David Sherfinski
Articles by 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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." Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published November 22, 2016
