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How NSA Surveillance Jeopardizes Obama's G-8 Trip to Europe

George E. Condon Jr. | June 16, 2013

Obama's task in Europe this week has been made even more challenging by the recent disclosures of American surveillance in allied countries.

Jeb Bush Says Immigrants Are 'More Fertile,' Twitter Gets Mad

Ben Terris and Matt Berman | June 14, 2013

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Fixing the Spectrum Crunch, One Federal Agency at a Time

Brian Fung | June 14, 2013

A new White House initiative seeks to bring even more of the airwaves to the public.

Meet Obama's Leak Plumber

Matthew Cooper | June 14, 2013

As U.S. Attorney, Ronald Machen has labeled a Fox News reporter a co-conspirator. He may even get a crack at Edward Snowden.

Americans Know They’ve Already Lost Their Privacy

Ronald Brownstein | June 13, 2013

In an exclusive poll, many say they're anxious about the brave new world of connectivity and surveillance.

Edward Snowden Is Completely Wrong

Michael Hirsh and Sara Sorcher | June 13, 2013

Whether he's a hero or traitor, Americans are already so acclimated to the loss of privacy that his revelations won't unnerve them much.

Why We Lack Good Privacy Guidelines

Ronald Brownstein | June 13, 2013

Technology innovations have served to strip away privacy. They could also be the key to restoring it.

Classrooms That Span the Vast Expanse

Naureen Khan | June 13, 2013

The Idaho Education Network figured out how to teach a wide range of subjects to students spread across that rural state.

Digital Innovation

June 13, 2013

Google Fiber; City of Riverside Digital Inclusion Program; Chattanooga's GigTank; Navajo Internet to the Hogan Project.

Collision Averted for GOP Rivals Rogers and Amash (But Their Animosity Lives On)

Tim Alberta | June 13, 2013

Justin Amash has been spoiling for a showdown with his fellow Michigander Mike Rogers since the day he arrived in Washington.

Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton Joins Twitter. Will the NSA Surveil Her?

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | June 12, 2013

Fast forward to 4:10 to see the NSA's new ad targeting recent grads.

Storage Wars: Government’s Vast Lockers of Data Threaten Basic Individual Freedoms

Major Garrett | June 11, 2013

Freedom is merely a word, and its definition a putrid joke in a world where a life's history resides forever in a vast database.

TransCanada Steps Up Defense of Keystone XL Pipeline

Amy Harder | June 11, 2013

Faced with formidable opposition from environmentalists, TransCanada is redoubling its efforts to rebut claims made against its flagship project.

Our Privatized National Security State

Michael Hirsh | June 10, 2013

Today's Silicon Valley is a lot more involved in the NSA's data ops than you might think.

Play of the Day: Yes, The NSA Can Hear You Now

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | June 7, 2013

With news coming out that the National Security Agency has been collecting telephone data on millions of American Verizon customers, late-night comedians focused on Barack Obama's role in the program. Jay Leno made a play on the "big brother" term for surveillance government and made a joke about the amount of telephone time Americans use calling for pizza. Late Night's Jimmy Fallon also used some wordplay in referencing a formerly famous Verizon slogan.

James Clapper Clarifies Remarks Over NSA Snooping

Michael Hirsh | June 6, 2013

Director of national intelligence clarifies remarks over NSA snooping, says Benghazi culprits were a "mixed bag."

Welcome to the Bush-Obama White House: They're Spying on Us

Ron Fournier | June 6, 2013

The "Bush-Obama era" will be long remembered for curbing the Constitution.

Obama Won't Be the Last Wartime President to Break the Rules

Jill Lawrence | June 5, 2013

Obama is just the latest commander-in-chief to step over the line in the name of national security.

Mild-Mannered David Plouffe Is a Terror on Twitter

Ron Fournier | June 5, 2013

As doubts about Obama's credibility rise, former White House adviser goes on the attack.

Top Republicans Let Darrell Issa Off the Leash

Shane Goldmacher | June 5, 2013

When Darrell Issa called Jay Carney a "paid liar" this week, his critics figured he'd finally gone too far—that his one-step-ahead-of-the-facts rhetoric would force Republicans to rein him in. They figured wrong.

