Parody video calls for embattled San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to resign 5/6

In this article, it talks about how a strange parody video starring Bob Filner went viral. It showed Filner, mayor of San Diego, who was accused by 14 women of sexual harassment, as a "hip-thrusting cad pursing three young women." He went into a two-week therapy session and apologized for what he said was inappropriate behavior and "acknowledged disrespecting and intimidating women."
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/08/15/parody-video-calls-for-embattled-san-diego-mayor-to-resign/

Corruption probes hitting Dems across the country 4/6

In this article, it talks about how a "wave of corruption arrests and investigations is rolling Democratic politicians, posing a potential image problem in an election year." Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon and California state Sen. Leland Yee were arrested earlier involving a mess of allegations including thoughts that the gun control-pushing lawmaker tried to get together an undercover agent with an international arms dealer.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/03/28/corruption-probes-hitting-dems-across-country/

Maine man resigns from town posts after Obama threat on Facebook 3/6

In this article, it talks about how David Marsters of Sabattus, Maine, used a racial slur and suggested shooting Obama on Facebook. He resigned from every board he served on in the town. He apologized for what he did and sent in his resignation in an email.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/08/30/maine-man-resigns-from-town-posts-after-obama-threat-on-facebook/

New Sea Drilling Rule Planned, 5 Years After BP Oil Spill 2/6

In this article, it talks about how the Obama administration plans on creating a big new regulation on offshore oil and gas drilling. This is to try to prevent the explosions that lead to the gigantic BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This announcement is timed just perfectly to match up with the 5 year anniversary of the spill which killed 11 men and send tons and tons of barrels of oil out into the water.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/11/us/new-sea-drilling-rule-planned-5-years-after-bp-oil-spill.html?ref=politics

On the Road, Hillary Clinton Stops for Lunch at Chipotle and Goes Unrecognized 1/6

In this article, it talks about how one of Hillary's big points on her presidential campaign is "everyday Americans". While on her campaign, she stopped at a Chipotle in Iowa and no one recognized her. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/14/us/politics/on-the-road-hillary-clinton-stops-for-lunch-at-chipotle-and-goes-unrecognized.html?ref=politics&_r=0

Trump: 'I could make this country great again' 5/5

In this article, it talks about how Donald Trump, real estate mogul, might run for president! Donald Trump said that being president is a lot like running a golf course. "I could do exactly what I did here. I took a piece of property that was really in trouble and made it the hottest resort in the country. I could make this country great again," he said. There is a 75% chance that he will run for president. "It's about making this country great." http://www.cnbc.com/id/102476460

KKK fliers left at Selma homes on 50th anniversary of 'Bloody Sunday' 4/5

In this article, it talks about how people found KKK fliers left on their doorsteps during the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday". AL.com was able to speak with the grand dragon, Robert Jones, and said that around 4,000 KKK fliers were distributed throughout Selma and Montgomery during the last 2 weeks. "It's time for the American people to wake up to these falsehoods that they preach about MLK." The fliers were kept in a bag, also with a rock which acted as a paperweight. The KKK threw the fliers out randomly, anyone could get one. Jones talked about how he was not mad about the gathering to remember Bloody Sunday but rather that he and his klan were spreading the word that people are supporting a man "they don't know about." "The Klan is still out there and we are watching." Jones said. http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/03/kkk_fliers_left_at_selma_homes.html#incart_most-read_

80,000 celebrate, protest in march across Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge 3/5

In this article, it talks about how about 80,000 people marched on Sunday in Selma, Alabama and how it "dwarfed the size of the original 600 marchers but not in their power." It also talks about how "a younger generation is using the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery march for voting rights as their platform to speak out against policy brutality." http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/03/80000_celebrate_protest_on_slo.html#incart_big-photo

Secret Service Briefly Locks Down White House After Bomb-Sniffing Dog’s Alert and Nearby Fire 2/5

