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David Petraeus probably won't serve time: A double standard?Washington marinates in leaks, but only lower-level officials are hit with Espionage Act cases, an attorney argues, showing a long-standing double standard when it comes to prosecution.
Ted Cruz wants to be president, save American liberty (not in that order)Sen. Ted Cruz will officially announce his candidacy for the 2016 presidential election Monday. Where he plans to do it points to what kind of candidate he might be.
Donald Trump's new presidential exploratory committee: Is it serious?For Donald Trump, a presidential exploratory committee isn’t a step. It’s a phrase, a signal, a means of repeating the same teasing 'maybe I’ll run' formulation he’s used many, many times before.
Aaron Schock resignation: Did 'Downton Abbey' tastes do him in?Rep. Aaron Schock (R) of Illinois announced Tuesday he is resigning amid questions over his spending habits, including an office inspired by 'Downton Abbey.'
Why is Hillary Clinton turning to Twitter? In a word, distractionFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has has effectively used her Twitter presence in recent months to bolster her likely campaign for president.
Ted Cruz to Seth Meyers: 'I'm not Freddy Krueger'The guest spot gave Cruz a chance to accomplish two tasks, one aimed at squelching a short-term PR problem, the other at establishing a persona for the longer-term run of the 2016 race.
Vice Interview: Why President Obama dismisses legalized marijuanaPresident Obama advises young voters to think about climate change, the economy, jobs, war and peace – before legalizing marijuana.
Jon Voight: 'Obama does not love Israel.' What prompted his comment?Actor Jon Voight released a video claiming "President Obama does not love Israel." But Jon Voight's pitch sounds more like a campaign speech for Israeli voters than American voters.
Al Gore for president. Does he have a chance?The former vice president has been out of politics for a long time, but some are clamoring for Al Gore to run in 2016.
Did James Carville reveal secret behind Hillary Clinton's e-mails?It’s possible that Hillary Clinton may ask this particular surrogate to stop helping, at least for the moment. It’s not just that he’s made one stumble. It’s also that he’s living history, a walking, raging embodiment of all the old Clinton uproars.
McConnell vows: no vote on attorney general until abortion flap solvedMitch McConnell said Sunday that the Senate would not vote on attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch until another bill has been dealt with first. But that bill appears to have hit an impasse over abortion.
Obama talks mean tweets, Ferguson on Jimmy Kimmel. Odd combo?President Obama said there was 'no excuse' for violent acts regarding this week's police shootings in Ferguson. But the message was delivered not from the White House, but from ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'
- Did Time magazine give Hillary horns?
The letter 'M,' when partly obscured by a head, has a tendency to make the head's owner to take on a rather diabolical aspect.
If Hillary Clinton doesn't run, do Democrats have a Plan B?Some Democrats are wondering what happens if Hillary Clinton doesn't run. The 2016 candidate bench looks light at this point. Should Democrats worry?
Iran letter lands author Tom Cotton in hot water. Is he next 'Hanoi Jane'?Senator Cotton joins Jane Fonda on a long list of Americans who have been accused of contact with a foreign power against the interests of the US in violation of the 1799 law. How many have been found guilty?
Does Obama have a private e-mail account? Why White House won't say.Does President Obama use a private e-mail account for official business, like Hillary Clinton has? The White House won't say, citing security concerns.
Hillary Clinton's strategy of silence on e-mails: Why she stayed quiet for so longHillary Rodham Clinton's strategy of silence on her use of a private e-mail server has worked in the past. Today, Clinton is expected to break the silence.
In Sen. Lindsey Graham e-mail boycott, a refusal to bow to 'every 15-second crisis'Sen. Lindsey Graham stunned almost everybody when he said that he has never sent an e-mail in 10 years in the Senate. He says he prefers talking to people.
Ben Carson breaks all the rules in gay gaffe apology. Here's how.After saying that 'I realized that my choice of language does not reflect fully my heart on gay issues,' Carson then complained about the 'liberal press' and vowed never to talk about gay marriage again.
E-mail uproar: Is Hillary Clinton no longer inevitable?If she officially runs for the White House and is not the Democratic standard-bearer, it will be the biggest nomination upset of modern times.