In 5 Years, Half of All Earthlings Will Be on the Internet

Brian Fung | June 4, 2013

It's about to get a lot more crowded in here.

Europe Isn't Giving Wireless Carriers a Pass on Net Neutrality. Why Should We?

Brian Fung | June 4, 2013

Wireless carriers, you're on notice.

Play of the Day: The IRS Says 'Lets Dance!'

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | June 4, 2013

Fast forward to 3:20 to see the some possible jobs for Holder, based on "his look."

Environmentalists Unite in Quest to Fight Global Warming

Amy Harder | June 2, 2013

The nation's environmental leaders are mounting a double battle against global warming, and they see President Obama's remaining time in the White House as critical in winning both of them.

7 Reasons Why the Media Shouldn't Keep Eric Holder's Secrets

Ron Fournier | May 30, 2013

What "off the record" means and why it matters to you.

The NRCC Still Loves George W. Bush

Alex Roarty | May 28, 2013

For all the talk of retrofitting their brand for the future, national Republicans are still finding fundraising success in their past. As it turns out, George W. Bush is still worth a buck or two to his party. The National Republican Congressional Committee last month launched an online engagement...

New Poll Shows Weiner Trailing Quinn in Runoff

Kevin Brennan | May 28, 2013

In the first public poll conducted since Anthony Weiner released a video announcing his plans to run for mayor of New York City, the former congressman is only 5 percentage points behind frontrunner Christine Quinn in a crowded Democratic primary match-up. But Weiner still faces a murky path to City...

Is Marty Baron the Man to Fix The Washington Post?

Chris Frates | May 23, 2013

The paper's new executive editor avoids new-media buzzwords, abhors self-promotion, and espouses traditional journalistic values. In a changing world where Web is swiftly displacing print, is that what The Post needs?

Letter From Judiciary: How to Survive a Markup

Fawn Johnson | May 23, 2013

Rule One—Empty your bladder. Rule Two—Charge your phone. These are the lessons in survival for anyone covering, lobbying or staffing lawmakers who "mark up" an 800-plus-page bill.

For Twitter Users, Two-Step Verification Is Finally Here

Brian Fung | May 22, 2013

The added layer of security will likely help prevent hackings in the future.

When Does a Merger Hurt National Security?

Brian Fung | May 22, 2013

The bidding war for Sprint raises questions about foreign ownership of American telecoms.

Good-Bye, MetroPCS: Only Verizon Now Opposes Net Neutrality

Brian Fung | May 17, 2013

Now Verizon is the only remaining petitioner in the case.

The Former Head of the FCC Is Now on Twitter

Brian Fung | May 17, 2013

Julius Genachowski may no longer be a public servant. But that doesn't mean he's out of the public eye.

Watergate: When Congress Worked

Matthew Cooper | May 16, 2013

The back-stabbing, press-leaking, hyper-partisan members of the committee investigating Nixon, which began hearings 40 years ago, still made history. Here’s how.

How the Scandals Turned Obama Into a Dour Scold

George E. Condon Jr. | May 16, 2013

The Benghazi and IRS affairs have robbed the president of his trademark optimism.

Play of the Day: Is Obama Nixonian?

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | May 16, 2013

On the anniversary of the Watergate hearings, late-night comedy examines the triumvirate of White House scandals.

Here's Friday's Front-Page Photo of Obama

Elahe Izadi | May 16, 2013

President asks Marines to hold umbrella over him and Turkish prime minister as they address the press.

How to Get Google Fiber—Without Google

Brian Fung | May 16, 2013

The trick is to get a university on your side.

Bachmann Airing Ads On Minnesota TV

Scott Bland | May 15, 2013

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., has purchased TV advertising time for the next two weeks with a Minneapolis station, according to filings with the Federal Communications Commission. Beginning Thursday, Bachmann's campaign will air 31 30-second spots on KMSP, a local Fox affiliate, for $14,565 over...

