Has Israel lost the Democratic Party?
But when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted an invitation from Republican House Speaker John Boehner to address Congress on Tuesday — when he is expected to sharply criticize White House…
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Jeb Bush, 2016’s Gay-Friendly Republican
pro-LGBT. Read the whole story at BuzzFeed
Policlips Now: The Best Stuff You Didn’t See Live This Week In 2 Minutes
In this week’s edition of “Policlips Now,” we’re highlighting the best political clips you may have missed while you were working. Whether it was Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) crude Bill…
IRS watchdog investigating email scandal: ‘potential criminal activity’
Lerner was the IRS official at the center of allegations that the Internal Revenue Service targeted tea party groups applying for nonprofit status. Congress requested Lerner’s emails from the IRS…
CPAC Conservatives Skeptical Of Another Bush
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — When he speaks here Friday, Jeb Bush isn’t likely to win over many hearts and minds at the Conservative Political Action Conference, an annual gathering of…
What 7 States Discovered After Spending More Than $1 Million Drug Testing Welfare Recipients
As state legislatures convene across the country, proposals keep cropping up to drug test applicants to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, or welfare. Read the whole story…
John King Facebook chat: Walker’s rise, Jeb Bush’s strengths and Clinton’s “blue wall”
David Williams: John, my top 3 most likely to win are Bush, Walker, and Paul. Which one of those three do you think would most likely win the straw poll?…
As Selma Anniversary Nears, Here Are The Lawmakers Actually Trying To Strengthen Voting Rights
WASHINGTON — It’s been almost 50 years since the historic civil rights marches in Selma, Alabama, and Congress is ready to celebrate the people who made it possible. Lawmakers have…
Sarah Palin Gave A Very Un-Sarah Palin Speech At CPAC
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) used her speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday to focus on veterans’ issues, a sharp departure from the more relentless Obama…
Inhofe brings snowball on Senate floor as evidence globe is not warming
“In case we have forgotten because we keep hearing that 2014 has been the warmest year on record,” said Inhofe, who is the chairman of the Environment and Public Works…
Aaron Schock Didn’t Report Gifts On London Trip: Report
and never disclosed receiving a single gift on his financial disclosure form. Read the whole story at Politico
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Giving Lawyers To Some Fetuses
A Texas state lawmaker proposes giving fetuses legal representation when the mother is brain-dead. State Rep. Matt Krause (R) introduced a measure requiring the state to appoint a lawyer to…
Populist British anti-EU leader fires up U.S. conservatives
READ: Conservatives party like it’s 2016 – It is unclear how UKIP will perform in the UK general election on May 7, as some of its supporters were seen as…
Vets not impressed with VA reforms
A task force organized by Concerned Veterans for America said the VA should begin offering subsidized private insurance to veterans and transform its healthcare department into a nonprofit corporation instead…
House Republicans Not Ready To Cave On DHS Funding
WASHINGTON — House Republicans inched closer to embracing a stopgap measure to prevent a Department of Homeland Security shutdown on Thursday, a day before the agency runs out of money….
Hoyer calls McCarthy a ‘coward,’ apologizes
READ: No action Thursday night on DHS funding fight The aside could be heard on the microphone at his podium. – Some House conservatives object to the three-week bill because…
GOP isn’t sold on a woman in the White House
“They don’t have emotional stability,” said Barbara Adams, 64, of New Orleans. “Look at Hurricane Katrina. We had a female governor and she f’d it up big time. So no.”…
What’s the conservative pot position?
Pro-pot libertarian Gary Johnson, who ran for president on that party’s ticket in 2012, did his best to frame the issue in conservative terms. “It’s personal responsibility, it’s individual freedom,”…
Obama backs pot decriminalization efforts
READ: D.C. legalizes pot, ignoring House Republicans – He touted his administration’s push for a 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership as a way to correct the labor and environmental lapses of past…
Scott Walker denies comparing liberal protestors to terrorists
READ: Scott Walker’s challenge: Keeping the momentum “If I can take on 100,000 protesters, I can do the same across the globe,” he told the audience. The answer allowed Walker…
Clapper, Kerry appear at odds on terror threat
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told the Senate Armed Services Committee that “when the final accounting is done, 2014 will have been the most lethal year for global terrorism…
Ted Cruz Voices Support For States’ Right To Legalize Marijuana
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) voiced support for the right of states to pursue their own marijuana policies on Thursday, speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland….
United Airlines memo to pilots outlines safety concerns
The memo reveals some cockpits are dysfunctional, with pilots ignoring their copilots warnings about an “unsafe situation.” The memo, obtained by CNN, said the behavior was “unacceptable,” and was just…
No action Thursday night on DHS funding fight
Following a closed House GOP membership meeting late Thursday evening, two House Republicans told CNN that House Speaker John Boehner outlined a plan to introduce a three-week continuing resolution on…
Legal Experts Tell Congress Obama’s New War Authorization Fails To Limit Power
WASHINGTON — National security law experts, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday, faulted President Barack Obama’s proposed authorization for the fight against the Islamic State, saying it…
No action Thursday night on DHS funding fight
Following a closed House GOP membership meeting late Thursday evening, two House Republicans told CNN that House Speaker John Boehner outlined a plan to introduce a three-week continuing resolution on…
Ben Carson Supporters Gear Up For A Presidential Campaign
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Even though Dr. Ben Carson has yet to announce that he’s running for president, his supporters are acting a lot like he has. On the heels…
Nevada GOP Pushes New Gun Law Reminiscent Of ‘Stand Your Ground’
WASHINGTON — A Nevada state Senate committee considered a controversial package of gun-rights provisions on Wednesday, just a day before the third anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death. The Nevada legislation…
Christie uses CPAC to draw contrasts with Bush
“Because I consider Jeb a friend,” Christie said. “And he’s been a wonderful friend to me.” Today, the New Jersey Republican finds himself needing to draw a contrast with the…
Scott Walker Says He Can Take On ISIS Because He Took On Labor Unions
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) on Thursday said his experience undermining labor unions in Wisconsin has prepared him to take on the threat of the Islamic…