The former chief of staff of one of the president’s friends has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Chicago. The White House had no comment.
Federal Investigation Gets Close To Personal Friend Of Obama
Russian U.N. Ambassador Speaks Out On Anti-LGBT Laws
The anti-LGBT propaganda law will remain in effect during the Winter Olympics, the ambassador says. “The Russian government is endangering Russia’s international reputation, and possibly their Olympic ambitions, by not taking seriously the global outcry against these laws,” All Out head says in response.
Democratic Gun Politics In Arkansas Senate Race Are Already Confusing
Sen. Mark Pryor gets an assist from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to save him from Bloomberg’s money, then cuts the ribbon at an ammunition factory. Gun control advocates are fine with the factory thing, but not Gillibrand’s money. Welcome to Arkansas 2014.
Watch Anthony Weiner Struggle To Take A Reporter With A British Accent Seriously
“I just have a feeling I’ve like stepped into a Monty Python bit.” Probably the first Weiner interview to end with a weather forecast.
How Jackie Chan Became The Most Hated Man On The Chinese Internet
“I’ve never met anyone so eager to give Beijing a rimjob.” On Chinese social media, Jackie Chan is persona non grata.
International Olympics Committee Asks Russia To Provide "Clarification" About Anti-LGBT Law
As the IOC asks for more information from the Russian Government, some LGBT activists say that the committee is simply not doing enough.
How A Democrat Dodges A Question About Wall Street Donations In One Easy Step
A great question from Daily Show’s John Oliver is masterfully avoided by Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Dronestagram Brings Drone Strikes Abroad A Little Closer To Home
Drawing on information from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and other media reports, British blogger and artist James Bridle compiles Google satellite images to show what the areas where drone strikes hit really look like. You can check out his website to read more about his mission and methodology.
Terry McAuliffe Dismisses Reporter's Question On Transportation Project As "Cute"
The Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former DNC chairman wouldn’t take a position on a major northern Virginia transportation project connecting two of the state’s counties at Friday’s gubernatorial forum. McAuliffe said he doesn’t make decisions until he has all the facts in front of him.
Insane Confrontation At Oklahoma Congressman's Town Hall Over Obama's Birth Certificate
“I believe what you’re saying,” said freshman Republican Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin. Note: The YouTube video appears to have been posted by a person sympathetic to the woman in the video.
Congressman Suggests "Arab Persons" Might Disguise As Hispanics To Cross The Border
Republican Rep. Buck McKeon was speaking at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10049 in Simi Valley, California Wednesday on immigration reform where he suggested terrorists from the Middle East might disguises as Hipanics to cross the border. McKeon serves as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
Wisconsin Official Fired After Saying Undocumented Immigrants Remind Him Of "Satan"
In Open Letter, California Sen. Barbara Boxer Tells Bob Filner He Should Resign
“To avoid hurting your victims and the people of San Diego more than you already have, you should step down immediately.”
Republican Mayoral Candidate Doesn't Want To Explain Weiner's Sexting To Granddaughter
“If he really had an interest in improving the city of New York, he wouldn’t be exposing us to having to explain to our children what it is he did that made him a celebrity,” Republican candidate George McDonald says.
Obama Administration Launching NSA Transparency Website
Obama Opposes Olympics Boycott
“Nobody is more offended than me by some of the anti-gay and lesbian legislation than you’ve been seeing in Russia,” Obama says. He says he would rather see gay athletes win medals at the Sochi Olympics.
Obama: "Mixed Success" With Putin
“I’ve encouraged Mr. Putin to think forwards as opposed to backwards with mixed success.”
Obama: "I Don't Think Mr. Snowden Was A Patriot"
President Obama said Friday that Edward Snowden was not a patriot for releasing documents detailing the surveillance practices of the U.S. government. “My preference, and I think the American people’s preference, would have been for a lawful orderly examination of these laws.”
Obama: "We Are Not Going To Completely Eliminate Terrorism"
The President said we can weaken terror threats by working with our partners overseas.
Social Security Begins Making Payments To Some Same-Sex Married Couples
Specifics are sparse, but “Social Security is now processing some retirement spouse claims for same-sex couples and paying benefits where they are due,” the agency head says. UPDATE: Details of the limited nature of the payments were reported early Saturday morning.