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David Sherfinski

David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times. 

Articles by David Sherfinski

Then-Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill. speaks to reporters in Peoria Ill., in this Feb. 6, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Aaron Schock to be investigated by Justice Dept., FBI: reports

The FBI and the Justice Department are investigating the financial activities of Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois as Mr. Schock prepares to leave Congress amid scrutiny of his campaign expenses and business activities, multiple outlets reported Friday. Published March 20, 2015

FILE - In this May 24, 2011 file photo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks with House Speaker  John Boehner of Ohio, to make a statement on Capitol Hill in Washington.  American politicians like to pick and choose when they’ll abide by the storied notion that politics should stop at the water's edge, and when to give that idea a kick in the pants.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

John Boehner to visit Israel, Netanyahu

House Speaker John A. Boehner will visit Israel during the next district work period, amid heightened tensions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House. Published March 20, 2015

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley discusses economic issues with reporters before speaking to a banquet at Kansas Democrats' biggest annual convention, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Topeka, Kan. (AP Photo/John Hanna) ** FILE **

Martin O’Malley: ‘Too many Democrats’ ‘complicit in the backslide toward less regulation’

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley kicked off a two-day swing through the early presidential state of Iowa by calling out both parties on Wall Street reform, saying most congressional Republicans are "hell-bent" on rolling back a 2010 law passed in the wake of the financial crisis while too many Democrats have been "complicit" in the "backslide toward less regulation." Published March 20, 2015

Rapper Ludacris, left, bows his head as he's introduced during a visit to the charter school Utopian Academy for the Arts with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, right, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Riverdale, Ga. Deal and Ludacris may seem like an odd pairing for a campaign event, but the duo was a hit with a cheering crowd of students Friday. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has been an outspoken supporter of President Barack Obama, penning a profane song during the 2008 campaign criticizing his opponents. But Deal says he couldn't think of anyone better to inspire students at the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman) **FILE**

Ludacris opens for Jeb Bush in Georgia state House

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush urged Georgia state lawmakers to "be bold" on education Thursday — but said he had an ulterior motive in traveling to the state Capitol. Published March 19, 2015

Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., in this Jan. 28, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) ** FILE **

Mitt Romney: I wish we had reached out more to minority communities

Former Massachusetts Gov. and 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney said he could have done a better job sufficiently communicating his message to minority communities in the country during the last presidential election, and he also said he should have fought back harder against attacks he says were not accurate. Published March 19, 2015

Jeb Bush atop potential 2016 GOP field in new poll

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush leads a new national poll on the potential 2016 Republican presidential field, as former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee dropped 6 points from a month ago and out of the lead. Published March 18, 2015