National Journal’s Hotline Gets an Upgrade and Redesign

May 14, 2013

National Journal has fully redesigned The Hotlinewith a brand new look, a user-friendly interface, and powerful political tracking tools. Subscribers will continue to enjoy The Hotline editors' irreverent and comprehensive look at political developments from across the country, presented alongside campaign news links from around the web, race-by-race polling data and demographic metrics in partnership with OhMyGov, a media monitoring and political analysis research firm.

Obama's Struggles Hampering Democratic Recruitment

Alex Roarty | May 13, 2013

It's tough to persuade Democrats to run in a challenging political environment.

Inside The American Crossroads And Koch Post-Mortems

Reid Wilson | May 9, 2013

Conservatives identify what went wrong in 2012 -- and how to fix their problems.

Play of the Day: Golfing With Obama

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | May 8, 2013

Fast forward to 2:15 to see Fallon show off new ad slogans for the National Park Service.

Syria Has Switched Off the Internet For the Second Time in 6 Months

Brian Fung | May 7, 2013

On Twitter, reports are coming in that the Syrian government has cut off Internet access to its citizens.

What if the Internet Sales Tax Doesn't Make it Through Congress?

Brian Fung | May 6, 2013

Legislation allowing states to collect sales taxes on purchases made over the Internet—approved by the Senate in a 69-27 vote Monday evening—faces an uncertain future in the House.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | May 3, 2013

This week the Sunday shows are focusing on Syria and the continuing investigation on the Boston Marathon Bombing. The specter of immigration reform will also have a role in the programming. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., who hasn't ruled out a bid against Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., in 2014, will be on Meet...

The New Urban Brand War: A Top-Level Domain for Every City on Earth

Henry Grabar - The Atlantic Cities | May 2, 2013

Craving a slice in Istanbul? Check out www.pizza.istanbul. Need a taxi in Tokyo? Try www.taxi.tokyo.

Obama's FCC Pick Has Some Surprising Allies

Brian Fung | May 1, 2013

Obama's pick for FCC chair is more than what his résumé shows, unexpected allies say.

Play of the Day: The Politics of Defense Contracting

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | May 1, 2013

Fast forward to 5:25 to see how Colbert thinks the government can repurpose the tanks.

6 Revealing Quotes From Obama's Potential New FCC Nominee, Tom Wheeler

Brian Fung | April 30, 2013

The man who could be in line to head the Federal Communications Commission wrote prolifically about tech on his blog.

FCC Chair: Blocking the AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Was 'Absolutely the Right Call'

Brian Fung | April 30, 2013

Julius Genachowski doesn’t regret killing the AT&T/T-Mobile merger one bit.

Somebody Is Fixing Twitter's Misinformation Problem, But It's Not Twitter

Brian Fung | April 30, 2013

Can an enterprising developer striking out on his own solve one of the social network's biggest flaws?

Obama and O'Brien Cast Their Versions of D.C. White House Correspondents' Dinner

Esther Zuckerman - The Atlantic Wire | April 27, 2013

Both President Barack Obama and Conan O'Brien decided to cast Hollywood versions of D.C. at the White House Correspondents' Dinner this year. Obama's version was directed by Steven Spielberg, O'Brien's starred "Tan Mom" as John Boehner.

Play of the Day: Let’s Party Like It’s 2006!

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | April 26, 2013

Fast forward to 4:35 to see how Bush could rehabilitate his image even more.

'Press Pass' Wins Political Pursuit

Sarah Mimms and Dan Roem | April 25, 2013

After five rounds of intense trivia, jokes and a few beer breaks, the Press Pass team claimed victory at our Fifth Annual Political Pursuit event. Roll Call's Shira Toeplitz, Washington Post's Chris Cillizza, New York Times' Carl Hulse, Washington Post's Paul Kane and Cook Political Report's Amy Wa...

How Online Education Saves Everyone Money

Sophie Quinton | April 25, 2013

Online learning isn’t just another path into the middle class. It’s also a way for the government to spend more wisely.

What an Internet Sales Tax Could Mean for Your Bitcoin Stash

Brian Fung | April 25, 2013

How will states collect taxes on bitcoin transactions if they're anonymous and untraceable?

