Archive for January 2017

The Weekly Trek January 27, 2017 Top Political News Trump’s Yuge Week One. Politico Trump’s first wall to overcome: Congress. Politico What’s on the chopping block in Trump’s 1st budget request? E&E News In private meeting, Pence vows ‘full evaluation of voting rolls’ over claims of fraud. Washington Post Trump Meets Theresa May of Britain…

The Weekly Trek January 20, 2017 Top Political News Donald Trump is sworn in as president, vows to end ‘American carnage’. Washington Post Trump Entering White House Unbent and Unpopular. New York Times President Obama is leaving office on a very high note. Washington Post As Obama exits, GOP hit list is long and sweeping.…

The Weekly Trek January 13, 2017 Top Political News Obama awards Biden Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Hill How a Sensational, Unverified Dossier Became a Crisis for Donald Trump. NY Times It was a mad, mad day in American politics. Is it also our new normal? Washington Post Federal ethics chief blasts ‘meaningless’ Trump business…

The Weekly Trek January 6, 2017 Top Political News GOP Congress storms into Trump era. The Hill Trump calls Russia hacking allegations a ‘political witch hunt’. Politico Top U.S. intelligence official: Russia meddled in election by hacking, spreading of propaganda. Washington Post U.S. intercepts capture senior Russian officials celebrating Trump win. Washington Post House passes…

NOTE: Please find our 2017 Legislative Calendar at the link and on our website under the “Toolbox” tab: Summit Strategies 2017 Legislative Calendar Top Political News Campaign Manager Conway Selected as Counselor to the President. Wall Street Journal Trump names RNC strategist Spicer to press secretary. The Hill Health Exchange Enrollment Jumps, Even as G.O.P. Pledges…