Death By Drone, And The Sliding Scale Of Presidential Power
The controversy over President Obama’s targeted-killings-by-drone policy is a reminder that the default position of presidents in times of crisis is to side with national security over civil liberties. That instinct has been true throughout history, and has been acted on by liberal presidents and core conservatives.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Public Pressure, Background Checks Central To Obama Gun Control Strategy
Gun control historically has been one of the most divisive issues in Congress, between the parties and even inside the Democratic coalition. Yet some in President Obama’s own party say he has put together a gun agenda that is sweeping without being too painful for most Democrats to support.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
6 Reasons Ashley Judd Is The Target Of An Attack Ad
Some observers are wondering why American Crossroads, the Karl Rove-inspired superPAC, would bother to run a political attack ad against Hollywood star Ashley Judd, an outspoken supporter of President Obama who has said she’s mulling a 2014 run against Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama Team To Make Important, If Symbolic, Choice On Gay Marriage
By the end of this month, the federal government is expected to file briefs in a pair of same-sex marriage cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. One case poses questions so difficult that the president himself is expected to make the final decision on what arguments the Justice Department will make.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
From Oil Fields To REI, Interior Nominee Has Outdoorsy Cred
Usually, the job of heading the Interior Department goes to a Western politician versed in the struggles over natural resources. So the president’s nomination of Sally Jewell, a relatively obscure CEO, has left some of the key players unsure of how to react.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Critics Question Witness List Ahead Of Immigration Hearing
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro on Tuesday may be one of the few to call for a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. Some worry that the House hearing signals Republicans’ continued opposition to compromise.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Romney 2013? Tagg Weighs Massachusetts Senate Bid
Mitt Romney’s eldest son reportedly is considering a bid for the Massachusetts Senate seat long held by new Secretary of State John Kerry. His candidacy would bail out Republicans there who were deflated by former Sen. Scott Brown’s decision not to run in the June 25 special election.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
State of the Union Address to Congress
- Tuesday at 5:00 pm - President Obama will deliver his State of the Union Address to Congress LIVE on 360 North in this PBS Newshour Special Report.
Hagel: ‘No One Individual Vote, Quote Or Statement Defines Me’
“My overall worldview has never changed,” said the former senator, who has been nominated to be secretary of defense.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
LaPierre Fights To Stop The ‘Nightmare’ Of Background Checks
The National Riffle Association’s top lobbyist told senators that federal authorities need to enforce existing gun laws, not punish the “little people” with new regulations.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
