David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
House Budget Committee rejects amendment aimed at halting family separations
As the full House prepared to consider high-profile immigration legislation Thursday, the House Budget Committee voted down a Democratic proposal aimed at halting the separation of migrant children from their parents at the border -- a subject engulfing both Capitol Hill and the White House this week. Published June 21, 2018
House budget plan cuts deficits by $8 trillion, aims to balance in nine years
House Republicans on Tuesday proposed slashing trillions of dollars from the federal budget over the next decade, aiming to reach balance in nine years largely through limiting the growth of entitlements such as Medicare and Medicaid. Published June 19, 2018
Larry Hogan, Maryland governor, ‘stronger than ever’ in re-election bid
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is lapping the Democratic field at the close of the fundraising books ahead of the June 26 primaries, as he is sitting on close to $10 million in cash for his re-election bid compared with about $600,000 for his nearest potential competitors. Published June 18, 2018
House Budget Committee to take up 2019 budget resolution
House Budget Committee Chairman Steve Womack announced Monday that his committee will officially mark up a 2019 budget resolution this week, even as prospects for the full Congress to pass one remain iffy at best. Published June 18, 2018
Illinois judge blocks village’s ban on semiautomatic rifles, magazines
Gun-rights advocates scored a notable win last week when a judge blocked the enforcement of a Chicago suburb's new ban on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity ammunition magazines, saying the village of Deerfield went further than state law allows. Published June 17, 2018
Corey Stewart wins Donald Trump’s support, but GOP leaders keep distance
President Trump says he is supporting Corey Stewart, the Republican nominee in Virginia's Senate race, but other party leaders call the race a political time bomb and are reluctant to follow him. Published June 13, 2018
Virginia elections become referendum on Trump
President Trump wasn't on the ballot in Virginia on Tuesday as voters headed to the polls to make their picks in the commonwealth's congressional primary elections -- but he might as well have been. Published June 12, 2018
Corey Stewart wins Republican primary in Virginia Senate race
Corey Stewart wins Virginia GOP Senate primary; poised to face Tim Kaine in November Published June 12, 2018
Barbara Comstock wins Republican primary in Virginia’s 10th district
Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock on Tuesday turned aside a primary challenge from retired Air Force pilot Shak Hill in Virginia's closely-watched 10th congressional district race, setting up a general election contest with state Sen. Jennifer Wexton. Published June 12, 2018
Jennifer Wexton wins Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 10th district House race
State Sen. Jennifer Wexton on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination in Virginia's 10th congressional district House race, beating out five other candidates for the right to take on Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock in the fall. Published June 12, 2018
Barbara Comstock’s support of Donald Trump raises Democrats’ hopes in Virginia’s 10th District
Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock says Democrats should hold off on putting a check mark next to Virginia's 10th Congressional District, where one of the most expensive, closely watched House races is taking shape. Published June 11, 2018
Challengers to Barbara Comstock united on gun control
The six candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the race against Rep. Barbara Comstock in Virginia disagree on quite a bit about the direction of their party, but they are unified on one key issue — gun control. Published June 11, 2018
Virginia GOP Senate candidates chase Trump base
The three Virginia Republicans vying to square off against Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine have taken three distinct approaches to mobilizing the state's pro-Trump Republican base ahead of Tuesday's primary. Published June 10, 2018
Americans for Prosperity endorses Nick Freitas in Virginia Senate GOP primary
The pro-free market group Americans for Prosperity -- a key part of the Koch brothers' political network -- announced Tuesday it's endorsing state Del. Nick Freitas ahead of the June 12 U.S. Senate Republican primary contest in Virginia. Published June 5, 2018
Mitch McConnell cancels most of Senate’s planned four-week August break
Senate Republican leaders have concluded that they will have to spend more time in the Washington swamp -- in August, no less -- if they want to make headway on draining it. Published June 5, 2018
Virginia Senate Republican hopefuls ‘largely unknown:’ Poll
The three GOP candidates vying to take on Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine this fall are largely unknown -- even among Republicans -- heading into what could be an up-for-grabs primary contest on June 12th, according to a Roanoke College poll released Tuesday. Published June 5, 2018
Parkland students, gun control activists, announce ‘Road to Change’ summer tour
Students who survived the Parkland, Florida, school shooting announced plans Monday to tour the country over the summer, registering voters and confronting politicians who have ties to the National Rifle Association. Published June 4, 2018
$1.5 trillion tax cut overhaul in 2017 left big mess, says Joint Committee on Taxation
Far from cutting loopholes, Republicans left the federal tax code just as messy after their $1.5 trillion overhaul last year, according to a new report from Congress's official scorekeepers that signals President Trump and the GOP failed on one of their chief goals. Published May 31, 2018
Greg Abbott, Texas gov., unveils school safety plan with eye toward security, mental health
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday called for more armed school safety personnel, better school security and better access to mental health treatment as part of a 40-point response to this month's deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School. Published May 30, 2018
Mass shooting handgun usage figures undercut rifle ban push
Handguns are almost three times as likely to be used in mass shootings as rifles, according to a new report from a gun-safety group that appears to cut against gun-control advocates' push to ban some semiautomatic rifles. Published May 29, 2018
