Archive for February 2017

The Weekly Trek February 24, 2017 Top Political News Trump gives wide-ranging speech at CPAC, blasts media. Washington Post White House adviser asked FBI to dispute Russia reports. Washington Post America’s Rowdy Town Halls: More Organic Than Organized. Wall Street Journal Democracy in America: How Is It Doing? New York Times Fight Over Supreme Court…

The Weekly Trek February 17, 2017 Top Political News Michael Flynn resigns as national security adviser. Washington Post Trump Lets Loose Against Critics. Wall Street Journal Ethics office calls on White House to discipline Conway. The Hill Trump says he will unveil overhauled immigration order next week. Reuters All of Trump’s executive actions so far.…

The Weekly Trek February 10, 2017 Top Political News Appeals court unanimously rejects Trump on travel ban. The Hill Anti-Trump Crowds Rule at Republicans’ Town Halls. Wall Street Journal Top oversight lawmakers ask ethics office to recommend discipline for Conway. The Hill Trump vexed by challenges, scale of government. Politico Trump White House besieged by…

The Weekly Trek February 3, 2017 Top Political News U.S. economy adds 227,000 jobs in January, but wage growth lags. Washington Post Trump Has Provocative Words for Allies. Congress Does Damage Control. New York Times A fractured U.S. Senate awaits Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Washington Post What Trump’s Supreme Court pick means for the…