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Reid picks Huntsman in Mormon primary
He may not have wanted it, but Jon Huntsman apparently has an unlikely ally in Sen. Harry Reid, the top Democrat in the Senate.
Woodley Park returned to Ward 3
Woodley Park is back in Ward 3, D.C. Council member Mary M. Cheh announced Tuesday.
PICKET: Perry '01 - 'Fox's vision for an open border is a vision I embrace'
Texas Governor Rick Perry, Republican, reportedly being pushed by Texas lawmakers to throw his hat into the GOP presidential ring, very often touts his background on border security,but what about the Mr. Perry's past remarks and actions about immigration and the border? He is currently supporting a bill that was just passed by the Texas Senate that would give greater power to police officers to question those who are detained about their legal status.
Bachmann cites Canada as economic role model
Rep. Michele Bachmann apparently is turning north for economic inspiration to that great land of freedom — Canada.
PICKET: President's remarks on jobs WH created includes laugh cue
President Barack Obama made remarks at a DNC event in Washington at the Mandarin hotel on Monday, where he touted the number of private sector jobs he said the administration created. The problem, however, was those watching the closed captioned text of the speech on television sets saw a laugh cue instead of an applause cue. In fact, the text of the laugh cue is still on the White House website.
Making a new case for the iPad
It seems a bit retro — a case that converts an Apple iPad 2 into the functional equivalent of a netbook. But, ya, know, this kinda grows on you.
PICKET: (AUDIO) Gingrich defends '95 shutdown but advises Boehner not to be as aggressive
Former Speaker of the House and now Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich joined WMAL's Big Show on Saturday afternoon and spoke with hosts Derek Hunter of Big Government, Brian Darling of the Heritage Foundation, and myself about running for President, the debt ceiling vote, and the 1995 government shutdown.
Morning Roundup: June 21
Ward 7 wants Yvette out; Lottery prepares for online games; Grand jury hears evidence on Gray; Fire department policy harmful to pregnant firefighters; DYRS ward escapes -- again; MetroAccess drivers snooze; Free State not so free; Post poll on AIDS; Va. Senate candidate calls for Holder to step down; GOP candidates visit Maryland
WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?
Catholic University plans to phase out coed dorms as a means to reduce the level of binge drinking and casual sexual "hookups" on campus.
Morning Roundup: June 20
More poll results; troubled strip club; Peck back in government; Obama team organizing; Lasting effects from dirty tricks; Hospital fight may not be over
PICKET: (Video) Amb. Haqqani says U.S. not perceived well in Pakistan
The Washington Times spoke to Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani last week in downtown D.C. about talks the United States is having with not only Afghanistan but also the Taliban. Amb.Haqqani shed light on Pakistan's role in these talks as well as how the United States is currently perceived in his country.
PICKET: Right Online and Netroots conferences wrap up with few run-ins
Dueling weekend political conferences in Minnesota ended on Sunday as presidential candidates addressed their base and liberal leaders looked to give their activists reasons to keep President Barack Obama in the White House and give Democrats back the U.S. House in 2012.
PICKET: Does GOP want Perry's DREAM act too?
In the midst of a number of conservatives believing Governor Rick Perry, Texas Republican, is the GOP's answer to taking on President Barack Obama, squishy aspects of Mr. Perry's background are being overlooked. As a border state governor, Mr. Perry signed state immigration law in 2001 known as the Texas DREAM Act.
Only the Second Most One-Sided U.S. Open in D.C. History
Let me tell you what happened 90 years ago – at a course, by the way, that’s still around.
The Tournament Within the Tournament, Final Results
Another way to have fun with the 2011 U.S. Open.
Stewart stands by criticism of Fox
Jon Stewart wouldn't walk back his criticism of Fox News and stood by his claim that the cable channel is little more than a "propaganda delivery system" during an uncomfortable back-and-forth with host Chris Wallace on "Fox News Sunday."
PICKET: NY Target store staffers say 'no' to unionization
Next on the union hit list? Target. The retail giant, like its competitor Walmart, is under pressure to have it's employees represented by labor. However, according to an AP report, after a vote at a New York Target store in Valley Stream, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 failed to convince Target employees to unionize.
The Amazing McIlroy, Continued
Round 3 of the U.S. Open saw Master Rory join a rather exclusive club.
The Tournament Within the Tournament, Round 3
Another way to have fun with the 2011 U.S. Open.