Why We Need to Move Ahead on IP

Ajit Pai | April 24, 2013

When it comes to communications technology, federal regulations shouldn’t discourage innovation. They have to keep up with the times.

The FCC's Republican Member

Brian Fung | April 24, 2013

Ajit Pai is the sole remaining Republican on the Federal Communications Commission.

Is There Such Thing as Too Much Evidence?

Brian Resnick | April 24, 2013

Assembling the case against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev won't be as simple as it appears from the news.

Don't Just Blame Twitter: How the AP Could Have Kept From Getting Hacked

Brian Fung | April 23, 2013

Yes, Twitter needs two-step verification. But the newswire wasn't helpless, either.

Get Ready To Be Taxed on Internet Purchases

Nancy Cook | April 22, 2013

The Senate is scheduled to debate the Internet sales-tax legislation this week. The bill is expected to pass.

Immigration Debate May Grow More Complicated

Billy House and George E. Condon Jr. and Nancy Cook and Coral Davenport and Fawn Johnson and Margot Sanger-Katz and and Sara Sorcher | April 21, 2013

With Congress focused on immigration reform this week, the national security aspects of the issue are moving to the forefront amid efforts by some conservatives to inject the Boston Marathon bombing suspects into that debate.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | April 20, 2013

Friday night's capture of the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing will be the prominent topic for the Sunday shows, including the national security implications of the attack. Sunday Meet the Press hosts Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin. Face the Nation h...

Boston Bombing Case Upends Assumptions About Racial Profiling

Elahe Izadi | April 19, 2013

It was photographs and police work, not racial-profiling by the public, that led to the bombing suspects.

Pete Williams' Reporting Philosophy, And Why He's Getting Boston Right

Brian Resnick | April 19, 2013

In a recent interview, the longtime NBC justice correspondent summed up his reporting approach: "The essence of journalism is the process of selection."

Is it Illegal to Impersonate the Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects (or Anyone Else) on Twitter?

Catherine Hollander | April 19, 2013

After video of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects were released, journalists and citizen-sleuths turned to social media to find their digital footprint. They were greeted with a wealth of information. Not all of it was true.

In Boston as in Baghdad, Tragedy Cannot Be Ignored

Lara Jakes | April 18, 2013

Friends and colleagues ask why, and how, this was possible. Perhaps this is the way the world already is, and has been for some time.

Energy and Commerce's Jurisdiction: Anything that Moves, Burns, or is Sold

Peter Bell | April 17, 2013

That is how National Journal once described the jurisdiction of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. House rules offer one definition of the committee’s turf, but a practical, bottom-up view of the committee’s territory is visible in the word cloud below. It shows the terms most common to the titles of the almost 350 hearings held by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and its subcommittees in the 111th and 112th Congresses. The larger the word, the more frequently it appeared in those hearing titles.

Neil Fried, Majority Chief Counsel, Communications and Technology Subcommittee

Brian Fung | April 17, 2013

Neil Fried came to Washington without a shred of telecom experience. Now, he’s counted as one of the top tech-policy experts in government—so much so that he was considered for chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, according to industry analysts.

Roger Sherman, Minority Chief Counsel

Catherine Hollander | April 17, 2013

Roger Sherman started working for Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., as his defense and foreign-affairs staffer back in 1990—one week before the first Gulf War started.

Manufacturers Focus on Reforming Tax Code and Reducing Barriers to Trade

Catherine Hollander | April 17, 2013

Manufacturers are, naturally, the biggest stakeholders in the committee’s discussion of improving the manufacturing sector.

Companies Fight Hard to Shape Internet Regs

Brian Fung | April 17, 2013

It’s the closest thing the Internet has to a creation myth: The Web owes its usefulness today to decentralization, individual empowerment, and noninterference from the corporate and government classes. For the Internet to remain an innovative place, tech-policy types argue, this libertarian culture must continue.

A Polarized Committee Reflects a Gridlocked Congress

Amy Harder | April 17, 2013

Shortly after Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., won the chairmanship of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in December 2010, he invited all the former committee chairmen and their wives to dinner at Carmine’s in downtown Washington.

