Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Aims To Avoid Runoff In Push For Second Term
CHICAGO (AP) — In a city where the voters like tough-talking politicians, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pugnacious style is being put to the test Tuesday as he tries to win…
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Days Before DHS Funding Runs Out, The Post-Shutdown Debate Is Heating Up
WASHINGTON — TSA agents would remain in airports, patrol agents would still be manning the border and Coast Guard officers would continue monitoring the waters if the Department of Homeland…
Lawmakers Push To Rename ‘Negro Mountain’
WASHINGTON — Two Pennsylvania state representatives joined forces this month to petition the federal government to rename a controversially named peak in the Alleghany Mountains. Rep. Rosita Youngblood (D), who…
Deporting Beneficiaries Of Obama’s Immigration Action Would Cost $50.3 Billion: Report
WASHINGTON — Deporting the estimated 5 million undocumented immigrants who could benefit from deportation-relief policies that Republicans are trying to block would have a hefty price, according to a report…
Tom Perez: liberal hero
Within four days of Perez’s arrival in San Francisco, the two sides announced a deal. “Sometimes when you’re in a less formal setting, it’s conducive to letting your guard down…
NSA: Snowden leaks hurt ability to track terrorists
“I would say that it has had a material impact in our ability to generate insights as to what counterterrorism, what terrorist groups around the world are doing,” Adm. Michael…
Elizabeth Warren, Elijah Cummings Launch ‘Middle Class Prosperity Project’
WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) are launching a series of events focusing on Democratic solutions to the woes of the middle class. – President…
Senate Dems to block Homeland Security funding bill again
But like the three votes before it, Senate Democrats are expected to block taking up the bill that passed the GOP-controlled House because it contains what they consider poison pillsprovisions…
Edward Snowden Thought Neil Patrick Harris’ ‘Treason’ Joke From The Oscars Was Pretty Funny
After “Citizenfour” — the film about Edward Snowden’s efforts to expose the National Security Agency’s surveillance tactics — won best documentary at the 2015 Academy Awards, Oscars host Neil Patrick…
Release Of Any Correspondence With Chris Christie About Jerry Jones Deal Blocked
After New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie recently accepted free football tickets and travel from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, two key questions emerged at the center of the controversy: Did…
How The Obama Administration Is Asking Tech Companies To Help Combat ISIS
WASHINGTON — In response to the Islamic State’s savvy use of social media to spread its messages and publicize its deeds, the Obama administration says it is ramping up engagement…
Ashton Carter Backs Transgender People Serving In The Military
WASHINGTON — Newly installed Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Sunday that he’s “very open-minded” about transgender people serving in the U.S. military — a sign that the department may be…
After Ferguson, Missouri Legislator Wants To Keep Police Videos Private
Following the unrest caused by the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., last year, state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle introduced more than 40 bills amending the…
McAuliffe: DHS shutdown consequences ‘eye-opening’
McAuliffe, a Democrat and the party’s former chairman, said he urged fellow governors during this weekend’s National Governors Association summit to call members of their state’s congressional delegation and lobby…
GOP seeks to make Clinton Foundation a 2016 headache
“If the biggest attack on Hillary’s going to be that she raised too much money for her charity, okay, I’ll take that,” he said. “No one’s alleging anything beyond that…
Walker hits media on ‘gotcha game’
RELATED: Giuliani’s Obama comments put 2016ers in a bind Enough with the media's gotcha game, we started Our American Revival to talk about big, bold ideas: http://t.co/VRGXvNi76E – In that…
Walker hits media on ‘gotcha game’
RELATED: Giuliani’s Obama comments put 2016ers in a bind Enough with the media's gotcha game, we started Our American Revival to talk about big, bold ideas: http://t.co/VRGXvNi76E – In that…
Texas Lawmaker Wants To Make It A Crime For Transgender Individuals To Use The Restroom That Matches Their Gender Identity
A Texas state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would make it a criminal offense for a transgender person to use a bathroom according to their gender identity. – H/T…
Obama faces sharp critics among governors
While it’s up to Congress to reach a deal that would keep the DHS open beyond Friday night, governors could feel the impact of a department shutdown. Homeland Security Secretary…
Oscars stage becomes liberal political soapbox for stars
Even before the stars hit the main event, the red carpet was tinged with political protest, with actress Reese Witherspoon taking to Instagram to call for entertainment reporters to ask…
Elizabeth Warren’s Loved By Progressives. But They’re Torn On Convincing Her To Run For President.
WASHINGTON — Four years ago, eyeing a defeat of Scott Brown, the liberal activist group Progressive Change Campaign Committee loudly encouraged Elizabeth Warren to return to Massachusetts and make a…
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker gets his side out on Twitter
RELATED: Giuliani’s Obama comments put 2016ers in a bind Enough with the media's gotcha game, we started Our American Revival to talk about big, bold ideas: http://t.co/VRGXvNi76E – In that…
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker gets his side out on Twitter
RELATED: Giuliani’s Obama comments put 2016ers in a bind Enough with the media's gotcha game, we started Our American Revival to talk about big, bold ideas: http://t.co/VRGXvNi76E – In that…
Trail To The Chief: Bush Family, Ranked Edition
– Candidate Photos: Getty, Associated Press
Trail To The Chief: Bush Family, Ranked Edition
– Candidate Photos: Getty, Associated Press
White House Wants To Crack Down On 401(K) Fees
Over the objections of Wall Street and some financial regulators, the White House announced Monday that it plans to move ahead with a new rule that will hold investment brokers…
White House Wants To Crack Down On 401(K) Fees
Over the objections of Wall Street and some financial regulators, the White House announced Monday that it plans to move ahead with a new rule that will hold investment brokers…
Giuliani backs off attack on Obama’s patriotism
The former New York City mayor took to The Wall Street Journal opinion pages Sunday night seeking to move beyond the firestorm over his comments, saying his problem is really…
Scott Walker Campaign Fundraising Off Obama Comments
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) castigated the press this weekend for fixating on issues that were irrelevant to most Americans. “I would defy you to come to Wisconsin. You could…
Carly Fiorina’s HP legacy looms over her 2016 ambitions
“HP requires executive decision-making and the presidency is all about executive decision-making,” Fiorina said. But for many of her former HP colleagues, President Carly Fiorina is a disturbing idea. READ:…