With a gospel choir backing him, satirical news host Jon Stewart responded — with a bit of profanity — to Fox News’ message that his jokes about Obamacare are proof that the law isn’t working.
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Why The Deep Web Has Washington Worried
From online drug bazaars to virtual currency tax shelters, the growing anonymous web has many corners of Washington concerned
Obama to Hecklers: “That’s the Wrong Rally!”
The president’s dances with protestors and jokes about his relative (un)importance in the shadow of Red Sox baseball during the World Series
NSA Chief Denies Agency Taps Google And Yahoo
Shot down report that spy agency has access to company data centers
The NatSecWonk I Know
In person, Jofi Joseph, the author of caustic and controversial Tweets, was a mild-mannered wonk who skipped on the snark. A look at the White House staffer who was fired over his anonymous Twitter handle
Here’s Why Winning The House Is Still a Long Shot For Democrats
The government shutdown isn’t the end of the Republican majority
Masters of the Faint: How Politicians Handle Lightheaded Fans
Each has a unique style, even when it comes to emergency response
Obama Calls Government Shutdown ‘Manufactured Crises’
Reiterates legislative priorities in weekly address
The Deal-Maker in DC: Susan Collins
In the DC shutdown scrum, Susan Collins (R-Maine) and her sister-colleagues of Congress worked together when their male counterparts would not. She lead the bipartisan effort that ultimately prevailed.
Ted Cruz Failed To Disclose Ties To Caribbean Holding Company
An old college friendship led to financial entanglement with a Jamaican private equity firm and a British Virgin Islands holding company. Neither was disclosed during his 2012 campaign.
11 Things You Don’t Know About The Senate Sisterhood
And other stuff I learned reporting the Senate women’s story
What Happens if the U.S. Defaults? TIME Explains
TIME economics writer Rana Foroohar explains the economic impact of a U.S. default if a deal isn’t reached in Congress.
Army Captain William D. Swenson Receives Medal of Honor
He is the most decorated Army officer since the Vietnam War