- 01/23/2013
Pentagon Investigation Clears Gen. John Allen Over Emails With Socialite
Gen. John Allen, a decorated military veteran and the top commander in Afghanistan who was slated to take over as supreme allied commander in Europe, has been cleared of any wrongdoing over a series of emails he exchanged with Tampa socialite Jill Kelley as a result of the extramarital affair that led to Gen. David Petraeus' resignation at head of the CIA.
- 01/23/2013
Will Obama's Progressive, Liberal Speech Motivate Americans?
President Barack Obama's second inaugural speech on Monday gave lawmakers, pundits and Americans a glimpse of what his second term may look like, but some are asking if his references to a more progressive, liberal America will motivate the public to inspire Washington to get along.
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01/22/2013Pro-Life Leaders: Planned Parenthood Abortion Numbers Tell Misleading Story
With the 40th anniversary of the landmark abortion ruling of Roe v. Wade on Tuesday, activists on both sides of the debate are celebrating. Proponents of abortion on demand are praising the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized the procedure, while pro-life activists are celebrating that abortions in the U.S. have decreased. But what's making the issue confusing is the percentage of abortions making up the total business of the nation's leading abortion provider.
- 01/21/2013
Obama Calls for Gays to Be 'Like Anyone Else Under the Law'
In his second inaugural speech, President Obama called for the extension of laws that would give gays more protections and benefits under federal law.
- 01/21/2013
Santorum Calls Obama a 'Sore Winner;' Says White House Won't Push Immigration Reform
Former Pennsylvania Senator and 2012 GOP presidential contender Rick Santorum said Sunday that President Obama is a "sore winner" based on how he is handling many key issues and that in the end, he doesn't want immigration reform to pass because it might help the GOP.
- 01/18/2013
Obama Resurrects Campaign Team to Mobilize Americans on Guns, Budget
If you thought the political campaign season ended with the November general elections, you may be mistaken. The Obama campaign team has reorganized to reach out and mobilize Americans on the White House's proposals to ban assault weapons, pass immigration reform and give the president an unlimited debt ceiling.
- 01/18/2013
Chris Christie Calls NRA Ad 'Reprehensible' for Referencing Obama Daughters
The latest ad from the National Rifle Association referencing President Obama's daughters has New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie up in arms, calling the spot "reprehensible" and saying it demeans the gun group during a time when so much attention is being directed at gun control.
- 01/18/2013
Presidential Oath Does Not Officially Require 'So Help Me God'
Every four years when the President of the United States takes the oath of office and recites the words required by the U.S. Constitution, he officially begins a new term. But one phrase that U.S. presidents are not required to say are the words "So Help Me God."
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01/17/2013Sheriff Won't Enforce New Gun Laws If He Feels They Are 'Unconstitutional'
Even before President Barack Obama officially laid out his plans for banning assault weapons, and closing loopholes in checking the backgrounds of potential gun buyers, by signing 23 executive orders on Wednesday, Oregon Sheriff Tim Mueller had written to Vice President Biden saying his department will not enforce any gun laws he feels violates the Constitution.
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01/16/2013White House Proposes Sweeping Gun Control Measures; Dems Remain Cautious of Congressional Action
President Obama bowed to pressure from gun control activists by introducing on Wednesday several gun control measures that the White House claims will reduce violence crime. But any legislative action may face major roadblocks as Republicans and centrist Democrats say they will block moves that target law-abiding gun owners.
- 01/15/2013
NY Legislature Poised to Pass Nation's Toughest Gun Laws
The New York legislature is poised to pass one of the nation's toughest gun control bill barely one month after the school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in nearby Newtown, Conn. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the issue a priority and won much needed votes in a series of closed-door meetings that angered some lawmakers.
- 01/15/2013
Illinois GOP Chair in Hot Water After Backing Gay Marriage Bill
The chairman of the Illinois Republican Party has found himself embroiled in controversy after encouraging lawmakers to pass a same-sex marriage bill.
- 01/14/2013
Citizens, Parents Discuss Fate of Sandy Hook Elementary School After Tragic Shooting
Just one month after the tragedy that rocked a picturesque small town, school administrators and local citizens are now discussing the fate of Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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01/14/2013Former SC Gov. Mark Sanford Seeks to Return to Old House Seat
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who for most of his three terms in Congress slept on his office sofa to save money, is expected to announce that he plans to run for the 1st Congressional District seat that was vacated by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC).
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01/11/2013Biden Meets With Hollywood, Video Game Makers; Where Are Parents in Gun Control Debate?
After meeting with gun control advocates and the NRA, the White House will sit down with entertainment executives to discuss violence on the screen and in video games. Yet the one group that appears absent at the table are the parents of school children.
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