White House Regrets Loss of Life After Israeli Attack on Aid Ship Violating Gaza Blockade
May 31, 2010 Politics
The White House is taking a cautious approach before chastising Israel as it awaits more details on what happened when Israeli soldiers attacked a flotilla carrying activists seeking to send aid — and Israelis say arms — to Gaza in violation of an Israeli blockade.
Bernanke Tight-Lipped About Any Fed Plans to Tighten Credit
May 31, 2010 Politics
With a shaky international economic recovery, Fed chief Ben Bernanke isn’t giving any clues about when the central bank will tighten lending and raise rates.
Mullen to Honor Six Troops Being Added to Vietnam Memorial Wall
May 31, 2010 Politics
A solemn Memorial Day service is being held at the Wall to honor the fallen in the Vietnam war and other conflicts.
Stimulus, Interest Rates Prove Biggest Challenge, Fed Chief Says
May 31, 2010 Politics
The delicate task ahead for the Federal Reserve and other central banks is deciding when to start boosting interest rates and reeling in all the stimulus pumped out during the global financial crisis, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said Sunday.
Disaster in the Gulf: 41 Days and Counting …
May 31, 2010 Politics
The Obama administration claims it has been on top of the Gulf oil spill disaster since “day one.” Here’s a look at what the president and administration have been doing every day since the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded April 20, triggering the massive spill.
Government Scientists Are Consulting But Unable to Stop BP Oil Spill
May 31, 2010 Politics
In what is measuring up to be the biggest environmental disaster in U.S. history, the government is nearly helpless to stop the oil flowing from the Deepwater Horizon well that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20.
McCain, Hayworth Play Switcheroo on Memorial Day Weekend
May 31, 2010 Politics
The reverse in venue for Sen. John McCain and challenger J.D. Hayworth over the weekend offered a glimpse into the frenetic Republican primary contest in the Grand Canyon State, which has been consumed by a new state immigration law that has rippled through the rest of the nation.
Issa: Explanation of Sestak Deal Is Bad Cover-Up of Crime
May 31, 2010 Politics
A California congressman who called it an “impeachable” offense for the administration to offer Rep. Joe Sestak a job in exchange for his quitting a Senate bid said Sunday the cover-up, as usual, appears worse than the crime.
Mullen: Pakistan Cooperation in Afghanistan Bigger Concern Than Retaliation for U.S. Attack
May 31, 2010 Politics
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday he is more concerned with Pakistani cooperation to contain the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan than weighing military action against that country in retaliation for a terror attack in the U.S. emanating from there.
Kirk Defends Military Record After Misrepresenting Navy Commendation
May 31, 2010 Politics
Illinois Senate candidate Mark Kirk is acknowledging that he falsely claimed to have received the U.S. Navy’s Intelligence Officer of the Year award after his opponent’s campaign started challenging Kirk’s resume