WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress should pass a law to give investigators freer access to certain cellphone records, an Obama administration official said on Thursday, in remarks that raised concern among advocates of civil liberties and privacy. Jason Weinstein,
Barack Obama’s Justice Department is requesting that access to cellphone records be made more available to the government. Jason Weinstein, a deputy assistant attorney general in the Justice Department’s criminal division, asserted that warrants for early stages of investigations “crippled”
The Obama administration warned the Supreme Court this week via papers filed with the Court that if Obamacare is struck down, there will be an “extraordinary disruption” in Medicare. Medicare was not discussed during the Supreme Court arguments, since it
The Obama administration quietly informed the courts on Thursday that the Medicare payment system, which pays out 100 million monthly claims, could freeze up if the president’s signature health care law is overturned by the Supreme Court. In documents filed with the
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com FOX NEWS: Medicare’s payment system, the unseen but vital network that handles 100 million monthly claims, could freeze if President Barack Obama’s health care law is summarily overturned, the administration quietly informed the courts.
Like they always do to non-white, non-male Republican stars, the media and the Left have set out to destroy Florida Senator Marco Rubio who, as a Hispanic residing in a crucial swing state, represents an apostate and an existential threat
“Our Founding Fathers enshrined the Second Amendment for one purpose: survival.Survival of each citizen. Survival of a nation.” With those words as his theme, thelongest-serving head of the National Rifle Association (NRA)–CEO Wayne LaPierre–trumpeted unity for all conservatives going into
During Mitt Romney’s first presidential run, he was deeply probed on his religion. Those who call for him to answer the same questions now on how his Mormon faith will affect his time in office do so because they don’t
Quite honestly, the only people I ever hear from who are dopier than liberals are those who identify themselves as conservatives and insist that Republicans and Democrats are identical. Anyone who would suggest that there is no difference between Nancy
A controversial Florida pastor has burned copies of the Koran and a depiction of the prophet Mohammed to protest the imprisonment in Iran of a Christian clergyman Youcef Nadarkhani. The burning, attended by 20 people and streamed live over the
In the aftermath of oral arguments in both the Patient Protection & Affordability Care Act and Arizona SB1070 cases at the United States Supreme Court, many in the mainstream media, as well as the many so-called political strategists of the
Louisiana lawmakers are set to take up “payroll protection” bills that would prohibit public school officials from automatically deducting worker dues for political purposes. The proposals figure into a larger national movement built around state initiatives that would prevent taxpayer
The Obama administration is on a perilous path that may lead to political death. The Supreme Court is showing its hand, just as in the health care debate, revealing a strong amount of skepticism to the administration’s legal claims against Arizona’s illegal
During this Congress, there have been at least 11 resolutions filed by Democrat lawmakers calling to amend the Constitution because of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. The Federal Election Commission. All of these amendments will chill free
Sen. Dick Lugar (R-IN) has released a new radio spot featuring Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). Here’s the transcript: Announcer: Senator John McCain. McCAIN: Indiana is fortunate to have a Senator like Dick Lugar. He knows the importance of getting our country’s
(AFP) Music legend Bob Dylan and Nobel-winning writer Toni Morrison lead a list of 13 people who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest US civilian honor, the White House said Thursday. “These extraordinary honorees come from different
(AP) Mexican president discusses immigration in TexasBy JUAN A. LOZANOAssociated PressHOUSTONMexican President Felipe Calderon said during a speech Wednesday evening that while he respects U.S. laws designed to control illegal immigration, he’s against statutes like Arizona’s controversial law that he
(AP) Supreme Court takes up Arizona immigration lawBy MARK SHERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Supreme Court appears ready to allow Arizona to enforce a state law provision that requires police officers to check the immigration status of people they think are in the
Oral arguments began last week on another controversial Obama Administration policy. It’s not Obamacare in the Supreme Court, but the outcome will affect a major sector of the economy: energy. In particular, the fuel most Americans use daily. At issue
The Supreme Court will referee another clash between the Obama administration and the states, this one over Arizona’s crackdown on illegal immigrants. The case could add fuel to the partisan split over state immigration laws.
AZ State Senator Frank Antenori on Fox News’ “Your World With Neil Cavuto” called Senator Chuck Schumer “chicken” while discussing the Supreme Court AZ immigration law decision. Sen Schumer threatened to attempt to overturn the law via congress if the
(AP) Californians to vote on abolishing death penaltyBy PAUL ELIASAssociated PressSAN FRANCISCOCalifornia voters will soon get a chance to decide whether to replace the death penalty with life in prison without the possibility of parole. A measure to abolish capital
The US Supreme Court will conclude its term on Wednesday with a hearing on Arizona’s controversial law cracking down on illegal immigrants — another case that could affect election-year politics. After three days of hearings on President Barack Obama’s landmark
President Barack Obama’s unconstitutional recess appointments might be struck down by a federal court, with a heavyweight legal challenge now carrying the torch for the U.S. Senate in this challenge. Senior officers in the executive branch of government must be
