Mississippi, Most Obese State In Nation, Passes 'Anti-Bloomberg' Law Against Food Regulation
The law, awaiting signature by Governor Bryant, bans any attempt to regulate the food and beverage industry in order to combat obesity.
Bradley Manning Audio Statement Leaked: Hear WikiLeaks Whistleblowers' Voice
The first full audio recording of Manning's court statement was leaked to the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
Guns Kill More People Than Car Accidents In 14 US States
In 14 states, guns kill more people than car accidents. In five of those states, gun suicides alone outnumber traffic fatalities.
Iowa Bill Would Eliminate Need To Teach Students About Voting In Government Class
The bill has earned the ire of a progressive group for supposedly promoting "the principles" of American citizenship.
Most Say Sequestration Hurts Economy, But Don't Think It Will Personally Affect Them: Hill Poll
More than half of U.S. voters said they believed the economy has weakened since the March 1 sequestration deadline.
Egypt Protesters Torch Buildings, Target Suez Canal After Court Ruling on Deadly Soccer Riots
A court ruling to dismiss charges against police, widely accused of brutality, sparked violent protests.
George W Bush Painting: Art Teacher Says '43' Has Talent
Before nudes, the former president was constantly painting portraits of dogs.
Suicide Bombers Kill At Least 18 in Afghanistan During US Defense Secretary Hagel Visit
Chuck Hagel was nowhere near the Kabul explosion, but the Taliban called it "a kind of message" for him.
How Do You Fix A Broken Washington? Tom Daschle, Olympia Snowe And Others Have Ideas
Fighting the partisan culture is key to restoring faith in the political process, says a commission associated with the Bipartisan Policy Center.
Drone Strikes: Ted Cruz Repeatedly Questions Holder On Hypothetical Use Of Drones In US
Freshman Republican senator Ted Cruz grilled Attorney General Eric Holder concerning how Americans could potentially be targeted by drones.
Yes, Obama Can Probably Order Drone Strikes In The US
Attorney General Eric Holder said Obama could order drone strikes in the U.S. under certain "extraordinary circumstances."
Sequester Cuts: GOP Rep. Proposes Amendment Banning Obama From Golf Until White House Tours Resume
Several GOP members have criticized Obama's golf passion, accusing him of neglecting pressing national business.
Sequester Cuts Disproportionately Hurt Poor Women and Children
The sequester isn't affecting each gender equally, and the disparity increases when income is factored in.
What Budget Cuts? GOP Congressman Calls For Spending -- To Promote Abstinence
Rep. Randy Hultgren has introduced a bill that would promote abstinence education for teens, at the cost of half a billion dollars
Sequester Cuts 2013: The Latest Updates
The latest from Capitol Hill: Sequestration continues but at least there's one bright spot, courtesy of Speaker Boehner.
US Child Poverty Rates Are High; Blame Large Population, Government Mistrust, And Fear Of More Entitlements; The United Kingdom May Have Answers
The U.S. has a staggering rate of child poverty. For ideas on what to do about it, a good place to look is Europe -- if there is the political will.
Bradley Manning News: Transcript of Soldier's Personal Statement In Pretrial Hearing
The WikiLeaks whistle-blower read a 35-page statement explaining his decision to release classified information to the anti-secrecy website.
Sequester Cuts: Democratic House Members Tell Obama They Will Block Efforts To Cut Medicare, Social Security
A group of House Democrats warned that they will vote against any deal that includes cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
Sequester Cuts: Rise of Factory Farm 'Gag Laws' Show Why Food Safety Cuts Are Troubling
A cut to food safety inspections means there will be fewer opportunities to expose horrific animal abuse on some livestock farms.
Bradley Manning, WikiLeaks Whistleblower, Pleads Guilty To 10 Charges
Manning revealed on Thursday that he originally tried to make the information available to the New York Times and the Washington Post.
These 9 Congressmen Refused to Consider Any Version of the Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act has been reauthorized. But nine Republicans did not even want to consider the GOP-sponsored version of the bill.
Supreme Court Could Strike Down Key Part of Voting Rights Act, Because Apparently Racism Isn't A Problem In The South
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Scalia reportedly suggested the heart of the civil rights law could promote "racial entitlement."
Republicans Make Stand For Gay Marriage in Supreme Court Brief
Public support for same-sex marriage by some prominent conservatives could potentially affect the outcome of two Supreme Court cases this term.
Republican Lawmaker Faces Tea Party Fury For Joining Obama On Air Force One
Rep. Scott Rigell is under fire for appearing with President Barack Obama at an event before his own constituents.
Feds Order Fung Wah Buses To Cease Service Due To Safety Issues
Federal transportation officials have ordered the discount carrier to suspend service, according to a report from The Boston Globe.
Jack Lew Nomination For Treasury Secretary Approved by Senate Finance Committee
A full Senate vote is expected to occur this week.
Bradley Manning: Judge Refuses To Dismiss Charges Against WikiLeaks Whistleblower
The young Wikileaks whistleblower is back in court this week, only days after spending his 1,000th day in jail without trial.
Trayvon Martin One-Year Anniversary: Florida Gun Laws Haven't Changed
The shooting death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin last February restarted a national discussion about race relations and gun laws.
2013 Sequester Cuts: Funding For Food And Aviation Safety Would Be Cut, White House Details State by State Impact
The quality of our food and ability to fly on an airplane without fear are at risk, among other things, under the automatic spending cuts.
Defense Spending Cuts 2013: More Republicans Support Preserving Social Programs Than Current Defense Spending
As the sequester looms, even Republican voters would prefer cuts to the once-hallowed defense budget.
