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December 20, 2015

‘Just Admit It’: Administration privately concedes risk of Taliban swap, despite Kerry comments

Secretary of State John Kerry's dismissive "baloney" response to whether five Taliban members released from Guantanamo pose a risk to American troops is receiving pushback from, of all places, Obama administration officials.

December 20, 2015

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Poll: The Clinton brand remains strong

Former Sec. of State and possible 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has a new book coming out June 10. The poll finds that a majority of Americans like her: 54 percent have a favorable opinion, while 43 percent have an unfavorable view. That’s up from 49-45 percent in April. 

December 20, 2015

Holder discharged from hospital after experiencing 'faintness and shortness of breath'

Attorney General Eric Holder has been discharged from a Washington hospital after being admitted earlier Thursday for experiencing "faintness and shortness of breath."

December 20, 2015

Holder gives nod to state AGs to drop defense of gay marriage bans amid court challenges

Attorney General Eric Holder has given the nod to his state counterparts that they do not have to defend laws they consider discriminatory -- effectively giving the green light for states to stop defending bans on gay marriage.

December 20, 2015

UN Ambassador Power’s tweet on late reporter Daniel Pearl ignites Twitter

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power sent out a cryptic tweet about the violent death of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl that triggered a backlash on social media.

December 20, 2015

USDA gave $303,890 in wool loans to couple who ‘owned no sheep’

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave $303,890 in wool loans to an Iowa couple that "owned no sheep."

December 20, 2015

Government fails to issue airline rules on musical instruments

Federal transportation regulators are striking a sour note with musicians and their supporters in Congress.

December 20, 2015

Republicans renew ObamaCare battle after latest mandate delay

Republicans renewed their calls to delay or repeal ObamaCare Monday after the Obama administration announced another delay in the requirement for businesses to provide health coverage to workers, giving some employers a reprieve next year while phasing in the mandate for others. 

December 20, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: EPA fraudster duped bosses – but not the office assistant

A former EPA official who notoriously duped the agency into believing he worked for the CIA was able to get away with his fraud for years. Yet, despite his ability to apparently fool all his bosses, the office administrator claimed she was on to him all along.

December 20, 2015

Staffers claim wasteful shenanigans by Obama appointees at Labor Department, report says

Staffers interviewed by the National Journal described an environment in which Obama’s political appointees were favored over career department employees and where enthusiasm for oddball activities is encouraged over actually doing work.