Rudy Giuliani’s Obama critique puts 2016ers in a bind
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who is contemplating a presidential run, tried to strike that balance in his comments to The Associated Press that while he had “no doubt” Obama loves…
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Claim That I’d Change My View On Weed In Exchange For Support Is ‘Outrageous’
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) disputed a claim that she offered to change her position on medical marijuana if a donor took back criticism, calling it “outrageous.” “I wouldn’t change…
Justice Department to seek stay in Texas immigration ruling
The stay request will be filed by Monday, Earnest said. Justice Department officials plan to seek an expedited hearing of their appeal, hoping that it can be resolved in the…
And the most liberal Oscars movie is…
But what if you could predict the ideological bent of a film by looking at the politics of the people who made them? Campaign donations, which provide a behind-the-curtain peek…
Rudy Giuliani’s Obama critique puts 2016ers in a bind
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who is contemplating a presidential run, tried to strike that balance in his comments to The Associated Press that while he had “no doubt” Obama loves…
Former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell sentenced to one year and one day
“Today’s sentencing brings to an end an unfortunate chapter in Virginia state government, and an opportunity to move forward here in the Commonwealth,” said U.S. Attorney Boente said in a…
Numbers Show Senate Women Get More Done Than Men
WASHINGTON — The last Congress came close to being the least productive since the days of Harry Truman, outdone only by the Congress that preceded it. New research suggests that…
Top Democrat Pushes Back On Expanding Obama’s Trade Powers
WASHINGTON — The biggest economic policy fight of 2015 is creating serious headaches for congressional Democrats, and particularly Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). As the top Democrat on the Senate Finance…
The Week in Politics
A Texas judge blocked President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration. – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani questioned President Obama’s love for America.
The Week in Politics
A Texas judge blocked President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration. – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani questioned President Obama’s love for America.
Obama, Speaking to Party, Points to Economy to Parry G.O.P. Attacks
WASHINGTON — President Obama ridiculed Republicans on Friday, describing them as a party seeking to mimic the Democratic Party’s middle class rhetoric even as Republican officials and candidates pursued policies…
Date Set For Special Election To Replace Ex-Rep. Michael Grimm
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has scheduled a special election on May 5 for voters in Staten Island and a sliver of Brooklyn to choose a replacement for former Rep….
Jeb Bush Makes A Big Hire For 2016
WASHINGTON — Tim Miller, a rising star in the world of Republican political opposition research, has joined Jeb Bush’s political action committee as a senior adviser. Miller co-founded America Rising,…
Political dirt digger joins Jeb Bush PAC
The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, and Miller confirmed his plans to CNN. “Thrilled and honored to work for a great person with the right message,”…
Veterans Find Comfort In Meditation Therapy
It’s a cloudy, cold day in Washington, and it takes a group of vets, all from the Vietnam War era, a few minutes to unpack coats and mufflers and settle…
And the most liberal Oscars movie is…
But what if you could predict the ideological bent of a film by looking at the politics of the people who made them? Campaign donations, which provide a behind-the-curtain peek…
The politics of the Oscars
But what if you could predict the ideological bent of a film by looking at the politics of the people who made them? Campaign donations, which provide a behind-the-curtain peek…
NY Times editorial board urges Clinton to ban foundation’s foreign donations
“All of which underlines the need for Hillary Rodham Clinton, in her all but certified role as a Democratic presidential candidate, to reinstate the foundation’s ban against foreign contributors, who…
President Obama to GOP: Stop copying me on economy
“Income inequality has worsened under this administration,” Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, said after the president’s State of the Union speech. “We’re facing right now a divided America when it comes…
Kasich: Obama should have coffee with Netanyahu
READ: Majority of Americans oppose Netanyahu invite “The guy, you know, has been invited to come speak to Congress. Let him speak, and the President can have a meeting with…
Team Christie brushes off reports Jeb Bush is scooping up all the donors
READ: Chris Christie rails against tax increases Johnson, the Times reported, has decided to back Bush, while Kean hasn’t made up his mind–though he offered praise for Bush, according to…
Rudy Giuliani: Obama Criticism Not Racist Because Obama Had A White Mother
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) defended his accusation that Obama doesn’t love America by arguing that Obama’s upbringing by a white mother and attendance of a white…
Pentagon Plans Mosul Attack, Saying Islamic State Might ‘Is In Decline’
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon, departing from previous reluctance to disclose specifics about the fight against the Islamic State, on Thursday announced plans to retake Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, between April…
Chris Christie rails against tax increases
“The wealthy are doing well. I’m not looking to protect them, but I’m not looking to hurt them either,” he said at an annual dinner hosted by New Jersey’s Chamber…
DHS intelligence report warns of domestic right-wing terror threat
A new intelligence assessment, circulated by the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month and reviewed by CNN, focuses on the domestic terror threat from right-wing sovereign citizen extremists, and…
Giuliani: Obama Had a White Mother, So I'm Not a Racist – First Draft. Political News, Now.
Mr. Giuliani’s remarks — made at a New York fund-raising event for Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin on Wednesday night and first reported by Politico — set off an uproar….
Congressman tweets support for transgender granddaughter
READ: House Dems press Boehner to postpone Netanyahu speech People may say, “It’s just a phase or they’ll grow out of it,” Honda told the paper. – “But when you…
Some Chris Christie Supporters Now Turn Their Backs
He does not return phone calls. He does not ask for support. He arrives late for meetings. And he acts as if he has all the time in the world….
U.S., Israeli National Security Advisers Discuss Iran Nuclear Program
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice met with her Israeli counterpart, Yossi Cohen, at the White House on Thursday for a discussion on Iran’s nuclear…
Obama’s Trade Deal Rewards A Brutally Anti-Gay Dictator — And LGBT Lawmakers Are Not Pleased
WASHINGTON — Prominent LGBT members of Congress assailed the Obama administration on Wednesday for including Brunei and Malaysia — two nations deeply hostile to gay communities — in major trade…