Christie nominates two with Democratic ties to Rutgers board

It's not exactly a team of rivals, but New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday put forward two nominees with ties to major national Democrats to serve on the Rutgers University Board of Governors — including one who founded a group that tried to defeat Republican legislative candidates in the state last year.

December 3, 2014

Bobby Jindal’s PAC boosted candidates in early presidential states in 2014

Stand up to Washington PAC, the political action committee of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, has funneled many of its donations to 2014 congressional campaigns to candidates running in early presidential states.

December 3, 2014

Xavier Becerra, Democratic caucus chairman: John Boehner doesn’t want government shutdown

Rep. Xavier Becerra, California Democrat, said Wednesday that Speaker John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican, does not want to shut down the government but that some in the GOP caucus actually do want a shutdown.

December 3, 2014

Jeb Bush: ‘Our allies don’t trust us and our enemies don’t fear us’

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush made the pitch Tuesday for a robust U.S. foreign policy and a retention of the trade embargo between the United States and Cuba.

December 3, 2014

Rand Paul: Immigration on list of ‘host’ of issues where Obama has ‘changed his mind’

Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, said immigration can be added to the list of issues where President Obama has said one thing and done another.

December 3, 2014

Rand Paul: Debt is biggest threat to our national security

Sen. Rand Paul says that the number one threat to U.S. national security is the country's debt, but that a balance can be struck between cutting spending and adequately funding the military.

December 2, 2014

Ted Cruz: Obama wants yes-man as defense secretary

As reports surfaced Tuesday that former deputy defense secretary Ashton Carter is expected to be President Obama's pick to be the next defense secretary, Sen. Ted Cruz blasted the administration for the turnover in the position.

December 2, 2014

Greg Abbott: Lawsuit over Obama immigration action will be filed ‘any day now’

Texas Attorney General and Gov.-elect Greg Abbott said a lawsuit over President Obama's recent executive actions granting legal status to nearly 5 million illegal immigrants will be filed "any day now."

December 2, 2014

Paul Ryan: It’s time for ‘welfare reform 2.0’

Rep. Paul Ryan, the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said one of the priorities he intends on pursuing in his post on the powerful committee is "welfare reform 2.0" to help people stuck in poverty improve their situations.

December 2, 2014

Mitch McConnell: ‘Perplexed’ by Obama’s ‘dramatic move to the left’ after ‘butt-kicking’

Incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican, said Tuesday that he's been "perplexed" by what he called an "in-your-face, dramatic move to the left" President Obama has adopted in the wake of the Democratic party's losses in the 2014 midterm elections.

December 2, 2014

Jeb Bush: ‘Lose the primary to win the general without violating your principles’

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said he'll make up his mind about a presidential run in 2016 "in short order" and that whether it's him or someone else, a successful Republican has to make a pitch to a general election audience without violating his or her principles.

December 2, 2014

Mitt Romney tops list of potential GOP contenders in 2016

Former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney said he's not running again, but he is out in front for his party's nomination in 2016 in another poll.

December 2, 2014

Rand Paul: ‘Definitely running for re-election’

Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, officially announced Tuesday he is running for a second term in the U.S. Senate even as he contemplates a bid for the presidency in 2016.

December 2, 2014