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David Sherfinski

David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times. 

Articles by David Sherfinski

Former Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, waves to the crowd as he steps to the podium to speak at the RedState Gathering in Atlanta, in this Aug. 7, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Donald Trump set to meet with Rick Perry, Mary Fallin Monday

President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet Monday with former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, both of whom could be under consideration for top-level positions in the new administration. Published November 21, 2016

In this Nov. 16, 2016 file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sanders is calling on Donald Trump to apologize for some of his controversial rhetoric during the presidential campaign and asking him cut ties with campaign CEO Steve Bannon.  (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) **FILE**

Bernie Sanders: I could work with Donald Trump on infrastructure, trade

Sen. Bernard Sanders said Thursday he can see himself working with President-elect Donald Trump on issues like infrastructure and trade, but said Mr. Trump needs to wise up on climate change and called on him to rescind his appointment of former Breitbart News executive Stephen K. Bannon as a top strategist. Published November 17, 2016

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley speaks during a plenary session at the Republican Governors Association annual conference, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nikki Haley meeting with Donald Trump Thursday

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is set to meet with President-elect Donald Trump Thursday as Mr. Trump considers a host of candidates to fill key administration slots. Published November 17, 2016

Shinzo Abe, Japanese P.M., to meet with Donald Trump: Kellyanne Conway

President-elect Donald Trump's former campaign manager said Thursday she's happy Mr. Trump will have the opportunity to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Thursday, but said deeper conversations will likely be put off until next year. Published November 17, 2016

Breaking from the precedent set by his predecessors, President-elect Donald Trump has avoided the press corps since his victory last week. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump avoiding the press after his victory

Journalist groups cried foul Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump left his designated press pool to go to dinner with his family a day earlier, saying Mr. Trump and his team have started off on the wrong foot with reporters after his win in last week's election. Published November 16, 2016

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this April 5, 2016, file photo. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Bob Corker: I’m ‘in the mix’ for Trump administration role

Sen. Bob Corker, Tennessee Republican, said Wednesday he's "in the mix" for a role in President-elect Donald Trump's administration, possibly as secretary of state, but that people will have to wait and see what happens. Published November 16, 2016

Former Rep. Mike Rogers. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Donald Trump’s transition team hits major snags

President-elect Donald Trump's transition to the White House is running into its first major snags, with former Rep. Mike Rogers abruptly quitting as a national security adviser Tuesday and top ally Ben Carson saying he has no interest in a cabinet slot. Published November 15, 2016

FILE - In this April 27, 2016 file photo, former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell speaks outside the Supreme Court in Washington.  Federal prosecutors say they are moving to drop corruption charges against McDonnell. U.S. Attorney Dana Boente’s office said Thursday, Sept. 8 that prosecutors will not pursue another trial in light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June that overturned the former governor’s corruption conviction. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Bob McDonnell to join Regent University as professor

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, whose corruption convictions were vacated by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year, will join Regent University as a distinguished professor in January. Published November 15, 2016