Politico Articles
The following articles were written for Politico between mid-September and end-December 2016.
Bolton: Merkel ‘exposed Germany, and others, to the risk of terrorism'
Bolton also speculated whether the assassin of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, was “part of a larger chain,” which he said he thinks is “highly likely.”
Trump calls Pakistani prime minister a ‘terrific guy’
President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a telephone call on Monday, during which he offered to “play any role” to “find solutions to the outstanding problems,” according to a readout from Pakistan’s official news agency.
White House: Ohio State attack may have been terrorism
White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Tuesday that the Ohio State University student who attacked several people with a knife on Monday “may have been motivated by extremism and may have been motivated by a desire to carry out an act of terrorism.”
Ohio State suspect identified as legal resident of Somali descent
A person suspected of launching a violent attack on the campus of the Ohio State University has been identified as Abdul Razak Ali Artan, according to the Associated Press, citing unnamed law enforcement officials. The now-deceased man was of Somali descent, living in the United States as a legal permanent resident.
Trump aide: Iranian regime spreading rumors about deportation of Muslims
Reports that President-elect Donald Trump may deport Muslims “can be described as bulls---,“ and are perpetuated by “the Muslim Brotherhood or the Iranian regime,” according to Walid Phares, a Trump adviser on national security issues.
Pelosi says Trump's chief strategist is a 'white nationalist'
Nancy Pelosi condemned Steve Bannon's appointment as chief strategist in the incoming Trump administration, calling him a "white nationalist" and arguing that his promotion suggested Trump would continue "the divisive vision that defined his campaign."
Comey seals his pariah status
The FBI director on Monday absorbed punches from Democrats and Republicans alike as they try to assess the damage from Comey's announcement 11 days before the election that the agency was reviewing new evidence in the Hillary Clinton email probe and his follow-on announcement two days before the election that investigators found nothing notable.
Conway: Trump not done putting his own money into campaign
Donald Trump’s campaign manager on Friday insisted he’s not done pouring his own wealth into his presidential campaign, despite new filings that show the billionaire well short of his boast to spend $100 million to boost his bid for the White House.
Muslim-focused PAC launches anti-Trump push
A Muslim-focused political action committee is warning against the dangers of a President Donald Trump in a 90-second video that uses the GOP nominee’s own words against him.
Corey Lewandowski on Trump sex comments: 'We're electing a leader, not a Sunday school teacher'
Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump's former campaign manager, defended his ex-boss on Friday after a video tape emerged showing the Republican nominee making crude and sexually aggressive comments about women.
Bill Clinton firmly declares his support for Obamacare
Former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday evening firmly declared his support for the Affordable Care Act, after causing a dust-up by referring to some of the effects of President Barack Obama's signature legislative achievement as “the craziest thing in the world."
U.S. cuts off talks with Russia on Syria cease-fire
The United States announced Monday it is cutting off one-on-one talks with Russia over attempts to establish a cease-fire in Syria. It's an extraordinary move that comes days after a truce collapsed in ugly bloodshed, but it does little to resolve the issue of how to stop the violence in Syria, and it adds to the growing tensions between Moscow and Washington over a range of issues.
Trump: My mic was 'defective'
Republican nominee Donald J. Trump complained in the spin room that his debate mic wasn't working right, according to a video posted by a CBS journalist.
Bruce Springsteen on Trump: 'The republic is under siege by a moron, basically'
Bruce Springsteen called Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump a “moron” in an excerpt from an interview with Rolling Stone magazine published Friday.
Trump campaign chair in Ohio county resigns after making racially charged comments
Kathy Miller, the chair of Trump's campaign in Mahoning County, Ohio, resigned Thursday, according to a statement from the Trump Ohio campaign. The resignation comes after Miller made racially charged remarks to The Guardian.
Black Lives Matter's McKesson says police must be held accountable in latest shootings
The latest shootings by police of black men show that little has been done to reduce the violence at the hands of law enforcement, Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson said on Wednesday, as he expressed frustration over the frequency of such incidents.