Politics

President Barack Obama spoke from the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, formally ending the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of war, declaring firmly Tuesday night: “It is time to turn the page.” President Barack Obama says his central responsibility as president is to restore the nation’s fragile...
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The final results are not in yet and may take more days. But based on initial counts, with 84% of precincts reporting, Sen. Lisa Murkowski is losing in the August Alaska Senate primary election. She is behind challenger Joe Miller by approximately 2,500 votes. Joe Miller has been endorsed by former Gov. Sarah Palin....
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Arizona Election Results – August 2010 Election. John McCain won the GOP primary against challenger J.D. Hayworth. “I promise you, I take nothing for granted and will fight with every ounce of strength and conviction I possess to make the case for my continued service in the Senate,” said McCain. John McCain will go...
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It is the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment today. The 19th amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920. It guarantees all American women the right to vote. It simply says: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any...
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China is becoming stronger in weaponry by launching the carrier-killing missile called the Dong Feng 21D or DF 21D. The weapon, a version of which was displayed last year in a Chinese military parade, could revolutionize China’s role in the Pacific balance of power, seriously weakening Washington’s ability to intervene in any potential conflict...
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Elena Kagan has been confirmed Thursday as the U.S. Supreme Court’s 112th justice and the fourth woman in its history. The vote was 63-37 for President Barack Obama’s nominee to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens. Elena Kagan will be sworn in Saturday afternoon at the court by Chief Justice John Roberts. Kagan is...
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This is a victory for the gay-rights movements as 9th Circuit District Court Judge Vaughn Walker offered a 136-page decision in the case of Perry v. Schwarzenegger, firmly rejecting Proposition 8, which was passed by voters in November 2008. The judge ruled that the initiative banning same-sex marriage in California violated the Constitution’s equal...
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Kansas election results 2010 for the August primary. Sam Brownback (R) was not seeking Senate re-election after holding the seat for 15 years, while Mark Parkinson (D) was not seeking re-election as governor after holding the seat for one year. For US Senate Democrats: Lisa Johnston - 31% Charles Schollenberger - 24% David Haley...
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Obama Birthday: Barack Obama Turns 49. Happy birthday to Pres. Barack Obama, who turns 49 today. Obama is heading home to Chicago for a birthday celebration dinner Wednesday evening with friends. First lady Michelle Obama has taken their youngest daughter, Sasha, to Spain. Their other daughter, Malia, is away at summer camp. On Thursday,...
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Should the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution be repealed, refined or left alone? A pair of Republican senators — Jon Kyl of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina — are not so sure the 14th amendment’s intent was to grant automatic citizenship to children born in the United States to parents here...
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