Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s new gun control group has launched a new YouTube ad for gun control featuring a girl shooting her brother during a game of hide and seek. The video includes a 10 second countdown suggesting to the
President Obama indicated that he would not respond militarily after a Russian fighter plane was seen “buzzing” a United States warship on Monday, and he would, instead, continue employing diplomatic solutions. He then explained that militarily the United States was
Would Vladimir Putin invade Alaska? That’s what one questioner asked the Russian president during a nationally televised question-and-answer session in Moscow. Putin suggested that there would be no interest in acquiring more northern territory. Putin added that he did not
Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, joined a public question and answer session with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow via video. Snowden asked Putin if Russia had similar surveillance programs as the United States – referring to the
Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden joined a public question-and-answer session with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow via video. Snowden asked Putin if Russia had similar surveillance programs as the United States–referring to the mass collection and storage
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will be hosting a “Yoga Garden” this year for children and their parents who attend the traditional Easter Egg Roll festivities on Monday, April 21, 2014. The yoga mecca is part of this
Congressman Justin Amash, (R-MI) is a big fan of the new Captain America movie, pointing out that the message of the movie aligned very well with his own views on politics. Amash said that the movie directed a strong warning
Comedian Tracy Morgan says that he has learned his lesson about the current climate America, after receiving a storm of criticism for a 2011 joke that he would stab his son in the face if he was gay. “Everybody is
Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, has introduced a bill that would officially stop paying any federal employee who was currently held in contempt of Congress. Farenthold specifically mentioned Attorney General Eric Holder after introducing the legislation in the House of Representatives,
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg thinks he’s going straight to heaven after working to eliminate smoking, obesity, and his efforts to promote gun control. Bloomberg announced a new $50 million campaign to battle the National Rifle Association on
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg promoted his new $50 million gun control campaign on NBC’s “Today” show this morning, in an aggressive financial push to fight the National Rifle Association’s influence on gun policy. Bloomberg plans to use
Sen. Mary Landrieu, (D-LA), employed a little campaign ad magic to spruce up some footage from a Congressional hearing. In a new ad released Tuesday, Landrieu dramatically denounces the federal government, scolding them for not taking the needs of her
A new Citizens United Political Victory Fund poll shows that Republican Arizona voters have had it with Sen. John McCain, even though the senator has signaled his intentions to run for a sixth term in 2016. According to the poll,
President Obama spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone Monday, addressing the escalating situation in Ukraine. After each call, the White House Press Office releases a lengthy readout, highlighting the diplomatic steps Obama was taking to address the
On Tax Day, the Republican National Committee announced it is suing the IRS for stonewalling Freedom of Information Act request for documents about the tax agency’s politicized scrutiny of conservative and Tea Party groups. The RNC filed the request on
Since his narrow election to the Senate in 2009, Sen. Al Franken has labored to create a new image for himself as a studious wonk. But it looks like he still retains the racy sense of humor that originally landed
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters today that the pro-Russian protests currently taking place in Ukraine did not appear to be organic. Carney, who worked as a TIME correspondent in Moscow for three years, reminded reporters of his
As their hold on control of the U.S. Senate becomes more tenuous, high-ranking Democrats — including the president — are invoking charges of GOP racism more aggressively. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman Steve Israel told CNN’s Candy Crowley that “not
On 60 Minutes Sunday, CBS aired an interview with President Obama about his impression of Pope Francis after he met with the Pontiff at the Vatican in March. Obama also praised the Pope’s simplicity and spirituality. Obama explained that the
The accused shooter in the Overland Park Jewish Community Center shooting once praised Hitler as the “greatest man that ever walked the earth” in an interview with radio host Howard Stern. Frazier Glenn Miller, Jr. was interviewed by Stern in
President Obama pledged the “full support from the federal government” on Sunday evening in reaction to the shooting at a Kansas Jewish center. “Michelle and I offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends who lost a loved
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney has two framed Soviet propaganda posters in his home, as revealed by the latest edition of Washingtonian magazine. The magazine features Carney in a glowing profile on his family life featuring his wife ABC
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said goodbye to the White House on Friday, smiling and laughing during the press conference announcing her departure. President Obama praised Sebelius for her tireless efforts to promote Obamacare and “turning the corner”
Health and Human Service Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is resigning today after a controversial tenure in the Obama administration. Here are some of the biggest defining moments from her career: 1. Sept. 2009: Sebelius lectures NBC’s Chuck Todd for sneezing the
President Obama quietly met with Democratic gubernatorial candidate and abortion-rights champion Wendy Davis today out of the view of the press. The White House informed members of the press after the meeting occurred, revealing that Obama “visited briefly” with the
