Apple is a symbol of American innovation, but it does most of its business, employs most of its workers, and keeps much of its money overseas.
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In Tuesday’s State of the Union, a Return to First Principles for Obama
Before the economic collapse, President Obama focused on how the middle class could thrive in an increasingly outsourced and automated world. It’s a message he’ll return to tonight.
RIP: Barney Bush, Age 12
The passing of a loved one prompts the first public release of the 43rd President’s artwork
Chuck Hagel’s Third Purple Heart
Chuck Hagel, who earned a pair of Purple Hearts as a grunt in Vietnam, all but earned a third during his confirmation hearing to become Defense Secretary.
Inhofe Asks Hagel Why Iran Endorses His Nomination
Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) asks Chuck Hagel when he stopped beating his wife during the SecDef confirmation hearing.
Hagel’s Confirmation, and the Return of Sam Nunn
John McCain to Chuck Hagel: I Told You So
During his confirmation hearing to become the next Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel locks horns with old friend Sen. John McCain over the 2006 Iraq troop surge. (Transcript included.)
McCain v Hagel
John McCain’s first round interrogation of Chuck Hagel was more about personal pique and histrionics than it was about elucidating Hagel’s views. It was a foolish and demeaning exercise.
Why the White House Loves Your Death Star Petition
The White House petition drive offers a big megaphone for quirky causes. It’s also helping Obama advance his political agenda.
Can Chuck Hagel Overcome?
To become the next Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel must overcome at his confirmation hearing today the charges that he’s a corrupt, anti-woman, anti-gay, anti-Israel, Iranian-loving, Castro-cuddling chicken-hawk.
Kerry: An Outsider Finally Gets In
From stone-throwing protester to law-making senator; from an awkward loner to the darling of his colleagues; and now from critic to champion of Obama foreign policy, Kerry has always moved outside-in.
What You Missed While Not Watching Yesterday’s Presidential Inauguration
America’s 57th presidential inaugural featured poetry, patriotism, and pop stars, plus a whole lot of Chuck Schumer
Obama’s Inaugural Speech Was Bold, but Following Through Won’t Be Easy
Post-partisanship proved a mirage in his first term, and it’s unlikely Obama’s re-election will “break the fever” on the right.