Kagan Enters Third Day of Hearing, Navigates Political Minefield
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee has fenced deftly with her Republican critics, cracked jokes to ease the tension and won praise from Democrats as she moves closer to becoming the fourth woman to serve on the country’s highest court.
Slash Social Security to Pay for War? Dems Slam Boehner for Remark He Denies
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
Democrats are slamming House Minority Leader John Boehner for reportedly saying the Social Security retirement age should be raised to pay for the Afghanistan war — though Boehner’s office vehemently denies he made that connection.
Review of Harvard Professor Arrest Finds Incident Was Avoidable
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
An independent review of last year’s arrest of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. by a white police sergeant says both men missed opportunities to “ratchet down” the situation and end things more calmly.
Report: Clinton Ally Targeted by Russian Spies
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
A close political ally of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton believes he was the target of one of the ten alleged Russian spies arrested in the U.S.
Angle: ‘I Meant Take Reid Out of Office’
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
Nevada Senate candidate Sharron Angle backed away Tuesday from remarks in which she referred to the Second Amendment right to bear arms and the need to “take … out” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
AG Holder in Afghanistan to Discuss Corruption
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was in the Afghan capital to talk with officials about improving the justice system and fighting corruption Wednesday, a day after Afghanistan’s top prosecutor defended himself against allegations that he’s being pressured not to pursue cases against powerful figures.
House Democrats Add Teacher Money in Bid to Pass Afghanistan War Funding Bill
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
House Democrats who are trying to pass a long-stalled war funding bill are sweetening it with $10 billion to help local school districts avoid teacher layoffs when schools reopen.
U.S. Accepts Relief Aid for Gulf Spill From 12 Countries
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
The United States is accepting help from 12 countries and international organizations in dealing with the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sen. Al Franken Naps, Draws Cartoons During Kagan Hearings
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
He’s good enough, he’s smart, enough, but doggone it — he just can’t keep his eyes open for Senate confirmation hearings.
Bill Clinton Endorses Romanoff in Senate Race Against Obama-Backed Incumbent
Jun 30, 2010 Politics
Former President Bill Clinton gave a challenger to Colorado’s new Democratic senator a huge boost Tuesday when he parted ways with President Obama and endorsed Andrew Romanoff for the job.