Obama Wants To End The Era Of Sequestration
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will propose a budget on Monday that calls for an estimated 6.8 percent increase in discretionary spending — an approach diametrically different from the last…
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Obama’s changing tune on permission to fight ISIS
READ: Purported ISIS message sets new deadline for prisoner Passing AUMF legislation is Congress’ way of giving the President permission to engage in prolonged military operations. Under the War Powers…
Obama to rally Democrats in Philly to kill sequester in budget
READ: White House drops 529 college savings proposal In his speech to House Democrats in Philadelphia on Thursday evening, a White House official said the President “will announce that his…
Here Are The States That Spend The Most On Public School Students
The National Center for Education Statistics on Thursday released its latest data on how much money states are investing in public school students. – The data was compiled based on…
White House’s Dismay Over Netanyahu Visit Extends to Ambassador
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration, after days of mounting tension, signaled on Wednesday how angry it is with Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted Republican leaders’ invitation to address Congress on…
G.O.P.’s Invitation to Netanyahu Is Aiding Obama’s Cause on Iran
WASHINGTON — President Obama’s relations with Democrats on Capitol Hill have never been especially close. But one man is helping to bring them a little closer together: Benjamin Netanyahu. The…
White House Expresses Displeasure Over Speech Planned By Netanyahu
The Obama administration, after days of mounting tension, signaled on Wednesday how angry it is with Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted Republican leaders’ invitation to address Congress on…
Nancy Pelosi Hopes To Push Obama Trade Agenda While Meeting Democratic Concerns
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 28 (Reuters) – U.S. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday she would like to find a way to grant the Obama administration “fast-track” trade negotiating authority…
Effort To Separate Robert E. Lee, Martin Luther King Days Fails In Arkansas
By Steve Barnes LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan 28 (Reuters) – A bid to end Arkansas’ practice of honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Confederate General Robert E….
John Boehner Explains Why He’s Suing Obama Over The Immigration Executive Action
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) confirmed on Wednesday that he’s planning to sue President Barack Obama — again. In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Boehner said he was…
Mitt Romney Courts Middle Class, Jabs Hillary Clinton During Mississippi Speech
Mitt Romney hasn’t officially declared himself a presidential candidate again, but the 2012 Republican nominee looked and sounded like one during a stop in Mississippi, back-slapping at a popular barbecue…
Boehner defends House GOP immigration lawsuit
READ: Boehner opens door to Obama immigration lawsuit “This isn’t about immigration,” he said. “This is the President violating the Constitution, violating his oath of office, and frankly, not upholding…
Biden: Russia To Face Increasing Penalties Unless It Changes Course
Vice President Joe Biden says Russia must face increasing penalties unless it changes course on Ukraine. – The call comes as separatists say they’ve almost fully encircled government forces in…
Moral Monday Returns With Public Opinion, If Not The North Carolina Legislature, On Its Side
WASHINGTON — More than 100 faith leaders and protesters affiliated with the Moral Monday movement staged a protest at the North Carolina legislature Wednesday, continuing for a third straight year…
America’s Tax System Is Widely Seen As Favoring The Rich, Poll Shows
Americans largely think the current tax system favors the wealthy and needs to be reformed, but not very many expect to be personally affected by President Barack Obama’s proposed reforms,…
Airlines get more than 50 online threats since Jan. 17
Since that threat, authorities have received more than 50 threats made online against airlines. The official says most of the incidents are believed to be copycat incidents. None of the…
Loretta Lynch Says She Doesn’t Support Marijuana Legalization Or Obama’s Views On Pot
Loretta Lynch, the nominee for attorney general, said Wednesday during her confirmation hearing that she does not support the legalization of marijuana, and that she disagrees with President Barack Obama’s…
Republicans Take Aim At Land Conservation Measures In Keystone XL Bill
WASHINGTON — Conservation groups are balking at several amendments offered to Senate legislation that would approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, amendments they say don’t bode well for the…
GOP Senator Says DOJ Challenge To His Voting Law Is A Waste Of Resources
WASHINGTON — One of the newest members of the U.S. Senate suggested Wednesday that he did not think the Department of Justice’s decision to sue him was a wise use…
Rick Santorum And Mike Huckabee Still Just Don’t Get It On Climate Change
The following post first appeared on FactCheck.org. Two potential Republican candidates for president distorted the facts about climate change and casually dismissed well-established threats and potential solutions: Santorum’s ‘Do-Nothing’ PlanSantorum,…
At Farewell, Obama Praises Chuck Hagel As ‘True American Patriot’
President Barack Obama says outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is a true American patriot who devoted his life to the United States. – Obama’s nominee to replace Hagel is Ashton…
Clinton’s world is dropping the pretense
READ: Clinton agrees to testify on Benghazi again “I am really exited for these next two years. With any Clinton adventure, it is a roller coaster. It is going to…
HUFFPOST HILL – Ted Cruz Praises First Lady For Not Wearing Hat
Lindsey Graham asked Loretta Lynch about the possibility of gay marriage leading to polygamy, but no one asked Lynch about the even more alarming possibility of confirmation hearings leading to…
Drone company looks to restrict flight areas in D.C.
A mana government intelligence agency employee, no lesstook to the top of his G Street building late at night to show off his drone to a female companion. He had…
Former U.S. nuclear scientist gets 5 year sentence for spying
During a March 30, 2008, meeting with an undercover agent posing as Venezuelan operative who called himself “Luis Jimenez,” Pedro Mascheroni said his proposed program included a laser “capable of…
Pentagon picks new Air Force One plane
It will undertake the modifications necessary to make the plane ready for presidential flights, including the addition of sophisticated communication equipment and living quarters for the President and his staff….
Alaska Republican Wants Gun Control For EPA Agents
WASHINGTON — The first legislative act by Alaska’s new senator, Dan Sullivan (R), turns out to be a gun control measure — but one that will only affect federal agents….
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Dem Donors Plot Campaign Battle Against $889 Million Koch Behemoth
WASHINGTON — Reactions from Democrats to news that the billionaire Koch brothers are planning an $889 million blitz for the 2016 election has run the gambit from outright alarm to…
Supreme Court stays executions of three in Oklahoma
One of the petitioners, Richard Glossip, was set to die tomorrow. – It is unclear whether the state might move forward to execute the men using different drugs. A spokesman…