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Yes, Donald Trump is going to CPAC
The American Conservative Union announced Wednesday that Donald Trump will address the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference when it fires up next week at a swank resort on the shores of the Potomac River.
Polly want a sequester? ABC, CBS and NBC are 'squawking parrots'
The Media Research Center, which reviewed all 88 sequestration stories that ran on ABC, CBS and NBC during the two-week period between February 14 and March 1 to find that 66 percent of the reports "advanced the most hysterical Obama administration talking points without any hint of skepticism."
Almost half of Americans would 'destroy' an invasive drone
You spot a drone from a law enforcement agency flying over your house taking videos or photos. Do you have the "right" to destroy it?
Beijing goes Hollywood with screenplay competition for Americans
The Cultural Assets Office of the Beijing Municipal Government has announced the 2013 Beijing International Screenwriting Competition, "open to US-based contestants of all nationalities."
Boehner: Goodies your $52,000 of the national debt could buy
John Boehner has suggestions on what people could do with an extra $52,000, which is their share of the national debt. NFL tickets, anyone?
Sessions: Obama, Tiger golf cost could halt 341 furloughs
President Obama placed blame for the failed "sequester" negotiations at the feet of Republicans on Friday — an assertion that didn't sit well with Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions.
The Andrew Breitbart Awards for journalism now under way
On the first anniversary of Andrew Breitbart's unexpected death, those who remember the relentless online media pioneer and columnist announce they're seeking to honor journalists and bloggers who followed the Breitbart tenets of "freedom and truth."
O'bama: The President celebrates Irish-Americans
Along with proclaiming Women's History Month, Read Across America Day, American Red Cross Month and the 100th birthday of Rosa Parks, President Obama has also recognized Irish-Americans.
Bashing Benedict: networks revel in bad pope jokes and scandal
Even as the frail former pontiff exits the world stage, the "big three" broadcast networks have gone overboard with tacky coverage, at Pope Benedict XVI's expense. And someone has counted the incidents, one by one.
Irony: Rep. Keith Ellison historically spoke more than Sean Hannity during his Fox News appearances
A new, painstaking academic report finds that Rep. Keith Ellison received more time to speak his mind on Mr. Hannity's nightly show than during any of congressman's other primetime appearances on the network.
Dr. Ben Carson: Can Americans still endure hardship?
Three weeks after his prayer breakfast speech and calls for him to run for president, Dr. Ben Carson has some straightforward questions for the nation.
Morrissey: War is a 'heterosexual hobby'
Morrissey is one of the most popular and studied English rockers of all time. He's also a activist. And because of that, he's often asked to expound on any number of public policies areas. In a recent interview with rookiemag.com, he had an interesting solution for creating a more peaceful world: we need more gay men.
Dr. Ben Carson will speak at CPAC after stealing spotlight from President Obama
The American Conservative Union announced that Dr. Ben Carson will be a featured speaker at CPAC 2013 - the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in mid-March.
Obama activists now soliciting "sequester stories" from worried citizens
Organizing for Action, the aggressive grassroots non-profit that grew out of President Obama's 2012 campaign, is now seeking "sequester stories" from loyal Democrats and progressives.
Going rogue: Feisty tea party raises $1 million
The largest umbrella group for the grassroots movement has been seeking small donations - a "money bomb" - as proof of their political prowess in uncertain times, but against certain foes.
