Obama Throws Down The Gauntlet Over Defense Cuts
“If that’s an argument they want to have before the court of public opinion that is an argument I am more than willing to engage in,” defiant president tells House Democrats meeting in Virginia. “It...
View ArticleChinese Hackers Targeted The Center For American Progress
The liberal institution joins the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal . The Center for American Progress's computer systems have been targeted by Chinese hackers, a spokesperson for the...
View ArticleObama And The Drone Awakening
The release of Justice Department documents is an exercise in “CYA.” “It's not clear that they have fully obeyed their own guidelines.” Debris left by a U.S. drone air strike that targeted suspected...
View Article5 Things House Democrats Can Do At Their Fancy Retreat This Week
House Democrats will meet at Lansdowne Resort in Virginia this week. Hit the links. The resort boasts "45 holes of championship golf." Image by Mike Blake / Reuters Go wine tasting. Lansdowne Resort...
View ArticleLAPD Spree Killer's Supposed Full Manifesto Shows Support For Gun Control And...
Police asked a Los Angeles Fox affiliate to remove the manifesto, originally reported to be that of alleged gunman Christopher Dorner, shortly after publishing. The request from police indicates media...
View ArticleThis Is The Single Most Embarrassing Personnel Decision By A Member Of...
A bad tweet , and a swift removal from his job for Raul Labrador spokesman Phil Hardy. A seemingly minor offense. Raul Labrador's spokesman sent this tweet from his account during the Super Bowl. He...
View ArticleVideo: Code Pink Protesters Clear The Room At John Brennan Confirmation Hearing
Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Dianne Feinstein forced to call a recess when several Code Pink protesters interrupted Brennan's confirmation hearing for the CIA directorship. The room was...
View Article9 Sizzling Examples Of Wolf Blitzer And Kate Bolduan's On Screen Chemistry
CNN execs are raving about how The Situation Room's Kate Bolduan is “born to anchor,” and that means the days of her burning up the cable news scene together with Wolf Blitzer are probably not long...
View ArticleEnergy Secretary Won't Confirm Or Deny He Woke Up Hungover Next To A Solar Panel
It happens to the best of us Secretary Chu. Via: facebook.com
View ArticleSenator Makes Torture Joke At CIA Confirmation Hearing
A joke about waterboarding from Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) at John Brennan's confirmation hearing. View Video › Image by
View ArticleObama's Changing Of The Guard Leaves Anti-Genocide Figure Out
Accomplishments in Libya, frustration elsewhere for Samantha Power. “She doesn't have the sharp elbows,” says Galbraith. Image by Brendan Smialowski / Getty Images The planned departure of Samantha...
View ArticleBill Clinton Warns House Democrats "We Need An Economic Strategy Here"
Former president gives blunt and sobering assessment of the landscape Democrats will face in upcoming midterm elections. Image by Joe Scarnici / Getty Images LEESBURG, Virginia — Former President Bill...
View ArticleWhite House: The Sequester Is The Worst Thing This Side Of The Zombie Apocalypse
Dramatic cuts would affect Department of Justice, Food and Drug Administration, Meals on Wheels, and special education funding, among others. WASHINGTON — White House officials are trying to turn...
View ArticleNew Jersey Fire Fighters Sworn In On iPad Bible App
Four Atlantic City, N.J., firemen were promoted to the rank of battalion chief Friday morning. But when officials at City Hall couldn't find a Bible for the oath of office, they decided to use an iPad...
View ArticleObama Calls For $9 Minimum Wage
“In the wealthiest nation on Earth, no one who works full-time should have to live in poverty,” the White House says. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama called for a 24 percent hike to the nation's...
View ArticleObama Calls On Congress To Divert Oil And Gas Revenues To Alternative Energy...
Obama will threaten executive orders if Congress can't pass its own energy and climate legislation. Image by Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on...
View ArticleObama Signs Executive Order To Protect Against Cyber Threats
After hackers attack major U.S. media companies, the administration gets tough. WASHINGTON — The Obama administration announced steps taken Tuesday to step up the nation's response to emerging...
View ArticleThe Executive Order The Press Agreed To Keep Secret For Five Hours
Embargoed until now. Shortly before 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, the White House emailed reporters that President Obama had signed a highly anticipated Executive Order aimed at protecting cyber security. The...
View ArticleThe Internet Is Unusually Lukewarm On Michelle Obama's Dress
Some said her dress looked like a little girl's holiday get-up. But those toned arms! Image by Kevin Lamarque / Reuters There were the usual fans. But some people thought she might get cold. Some...
View ArticleObama Tries To Turn Liberal Vision Into Policy
A raised minimum wage, universal preschool, and more infrastructure spending. President Obama delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill, January 24, 2012....
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