James Arkin
Rand Paul: James Clapper More Harmful To Intelligence Credibility Than Edward Snowden
Asked whether DNI James Clapper should be criminally charged over statements made to Congress, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said, "Otherwise you're just encouraging people to lie to us."
James Arkin
Senate Passes Cloture Vote On Murray-Ryan Budget Deal
Twelve Republicans vote for cloture, setting the bill up for a final passage vote this week.
James Arkin
Here's Why That Kentucky Doctor Is Closing His Practice "Due To The Policies Of Obamacare"
A Kentucky doctor took out a newspaper ad saying he was closing his practice "due to the policies of Obamacare." The reason is a federal requirement that he keep electronic records.
James Arkin
GOP Candidate Says Government Should Be "Servant" And She's Ready To "Whip Things Into Shape" In Fundraising Email
Michigan Republican Terri Lynn Land is running for Sen. Carl Levin's seat.
James Arkin
Gambling Lobby Turns To Attorneys General For Protection From Internet Competition
An exec at Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Sands Corporation presented the case against legalized online gambling to state attorneys general this week. The rival Caesar's Entertainment Corporation argues for regulated internet gambling.
James Arkin
Jeb Bush: Immigration Reform Bills Will Pass House Next Year
"I've talked to Speaker Boehner and he's totally committed to this but he needs to find a way to get enough support."
James Arkin
Michigan Senate Candidate Switches Stance On Obamacare Repeal In One Day
"We're past that now. We need to now fix this," Terri Lynn Land said Monday morning, when asked about repealing and defunding Obamacare. Later in the afternoon, Land tweeted, "I support defunding and repeal."
James Arkin
With Anger Over Canceled Plans Growing, President Announces Obamacare "Fix"
The plan will give insurers the option of renewing plans canceled under the Affordable Care Act. "We fumbled the rollout," Obama says of launch problems.
James Arkin
Liz Cheney Releases First Ad In Wyoming Senate Race
The minute long spot is titled "Generations" and focuses on Cheney's family history in the Cowboy State.
James Arkin
Report: Former N.H. GOP State Chairman Warns Followers To "Be Alert" Over Possible "U.N. Trucks"
Jack Kimball, former state GOP chair, sent an email warning that a large number of "white trucks and humvee type vehicles headed South toward NH."
James Arkin
Bill Clinton: Obama Should Honor "If You Like It, You Can Keep It" Promise
Former President Bill Clinton said, "Even if it takes a change to the law, the president should honor the commitment" to let people keep their health insurance.
James Arkin
Mike Bloomberg Won't Be There To Buy Everyone Off In De Blasio's New York
Mike's "protection money" muffled a rowdy town. The city's going to be noisy again.
Ben Smith
Capitol Police Releases Delayed Report On Navy Yard Shooting
Delayed by the government shutdown, the report finds Capitol Police self-deployed to the shooting site, but traffic gridlock prevented an emergency response team from making it there.
James Arkin
Bill De Blasio: "The People Of This City Have Chosen A Progressive Path"
De Blasio's landslide victory may have been anticlimactic, but enthusiasm for the incoming New York City mayor was high Tuesday night.
James Arkin
Wyoming Braces For Modern Campaign Warfare
"The cash chase is going to be vicious... they're going to inundate voters in Wyoming in a way they've never experienced before."
James Arkin
Liz Cheney Changes Her Tone On NSA Controversy
Cheney said last week that there were "legitimate questions and concerns" with the National Security Agency program, but in June she said she was "a supporter" of the program.
James Arkin
GOP Congressman Hands Out Copies Of Book Calling For Obama's Impeachment
Texas Rep. Steve Stockman gave copies of the book “Impeachable Offenses: The Case For Removing Barack Obama From Office" to every member of Congress this month.
James Arkin
HealthCare.gov's Facebook Wall Is Not A Fun Place To Hang Out Right Now
The rollout of Obamacare exchanges on HealthCare.gov has not been smooth and opponents and supporters are sharing plenty of opinions on its Facebook page.
James Arkin
Sheldon Adelson: U.S. Should Fire Nuclear Missile At Iran
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson advocated sending a nuclear bomb into the desert of Iran as a warning shot. "And then you say, 'See, the next one is in the middle of Tehran. So we mean business. You want to be wiped out, go ahead, take a tough position and then continue with your nuclear development.'"
James Arkin
Glenn Beck Comes After Grover Norquist With Muslim Brotherhood Claim
Beck said this was "just the beginning" and that he plans to do more segments on Norquist. "He is the guy responsible for a lot of the Muslim Brotherhood stuff that goes on in the White House, isn’t he?” Beck asked.
James Arkin
