Author Archive
Lara Seligman
Defense
Holder defends keeping Petraeus investigation from White House
DoJ doesn't usually alert outside officials until investigations are complete, he says.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Oversight
Petraeus to testify before Congress on Thursday, Friday
The former CIA director is set to attend hearings on Libya attack.
- Sara Sorcher and Lara Seligman
Defense
Reports: Susan Rice is favorite for State
If nominated, she would face a tough confirmation hearing.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Oversight
Condoleezza Rice: GOP must adapt to 'changing demographics'
Party is losing 'important segments of the electorate,' former secretary of State says.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Oversight
Voting has been particularly confusing in battleground states
Pennsylvania voter-identification law is not in effect, but has caused delays.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Defense
Colin Powell accused of race-based Obama endorsement
John Sununu later backed off comments about the retired general, a moderate Republican.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Defense
Colin Powell endorses Obama
The retired general remains a 'moderate Republican' but is 'uncomfortable' with some Romney policies.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Management
In Marie Claire interview, Hillary Clinton insists she won’t run again
Secretary of State says she will be cheering for the first female president.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Oversight
Polls show Paul Ryan favored to win the debate
Republican National Committee tries to play down expectations.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Defense
U.S. quietly sends task force to Jordan to aid in Syria crisis
Obama administration has so far declined to intervene directly.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Defense
Protesters storm U.S. embassy in Yemen
President Hadi apologizes for the assault, orders investigation.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Defense
Construction on 9/11 Memorial Museum to resume
Disagreements over funding and oversight slowed progress.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Defense
Panetta: Ex-SEAL’s bin Laden book jeopardizes Defense operations
The Defense Secretary speaks frankly on CBS' This Morning.
- Lara Seligman
Defense
Obama motorcade police officer killed in Florida accident
Bruce St. Laurent was hit as he prepared to close I-95, Palm Beach officials say.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Oversight
Stolen Secret Service truck carrying Biden supplies recovered
U-Haul truck was stolen this weekend in downtown Detroit.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Oversight
Moderators announced for presidential debates
PBS’s Jim Lehrer, CNN’s Candy Crowley and CBS’s Bob Schieffer will be the moderators for this year's presidential debates.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Management
Obama 'regulatory czar' Cass Sunstein to return to Harvard
Sunstein has helped drive 'a series of historic accomplishments,' Obama says.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Management
Report: Romney’s Salt Lake City Olympics lacked transparency
Reporters and public officials say they were denied access to certain documents.
- Lara Seligman
Oversight
Geithner ‘deeply offended’ by former investigator general's claims
Neil Barofsky's new book says financial bailout was 'hijacked' by Wall Street banks.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal
Management
Report: Health care law deadlines may be pushed back
Federal government says key elements are on schedule.
- Lara Seligman, National Journal