About 50 people were arrested in a Keystone XL pipeline protest Friday, amid growing concern by environmentalists that the Obama administration will approve the project, which stretches 875 miles from the tar sands of Alberta to …
John McCain Defends Strippers, Not For The First Time
Arizona Sen. John McCain, 76, turned heads this week when The Hill reported he was hopeful that a proposal to eliminate the $1 dollar paper bill from circulation would help increase tips for the nation’s strippers. “Then I hope …
Like a Rock Star, Pope Francis Calls For “Disorder” In Rio
The Pope keeps shaking things up in Rio. From the moment he arrived on his visit to Brazil, the Pontiff has been traveling with the car windows down to be closer to the people. Then he shed his security detail and bulletproof car …
Morning Must Reads: July 26
In the news: Halliburton, Morsi, Christie v. Paul, abortion law, the blueprints of a NSA facility, Silda Spitzer, Caroline Kennedy, the Steve King problem, Obamacare, Detroit, and This Town.
The Republicans Have a Steve King Problem
The congressman’s remarks were a head-slapper for a party that has sought this year to mend its frayed relationship with Latinos.
DOJ Makes First Move Against States After Voting Rights Ruling
As Congress considers new laws, Attorney General Eric Holder announces plan to review Texas plans before the next election.
100,000 Are Dead in Syria, and “Helping” Will Probably Kill More
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon made a grim announcement on Thursday: the death toll from Syria’s civil war, by the U.N.’s count, has now surpassed 100,000. It’s a ghastly, horrible number. But don’t be surprised if …
What the Senate Student Loan Deal Means for You
Students across the country can exhale—for a few years, at least.
Heirs to the Thrones
Never mind the U.S. Constitution’s prohibition on American political royalty. Family dynasties still rule.
Helen Thomas
I was the last White House press secretary Helen interrogated. But I certainly didn’t get it as tough as my predecessors did or any of the 10 Presidents she covered in a remarkable career that spanned seven decades…
The World’s Most Dangerous Man
Ibrahim Al-Asiri’s unique bombmaking skills make him the Obama administration’s top target.
Morning Must Reads: July 25
In the news: NSA, Obama’s economic message, abortion, the next leader of the Fed, Hollywood Clinton, and what’s prettier in print
Weiner and Spitzer: Will Voters Reward Bad Behavior At the Polls?
Disgraced New York politicians try to sell the public on forgiveness.