In this article, it talks about how the Secret Service put the White House in a security lockdown at around 10:15 Saturday morning. This was due to the fact that a bomb-sniffing dog became aware of a car not too far away from the White House. Several roads were closed because of this incident as well as a food vendor cart caught on fire. They are not sure if these two happenings are related. The Obama's were inside the White House at the time of this threat but were just about to leave to travel to Selma, Alabama for the 50th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday March. Later that afternoon, the car was said to not have been a threat and everyone was safe.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/08/us/white-house-locked-down-after-alert-from-bomb-sniffing-dog.html?ref=politics

House vows to subpoena EPA if the agency fails again to provide requested texts, emails 1/5

In this article, it talks about how "a House committee is demanding that the EPA turn over text messages, emails, and other related documents or face subpoena request." Lamar Smith, the House House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman will make this request towards Gina McCarthy, the Environmental Protection Agency Secretary. “If EPA continues to withhold emails, text messages, and other documents from the Committee, I will have no alternative but to consider the use of compulsory process to obtain the requested documents and information,” Smith wrote. 
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/08/house-vows-to-subpoena-epa-if-agency-fails-again-to-provide-requested-texts/

Obama expected to get Keystone bill on Tuesday 5/4

In this article, it talks about how how president obama is expecting the Senate to send the Keystone XL pipeline bill to him on Tuesday. Once president obama has received this bill, he is under a constitutional "clock" which means he has to either sign or veto the legislation. He is said to veto the bill if it gets to him before the State Department finishes its final report. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/02/23/keystone-bill-to-be-sent-tuesday-to-obama/

Justices Weigh Denial of Visa to Husband of U.S. Citizen 4/4

In this article, it talks about how thankfully, the Supreme Court has upheld a State Department ruling not allowing a woman’s husband a visa because he has been involved with terrorist groups. His wife is a naturalized United States citizen, and she claims that this ruling denies her “fundamental right to marriage”. A lawyer for the federal government said that the circumstances are too wrong for her to sue. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/us/supreme-court-weighs-denial-of-visa-to-husband-of-us-citizen.html?ref=politics

Bill Gates and Other Business Leaders Urge U.S. to Increase Energy Research 3/4

In this article, it talks about how the United States government is apparently not spending enough money on every research. This puts reducing carbon emissions at risk. The American Energy Innovation Council is wanting Congress to devote more time and funds to bettering the energy crisis in America so that future generations do not have the same problems that we have, or have to deal with larger problems. The plan is to also advance nuclear reactors so that they can catch their own emissions rather than someone else have to. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/us/top-us-business-leaders-urge-increased-energy-research.html?ref=politics

This could be year of the gun in Nevada 2/4

In this article, it talks about how "this could be the year of the gun" due to the fact that Republicans are in the majority Legislature for the first time in forever. Approximately 9 bills referring to guns have been introduced and/or drafted. Michele Fiore, assemblywoman, might have caused some tension when she made a comment on a NY Times Article based on her bill to "allow those with concealed weapons permits to carry their weapons on college campuses". She said "“If these young, hot little girls on campus have a firearm, I wonder how many men will want to assault them,” 
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/02/23/this-could-be-year-gun-in-nevada/

US names first global envoy for LGBT rights 1/4

In this article, it talks about how the US is proclaiming its first ambassador for LGBT rights. This ambassador will be Randy Berry. Berry will promote the LGBT rights and get it under Obama's nose. He is also openly gay. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/02/23/us-names-first-global-envoy-for-lgbt-rights/

Meet 21 gay couples getting married in Alabama starting Monday 5/3

In this article, it talks about how on Monday (today) gay people will be able to get married in Alabama. People across the US who support gay marriage will be so happy, but not as happy as the ones actually getting married. All the way from Montgomery to Birmingham, gay couples will get to say their vows and put rings on each others fingers starting Monday. http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/02/meet_21_gay_couples_getting_ma.html#incart_most-read_news_article

