Are These Snippets From 18-Year-Old Mariah Carey’s Demo Tape?
Videos posted on YouTube claim to be recordings from the now-legendary demo tape that launched the career of one of the most successful artists of all time.
Sen. Harry Reid Won't Seek Re-Election
"My life’s work has been to make Nevada and our nation better," he said.
Ted Cruz Formally Announces He's Running For President
"I believe in the power of millions of courageous conservatives rising up to reignite the promise of America," Cruz said. "And that is why, today, I am announcing that I am running for President of the United States.
Congressman Aaron Schock Resigning Amid Ethics Questions
The 33-year-old Illinois Republican's spending habits have been under scrutiny in recent weeks.
Justice Department Asks Federal Appeals Court To Lift Block On Obama Immigration Actions
The Justice Department is seeking to lift a judge's ruling that blocked President Obama's actions to defer the deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants during legal proceedings about the constitutionality of those actions.
Barbara Mikulski To Retire From U.S. Senate
The five-term Maryland senator announced her intention to not seek re-election Monday at a press conference in Baltimore. She has served in the Senate longer than any woman in history.
A Weird Duo: Health Insurance Lobby Joins New York AG's Battle Against Pharmaceutical Company
The leading health insurance lobby is getting behind New York’s attorney general, who has cracked down on the health insurance industry in the state. The case is against a drug company that they argue is using an illegal tactic to prevent competition from generic drugs.
DHS Will Not Accept Applications For Deportation Deferment Program After Court Ruling
The Department of Homeland Security has suspended plans to begin accepting deportation deferment requests on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Jeb Bush Email Dump Contains Sensitive Personal Information Of Florida Residents
Social Security numbers, home addresses, and email addresses can be found in the former Florida governor's eight years worth of emails. A spokesperson for Bush told BuzzFeed News that they are searching through the emails in an effort to correct the issue.
Senators Urge Obama And NATO To Increase Military Assistance To Ukraine
In a draft letter to President Obama obtained by BuzzFeed News, Sens. Rob Portman and Dick Durbin write that "sanctions alone are unlikely to deter Putin."
Facebook Data: The Scott Walker Boom Is Real
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was talked about 1.2 million times on Facebook last week, a 500% increase from the previous week. But the surge in interactions was accompanied by a drop in positive sentiment.
President Obama's Budget Cuts $50 Million From Vaccine Program For Underinsured
The White House told BuzzFeed News on Monday that the expansion of health insurance decreases the need for the 317 immunization program.
YouTube Personality To Obama: Castro "Puts Dick In Dictatorship"
GloZell Green asks President Obama how he justifies dealing with the Castros.
Obama At The State Of The Union: I'm Ready To Veto The Republican Congress
The president calls on Congress to act on several key policies, but promises to veto Republican priorities.
Marco Rubio Argues Uber Turns Students Into Free Market Conservatives
The Florida senator and part-time political science professor writes in his new book that the popular ride-hailing app turned his progressive students into antiregulatory activists.
Petraeus Could Face Felony Charges Over Leaked Documents
Prosecutors have recommended charges for the former military leader for leaking documents to his former mistress, Paula Broadwell.
Staten Island Prosecutor Who Oversaw Eric Garner Case To Run For Congress
Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan announced today he will run for Michael Grimm's vacated seat.
John Boehner Wins Speaker Election As Expected
The Ohio congressman will wield the speaker gavel for the third term, presiding over the largest Republican majority since 1928.
U.S. And Cuba To Open Diplomatic Relations In Historic Agreement
Part of the deal were prisoner releases and exchanges. Alan Gross, who was arrested and has been imprisoned for espionage in Cuba for the past five years, is on his way back to the U.S. There will also be a swap of alleged spies.
Senate Democrats Release Scathing CIA Torture Report
The long-delayed report details the CIA's detention and interrogation policies during the Bush administration.
White House Says Senate CIA Torture Report To Be Released Tuesday
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the Senate Intelligence Committee informed them of their intention to release the report on Tuesday.
Mary Landrieu, One Of The Last Southern Democrats, Is Defeated
Rep. Bill Cassidy's victory is the ninth Republican pickup in the Senate, giving them a 54 seat majority.
Hillary Clinton On Michael Brown, Eric Garner: Criminal Justice System "Out Of Balance"
"And I personally hope that these tragedies give us the opportunity to come together as a nation to find our balance again."
Reports: Ashton Carter Will Be Nominated As Defense Secretary
He served as deputy defense secretary under Leon Panetta and Chuck Hagel.
Obama To Annouce Immigration Executive Actions
President Obama will unveil his plans in a Thursday primetime address.
President Obama Turns The Internet Into A Political Weapon
On Monday, the president surprised just about everyone with a pitch for net neutrality right out of the activist playbook.
President Obama Wants To Reclassify The Internet As A Utility
The president said Monday that the move would protect an open internet — by allowing the FCC to enforce more stringent regulations and protect net neutrality.