“We have to address this deficit and the debt of the U.S. as a matter of national security, not only as a matter of economics,” U.S. Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton said. She says that the utter disregard of our greatest international leverage is detrimental, leaving future... More of this article
Obama appointed left-wing, previously controversial head of Service Employees International Union, Andy Stern, to his new bipartisan Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. The new commission is designed to confront issues of our nation's debt, lead by former Clinton White House... More of this article
Looks like bank freedoms will no longer be in danger. Obama is trying to push regulations on the investment activities of banks and large non-bank financial companies, further extending the government's reach. But, the proposal, known as "Volcker Rule" looks as if its going to be... More of this article
"Rep. Charlie Rangel appears on CNN's "Larry King Live" in his first exclusive interview since his temporary departure as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Tune in at 9 p.m. ET Thursday. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Michigan, has been named acting chairman of the House Ways and Means... More of this article
"Michigan Rep. Bart Stupak, the leading anti-abortion Democrat during last year's health care negotiations, is making it clear that the abortion language included in the Senate's health care bill is unacceptable to him and several like-minded colleagues. "In the present form, the Senate health... More of this article
"New York, Florida and Pennsylvania are among the 16 first-round finalists in the federal grant competition known as Race to the Top, in which states compete for a share of $4 billion in school improvement funds, the federal Department of Education said Thursday. The other first-round finalists... More of this article
Today, President Obama will host members of Congress from both political parties at the White House to discuss health reform. He has already put on the table an ambitious plan that takes elements from the bills already passed by the House and Senate and adds others, such as an agency to control... More of this article
The hand of the government extends further as the Head of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lisa Jackson, plans to regulate greenhouse admissions, but not until 2011. Republicans say that this delays "job killing" until after the elections. Republicans have argued tha the climate plan... More of this article
Army officials express serious concerns over the potential repeal of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, saying that they need more time to study its implementation. The policy prohibits self-deemed gays, lesbians, and bisexuals from becoming soldiers, but stops the military from asking about... More of this article
Newly elected Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown shocked the nation last month when he took over Ted Kennedy’s seat. Well, he’s done it again. Brown is in favor of the jobs bill. The bill is offering tax breaks for businesses that hire new employees this year. It is... More of this article
Pres. Obama asked both houses of Congress to join together today to help solve “the healthcare crisis” in this country. But, many are saying that the president is ignoring the wishes of American people by forcing them to accept his version of what’s best for their... More of this article
During the 2008 presidential election many critics blamed Sarah Palin's handlers for sheltering Palin from the press and keeping her bottled up. It seems like Meg Whitman's campaign is doing the same thing in California. Whitman has been successful with a slew of radio ads and sound bytes but she... More of this article
Terrorists and former Gitmo detainees have been released and sent to Saudi Arabia for an "art therapy rehabilitation program." Two of the released detainees are thought to be behind the al Qaeda plot to blow up a Northwest Airlines passenger jet on Christmas day in Detroit. An ABC News crew... More of this article
Democrat Representative Parker Griffith of Alabama switched parties on Tuesday. His move to the GOP side of the aisle was a result of growing concerns about the agenda pushed by the leaders of congressional Democrats. The news came in the midst of a number of retirement announcements from House... More of this article
Rising test scores vindicate English immersion in California—but Hispanics are still struggling. In 1998, Californians voted to pass Proposition 227, the “English for the Children Act,” and dismantle the state’s bilingual-education industry. The results, according... More of this article
New Mexico's former Governor is being called by some the next Ron Paul. He is more charismatic, younger and has held an executive office in a swing state. Gary Johnson might just be able to make a go of it in 2012. More from Politico: Is Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson the "Next Ron... More of this article
The Orange County Editorial Board sat down for an exclusive interview with one of the most consequential minds in free market thought living today, Thomas Sowell. We are proud to call him a Freedom Politics columnist. Exclusive interview with Thomas Sowell... More of this article
Senate Democrats passed a massive spending bill that inflates government budgets and various government program coffers well above the rate of inflation. Companies and families are making hard financial decisions and cutting back, but the United States Senate is spending more and more money. This... More of this article
The American Civil Liberties Union is criticizing Facebook for its new privacy procedures, claiming the social media juggernaut is trying to make personal information more public. Here is the full story: Facebook slammed for privacy concerns.... More of this article