Newt Gingrich, Scooter Libby Stoke EMP Fears

This was a prophecy; one that former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has been warning us all about for years.

Rubio Stares Down the Right Over 'Undocumented Democrats'

Talk of borders and visas aside, the real problem for conservatives is voting rights for immigrants who could be legalized by reform.

Rick Perry Goes to War Against Connecticut

The Texas governor is looking to take gun manufacturers from Connecticut and move them to Texas. But Connecticut won't let go without a fight.

Peter Roskam Beefs Up Political Operation, Aims for Bigger National Profile

Rep. Peter Roskam’s chief of staff is moving over to run his boss' leadership PAC and re-election campaign.

NSA Says Surveillance Disrupted 50 Terrorist Plots. Is That a Fair Trade for Your Privacy?

The agency director's testimony still doesn't answer critics' charges about the potential for abuse.

Why Immigration Reform Could Save the Government Billions

Demographics may explain why CBO predicts the Senate immigration package could save $175 billion over the next decade.

Alexander to Reid: Mess With the Filibuster at Your Own Peril

If Reid goes through with the rule-change he's threatened he could soon have a bigger, more personal problem on his hands.

The Taliban Is Ready for Peace Talks

Direct negociations among the Taliban, the Karzai government, and the United States will take place in Qatar. 

Television Cameras in the Supreme Court?

One senator's plea won't likely be heeded by the high court.

How Much Does It Cost to Dig For Jimmy Hoffa?

If a 2006 search is any guide, the hunt for the Teamster's body could cost the Justice Department a whole lot.

When Journalists Have Drones

Communications researchers explore the scope and consequences of using unmanned aircrafts as news gathering tools.

Iran: the Danger of Rouhani

By appeasing the West, Iran's new president may well divide it. And that would secure Tehran's nuclear program from dismantlement or attack.

Boehner Aims to Move Immigration by Capitalizing on a Conservative Rift

The House speaker is navigating a divide over citizenship in order to vote out legislation.

Treasury Secretary Lew Cleans Up His Signature for the Nation's Currency

At long last, the secretary's signature for America's currency has been revealed.  

The Tax Man Cometh—For Your Bitcoins

Nobody knows how much tax revenue is lost to virtual-currency transactions—not even the IRS. But when has that stopped anybody?
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