David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
George Stephanopoulos sought gun control debate in Bill Clinton administration
Former Clinton aide George Stephanopoulos tried to spark a gun debate inside the White House in 1994 over a memo calling for Democrats to be more cognizant of the political consequences of anti-gun policies, according to documents from the Clinton Presidential Library. Published May 19, 2015
Bobby Jindal-associated group to run ad on religious liberty in Iowa
An advocacy group associated with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is running an ad in the early caucus state of Iowa touting Mr. Jindal's commitment to promoting religious liberty. Published May 19, 2015
DoD IG: Afghanistan security forces lack adequate controls for fuel, ammunition management
Afghan National Security Forces have inadequate control measures for the management of fuel and ammunition that increased the probability of theft and diversion, according to a Department of Defense inspector general's report. Published May 19, 2015
Chris Christie: Path to citizenship ‘an extreme way to go’
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says providing a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants in the country is an "extreme way to go," acknowledging a change in his position on the issue since 2010, when he supported one. Published May 19, 2015
Rand Paul: I plan to do ‘everything humanly possible’ to try stop the Patriot Act
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky says he plans to do "everything humanly possible" to try to stop the Patriot Act, key provisions of which are due to expire at the end of the month, including Section 215, which the Obama and Bush administrations have used to justify the NSA's phone snooping and bulk data collection programs. Published May 19, 2015
Chris Christie says Patriot Act not abused and needs extension
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called Monday for a full extension of the Patriot Act and denounced "exaggerated and ridiculous" fears he said were being drummed up by "civil liberties extremists," saying he found the law to be an indispensable national security tool when he was a federal prosecutor. Published May 18, 2015
Chris Christie forcefully defends Patriot Act, U.S. intelligence in N.H. stop
Citing his post-9/11 experience prosecuting terrorists using tools like the Patriot Act, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Monday offered a forceful defense of U.S. intelligence and surveillance techniques, saying the ongoing debate over the subject is being dominated by "intellectual purists" worried about theoretical abuses that haven't occurred. Published May 18, 2015
Bobby Jindal, Louisiana governor, forms presidential exploratory committee
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Monday he is launching an exploratory committee to help him decide whether to run for president in 2016 -- the clearest signal yet Mr. Jindal is moving toward a White House run on the Republican side. Published May 18, 2015
Chris Christie to push for strong military, defend U.S. intelligence
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Monday is once again scheduled to be in the early presidential state of New Hampshire, where he will call for a robust U.S. military and defend government surveillance efforts in his third major policy speech in the Granite State in recent weeks. Published May 18, 2015
Lindsey Graham to announce presidential plans June 1
Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, says he will announce in his home state on June 1 whether he is running for president in 2016. Published May 18, 2015
John McCain: Fall of Ramadi ‘terribly significant’
Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, says the fall of Ramadi to terrorist fighters is 'unfortunately terribly significant' and demonstrates the need for more ground troops in the region. Published May 18, 2015
One in four Americans satisfied with direction of the country, Gallup poll shows
Americans' satisfaction with the direction of the U.S. has dropped 6 points since the beginning of the year, with government, the economy and unemployment cited as the top problems facing the nation. Published May 18, 2015
Harry Reid: Hillary Clinton ‘has a clear field’ in 2016, ‘and I’m glad she does’
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said that while the 2008 Democratic presidential primary contest was "healthy," he's happy to report that former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential frontrunner, has a "clear field" this time around. Published May 15, 2015
George Stephanopoulos apologizes for Clinton donations amid concerns about 2016 coverage
ABC's George Stephanopoulos issued an on-air apology Friday for failing to disclose $75,000 in donations he made to the Clinton Foundation, saying he should have gone the "extra mile" to avoid the appearance of a conflict as conservatives called into question his ability to fairly cover the upcoming presidential election cycle. Published May 15, 2015
Rick Perry to make ‘special announcement’ on June 4 in Dallas
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry will be joined by his wife, Anita Perry, for a "special announcement" in Dallas on June 4, according to an invitation to an event posted to Mr. Perry's Facebook page. Published May 15, 2015
‘Bird Legs’ Romney to get in Holyfield’s face ‘with compliments and good humor’
Former Massachusetts Gov. and 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney is taking on former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield in a charity boxing match Friday night in Utah -- and apparently plans to kill Mr. Holyfield with kindness. Published May 15, 2015
Ben Carson: ‘We’re on our deathbed’
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who grew up in poverty in Detroit before eventually going on to become a world-renowned doctor, says he hopes "inspiration" is a part of his 2016 presidential candidacy. Published May 15, 2015
Hillary Clinton’s Benghazi testimony being held up by State Dept.: Trey Gowdy
The chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi on Thursday blamed the State Department for failing to comply with outstanding requests for information, signaling that highly-anticipated testimony from former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is likely to be delayed. Published May 14, 2015
Jeb Bush: ‘I would have not gone into Iraq’
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Thursday that he would not have gone into Iraq, seeking to clarify his position on the issue after being presented with questions on the war several times over the past week. Published May 14, 2015
Russ Feingold running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin in 2016
Saying his desire to serve is "stronger than ever," former Democratic U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold announced Thursday he is running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin again, seeking to win back the seat he lost during the GOP wave in the 2010 midterm elections. Published May 14, 2015
