“Something will detonate,” says Republican Rep. Mike McCaul. “I’ve never seen a greater threat in my lifetime.”
Olympics
U.S. Officials: “Uptick in Threat Reporting” for Sochi—but Don’t Panic
Careful words, and no warning to avoid the Olympic games
Olympian Carl Lewis Says Chris Christie Tried to Intimidate Him
According to Lewis, Christie wanted to keep him out of a state-senate race
White House: After Attacks, U.S. Open to Closer Olympics Security Cooperation With Russia
After two bombings in southern Russia in as many days raised concerns about security before the upcoming Olympic Games in Sochi, American officials say they are open to expanding their security cooperation with the Russian …
Political Pictures of the Week, July 27 – Aug. 3
TIME’s photo editors bring you the best pictures of the past week from the Beltway and beyond.
Romney Stumbles in London
Mitt Romney’s foreign trip is not going well. Since arriving in London, Romney has been tripped up by a series of niggling skirmishes. Taken together, they have sidetracked media coverage of a sojourn intended to showcase …
The Real Story of Romney’s Olympic Turnaround
On the night of February 8, 2002, Mitt Romney stood next to President George W. Bush at the center of the Salt Lake City Olympics’ opening ceremony. Bathed in a spotlight that illuminated the blue ice, the two men watched as a …