Committee Will Watch Spectrum Auction Closely

Brian Fung | April 17, 2013

By definition, virtually every wireless technology in use today depends on radio waves. Whether it’s for Wi-Fi, cell-phone calls, or satellite TV, the radio spectrum transports signals from source to destination quickly and efficiently.

Companies Fight to Influence Auction Rules

Brian Fung | April 17, 2013

On spectrum issues, wireless carriers and cable companies account for the most active lobbying. The top three are AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast, followed by trade groups such as the National Cable and Telecommunications Association.

Internet Regulation Tests Bipartisanship

Brian Fung | April 17, 2013

When China and Russia last year proposed building a set of rules into a long-standing global-telecommunications regime, critics decried the idea as a way for governments to spy on their citizens. Both chambers of Congress unanimously passed a nonbinding resolution opposing it. Dozens of countries, including the United States, refused to sign the final international treaty.

Now, as part of a broader effort to address Internet regulation, the House Energy and Commerce Committee wants to institutionalize Washington’s position in the talks as official policy. It’s one of those rare moments at which Democrats and Republicans find themselves in alliance based on their respective beliefs, rather than out of political expediency. Democrats see the issue as mainly about civil liberties; for the GOP, it’s about blocking government overreach. When China and Russia last year proposed building a set of rules into a long-standing global-telecommunications regime, critics decried the idea as a way for governments to spy on their citizens. Both chambers of Congress unanimously passed a nonbinding resolution opposing it. Now, as part of a broader effort to address Internet regulation, the House Energy and Commerce Committee wants to institutionalize Washington’s position in the talks as official policy.

The 218 Year History of the House Energy and Commerce Committee

National Journal Staff | April 17, 2013

Historical highlights of the oldest standing legislative committee in the House of Representatives

The 50 Insiders Who Know Fred Upton Best

Amy Harder | April 17, 2013

Meet the 50 people inside the beltway closest to Upton. The list includes two former and one current Cabinet official, a handful of mostly telecommunications lobbyists, several current and former senior staffers, a Fox journalist and a smattering of other people from many walks of the Washington political life.

A Polarized Congress Tests Fred Upton’s Instincts

Amy Harder | April 17, 2013

In the final days of the last Congress, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton spoke out against a bill to provide roughly $50 million to aid the victims of superstorm Sandy.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | April 12, 2013

A deal on gun control, President Obama's budget proposal and the Senate's Gang of Eight pending immigration proposal are at the top of the Sunday show agenda. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is hitting the airwaves with a "Full Ginsburg," including Univision's Al Punto. Sens. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., will appear on State of the Union and Face the Nation talking about their bipartisan gun control deal. Check out the full listings after the jump.

What Drones Can Do for You

Sara Sorcher | April 11, 2013

Prescription drugs, fast-food delivery, disaster relief—unmanned aerial vehicles can be handy in all sorts of ways.

The House Member Who Can Change the Internet

Brian Fung | April 11, 2013

Often overlooked on tech issues, Rep. Bob Goodlatte has a quiet approach that masks his power.

Will Chris Hayes's Television Experiment Pay Off?

Ben Terris | April 10, 2013

From diversity to duck penises: MSNBC's new prime-time host has a different type of TV show in mind.

Play of the Day: Obama’s Budget and Biden’s Salary

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | April 9, 2013

Fast forward to 2:30 to see Fallon’s impression of Biden trying to calculate his voluntary salary cut.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | April 5, 2013

North Korea, a poor jobs report and President Obama's budget take front stage this weekend on the Sunday shows. But that doesn't mean long term issues don't have prominent roles. Immigration and gun control still remain hot topics and will be a focus on the shows as well. Obama adviser Dan Pfeiffer...

Facebook Home Doesn't Change Anything About Your Privacy

Brian Fung | April 5, 2013

But the new software layer will shake up things for Android's parent, Google.

