Politics

Russian Protesters Use Laser Projections to Degrade Obama

Tara Scott   | Aug 08, 2014 10:21 AM EDT

Russian protesters used laser projections on the former U.S. Embassy to mock Obama. read more

Heated Arguments Likely At ASEAN Forum

Staff Reporter   | Aug 08, 2014 12:19 PM EDT

Representatives from China, the United States and Europe head to Asia this weekend for what will most likely be a contentious meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum. read more

John Walsh Drops Out Of Senate Race Amid Plagiarism Accusations

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 08, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

Montana State Senator John Walsh announced on Thursday that he was dropping out of the Senatorial race due to mounting allegations that he committed plagiarism. read more

Obama Signs Veterans Healthcare Reform Law

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 08, 2014 04:33 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama inked a bill on Thursday that will fix the delays in the medical care of veterans and expand the benefits they receive. read more

Chinese Government Begins "Prison Tours" for Potentially Corrupt Politicians

Staff Reporter   | Aug 08, 2014 01:44 PM EDT

President Xi Jinping has vowed to put an end to widespread corruption at all levels of the Chinese government. At-risk politicians that have been identified by government officials are sent away to take tours of prison facilities, which is designed to serve as a deterrent from corrupt behavior. read more

Taiwan Official Offers Resignation Over Pipeline Blasts

Whitney Larkins   | Aug 08, 2014 05:38 AM EDT

Chang Chia-juch, Taiwan's Economic Minister Chang Chia-juch and his deputy, Woody Duh, offered to resign from their post after the natural gas explosion in southern Taiwan last week, The Wall Street Journal reported. read more

Obama Considers Immigration Policy Options Despite Possible Nationwide Backlash

Christl Leong   | Aug 07, 2014 11:58 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to act on immigration reform in the following weeks, but needs to tread carefully over growing concerns of Americans on the threat of illegal immigration poses to culture and economy, according to Reuters. read more

Obama To Sign US$16.3 Billion Bill for VA Healthcare Convenience

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 07, 2014 11:19 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama will sign a $16.3 billion bill for the Veterans Affairs facilities on Thursday to improve problems of health care delays. read more

"Defense of Japan" Whitepaper Draws Chinese Critism

David Perry   | Aug 06, 2014 05:47 PM EDT

The annual defence whitepaper issued by the Japanese Government states the empire's security will be shaped by threats emanating out of China and North Korea read more

McDonnell Corruption Trial: Jonnie Williams Completes Testimony

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 05, 2014 02:00 PM EDT

The testimony of Jonnie Williams, the star witness Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife’s corruption trial, was finished on Monday after cross-examination from the defense. read more

Colorado Democrats Seek to End Fracking Fights

Princess Carreon   | Aug 05, 2014 01:05 PM EDT

Colorado's fracking-friendly governor initiated groups to drop their ballot proposals in order to avoid a fracking fight over gas and oil drilling. read more

Mike Myers Wants Lora Hubbei as Running Mate, Sues Secretary of State

Marcel Woo   | Aug 05, 2014 05:31 AM EDT

South Dakota Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Myers wants Lora Hubbel to be declared as his new running mate on the November ballot but Secretary of State Jason Gant said he was unable to certify Hubbel. read more

Sen. Mitch McConnel, Contender Alison Grimes Engage in Word Battle as Election Nears

Ron B. Lopez   | Aug 04, 2014 06:31 PM EDT

U.S. Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell and his contender, Democratic candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes traded accusations on Saturday at the Fancy Farm picnic in their bid to represent Kentucky in the Senate as the 2014 election nears. read more

Former presidental press secretary and anti-gun advocate James Brady dies at 73

dweisman   | Aug 04, 2014 05:50 PM EDT

Paralyzed by a gunshot wound during the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, former presidential press secretary James S. Brady has died at age 73. Family members announced the death on Aug. 4. read more

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