New study says Pentagon used wrong strategy to buy the $400 billion F-35 fighter
White House Group Calls for Limits on NSA Surveillance
A panel appointed by President Barack Obama has recommended significant changes to controversial surveillance programs run by the National Security Agency (NSA) that were disclosed by Edward Snowden.
The President’s Review …
Senate Passes Budget Bill, in Break From Gridlock
The bill crafted by Paul Ryan and Patty Murray passed by a majority vote of 64-36
Things to Worry About in 2014
Matt Miller has a good one…
Insurers Extend Payment Deadline for 2014 Coverage
Latest Obamacare extension
Washington Reads The Boehner Tea Leaves
House Speaker says he’s not retiring in 2014, as departure of two friends reignites speculation
New Obama Aide Apologizes For GOP ‘Cult’ Jab
John Podesta says sorry after old comments surface
See Mitt Romney Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before
New documentary being released in January
Morning Must Reads: December 18
In the News: Fed officials meeting in Washington, Ukraine Prime Minister reaches deal with Russia, and the next Washington fight
Boehner Decries ‘New Normal’ Of Sluggish Economy
“High unemployment, stagnant wages, slow growth. We can do better,” Boehner says.
Will Republicans Pick a Fight Over the Debt Limit?
Paul Ryan’s remarks raise the specter of another bruising budget fight early next year
Obama Meets Tech CEOs Amid Unrest Over NSA
Companies have pushed back on domestic surveillance
NSA Takes a Hit in Fight for American Public Opinion
The National Security Agency began the week with a public relations coup: a favorable segment on the spy agency by the CBS News program 60 Minutes. But then the week continued.