Why Washington and Moscow Still Don't Trust Each Other

Olga Belogolova | April 4, 2013

I left the USSR in 1991. Going back showed that Cold War stereotypes don’t fade—even with time.

When Corporations Are Hacked, Who Should Know?

Brian Fung | April 4, 2013

Companies hurt themselves—but help the rest of us—when they disclose cyberattacks.

Stephen Colbert Officially Endorses His Sister for Congress on TV

Sarah Mimms | April 4, 2013

Comedian Stephen Colbert endorsed his sister, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, for Congress on his show on Wednesday night. "I'm going to shock some people right now and endorse my sister, Elizabeth Colbert Busch for Congress," he said on the "Colbert Report" last night. "Yes, yes, yes, she's a Democrat. B...

From Lincoln to Obama, Presidents as Propagandists

Ron Fournier | April 2, 2013

President Obama is exploiting new technologies to burnish his image, but the strategy may cause mistrust.

Opening Day in Washington: Baseball and the Presidency Through the Years

Michael Catalini | March 29, 2013

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Steven Shepard | March 29, 2013

The Easter Sunday lineups at the weekend public-affairs programs will add a dash of religion to the usual political fare. One political highlight: Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., will talk about immigration and guns on CNN's "State of the Union." Univision's "Al Punto" will feature President Obama in a pre-recorded interview, also addressing his immigration-reform efforts. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, will appear on two of the Sunday shows, while Washington's archbishop, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, will visit with "Fox News Sunday."

Curious Friends: How Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Can Help Republicans

Elahe Izadi | March 29, 2013

By zeroing in on issues where bipartisanship is possible, Zuckerberg’s political efforts can soften the GOP’s edges.

Judd Won't Run for Senate, Focus Shifts to Lundergan Grimes

Sarah Mimms | March 27, 2013

Ashley Judd will not challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell next year, the actress announced on Twitter this evening. Though speculation has mounted for months that Judd would run for McConnell's seat in her home state of Kentucky, Judd said on Twitter that she is "currently unable to con...

Play of the Day: Obama in Israel

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | March 25, 2013

Fast forward to 1:10 to watch Maher check in with the controversy on the History Channel’s popular miniseries.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | March 22, 2013

The Sunday shows will cover a variety of topics this week, from the coming legal fight over same-sex marriage to President Obama's first trip to Israel as president. Check out the full listings: Sunday Meet the Press hosts New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre Face the Nat...

Play of the Day: George Bush the Painter

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | March 22, 2013

Fast forward to 3:40 to watch Kimmel play a game with his audience about the paintings.

The One Word You Can't Say in Washington

Niraj Chokshi | March 21, 2013

Democrats agree on the need for stimulus. Just don't call it that.

Play of the Day: March Madness!

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | March 21, 2013

Fast forward to 4:00 to watch Letterman get the scoop on Ryan’s budget proposal from the man himself. Well, kind of.

Memorable Moments From a Departing Telecom Regulator

Brian Fung | March 20, 2013

Robert McDowell, one of two Republican members of the FCC, said Wednesday he plans to step down.

Play of the Day: Biden Takes Over the Vatican

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | March 20, 2013

Fast forward to 3:35 to see Leno laud the Senate barber shop’s fiscal fortunes.

Jake Tapper's New CNN Show: 'We're Going to Take Risks'

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | March 18, 2013

CNN continues its revamp Monday with the premiere of "The Lead," airing at 4 p.m. The show, hosted by former ABC White House Correspondent Jake Tapper, will serve as the foothold for the network's evening programming. Tapper made his name challenging the White House at press briefings and on all of...

The Five Candidates Most Likely to Take On Mark Sanford

Sarah Mimms | March 17, 2013

Though the race for first place in Tuesday's special GOP primary in South Carolina's First District is a foregone conclusion, the battle to take on former Gov. Mark Sanford in an almost-guaranteed April 2 runoff is wide-open, according to several Republicans in the state. The list of candidates who...

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | March 15, 2013

This week's Sunday shows will focus on the rival budgets put forth by leaders from both parties. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., will be on Face the Nation, while House Speaker John Boehner will be doing a one-on-one interview with ABC's Martha Raddatz on This Week. The Sunday sh...

