Politics

Smartphone Encryption Might Lead To Child's Death, According To DOJ

David Curry   | Nov 20, 2014 11:10 AM EST

The Department of Justice is trying to get Apple and Google to stop encrypting smartphones, with the classic "think of the children" ploy. read more

Republicans Prepare, Immigration Feud With Obama Anticipated

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 20, 2014 02:25 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that there are already executive actions being done in order to protect the more than five million illegal immigrants in the U.S., but the Republicans are quick to counter his statement and are ready for the anticipated disagreements. read more

U.S. Secret Service Plans Raising White House Fence As Deterrent To Jumpers

Christl Leong   | Nov 20, 2014 01:42 AM EST

The U.S. Secret Service has been mulling plans to raise the White House's perimeter fence to enhance security, according to Acting Director Joseph Clancy on Wednesday. read more

Obama to Unveil Immigration Policy Thursday

Dan Weisman   | Nov 19, 2014 03:23 PM EST

Obama said in a Facebook video that he would explain his proposal and follow that national speech with a Las Vegas appearance on Friday to galvanize support for the new immigration policies. read more

U.S. Senate Rejects USA Freedom Act, Broad NSA Surveillance Continues

Christl Leong   | Nov 19, 2014 10:37 AM EST

More than a year after Edward Snowden's revelations over the extent of U.S. surveillance rocked the world, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected the USA Freedom Act, a bill that would have brought an end to the National Security Agency's (NSA) broad surveillance methods. read more

Obama Wants Full Review Of U.S.Hostage Policy

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 19, 2014 01:04 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama ordered his people to conduct a full review of the government's policy regarding U.S. hostages who are being held captive overseas, the White House confirmed on Monday. read more

Republicans Might Have Violated Election Laws During 2014 Midterms, Twitter Used To Announce Clues

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 18, 2014 08:23 PM EST

Republicans may have violated election laws during the recent 2014 midterm elections by sharing internal polling data ahead of the actual voting, a CNN report said. read more

Senate Democrats Back Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

Christl Leong   | Nov 18, 2014 12:31 AM EST

Senate Democrats on Monday expressed support for President Barack Obama's planned executive action on immigration amid fierce Republican dissent and threats of GOP bills aimed at blocking the administration. read more

Tom Cotton Alludes To GOP Spending Bill Tactic To Block Obama’s Executive Action On Immigration

Christl Leong   | Nov 16, 2014 11:01 PM EST

Republicans are planning to block President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration once they hold control of both chambers of Congress next year. One such tactic, according to Senator-elect Tom Cotton, includes a spending-cap bill much like the one the GOP used on the Guantanamo Bay issue. read more

Who Funded the Fight for Immigration Reform?

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 16, 2014 04:31 AM EST

At least four of the richest foundations in the United States have been identified as major donors to a national campaign to reform the country's immigration system. In the last 10 years, they jointly contributed more than $300 million to immigration organizations, most of which are backing President Barack Obama's plan to initiate the reforms ahead of Republican action despite threats from GOP leaders. read more

FCC Calls Out AT&T After Pausing Fiber Optic RolloutAT&T Puts Fiber Optic Rollout on Hold to Await FCC Net Neutrality Decision

David Curry   | Nov 15, 2014 12:27 PM EST

The FCC has questioned AT&T on its delayed fiber optic rollout, after the company announced they would pause until a net neutrality decision has been made. read more

U.S. Court Upholds ObamaCare Contraceptive Exemption For Religious Groups

Christl Leong   | Nov 15, 2014 04:01 AM EST

A U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled against arguments from religious nonprofit organizations that providing for employees' contraction under Obama's Affordable Care Act violates their right for expression of religion. read more

Obama's Immigration Policy Will Save 5 Million Undocumented People From Deportation

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 14, 2014 12:59 AM EST

Reprieve could be in sight for around 4.5 million immigrants in the U.S. as President Barack Obama plans to make public next week a 10-point immigration plan using executive action. read more

Jonathan Gruber Is No ObamaCare Architect, Nancy Pelosi Says

Christian George Acevedo   | Nov 14, 2014 12:40 AM EST

Jonathan Gruber is no ObamaCare architect, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said after his controversial "stupid Americans" tapes surfaced. read more

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