Barack Obama
YouTube, other free media dominating political campaigns, but inaccuracies abound
The political season so far has been dominated my debates and free video ads aired on YouTube. But many of those YouTube videos contain out-of-context statements or outright inaccuracies that are going unchallenged.
In foreign policy debate, Gingrich shines; others surprise
Newt Gingrich, newly minted as the front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination shined and surprised in the debate Tuesday night. But other candidates and topics also led to surprises.
Congress acts quickly to make sure pizza remains a vegetable in school lunches
Congressional leaders have once again found an area where they can agree: french fries and pizza should still be considered vegetables on school lunch menus.
VIDEO: Obama visits Australia, announces new military base there
As China seeks to assert itself in Asia, President Barack Obama visited Australia to announce deeper ties between the nations' militaries, including a new Marine base for the United States. The move was seen as a counter-balance against China's growing presence.
Gingrich surging, Cain falling as presidential elections ramp up
With the first contents of the Republican presidential primaries approaching, a new name has poped up as the most likely to challenge Mitt Romney, and it's not a new name. Newt Gingrish is polling tied with Romney and last month's media darling, Herman Cain, is falling in the polls.
Deadline looms for Super Committee action on federal deficit, budget (with video)
With a mandate to implement $1.2 trillion in budget cuts or new revenue by next Wednesday, signs are emerging that the Congressional Super Committee may try to punt its responsibility to other committees.
Supreme Court ready to hear arguments over Obamacare
The U.S. Supreme Court today announced it would consider whether President Barack Obama's healthcare legislation is constitutional — and they've booked 5.5 hours for the discussion in the spring.
Some Republicans open to idea of tax increases in deficit reduction deal
As the deadline nears for the debt reduction super committee to reach agreement on deficit reduction, some Republicans for the first time are allowing for the idea of using some tax increases to close the gap.
Judge approves settlement to pay black farmers for decades of discrimination
After years of waiting, the end is near for a lawsuit against the federal government over racism in USDA programs. Black farmers are eligible to receive settlements from a $1.25 billion fund.
Obama implements limited student loan forgiveness, other changes to payment plans
President Barack Obama used his executive authority this week to make it easier for those struggling under student loans to make payments.
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Womfol (17 June, 2013 04:09:14)Sorry, but everyone knows that Steven Donziger and Amazon Defense Front faked the names of "Ecuadorians" and that Petroecuador has been responsible for over 200 ... -
Fina Robinson (15 June, 2013 08:05:11)Loved the fact of the biracial family on the cherrios commercial, it's 2013, & we definitely NEED to see more of this!!! Love, love, love!!
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becky (15 June, 2013 07:53:57)Whooping cough cases are majority reported in the vaccinated community.. So much for your effective vaccine.
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John-Michael (15 June, 2013 11:50:33)Ok one thing that just bugs me is you are miss representing the “Can’t innovate anymore? My ass!,” quote from Phil Schiller. He was in ...
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sinned34 (14 June, 2013 02:33:42)Hayden, And when a spill happens, the local and provincial governments will be the ones to suffer the consequences and foot the bill to clean it ...