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Attorney General: Obama Can't Order Drone Attack on Americans on US Soil

The Obama administraton clarifies its stance on the use of military force in the United States.

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| Thu Mar. 7, 2013 11:40 AM PST

Republican Senator Filibusters Obama's CIA Nominee Over Drones

Sen. Rand Paul engaged in a marathon talking filibuster of John Brennan, Obama's nominee to head the CIA, on Wednesday.

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| Wed Mar. 6, 2013 3:50 PM PST
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Obama Administration Says President Can Use Lethal Force Against Americans on US Soil

But only in "extraordinary" circumstances.

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| Tue Mar. 5, 2013 1:36 PM PST
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Number of Anti- Government Groups Hits Record High

A report by the Southern Poverty Law Center has found that the number of anti-government "patriot" groups in the country has risen to its highest level ever.

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| Tue Mar. 5, 2013 11:58 AM PST

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Senators Will Get to Know When Obama Can Kill Americans—But You Won't

Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee and their staffs will get access. The public? Not yet.

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| Tue Mar. 5, 2013 11:25 AM PST
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Drones: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Always Afraid to Ask

Which other nations have them? Did they exist during the Civil War? What do they have to do with tacos and rhinos?

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| Tue Mar. 5, 2013 4:00 AM PST
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Mitt Romney's "Twisted" Defense of His 47 Percent Rant

In an interview with Fox News, the failed presidential candidate tries again to explain the video that rocked the election.

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| Mon Mar. 4, 2013 10:26 AM PST

Enviros Cheer Obama EPA Pick

The activists are jazzed by Gina McCarthy's record of cracking down on air pollution.

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| Mon Mar. 4, 2013 8:28 AM PST

On Election Night 2012, Obama Began Plotting Democrats' 2014 Takeover of Congress

The president wants Democrats back in control of the House to enact his agenda. It's going to be ugly 2014 campaign season.

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| Mon Mar. 4, 2013 7:18 AM PST

Obama Plans to Pick Up the Pace on Judges

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| Sun Mar. 3, 2013 9:35 PM PST

New Obama Admin. Report on Keystone XL Pipeline Has Enviros Worried

Green groups say they'll keep fighting to block the tar sands pipeline.

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| Fri Mar. 1, 2013 3:46 PM PST

Coal Giant's $10 Million Loan to Democrats Is Now a $10 Million Donation

Democratic convention organizers will not repay a $10 million from Duke Energy, the nation's largest utility company.

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| Fri Mar. 1, 2013 8:28 AM PST
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The Sequester, Explained

With sequestration upon us, here's a handy breakdown of what to expect.

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| Fri Mar. 1, 2013 4:00 AM PST

First SOPA, Now Your Privacy: Facebook, Google Flex Lobbying Muscle in Europe

The Goliaths of the tech industry already destroyed SOPA—now they're attempting to take down privacy laws in Europe.

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| Fri Mar. 1, 2013 4:00 AM PST
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Supreme Court: You Can't Challenge Secret Law Because It's Secret

A challenge to warrantless wiretapping fails at the Supreme Court.

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| Tue Feb. 26, 2013 9:56 PM PST

Salazar: On Energy, Expect Four More Years of the Same

The outgoing interior secretary predicts little change in second-term Obama energy policies.

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| Tue Feb. 26, 2013 9:35 AM PST
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4 Meetings With Obama? That'll Cost You Half a Million

The good-government group says OFA will "deepen the pay-to-play Washington culture" Obama pledged to end.

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| Tue Feb. 26, 2013 9:58 AM PST
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12 Ways the Sequester Will Screw the Poor

The impending across-the-board spending cuts will slash all kinds of programs for low-income people.

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| Mon Feb. 25, 2013 4:00 AM PST

New Obama Administration Rules Could Improve Mental Health Coverage for Millions

The government has issued a set of long-awaited rules on what kinds of mental health care insurance plans will have to cover.

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| Thu Feb. 21, 2013 6:12 AM PST
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Former Obama Officials Call for Oversight Over Targeted Killing

Obama's former defense secretary says there should be "some check" on the president.

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| Thu Feb. 21, 2013 6:04 AM PST