China Names 14 Generals Suspected of Corruption
BEIJING — China’s military authority on Monday released a list of 14 generals who are under investigation or have been convicted of graft, among them the son of one of…
Tag: political
Did ‘SNL’ ISIS skit cross a line?
It’s outrage time again. This time it’s over a “Saturday Night Live” commercial parody that aired over the weekend. The subject (take a deep breath and prepare to be shocked):…
‘Good Wife’ follows GOP’s Twitter play
Sunday’s episode of “The Good Wife,” a CBS show about the travails of a political spouse, revealed that staffers on Florrick’s campaign for Cook County State’s Attorney used anonymous Twitter…
The complicated life — and tragic death — of Boris Nemtsov
Boris Nemtsov, the Russian opposition leader slain Friday night a stone’s throw from the Kremlin, was a true original, one of the towering figures of his country’s post-communist political odyssey….
Has Netanyahu gone too far?
Netanyahu is driven not only by his concerns about Iran’s nuclear threatthe topic of his addressbut also by domestic political considerations. Israel will hold its national elections just two weeks…
Obama and Netanyahu: A clash of world views, not just personalities
A long, steadily worsening showdown between the rivals is coming to a head in the tense final stages of talks between world powers and Iran in pursuit of a nuclear…
This Supreme Court Case Could Make Elections Even More Undemocratic
In a reversal of the usual worries about political influence on electoral map-making, the Supreme Court is being asked to let raw politics play an even bigger role in the…
Chris Christie: Watercolor Memories Of A Candidacy That ‘Peaked Too Soon’
Every election cycle can be considered, first and foremost, a monument to hype. With every passing week, the political world is a blizzard of brash predictions, bold pronouncements, and bad…
Gary Johnson At CPAC: ¯_(ツ)_/¯
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND — Typically, when a politician meets a reporter for an interview, decorum dictates that said politician offer up a bland pleasantry to break the ice. “Thanks for…
Gulf countries relocating embassies in Yemen
Sanaa is Yemen’s capital, but Houthi rebels have controlled the city for months. Hadi escaped a week ago after being under house arrest for a month following his resignation under…
Republicans agree with … Elizabeth Warren?
But far from being acolytes of the liberal Massachusetts senator, they are the attendees at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference. In interviews with CNN, a dozen conservative activists at…
Former Obama Campaign Aide Now Works to Oust Netanyahu
WASHINGTON — Jeremy Bird, the architect of the grass-roots and online organizing efforts that powered President Obama’s presidential campaigns from Chicago, is advising a similar operation in Tel Aviv. But…
Tulsi Gabbard’s New Chief Of Staff Raises Eyebrows In Hawaii
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s (D-Hawaii) new chief of staff — a business owner with no government experience — is raising eyebrows in the state. Gabbard’s announcement on Tuesday that she had…
CPAC Officially Goes Off The Rails With Phil Robertson’s Rant On STDs, ‘The Revenge Of The Hippies’
Phil Robertson is very concerned about the rate of sexually transmitted infections in America. Robertson, one of the stars of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” who was suspended from the show in…
D.C. disconnect: The dress vs. llama vs. CPAC
Ask someone about a recent high-speed chase and they’ll laugh about llamas on the loose in Arizona. But ask about the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, and you’ll likely…
Here’s what Washington is saying about Netanyahu’s visit
“We need a leader who understands that when the PM and leader of our longtime ally asks to come to Congress to share his concerns about Iran, we should show…
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…
At CPAC, Chris Christie Gets Grilled While Ted Cruz Is Pitched Softballs
Two very different GOP presidential hopefuls sat for two very different question and answer sessions in the 1 p.m. hour at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) just outside Washington,…
Obama Puts Pressure On Republicans Over Immigration: ‘I Will Veto’ Attempts To Block Reform
By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama raised the political pressure on Republicans over immigration on Wednesday, telling young members of Miami’s Latino community that Republicans…
House Republicans Rebuke Federal Reserve For Highlighting Income Inequality
House Republicans on Wednesday accused Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen of political bias, suggesting the central banker took her cues from the Obama administration as she sought to jump-start U.S….
A Back-and-Forth View of the President’s Executive Power
WASHINGTON — For President Obama, this has been a week to guard his power. He went to court to defend his executive action on immigration while fighting an effort by…
14 Things You Could Buy Instead Of Kim Kardashian’s Face
WASHINGTON — This week, socialite Kim Kardashian detailed her makeup routine, listing products with a total cost of at least $1,977.75, according to an investigative report by Jezebel. That got…
Hong Kong’s teen activists vow to return to the streets
Please be more like sheep. Believe it or not, that’s the Lunar New Year message for the people of Hong Kong from the city’s leader C.Y. Leung. “In the coming…
In Payment Dispute, Russia Warns Ukraine Gas Will Run Out in 2 Days
MOSCOW — As European diplomats labored to patch up a flagging peace agreement in Ukraine on Tuesday, Russia warned the Ukrainians that they could run out of natural gas within…
Words We Love Too Much
Let’s be wary, and more judicious. ••• My colleague Ken Paul notes that “calculus” shows up constantly — and generally not in the sense of “a system of calculation using…
Presumed Heir of Indian Party Requests Leave of Absence
NEW DELHI — Rahul Gandhi, long expected to be the next leader of India’s beleaguered Congress Party, threw political commentators into fits of baffled speculation on Monday when party officials…
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…
2 British Lawmakers Deny Wrongdoing Amid Graft Allegations
LONDON — In a renewed debate about the probity of British lawmakers, two of the most senior members of Parliament, both former foreign secretaries, on Monday denied wrongdoing after being…
Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed Is Arrested in Maldives
MALÉ, Maldives — The authorities in the Maldives arrested a former president and current opposition leader, Mohamed Nasheed, on Sunday, and ordered him to stand trial on charges related to…
Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed Is Arrested in Maldives
MALÉ, Maldives — The authorities in the Maldives arrested a former president and current opposition leader, Mohamed Nasheed, on Sunday, and ordered him to stand trial on charges related to…