Politics
Senator Claire McCaskill Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
It's only 2013 and the problems in DC are piling up
New U.S. Attorney in Chicago Faces Political Corruption, Street Violence
Last U.S. attorney sent two Illinois governors to jail
NSA Chief, Other Officials, Testifying in Open Hearing on NSA Surveillance Program
At the House Intelligence Committee
Obama Says Secret NSA Spying Program "Transparent"
Was unknown to the public until being leaked earlier this month; leaker may face treason charges
Christine Quinn's Election-Timed Book Not Doing Well
Ranked well below Bloomberg's 2001 political bio on Amazon
Edward Snowden "Honored" To Be Called Traitor by Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney's a big reason this is all happening, he says
Wisconsin Adopts Free-Market Policies as Neighboring Minnesota Expands Government
Consider 'em laboratories
Obama's Job Approval Plummets as Americans Split Over Surveillance
Not so trustworthy, people say of the president
Youth Support For Obama Plunges
To 48 percent, fueling an 18-month approval rating low for the president
Some Pro-Legalization Activists Opposed to Efforts to Build Marijuana Business Empire
Afraid of federal, voter backlash
Snowden: U.S. Government "Immediately and Predictability" Destroyed His Chances of a Fair Trial
By calling him a traitor
Clinton Aide Held Six Figure Consulting Job While Working at State Department
Senator Chuck Grassley asking if Huma Abedin passed "political intelligence"
Citizens and the State: The Problem Is Bigger Than You Think
The NSA scandal is the tip of the iceberg.
Brooklyn DA Will Have to Testify in Wrongful Conviction Case That Alleges Widespread Prosecutorial Misconduct
The district attorney Charles Hynes has been fighting the effort to testify under oath about his oversight of the DA's office
Department of Homeland Security Raids 7-11s in New York, Virginia Over Illegal Immigration
Part of investigation into human trafficking from Pakistan, identity theft, and money laundering, according to authorities
Holder: NSA Leaks Damaging to National Security, Leaker Will Be Held Accountable
When they say national security do they mean their own images?
Supreme Court: Arizona Can't Demand Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
Federal standard can't be added to
Poll: 66 Percent OK With Obama Administration Collecting Internet Data
Well, that's reassuring
Assad Says Europe Will 'Pay the Price' if European Governments Send His Opposition Arms
Warns of "Europe's backyard" becoming controlled by terrorists
Greek Prime Minister Facing Crisis Talks With Coalition Partners
Decision to shut down national broadcaster not popular
Sen. Rubio Says 95 Percent of the Immigration Bill is 'in Perfect Shape'
Border controls still causing headaches
DC-Based IRS Supervisor Scrutinized Tax-Exempt Application Forms For Tea Party Groups
IRS had initially said the singling out of groups happened in Ohio
British Foreign Secretary Says Arms Sent to Rebels in Syria Won't Fall Into the Hands of Extremists
U.K. yet to send lethal military aid to rebels
Turkey Vows To Respond if it Turns Out UK Spied on Turkish Officials
Documents seen by The Guardian show that GCHQ spied on foreign delegates during the G20 summits in 2009
Iran's President-Elect Vows To Be More Transparent About Nuclear Program
Hassan Rouhani also says the sanctions imposed on Iran for its nuclear program are unfair
Montreal Mayor Arrested
Michael Applebaum had earlier denied he was being investigated by Quebec's Permanent Anticorruption Unit
Massachusetts Special Senate Race Worrying Democrats and Republicans
Democrats worried about level of support needed in a blue state while Republicans are worried about lack of support for the sort of candidate they will need in future elections
White House Defends Approach to Syrian Conflict
White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough says the U.S. will not rush to be involved
Sen. Manchin Addresses NRA Attacks in New TV Ad
Democratic Senator lost support from the gun lobby after working with Obama on gun control reform
