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Jason Mattera Joins Us Live
Jason Mattera tells us about his new book, "Hollywood Hypocrites."
PICKET: Obama errs on Rutherford B. Hayes phone slam
President Barack Obama slammed former President Rutherford B. Hayes, a Republican, on Thursday when excoriating his critics for dismissing alternative energy sources. He compared them to President hayes, who he wrongly believed dismissed the invention of the telephone.
Last oil reserve release failed to lower prices
With talk growing of another release of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, it's worth reviewing recent history.
Tea party leader urges Gingrich to stay in race
One of the nation's top tea party activists said Thursday that Newt Gingrich should stay in the nomination race to ensure that Mitt Romney can't accumulate the magic number of delegates needed to become the Republican presidential candidate.
Obama: British pair 'look better than us'
When it comes to appearances at state dinners, President Obama is keeping score.
A look at all those Redskins No. 1s George Allen and Bobby Beathard traded away
The two wheeler-dealers were almost allergic to first-round picks – but thrived, anyway.
Catholic bishops vow to continue fighting contraception mandate
Catholic Church leaders have vowed to continue fighting President Obama's contraception coverage rule, saying they will publish a treatise of sorts on why they believe the mandate violates religious liberty.
Bison for the British
Forget steak, forget free range chicken. "Bison Wellington" is the main course at the White House state Dinner Wednesday evening.
Texas poll shows Santorum in the lead
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum holds a substantial lead over the rest of the Republican presidential field in Texas, according to a new poll of primary voters there.
The most chilling sports story I've read in a while
And trust me when I say: I don't exaggerate about these things.
MILLER: D.C.'s gun law deception
Washington, D.C. police appear prepared to arrest gun owners even if they aren’t breaking the law. The written and verbal information given out by the city to gun owners is frequently incorrect. Transporting a gun through the District, whether as a resident or visitor, is not nearly as big of a legal risk as the police department experts say. However, the possibility of being falsely arrested and having your legal gun taken away remain a significant concern.
From 'Freedom Fries' to floor privileges
A few years ago he might have been booed out of the chamber, but the U.S. Senate on Tuesday gave temporary floor privileges to the speaker of France's Senate, allowing him a chance to observe the action — or lack thereof.
CBO: Government to pay $50 billion more for coverage under health care law
The coverage provisions in President Obama's 2010 health care reforms will cost about $50 billion more than estimated last year, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday.
Navy's lacrosse game Saturday pushed to 1:30 p.m.
Move made to accommodate women's basketball radio broadcast
Poll: Most Americans see contraception as women's health issue
As Washington lawmakers battle to define President Obama's contraception coverage mandate on their own terms, a recent poll indicates that more Americans agree with Democrats' take on the issue than with Republicans.
PICKET: Rep. Bob Turner announces run for U.S. Senate against Gillibrand
Congressman Bob Turner, New York Republican announced on Tuesday afternoon he will be challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Democrat, for her seat this year.
PICKET: Rep. Turner considering run for senate?
Congressman Bob Turner, New York Republican, is being courted by GOP state party officials to run against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Democrat, this year. Senator Gillibrand was appointed to her seat in 2009 by former New York Governor David Paterson when Hillary Clinton vacated the seat. Gillibrand was later elected to the seat in 2010, in order to finish off Clinton's term. Sen. Gillibrand must now run for her first six year term in office.
KOVACS & VERNUCCIO: Raising the tipped minimum wage does more harm than good
Politicians and interest groups playing the gender card to push their agendas is nothing new. But recently, it seems to be getting harder, as they are grasping at straws. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D-Md.) recently introduced legislation to increase the tipped minimum wage—the base a restaurant must pay its workers before the employee receives cash tips—claiming that restaurant workers’ wages, especially female worker’s wages, have been stagnant for years. Yet a quick look at the facts shows their claims do not stand up to scrutiny.
PICKET:(video) A.G. Holder avoids question on when fast and furious report will emerge
Attorney General Eric Holder refused to answer questions about Fast and Furious last week from the Washington Times affiliated radio show America's Morning News. The inspector General report has yet to emerge about why the federal government knowingly allowed guns into the hands of dangerous Mexican criminals across the border.
