President Obama's Friday Afternoon Press Conference
Expected to announce a national security transparency initiative
Politics
Obama To Announce Transparency Initiative at 3pm ET Press Conference
One of the last things to do before beginning his vacation
International Olympic Committee Asks Russia To Clarify Anti-Gay Law
Some gay rights activists are calling for the upcoming Winter Olympics to be moved to another country
Al Qaeda's Resurgence Poised To Further Complicate Surveillance Debate Within the GOP
Libertarian wing will have to explain how they would keep the country safe without extensive government surveillance
Chicago Police Memorial Vandalized, Already Cleaned Up But Police Investigating Incident
Because there's no violent crimes any more in Chicago
What is Libertarian Populism?
Nick Gillespie and a panel of journalists discuss what it means to be a libertarian populist.
Ben Bradlee to Receive Medal of Freedom
Of course, if Watergate happened today, he'd get his phone records grabbed and intimidated by the administration
Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey to Get Presidential Medals of Freedom
Among group of 16 others getting high civilian honor
John Lewis Insists He Wasn't "Praising" Edward Snowden's Actions; Must Be "Condemned"
Even though he voted to defund NSA operations that were disclosed by Snowden
More Women Accuse San Diego Mayor of Misconduct
One at an event where she gave speech on sexual assault in the military
Gay Marriage Battle Entangles Pa. Governor
Unpopular governor standing behind ban that has become unpopular
Washington Officials Are Worried Medical Marijuana Could Cut Tax Revenue From Legal Recreational Marijuana
Legal recreational pot will be available in 2014
John Bolton Says it's Time To Cause Putin Pain
Says the Russian president's recent actions concerning Edward Snowden have done "real damage"
Republicans Revive Tea Party's 'Penny Plan' Ahead of Budget Negotiations
Would cut 1 percent of government spending over two years
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Has Nearly 400 Bills To Sign, Veto, or Change This Month
One unsigned piece of legislation is a ban on minors using tanning salons
Morsi Supporters Refuse To Obey Government Orders, Stay on Streets
No sign the government is preparing to clear protest camps
Increasing Number of Democrats Opposing Obamacare's 'Death Panel'
Believe it will harm people on Medicare
Snowden's Father Says Putin Will Not 'Cave' in Wake of Canceled Meeting With Obama
Says he admires the Russian president's strength and courage
India-Pakistan Relations Suffering After Recent Killing of Indian Soldiers in Kashmir
Many Indians not happy with the government's response
Poll: 74 Percent Believe Americans Rely Too Much on Government
Many think people are better served relying on friends and family than government assistance
Obama Says a Strong Military Depends on a Strong Economy
Says both are threatened by disagreements in Congress
Domestic Spying Is Dangerous to Freedom
DHS, the DoJ, the DoD, the DEA, the CIA, the IRS, and the FBI are all in on it.
Burmese Demonstrators Mark 25th Anniversary of Pro-Democracy Movement
Thousands were killed during protests in 1988
As a Senator, Obama Proposed Significant Surveillance Restrictions
Now opposes them as president
