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Chris Christie Sent A Very Christie Christmas Card To Iowa Republicans
“I have never met him and don’t know anyone in his camp, but I’m glad he’s thinking about us,” one state representative said. The holiday cards were paid for by the New Jersey Republican State...
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President Obama's Vacation Is Better Than Yours
Gym, beach, golf, dinner. President Obama began his vacation in Hawaii 13 days ago. He's on the island until Jan. 5. On the first day of his vacation, he played some golf. Cory Lum/Pool/Abaca Press /...
View ArticleGlenn Greenwald Tears Into Ruth Marcus Over Edward Snowden
CNN’s Jake Tapper hosts Greenwald latest fiery cable news segment—and Marcus came ready, too. Part 1: View Video › Part 2: View Video ›
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More Congressmen Say They're Open To Clemency Deal To Bring Edward Snowden...
“I’ve come to the conclusion that he’s more of a whistle-blower than a villain,” said Rep. Jim McGovern. NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden. The Guardian / Reuters WASHINGTON — A few members of...
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Who Will Replace Thomas Roberts On MSNBC At 11 O'Clock?
Thomas Roberts’ move to Way Too Early means MSNBC has to decide how opinionated they want their morning programming to be. The late mornings on cable news tend to play it pretty down the middle....
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Three Photos Of Stoner David Brooks In High School
The conservative New York Times columnist wrote an anti-marijuana op-ed Thursday citing his own high school marijuana use (he gave a presentation in English class high once). Here he is as a student...
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Same-Sex Couples Urge Supreme Court To Let Utah Weddings Continue During Appeal
“[T]his case is not an ‘exceptional case’ warranting a stay.” Natalie Dicou, left, and Nichole Christensen, middle left, and James Goodman, middle right, and Jeffrey Gomez, right, wait in line to get...
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Bernie Sanders Wants To Know If The NSA Is Spying On Congress
The independent Vermont Senator sent a letter to Gen. Keith Alexander asking if the NSA has or is spying on elected officials. Sen. Bernie Sanders Drew Angerer / Getty Images WASHINGTON— Sen. Bernie...
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President Obama Wants To Expand Gun Buyer Background Checks On The Mentally Ill
The White House announced two executive actions Friday aimed at making it easier for states to provide information on those with mental illness to the federal background check system. AP / Via...
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Justice Department Squares Off Against Nuns In Supreme Court Challenge Over...
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is considering a group of nuns’ request to keep a provision of Obamacare from going into effect. The provision would require them to sign a form in order to be exempted from...
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House Still Divided On Unemployment Benefits Extension
“It’s hard for me to know if the Democrats are sincere about this. I must say I have my doubts.” Rep. Tom Cole told BuzzFeed. House Democrats estimate 72,000 people will continue to lose benefits each...
View ArticleMSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry Makes Tearful Televised Apology To The Romney...
“My intention was not malicious, but I broke the ground rule that families are off-limits. For that I am sorry.” MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry opened her Saturday morning show with an apology for last...
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When Is It OK To Ask Whether A Public Figure Is Gay?
BuzzFeed chief Los Angeles correspondent Kate Aurthur and Legal Editor Chris Geidner discuss the question of the weekend: What’s off limits when it comes to figures like Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock,...
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Why 2014 Won't Be The Year For New Immigration Laws
“There’s just no way they’re going to get it,” a former top aide to Harry Reid said of a comprehensive immigration effort. Doubts on the Hill about the hopes of the “grasping at straws” crowd. Kevin...
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Liz Cheney Drops Out Of Wyoming Senate Race
The daughter of the former vice president quit the race Monday, citing “serious health issues” in her family. Reuters Staff / Reuters / Reuters Liz Cheney will end her Republican primary challenge to...
View ArticleFirst Full "House Of Cards" Season 2 Trailer Finds Frank Underwood In A Big Mess
The hunter is becoming the hunted. As most politicians will tell you, pursuing power is often way more fun than trying to hold onto it. In this first preview of the second season of Netflix's...
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Supreme Court Halts Utah Same-Sex Couples' Marriages While Case Is Appealed
The case is on appeal before the 10th Circuit, but, for now, same-sex couples will wait. Heather Collins (left) and her partner Jax Collins wait in line with hundreds of other applicants for a...
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White House Silence On Benefits Cuts Irks Veterans Groups
As vets lobby Congress to undo retirement cuts in the budget deal, they look to the commander-in-chief to provide support. Gary Cameron / Reuters Cuts to military veterans benefits in December's...
View ArticleWhite House Press Secretary Jay Carney Has A Beard Now
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Glenn Beck Speaks Out In Defense Of Melissa Harris-Perry
“I don’t believe she’s a bad person, and I don’t think that she said anything bad.” Following Melissa Harris-Perry's tearful apology for comments made concerning Mitt Romney and his adopted...
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