Rand Paul Says Presidential Announcement Likely In March, April
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul said Friday that he is leaning toward a run for president and will likely make an announcement in his home state of Kentucky sometime in March…
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St. Louis County Prosecutor: ‘I’m Pretty Sure All Lives Matter’
ST. LOUIS — A couple dozen protesters were escorted out of an event at St. Louis University on Friday after disrupting a speech by St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch….
10 ways to show you love America
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has generated a firestorm by asserting, at a fundraiser for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, “I know this is a horrible thing to say, but…
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…
Biden completes early-state trifecta with slated trip to New Hampshire
The Vice President visited Iowa, home to the first-in-the-nation caucus, earlier in February, delivering a speech on the economy, touring a community college and visiting a local coffee shop. Earlier…
Jeb Bungles Facts, Pronunciation In His Big National Security Speech
Likely presidential candidate Jeb Bush delivered a nervous, uncertain speech on national security Wednesday, full of errors and confusion. Read the whole story at The Daily Beast
Jeb Bush Tries to Distance Himself From Brother in Foreign Affairs Speech
Former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida talked about Iran and Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled speech to Congress and said his foreign policy positions were his own, not his family’s. CHICAGO —…
Denmark: Funeral held for Copenhagen terror attack victim
Mourners gathered Wednesday in Copenhagen for the funeral of Jewish community member Dan Uzan, killed in a weekend terror rampage that also targeted a free speech forum in the Danish…
Can Jeb Bush escape his brother’s legacy in Iraq?
Nearly 25 years after his father launched the first Gulf War and almost 12 years after his brother began a much more contentious sequel, it’s Jeb Bush’s turn to articulate…
Cartoonist survives Copenhagen attack: ‘They threw me in a storage room’
Lars Vilks is no stranger to threats. The Swedish cartoonist is on an al Qaeda hit list and travels everywhere with bodyguards at his side. He’s survived previous attempts on…
Copenhagen Shooting Suspect Was Danish-Born 22-Year-Old Known To Police
COPENHAGEN, Feb 15 (Reuters) – The gunman believed to have attacked a Copenhagen synagogue and a free speech event on Saturday was a Danish-born 22-year-old known to police because of…
Shooting At Copenhagen Free Speech Event, Danish Media Reports
Danish media say several shots have been fired at a cafe in Copenhagen where a meeting about freedom of speech was being held, organized by Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who…
Joe Biden Asks Where His ‘Old Butt Buddy’ Is During Iowa Speech
Vice President Joe Biden appeared to give a shout-out to an “old butt buddy” during a speech in Iowa on Thursday. – Watch Biden ask about his “old butt buddy”…
Rand Paul, Ted Cruz woo libertarian techies
“I love tech,” Cruz said, kicking off his speech to the crowd and not-so subtly mentioning that both of his parents were computer programmers. READ: Huckabee heads to Holy Land…
Huckabee heads to Holy Land
“Israel is more than an American ally, she is a mirror image of America in commitment to religious liberty, women’s rights, free speech, elected government and an economic system based…
F.B.I. Director Speaks Frankly About Police View of Blacks
James B. Comey, the director of the F.B.I., made a speech at Georgetown University in which he called for an honest discussion about race and the attitudes of law enforcement….
Colin Firth Doesn’t Think Actors Should Insult Their Bad Films
Colin Firth’s IMDB page lists 75 credits for the decorated actor. Most of them are stellar; “The King’s Speech” probably tops on the list, having won four Academy Awards, including…
Netanyahu Speech Critics In Congress Say They’re Gaining Steam
WASHINGTON — A congressman urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay his speech to Congress next month said more than 20 of his colleagues now back his effort. Rep….
Ruble’s Fall Tests Governor of Russia’s Central Bank
MOSCOW — Elvira S. Nabiullina, the governor of Russia’s central bank, was deep into a speech about her new currency policy when it became clear nobody was paying attention. Her…
Obama to Netanyahu: Merkel wouldn’t have done it
Obama and Merkel, the German chancellor, fielded questions from reporters Monday about new sanctions on Iranwhich Congress is pushing, but Obama says should be delayed while a deal to end…
Bernie Sanders Says He’ll Skip Netanyahu’s Speech To Congress
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Monday he would skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month. – “I don’t want to be coy,…
Sam Smith wants a new boyfriend who can clean his Grammys
Sam Smith dominates top Grammy categories When Smith won Record of the Year earlier in the night he thanked his ex for the heartbreak that inspired his award-winning music. “I…
Bob Dylan Thanks Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash At MusiCares Person Of The Year Awards
Bob Dylan was given the MusiCares Person of the Year award in Los Angeles on Saturday, and the acclaimed songwriter paid tribute to fellow renowned musicians in a heartfelt acceptance…
Greek Leader To Reject Austerity, Lay Out Hard Leftist Program
By Jeremy Gaunt ATHENS, Feb 8 (Reuters) – New Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will lay out his radical left-wing government’s policies in a speech later on Sunday, firmly rejecting…
At Grammys Event, Bob Dylan Speech Steals the Show
In a wide-ranging 35-minute speech that had the 3,000 or so music executives and stars in the audience hanging on his every word, Mr. Dylan touched on the roots of…
Israeli Opposition Calls On Netanyahu To Cancel Congress Speech
Israeli opposition leaders are calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel his planned speech in front of the U.S. Congress. Labor Party leader Isaac Herzog said Saturday that instead…
Obama, Trying to Add Context to Speech, Faces Backlash Over ‘Crusades’
WASHINGTON — President Obama personally added a reference to the Crusades in his speech this week at the National Prayer Breakfast, aides said, hoping to add context and nuance to…
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
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…
Consuls In U.S. Warn: Israel’s Friends Fear Netanyahu’s Speech To Congress Will Harm Ties
Israeli consuls general in the United States have warned the Foreign Ministry to expect fierce negative reactions to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned March 3 speech to Congress, including from…