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Anti-war Democrats' lack of unity gives Obama cover on Syria policy
Liberal Democrats are all over the map when it comes to Syria, giving President Obama political cover to increase U.S. engagement in the war-torn country as he sees fit.
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'I'm Asking You a Question. That's My Job.' Michael Hastings, R.I.P.
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Poll shows low favorability for GOP: Americans view the Republican Party in a less favorable light than the Democratic Party, a new Gallup poll shows.
Senator Claire McCaskill does the switcheroo - from Pres Obama to Hillary Clinton
G8 LEADERS SAY TAX AUTHORITIES SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY SHARE INFORMATION "TO FIGHT THE SCOURGE OF TAX EVASION" AND MAKE IT HARDER FOR COMPANIES TO "SHIFT THEIR PROFITS ACROSS BORDERS TO AVOID TAXES" * HEAD OF THE NATL SECURITY AGENCY TELLS CONGRESS THAT THE GOVT'S SWEEPING SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS HAVE THWARTED SOME 50 TERRORIST PLOTS AROUND THE WORLD, ... (more)
Draft Hillary Clinton for president group gets big name support
Sen. Claire McCaskill says she's supporting an independent political action committee that's urging Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2016.
Sen. McCaskill endorses group urging Hillary Clinton to seek presidency
Sen. Claire McCaskill endorsed an outside political group encouraging Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2016, saying it was important for Democrats to build a groundswell of support for the former secretary of state.
Canada's fledgling Office of Religious Freedom, situated in its Foreign Ministry, is joining the United States as the only other major diplomatic-level office fighting religious freedom violations around the world.
NYC's Mayoral Race Draws Top-Flight Political Operatives
In an off-year for presidential and congressional campaigns, the 2013 New York City mayoral election is one of the hottest destinations for political operatives.
Revelations about the Obama administration's expansive domestic surveillance programs have opened a chasm between Democratic elected officials and their progressive base - one that could be tricky for the party's future presidential hopefuls to bridge.
Pakistani Slave Ring Ran...7-Elevens? What Is This, the Simpsons?
Stereotype alert! The Hindu or Pakistani convenience store owner is a stereotype that has tripped up Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton, but like all stereotypes it's true.
Anthony Weiner, who resigned from Congress two years ago this Friday in a side-splitting social-media scandal, is running for mayor of New York? We don't know why, but we're now pretty sure it's not for the money.
Hillary Clinton starts children's partnership
Hillary Rodham Clinton launched a new early childhood initiative earlier this month aimed at improving the lives of young children, her first venture since joining the foundation created by her husband, former President Bill Clinton.
Former U.S. First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has taken yet another concrete step toward the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination - she's joined Twitter.
Don't Want Corporations to Have Rights? Then the ACLU Suit Is Dead
Many liberals who cheered when the civil-rights organization filed a suit against the NSA hate the decision in Citizens United .
Red scare: Blind Chinese dissident claims Chinese communist conquest of U.S. academia
Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has now released a statement concerning his allegations that New York University is severing relations with him to curry favor with China's oppressive Communist government and assure completion of a gleaming portal campus in Shanghai.
Kansans pay the second-highest state sales tax in the nation on groceries. Let's eliminate this tax so all Kansans can benefit.
Amens Unleash Power of Latest Books at Home of Serial Entrepreneur
New York, N.Y. Daniel Amen, M.D. and his wife Tana Amen presented their new books, Unleash the Power of the Female Brain and The Omni Diet at the home of business leader and philanthropist, Kevin McGovern who founded several world category leaders including Sobe Beverages, Brita, Pur, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, among others.
Dick Cheney: Edward Snowden Is A 'Traitor' And Possibly A Chinese Spy
Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday that Edward Snowden betrayed his country by leaking classified documents about the U.S. government's surveillance programs and warned that the former National Security Agency contractor may be spying for the Chinese government.
Grassley Asks Weiner's Wife About Clinton Consulting Gigs
One of Hillary Rodham Clinton's most trusted advisers and former deputy chief of staff, Huma Abedin--the wife of disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner--is under fire from Sen. Charles Grassley for possible influence peddling as part of a six-figure crony consulting contract she secured while serving as a top official at the State Department.
I'm NOT ready for Hillary in 2016
While it is not yet known whether or not Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will run for president in 2016, I'm certainly NOT ready for Hillary.