Latest
George W. Bush Hospitalized, Government Sues Bank of America, and More
Aug 7, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the first charges filed in the deadly Benghazi terrorist attacks and a look at the donations of The Washington Post's new owner.
Wendy Davis’ Political Prospects, Weiner’s Sexting Partner Cashes In, and More
Aug 6, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Harry Reid speculates about the likelihood of Congress taking up gun control again and scandal-plagued San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is due to begin therapy.
Bill Maher on How the Left Should Counter Wealthy Conservatives
Aug 5, 2013 "Real Time" host Bill Maher delivered a special message to the likes of Jay Z, Steven Spielberg and Oprah during the latest installment of his HBO program.
GOP Rep. Tells Fox News: Edward Snowden Is a ‘Whistle-Blower’
Aug 4, 2013 Although some in Congress have called Edward Snowden a "traitor" or accused him of treason, one elected representative is coming to the self-admitted NSA leaker's defense.
Texas Republican Wants Wendy Davis to Pay for Her Filibuster
Aug 4, 2013 The Democratic state senator has responded to her colleague's request that she "should reimburse the taxpayers for the entire cost of the second special session."
Reaction to Snowden Asylum, Another State Legalizes Pot, and More
Aug 2, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including San Diego's mayor blames the city for sexual harassment allegations against him and the Virginia Republican lieutenant governor nominee claims that Democrats are "anti-God."
Obama Defends Summers, Franken Plans NSA Transparency Bill, and More
Aug 1, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Anthony Weiner's wife is reportedly taking a break from her job as Hillary Clinton's top aide and North Carolina's governor makes an insulting offer to protesters demonstrating against the state's recently signed-into-law abortion bill.
Longtime Court Employee Fired After Helping Prove Man’s Innocence
Jul 31, 2013 A 70-year-old Missouri court clerk who was just nine months short of retirement thought she was doing the right thing by helping to secure a DNA test that exonerated a man who had served years in prison for a rape he insisted he did not commit. Instead, she was terminated by the court she had worked at for 34 years because it said she had violated rules about assisting a party in a case.
Weiner’s Spokeswoman Has Meltdown, Calls Ex-Intern ‘Slutbag’ and ‘Cunt’
Jul 31, 2013 Anthony Weiner's already troubled New York City mayoral campaign got ever more bad news Tuesday when the candidate's communications director lost it while responding to a former intern's public criticism of Weiner.
Obama’s New ‘Grand Bargain,’ Scahill’s Reaction to Manning Verdict, and More
Jul 31, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the intensifying feud between Chris Christie and Rand Paul and why GOP officials are upset over Liz Cheney's decision to run for Senate in Wyoming.