The Weird Time Warp of the George W. Bush White House Website

Brian Resnick | March 15, 2013

Step back in time to a era where the Affordable Care Act was a laughable dream, when No Child Left behind was touted by the White House, when Barack Obama was not president of the United States.

The Elusive Truth Behind Murder of a Black, Gay Mayoral Candidate in Mississippi

Ben Terris | March 15, 2013

It’s tempting to think Marco McMillian was killed because of his race, his sexuality, or because he was running for mayor. The truth is more elusive.

In Mississippi, the Mysterious Murder of a Gay, Black Politician

Ben Terris | March 14, 2013

It’s tempting to think Marco McMillian was killed because of his race, his sexuality, or because he was running for mayor. The truth is more elusive.

Freedom for Phones — and Their Owners

Brian Fung | March 14, 2013

Derek Khanna, pushed out of his job as a GOP researcher, led the drive to make it legal to unlock your mobile device.

Is One Act of Cyber Vandalism Worth 25 Years in Jail?

Brian Fung | March 14, 2013

Reuters' deputy social media editor is in some hot water.

Play of the Day: Of Popes and Drones

Ross Gianfortune and Government Executive | March 13, 2013

Fast forward to 2:25 to see Leno explain how new TSA restrictions apply to certain passengers.

How the Humble Telephone Is About to Bring Internet to the Masses (Again)

Brian Fung | March 12, 2013

Two percent of Americans don't have broadband, but upgraded infrastructure could give high-speed access to the country's neediest.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

Christopher Peleo-Lazar | March 8, 2013

Sen. Rand Paul's, R-Ky., 13-hour filibuster is sure to be a hot topic on the Sunday shows this weekend, though Paul himself does not currently appear in the lineup for any of the programs. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, meanwhile, will be on six Sunday shows, pulling off a bilingual "Full Ginsburg." He'll be on "Meet the Press," "Face the Nation," "Fox News Sunday," "This Week," "State of the Union" and Univision's "Al Punto." Bush will talk about his new book, as well as the challenges surrounding immigration and, of course, his potential presidential aspirations. Check out the full listings after the jump.

Inside the Rand Paul Filibuster

Shane Goldmacher and Beth Reinhard and Stacy Kaper and Rebecca Kaplan contributed | March 7, 2013

For a politician who earned his stripes as a political outsider, Sen. Rand Paul’s filibuster performance and planning demonstrated his aptitude at the inside D.C. game.

T-Mobile’s Brilliant Plan to Win Over the Internet

Brian Fung | March 7, 2013

You can’t fault T-Mobile for being bold. In the past six months, the nation’s third-largest wireless company has renounced data caps, put the brakes on phone subsidies and started a war with AT&T. At a major trade show in January, T-Mobile’s new CEO, John Legere, called AT&T’s network “crap” -- prompting the incumbent to respond with a full-page ad in newspapers pointing out T-Mobile’s own network flaws.

That Was Quick: Now There's Legislation on Cell-Phone Unlocking

Brian Fung | March 5, 2013

From the beginning, White House petitioners looking to keep phone-unlocking legal have insisted that they want Congress’ help. Barely a day after their first victory, in which the Obama administration expressed support for unlocking, they got more good news: Congress is paying attention.

MEDIA - The Fog of Journalism

March 29, 2003

Is there too much war news? When the cruise missiles had just started flying and every shred of news seemed meaningful, the question would have seemed ridiculous. On a story this big, it goes without saying that information is good, and the more information the better. Right?

FOREIGN AFFAIRS - Collateral Damage

March 15, 2003

The first American war against Iraq, fought a dozen years ago, produced an overwhelming, if transitory, U.S. victory, while also popularizing several phrases that slipped almost lightheartedly into the world's lexicon. But if the U.S. military's new "smart bombs" helped make a mockery of Saddam Hussein's bluster about winning "the mother of all battles," there was nothing funny about "collateral damage," the Pentagon's time-honored euphemism for the killing and wounding of everyday Iraqi people with cruise missiles and airpower.

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