Politics

Scott Prouty

Scott Prouty, the 47 Percent Video Source, Opens a Legal-Assistance Fund

After receiving physical and legal threats, he's started an online fund, and any funds that don't cover legal expenses will be used to help him achieve a lifelong dream: attending law school.

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| Thu Mar. 14, 2013 5:54 PM PDT

Former Congressional Ethics Chair: My $16,000 African Safari Was to Research Al Qaeda

Rep. Jo Bonner responds to MoJo's investigation of the trip he and two other GOPers took to Kenya in 2012.

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| Fri Mar. 15, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
Ted Cruz

WATCH: Feinstein Smacks Down Cruz Over Gun Ban: "I Am Not a 6th-Grader"

The Senate Judicary Committee moved forward on an assault weapons ban—but not before some fireworks.

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| Thu Mar. 14, 2013 2:37 PM PDT
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Florida Lt. Gov.'s Bizarre Resignation Raises Questions About Gambling, Guns, and Graft

Corruption allegations are cratering the Sunshine State's GOP. How far do they go?

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| Thu Mar. 14, 2013 3:43 PM PDT

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Scott Prouty

Meet Scott Prouty, the 47 Percent Video Source

For months, he and I shared a big secret and repeatedly discussed whether he should go public or stay hidden.

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| Wed Mar. 13, 2013 5:01 PM PDT

The World Has Its First Jesuit Pope. Will He Really Help the Poor?

Pope Francis arrives in the turbulent age of austerity.

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| Wed Mar. 13, 2013 3:48 PM PDT

Here's How a GOP Congressman Opposed the Violence Against Women Act—Then Pretended He Was for It

Nebraska's Jeff Fortenberry gets caught altering his official statement.

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| Wed Mar. 13, 2013 12:37 PM PDT

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Photo Essays + Slideshows

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Never Before Seen Photos From Legendary Street Photographer Garry Winogrand

Fourteen amazing scenes of life in America—and hundreds more where that came from.

Photos: Too Old for Prison?

I just watched one of my subjects die. I don't want to get used to this.

Claressa "T-Rex" Shields

No Endorsements, No Problem: Boxing Gold Medalist Claressa Shields Keeps Fighting

Back home in Michigan, the Olympian juggles homework, dating—and a strict training schedule.

The Greatest Senatorial Hair Cuts of All Time

'Do process: Memorable hair styles, from John C. Calhoun's bed-head to Joe Biden's party in the back.

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