The move effectively prevents a number of Trump allies, including Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, from actually serving on panels.From left, David Bossie and Corey Lewandowski were still undergoing a lengthy financial disclosure and security clearance process that normally takes weeks or months, according to the people familiar. | Jacquelyn Martin/AP PhotoThe Pentagon has suspended the processing of a number of former President Donald Trump’s last-minute appointees to defense advisory boards as the new administration looks to weed out loyalists to the former president.The move...…The move effectively prevents a number of Trump allies, including Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, from actually serving on panels.From left, David Bossie and Corey Lewandowski were still undergoing a lengthy financial disclosure and security clearance process that normally takes weeks or months, according to the people familiar. | Jacquelyn Martin/AP PhotoThe Pentagon has suspended the processing of a number of former President Donald Trump’s last-minute appointees to defense advisory boards as the new administration looks to weed out loyalists to the former president.The move...WW…

A delicate dance is underway to keep some distance from the ex-president while also letting him know he’s beloved and welcomed.In the weeks since the Capitol rampage, top Republicans have tried cozying back up to former President Trump while preserving some semblance of distance. | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoThree weeks ago, Donald Trump was radioactive, even in the top quarters of his own party. Now, those same Republicans are convinced they can’t live without the energy he gives off, even if it proves toxic.“We need each other. We certainly need him and his input and his voters,” said Jonathan...…A delicate dance is underway to keep some distance from the ex-president while also letting him know he’s beloved and welcomed.In the weeks since the Capitol rampage, top Republicans have tried cozying back up to former President Trump while preserving some semblance of distance. | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoThree weeks ago, Donald Trump was radioactive, even in the top quarters of his own party. Now, those same Republicans are convinced they can’t live without the energy he gives off, even if it proves toxic.“We need each other. We certainly need him and his input and his voters,” said Jonathan...WW…

The move effectively prevents a number of Trump allies, including Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, from actually serving on panels.From left, David Bossie and Corey Lewandowski were still undergoing a lengthy financial disclosure and security clearance process that normally takes weeks or months, according to the people familiar. | Jacquelyn Martin/AP PhotoThe Pentagon has suspended the processing of a number of former President Donald Trump’s last-minute appointees to defense advisory boards as the new administration looks to weed out loyalists to the former president.The move...…The move effectively prevents a number of Trump allies, including Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, from actually serving on panels.From left, David Bossie and Corey Lewandowski were still undergoing a lengthy financial disclosure and security clearance process that normally takes weeks or months, according to the people familiar. | Jacquelyn Martin/AP PhotoThe Pentagon has suspended the processing of a number of former President Donald Trump’s last-minute appointees to defense advisory boards as the new administration looks to weed out loyalists to the former president.The move...WW…

While Biden publicly urged patience, behind the scenes angry aides demanded to know why news outlets were taking so long to call the race.The families of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris join them on stage after their victory speech. | Andrew Harnik/AP PhotoWILMINGTON, Del. — In the hours and days after Election Day, top advisers and Joe Biden himself were glued to the TV as messages flew across an internal group chat.With frequency and precision, his analytics team delivered a picture of what was happening in each of the remaining states. They knew what the...…While Biden publicly urged patience, behind the scenes angry aides demanded to know why news outlets were taking so long to call the race.The families of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris join them on stage after their victory speech. | Andrew Harnik/AP PhotoWILMINGTON, Del. — In the hours and days after Election Day, top advisers and Joe Biden himself were glued to the TV as messages flew across an internal group chat.With frequency and precision, his analytics team delivered a picture of what was happening in each of the remaining states. They knew what the...WW…

Flynn's legal troubles are on the verge of receding and the former national security adviser has become a hero among Trump supporters.Former national security adviser Michael Flynn. | Patrick Semansky/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he would welcome retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn back into his administration now that the former national security adviser’s legal troubles are on the verge of receding.The president’s comments come as Trump and his allies have worked to lionize Flynn as a victim of “deep state” investigations.“He’s gone through hell. He’s been destroyed, but he’ll...…Flynn's legal troubles are on the verge of receding and the former national security adviser has become a hero among Trump supporters.Former national security adviser Michael Flynn. | Patrick Semansky/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he would welcome retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn back into his administration now that the former national security adviser’s legal troubles are on the verge of receding.The president’s comments come as Trump and his allies have worked to lionize Flynn as a victim of “deep state” investigations.“He’s gone through hell. He’s been destroyed, but he’ll...WW…

Trump's proclaimed immigration ban will exempt temporary foreign workers, the biggest source of immigration at the moment.President Donald Trump speaks during a daily briefing of the coronavirus task force at the White House.On Monday night, President Donald Trump vowed he would suspend immigration into the United States during the coronavirus outbreak.On Tuesday, he unveiled his plan. It was far short of a full ban.Trump announced that he will sign an executive order blocking most people for 60 days from receiving a permanent residency visa, or green card. But the order will still allow...…Trump's proclaimed immigration ban will exempt temporary foreign workers, the biggest source of immigration at the moment.President Donald Trump speaks during a daily briefing of the coronavirus task force at the White House.On Monday night, President Donald Trump vowed he would suspend immigration into the United States during the coronavirus outbreak.On Tuesday, he unveiled his plan. It was far short of a full ban.Trump announced that he will sign an executive order blocking most people for 60 days from receiving a permanent residency visa, or green card. But the order will still allow...WW…

Six months from an election, Trump still loves to hire, fire and remake the West Wing staff.The White House. | Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesThe White House is on the cusp of negotiating another giant economic rescue package with Congress, but it’s weighing a new top congressional liaison. It’s facing numerous coronavirus-related domestic policy crises, from health care to immigration to education, yet is getting a new head of its Domestic Policy Council.Unemployment is soaring and businesses are worried about the economic landscape even after the pandemic recedes, but the head of President...…Six months from an election, Trump still loves to hire, fire and remake the West Wing staff.The White House. | Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesThe White House is on the cusp of negotiating another giant economic rescue package with Congress, but it’s weighing a new top congressional liaison. It’s facing numerous coronavirus-related domestic policy crises, from health care to immigration to education, yet is getting a new head of its Domestic Policy Council.Unemployment is soaring and businesses are worried about the economic landscape even after the pandemic recedes, but the head of President...WW…