A NATO airstrike killed 13 rebel fighters, who were mistaken for Gaddafi’s forces. Apparently, they were shooting at NATO planes.
House Republicans engaged in a publicity stunt on Friday that displayed a profound misunderstanding of how government actually works in the United States.
Michele Bachmann raised more money in the First Quarter of 2011 than any other Republican. Which means that she’ll have to be taken seriously if she decides to run for President.
The ability of people to put aside rational judgment when it comes to political figures is, in a word, puzzling.
The next week promises to be a battle between John Boehner and the Tea Party over whether or not compromise is a good idea.
The American people have no idea what’s really in the Federal Budget, which makes any discussion about what to cut virtually impossible.
Given the schedule they’re on in the Courts of Appeals, it is likely that the Supreme Court will rule on one or more of the lawsuits challenging the Constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act just before the start of the 2012 campaign.
Since November, the Unemployment Rate has fallen a full percentage point, a sign that this is more than just a minor recovery.
A new study suggests that increases in the price of gasoline have very little impact on consumer behavior. If that’s true, it has serious implications for energy policy.
Like all Presidents before him, Barack Obama is asserting the right to virtually unfettered discretion when it comes to military matters.
The U.S. seems to be on the verge of changing war strategies in Libya, even as it becomes clear that these rebels aren’t necessarily our friends.
The President’s winter polling bounce is gone, and he’s looking vulnerable again.
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has told prosecutors that they can get away with withholding evidence that clears an innocent defendant and never have to face the consequences of their action. That is an outrage.