Obama's Terrorism Fight Is Colored Gray, Not Black And White
If President Obama's newly recalibrated counterterrorism strategy demonstrates anything, it is his penchant for nuance.READ MORE
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It's All Politics, May 23, 2013
Seriously, with E.W. Jackson in Virginia and Anthony Weiner in New York, what more do NPR's Ron Elving and Ken Rudin need for their podcast? OK, maybe throw in the ongoing IRS controversy, Lois Lerner pleading the Fifth, an immigration deal coming out of Senate Judiciary and a new mayor in LA.READ MORE
It's All Politics, May 23, 2013
NPR's Ron Elving and Ken Rudin bring you the latest political roundup.READ MORE
Srinivasan's Confirmation First For D.C. Circuit In 7 Years
Sri Srinivasan's seat on the D.C. appeals court was previously held by Chief Justice John Roberts.READ MORE
Black Caucus Leader: We Disagree With Presidents, Even Obama
Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio says more visas for high-tech workers could hurt African-Americans.READ MORE
Transcript: Obama Addresses Counterterrorism, Drones
Read the president's speech as released by the White House.READ MORE
Abortion Opponents Try to Spin Murder Case Into Legislation
Abortion opponents in Congress hope to ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy — nationwide.READ MORE
Health Officials Decry Texas' Snubbing Of Medicaid Billions
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London Attack Deemed Likely Terrorist Incident
The incident occurred Wednesday when the suspects attacked the man near a London military barracks.READ MORE
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