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.