White House Announces Russia Sanctions
The situation in Ukraine poses an “unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States,” Obama says. Vasily Fedosenko / Reuters WASHINGTON — The White...
View ArticleClinton: Diplomatic Standoff In Ukraine Would Be "A Win For Russia"
A former diplomat elaborates on her policy, one speech at a time. Al Seib/Los Angeles Times / MCT Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday night that allies of Ukraine's new government...
View ArticleState Department Official: U.S. Actively Considering Adding Names To...
“Name and shame,” says Ros-Lehtinen. The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A senior State Department said on Thursday that the U.S. is "actively considering" adding names to the Magnitsky List in response...
View ArticleOfficials Say "No Individuals Or Companies" Have Yet Been Selected For...
Visas have been pulled, but the Obama administration is still figuring out who to hit with economic sanctions. Ria Novosti / Reuters WASHINGTON — Senior Obama administration officials told reporters...
View ArticleDems, Activists Call For Release Of Explosive Border Patrol Report That...
The report found that agents repeatedly stepped in front of fleeing cars to justify shooting at drivers and shot at people throwing rocks from across the border. Civil rights organizations and...
View ArticleHarry Reid: My Wife Came Up With The "Addicted To Koch" Line
The Reids vs. The Kochs, Round 10. “I’m after the two brothers.” U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Jonathan Ernst / Reuters WASHINGTON — The anti-Koch brother sentiment runs strong in Majority...
View ArticleWhat About Russia Today Host Larry King?
After the on-air resignation of RT’s Liz Wahl, the question is what the broadcast legend on the Kremlin-funded network will do next. CNN You might not know it, or maybe just forgot, but cable news...
View ArticleHillary Clinton Ducks Keystone Pipeline Questions In Canada
During speeches in Vancouver and Calgary, Clinton defers to her successor on questions about the crude oil project. “What pipeline?” Gaston De Cardenas / Reuters Former secretary of state Hillary...
View ArticleDonald Trump Thinks Jimmy Carter Is Dead
The real estate mogul referenced the “late, great” Jimmy Carter at CPAC Thursday. Carter's grandson, who shares his name, mocked Trump for the remark. Via Twitter: @JECarter4 View Video ›
View ArticleDemocrats Demand Administration Act On LGBT Workers’ Rights
Obama has pushed LGBT rights more than any other president before him, but his administration has been inexplicably quiet about moving on anti-LGBT discrimination in the workplace. Members of Congress...
View ArticleFour Times Sexual Assault Prevention Military Personnel Were Accused Of The...
A Pentagon study released last May estimated there were 26,000 instances of unwanted sexual contact in 2012. Jay Morse, the Army's top prosecutor for sexual assault cases was suspended Thursday after...
View ArticleThe Daughter Of Oklahoma's Governor Caused An Uproar After She Posed In A...
Christina Fallin has apologized, but also defended the photo, saying it was completely innocent. This is Christina Fallin, the daughter of Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin. Christina posted this photo of...
View ArticleAfter Intense Pressure, Border Patrol Use Of Force Guidelines Released
A report on Border Patrol practices showed that agents stepped in front of fleeing cars and shot at rock throwers. The use of force guidelines released Friday show these practices are banned unless...
View ArticleRand Paul Slams NSA: "What You Do On Your Cell Phone Is None Of Their Damn...
The Republican Kentucky senator, who is suing the NSA, slammed the National Security Agency’s surveillance of Americans’ cell phone records. View Video ›
View Article25 Glorious Things You Only Find At CPAC
How conservative are you? This happy couple. This road-worthy vehicle. View Entire List ›
View ArticleKeystone Debate Now Rests On Obama's Shoulders Alone
End of public comment period on KeystoneXL pipeline environmental review ends the focus on State Department. “It’s up the president to decide yes or no, and it’s an easy yes,” says American Petroleum...
View ArticleThe Same-Sex Marriage Trial You Don't Know About Just Came To A Close
Without the star power, location, and timing of the trial against California’s Proposition 8, the trial against Michigan’s marriage amendment has taken place under the radar. A decision in coming...
View ArticleCourts In 9 Western States To Review Anti-Gay Laws More Closely
Appeals court decision on “heightened scrutiny” for sexual orientation claims stands, LGBT rights group says. A decision about jury selection could prove to be the key to coming legal fights. Sandy...
View ArticleAlleged Mexican Military Incursion Into Arizona May Point To Cartel Collusion
“Anytime individuals in military uniforms cross a border that’s obviously cause for concern. This incident deserves a close look,” Sen. Tom Coburn said. Mexican military personnel carrying G3 long...
View ArticleMinnesota Republican Lawmaker Sends Racist Tweet About NBA Players
Pat Garofalo is a state representative. Pat Garofalo is a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He sent this tweet Sunday night about "streetcrime" increasing if "70%" of NBA...
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