Policy
Hagel Says US Intelligence Believes Assad Used Sarin Gas as a Weapon
Says the move "violates every convention of warfare"
Michael Bloomberg's Authoritarian Instincts
If the Bloomberg administration believes that salt is worth losing your freedom over, imagine what he'd have planned after a terrorist attack.
Mother of Tsarnaev Brothers Regrets They Moved to the US
Still doesn't believe her sons were involved in the Boston Marathon bombing
Michigan Legislators Considering Creation of Animal Abuser Registry
Would be the first in the country
The Cost of More Security Is a Reduced Tolerance for the Risks That Make Life Great
As we grow more secure, our tolerance for any remaining risk, or even any potential risk, gets smaller.
Michigan Lawmaker Wants 911 Calls Exempt From FOIA
Probably more legit than the majority of current exemptions to FOIA
America Made a Pact With the Devil After 9/11, Let's Not Do It Again After Boston
When government changes the law to suit the demands of the people when they are weeping, it fundamentally undermines our freedoms.
CIA Added Dead Bomber's Name to Terror List Months Before Bombing
That's going to lead to some awkward questions
Suspect Identified in Slaying of Illinois Family
Rick Odell Smith, 43, allegedly killed five before getting fatally shot in gun battle with police
Nevada Mental Hospital Investigated for Dumping Patients in Other States
May have broken laws
Man Convicted of Federal Hacking Charges Despite Lack of Hacking
Abuse of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
New York Times Sticking with Use of "Illegal Immigrant"
Not going to change terms because of political pressure
NYPD to Study How Gas Attack Would Affect Subways
To potentially help in future possible incidents
White House Wants to Meet Man Whose Village Was Droned
He told a Senate subcommittee strikes in Yemen were bolstering al Qaeda
Hagel Skeptical of Syrian Chemical Weapons Use Claims
Needs more evidence to support Israel's conclusions
Feds Spending Hundreds of Thousands Maintaining Empty Bank Accounts
Those service fees add up
Rand Paul, Valerie Jarrett Argue over Air Traffic Delays
Paul blames delays on political gamesmanship with cuts
Los Angeles Ranks Tops in Traffic Congestion
Actually ranked behind Honolulu last year, but is back at No. 1
Cops Shot at Cops During Boston Lockdown
Which might have been the best reason to stay indoors
Iowa Considers Red-Tape Reduction for Homeschoolers
And deny them a lesson about pointless bureaucracy?