NSA phone searches increased by 50 percent in 2013, report finds 4/3

In this article, it talks about how the National Security Agency's phone-data surveillance program went up by 50% last year in the number of phone numbers searched. The Director of National Intelligence talks about how the network of surveillance programs sweep up millions of American phone records and get indirect access to 75% of the nation's telecom infrastructure to do those searches. The government said the number of known US people who were subjects of data queries in 2013 was 248. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/06/28/nsa-phone-searches-increased-by-50-percent-in-2013-report-finds/

No. 2 official in Secret Service loses job in agency shakeup 3/3

In this article, it talks about how the deputy director of the Secret Service, Alvin "A.T." Smith, will resign his position but will be able to accept another unspecified federal job within the Homeland Security Department. He managed the day-to-day operations during awful scandals that made the agency look bad. Smith worked for the Secret Service for 29 years and will resign Tuesday. He was said to be the center of bad decisions of Secret Service scandals.  http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/02/09/no-2-official-in-secret-service-loses-job-in-agency-shakeup/

Republicans seek to keep pressure on Obama over VA scandal 2/3

Obama is definitely feeling the pressure from House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio and other Republicans over the mismanagement of the Department of Veteran Affairs, despite the departure of secretary of the agency Eric Shinseki. "Our veterans deserve better. We'll hold the president accountable until he makes things right.", Boehner said. According to the Wall Street Journal, Boehner never officially asked Shinseki to resign from his role even though some Republicans thought that a move like that would take the heat off President Obama. Midterm elections are looking good for the GOP due to Obama's falling popularity. Lots of lawmakers are determined to keep the focus on the VA scandal and to compare it back to other examples of what they see as evidence of mismanagement from the Obama administration. Democrats are "ready for a fight over the issue in the midterms. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/06/01/republicans-seek-to-keep-pressure-on-obama-over-va-scandal/

Emails show Holder said of critics: 'Kiss my a**' 1/3

In this article, it talks about how emails show Attorney General Eric Holder telling the Justice Department prosecutors who were critical of the department's handling of the issue of the fast and furious gun-walking scandal could "kiss my ass". The Fast and Furious was an idea made by the Bureau of Alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives to track firearms across the Southwest border. It caused political turmoil and lead to congressional investigations of the ATF and Justice Department. House Republicans demanded to see the emails and believe the idea that Holder knew that federal agents had engaged in "gun-walking." Holder was not found knowing about any of these tactics by the Justice Department. Gun-walking is where ATF agents try to track the "flow of illegal guns into Mexico". One of the emails had Holder staying to the staff, "I hope there is another side to the story." http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/11/07/emails-show-holder-said-critics-kiss-my/

Harry Reid Won't Rule Out Suing Exercise Equipment Maker Over His Injury 5/2

In this article, it talks about how Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid was using some resistance bands to work out when one of the bands snapped, causing severe damage to one of his eyes as well as 4 broken ribs. He was flung right into a filing cabinet which caused his ribs to break. Reid talked about how he was recovering well and also planned to run for re-election. Of course he was questioned about if he was planning on suing the maker of the resistance bands, but did not wish to say yes or no. He is going into surgery on Monday to fix his eye and is expected to make a full recovery. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/22/harry-reid-doesnt-rule-ou_n_6525884.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

This Was The Best Moment Of Obama's State Of The Union Address 4/2

In this article, it talks about how during President Obama's State of The Union Speech, he used his typical line "I have no more campaigns to run." The Republicans in the crowd immediately starting clapping while Obama then remarked "I know, because I won both of them." Who do you think started to cheer next? The Democrats, of course. President Obama was criticized by the Republicans because of the fact that he ignored the results of the 2014 election. During this election, the Republicans took control of Congress. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/20/obama-state-of-the-union-i-won_n_6512526.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

President's Schedule- January 20, 2015

In this article, it talks about how President Obama will give the State of the Union speech at the United States Capitol. People that will attend his speech include the Vice President, the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden.

