Justice Department Charges 6 With Terrorism
CHICAGO, Feb 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it has charged six people with “terrorist-related crimes,” for allegedly supporting groups such as Al Qaeda, Nusra…
Category: Politics
Is Eric Holder now the White House basketball star?
“I’ll be honest with you, my game is a little broke,” Obama said. “I’ve been a little busy, and what happens is that, sort of, the risk-reward ratio starts shifting.”…
Dems Lining Up To Skip Netanyahu
A growing number of top Democrats plan to skip next month’s Capitol Hill speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read the whole story at The Hill
Obama Opens Up To Humans Of New York About When He Felt ‘Most Broken’
On Thursday, President Barack Obama met with 13-year-old student Vidal Chastanet, who had been featured in the immensely popular photography project Humans of New York. – Obama also described the…
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Denies He Said ‘Whiteys,’ Demands Apology
An African-American candidate in Chicago’s mayoral race is backtracking after he apparently said that he isn’t prejudiced against “whiteys” during a Thursday speech. Tina Sfondeles of the Chicago Sun-Times first…
Wall Street Pays Bankers To Work In Government And Wants It Secret
Citigroup is one of three Wall Street banks attempting to keep hidden their practice of paying executives multimillion-dollar awards for entering government service. Read the whole story at The New…
Drug Czar Michael Botticelli Supports DC’s Ability To Legalize Marijuana
U.S. drug czar Michael Botticelli, though banned from supporting marijuana legalization due to federal law, says that the nation’s capital should be able to implement its own laws using its…
Joe Biden To Miss Controversial Netanyahu Speech
Vice President Joe Biden is expected to miss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial address to a joint meeting of Congress because of foreign travel, Biden’s office said Friday. The…
So That Happened: Did Obama Forget That The GOP Runs Congress?
So, that happened: This week, the early stages of the 2016 presidential election collided headlong with the phenomenon of vaccine denialism, with two candidates ending up in intensive care for…
Biden heads to Iowa, fueling 2016 speculation
Iowa is a crucial test for presidential candidates and Biden’s travel to the state will only fuel more speculation that he is planning a presidential run. Biden last visited Iowa…
HUFFPOST HILL – Schock’s Office More Scandalous Than Lady Mary’s Love Life
Tom Brokaw denied calling for Brian Williams’ resignation, contradicting Williams’ account of the time Brokaw told him to quit as they tore down the statue of Saddam Hussein in Firdos…
GOP Congressman facing questions over 2012 home sale
Now the news that Shock sold his 4,100 sq ft, four-bedroom home to donor Ali Bahaj, at the time an executive at Peoria-based Caterpillar Inc., for $925,000, according to the…
Biden to jet as Netanyahu comes to Washington
Biden’s absence won’t go unnoticed during Netanyahu’s visit to a joint meeting of Congress, during which the Vice President, the Senate’s president pro tempore, normally sits alongside the Speaker of…
Rick Perry Not A Big Fan Of Openly Carrying Guns
WASHINGTON — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) said Thursday he was skeptical of open carry gun laws, as conservatives in his home state are attempting to push such measures…
Biden Expected to Miss Netanyahu Speech to Congress – First Draft. Political News, Now.
That appeared to be Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s response on Friday to Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli premier, whose plans for a speech to a joint meeting of Congress…
Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins Dies After Cardiac Arrest
Mayor D. Michael Collins died Friday, five days after suffering cardiac arrest while driving during a snowstorm. He was 70. City spokeswoman Stacy Weber confirmed Collins died at the University…
Rep. Schock’s Former Senior Aide Featured In Film About ‘Saving’ Jews
It turns out that the Facebook comments that led to congressional staffer Benjamin Cole’s resignation Thursday weren’t the only series of eyebrow-raising remarks from his past floating around online. Read…
House Benghazi panel to interview top Clinton, Obama aides
The panel will also hone in on staff close to Clinton when they interview Jake Sullivan, one of her top policy advisers, and Cheryl Mills, Clinton’s chief of staff at…
Israel bolsters ties to Jordan as ISIS looms
The Jordanian pilot, Lt. Moath al-Kasasbeh, was burned alive by ISIS militants in a video shared online around the world. The tragedy is a prime opportunity for Netanyahu to shore…
Fort Hood victims to be awarded Purple Hearts
The Army will also award the civilian equivalent of the Purple Heart, the Defense of Freedom Medal, to non-military victims. “The Purple Heart’s strict eligibility criteria had prevented us from…
Eric Holder Shows Off His Basketball Skills
During a visit to a San Francisco community center Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder played a round of basketball with local police officers and teens. Let’s just say he…
Obama’s National Security Strategy Lists Climate Change Among ‘Top Strategic Risks’ To U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s new national security strategy, released Friday, puts a top priority on climate change, calling it “an urgent and growing threat.” – National security leaders have…
Rep. Alan Nunnelee dead at 56
The Republican congressman from Mississippi was 56-years-old and died after a battle with brain cancer. He had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in the spring. – CNN’s Jeremy Diamond…
Mississippi Rep. Alan Nunnelee Dies At Age 56 After Battle With Cancer
Mississippi Rep. Alan Nunnelee (R) died Friday at age 56 after a battle with cancer. – Sabrina Siddiqui contributed to this report.
Illinois Considering Recreational Marijuana Bills — And They Could Help Lower Racial Disparity In Pot Arrests
Adults in Illinois would be able to use small amounts recreational marijuana without fear of jail time under two bills introduced by the General Assembly. The bills are the first-ever…
On Bob Marley’s Birthday, A Look At What He Had To Say About Government Opposition To Weed
Reggae superstar Bob Marley would have turned 70 years old on Friday. People around the world are celebrating the impact Marley made in his 36 years on earth by honoring…
Russians, hackers cited as threats in new Obama National Security Strategy Document
“Violent extremism and an evolving terrorist threat raise a persistent risk of attacks on America and our allies,” Obama writes in the report’s introduction. “Escalating challenges to cybersecurity, aggression by…
A Look At Some Vaccine-Related Legislation In Several States
Several state legislatures are debating vaccine-related measures as dozens of people have fallen ill from a measles outbreak that started at Disneyland in December and spread beyond the theme park….
This week in politics: Hand-washing, vaccines and ‘Downton Abbey’
Things have gotten worse in Ukraine and the U.S. is considering providing assistance to the military. News broke that ISIS had burned a Jordanian pilot alive, renewing questions about President…
Alaska Considers Law Requiring Constitutionalism Education
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers are considering a bill that would require school districts to teach American constitutionalism, the latest of several state government measures across the U.S. aimed…