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| Archived Since: | June 30, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Seib & Wessel: What We’re Reading Tuesday
Vulnerability in the intelligence community, Rick Perry tries to lure gun makers to Texas, and more recommended reading from around the web.
Poll: Markey’s Lead Narrows in Mass. Senate Race
Democratic Rep. Edward Markey;s lead over Republican Gabriel Gomez in the special Senate race in Massachusetts is narrowing, according to a new Suffolk University political poll.
Snowden Draws Praise — and Condemnation
Edward Snowden, who leaked secret National Security Agency information about U.S. surveillance programs, has provoked strong reactions.
Hillary Clinton Joins Twitter
By Rubina Madan Fillion became the latest high-profile American politician to join Twitter on Monday. Within hours of her first tweet, Mrs. Clinton (@HillaryClinton) had more than 80,000 followers. Her husband, former President Bill Clinton, joined the social network in April after he first discussed it on “The Colbert Report.” Both Mr. Clinton and their daughter, [...]
NSA Data Debate: A Glossary and Who’s Who
Here is a list of terms discussed in the debate over the NSA's data-collection program as well as a who's who of the players involved.
Seib & Wessel: What We’re Reading Monday
A look at the government's data dragnet, Iran's presidential debate, and more recommended reading from around the web.
Rand Paul Says He May Sue Over NSA Program
A Republican senator said Sunday that he plans to assemble a class action lawsuit against the federal government over a national security program that collects phone call data, saying he hopes the matter winds up before the Supreme Court.
Classified Details Present Hurdle in NSA Debate
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, chairwoman of the Senate intelligence committee and a supporter of the data-gathering efforts, argued Sunday that numerous counterterrorism operations show the effectiveness of the NSA programs. She just can’t talk about most of them.
Obama, Xi Make Deal on Greenhouse Gases
The leaders of the U.S. and China reached a deal on reducing emissions of a potent short-term greenhouse gas.
Immigration Bill Wins a GOP Endorsement
Sen. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican from New Hampshire, endorsed legislation to overhaul to immigration laws, offering a boost to the bill’s prospects as it moves to the Senate floor this week.
Feinstein Supports Hearings on NSA Data Programs
Senate intelligence committee chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D., Calif.), said she was open at least to public hearings on the data-gathering efforts, though she reaffirmed her support for the program.
Sunday Talk Preview: NSA Controversy in Focus
The government data-gathering controversy is set to feature strongly in Sunday's talk shows, as is the still-simmering Internal Revenue Service scandal, which saw more congressional hearings in the past week. Here is the lineup of planned guests.
IRS Names New Director at Unit Under Scrutiny
The Internal Revenue Service named a new acting official in the unit that is at the center of a controversy over targeting of tea party groups.
Politics Counts: How 16 Words Move Immigration Poll
Can the immigration overhaul break through the traditional blue/red divide of American politics? A recent WSJ/NBC poll suggests yes, writes Dante Chinni -- but it depends on how you ask the question.
Dingell Breaks Record After 57 Years in House
Rep. John Dingell became the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history Friday, and in an interview reflected on major legislative achievements and the changes in Washington over his nearly six decades in the House.
Transcript: Obama’s Remarks on NSA Controversy
Here is the transcript of President Obama's remarks on the NSA data-collection controversy, provided by Federal News Service.
Obama Addresses NSA Controversy
President Barack Obama defended the country's secret intelligence gathering efforts at an appearance in California, the first time he has commented on the matter.
Hillary Clinton’s Ratings Slip in Bloomberg Poll
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues to enjoy strong marks from the American public, but the lingering headlines over the Benghazi, Libya, attack have started to take a toll, a new poll finds.
White Houses Sees ‘Further Confirmation’ of Jobs Recovery
The White House on Friday said May’s job numbers are “further confirmation” that the economy is continuing to heal while urging Congress to replace that across-the-board spending cuts with measures that will grow the middle class.
Seib & Wessel: What We’re Reading Friday
Lessons of the euro crisis, a look at the erosion of civil liberties, and more recommended reading from around the web.