Man Is Held in Inquiry on Capitol Attack Plot 3/2

In this article, it talks about how a man from Ohio had plans to attack the US Capitol is now in jail. The Ohio man, Christopher Lee Cornell has been charged with possession of a firearm with the means to commit a violent crime as well as attempting to murder a police officer. It all started when Cornell made a fake twitter account posing as someone named Raheel Mahrus Ubaydah to show his support and love for terrorist groups. He also used this account to make threats at members of Congress. Cornell is said to have looked at the members of Congress as his enemies, thus explains his reasoning behind his horrible idea. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/15/us/ohio-man-held-in-inquiry-on-plan-to-attack-capitol.html?ref=politics&gwh=D93C3B0FFC67B87C44E9171FFEE79BC7&gwt=pay&assetType=nyt_now

Bartender Accused of Threatening to Poison Boehner’s Drinks 2/2

In this article, it talks about how a bartender is now facing federal charges. The bartender worked at The House of Representative's Speaker, John Boehner's country club in Ohio. The bartender is said to have threatened to poison Boehner's drink and to shoot him. Mr. Hoyt, the bartender, told the authorities that he was Jesus Christ. He then went on to say that he had to kill Boehner because he was mean to him at the local country club. He then proceeded to blame Boehner for the cause of Ebola. http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/01/13/?entry=8386&ref=politics

Four Demoted at Secret Service in Wake of Scandals 1/2

In this article, it talks about how on Wednesday, the Secret Service interim director demoted 4 of the service's senior executives as part of a management flaw after a series of scandals. This big decision was made after the Department of Homeland Security reported about the Secret Service's "shortcomings". He also made this decision based off of his own personal feelings towards the men. A few of the agents are thought to stay on with the Secret Service, but that all of them are able for retirement. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/15/us/politics/secret-service-reshuffling-follows-scandals.html?ref=politics

Ship-Supply Contractor and Navy Captain Plead Guilty in Scandal 5/1

In this article, it talks about how a Malaysian ship-supply contractor and a 4th Navy official, Leonard Glenn Francis, pleaded guilty in a decade-long conspiracy about how Francis was involved in scores of Navy officials as well as millions of dollars in bribes as well as gifts. Francis, known as many by "Fat Leonard", is said to have pleaded guilty to bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery and conspiracy to defraud the US in Federal court in San Diego. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/16/us/fourth-navy-official-pleads-guilty-in-bribery-scandal.html?ref=politics

Governor of Michigan Vetoes Bill on Guns 4/1

In this article, it talks about how the Governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder, decided to veto gun legislation on Thursday. This gun legislation was supported by the National Rifle Association and was also approved by lots of Snyder's fellow Republicans. This is surprising. His quick decision was obviously criticized by all gun rights supporters. But, on the other hand, people for gun control said that Snyder made the right choice for safety. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/16/us/politics/governor-rick-snyder-of-michigan-vetoes-bill-on-guns.html?ref=politics

A Call to Better Track Police Use of Guns 3/1

In this article, it talks about how General Eric H. Holder Jr. stated Thursday that the government needs to get better at how it tracks how many times police officers and other people like them fire their weapons and are shot. By stating this, Holder is putting an effort fourth to restore the trust between the public and the police. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/16/us/politics/holder-urges-better-data-for-shootings-involving-police.html?ref=politics

Republican Convention Set Earlier Next Year 2/1

In this article, it talks about how The Republican National Committee will hold the presidential nominating convention next year an entire month later that it usually is. This convention will take place from July 18 through the 21st. This is said to give the nominee more time to use money wisely and a stronger advantage before Election Day. The Republican Party also announced that the convention in 2016 will take place in Cleveland.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/15/us/politics/republican-convention-set-earlier-next-year.html?_r=0

Boehner article 1/1

In this article, it talks about John Boehner getting re-elected to the speaker of the House. He is a strong Republican but some Republicans are so against him that they refuse to vote for him. This will cause a second or third election to take place which will completely embarrass John Boehner. It has been hard for the Republican party to convince minority voters to like Republicans after the third- ranking House leader, Steve Scalise of Louisiana was caught speaking to a group of white supremacsts in 2002.