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How do you Build a Million Dollar Mousetrap that Steals Cheese

News & Politics Smedley Butler - March 15, 2011 57

Why is politics so mind bogglingly complicated? You often hear conversation about the host of complex problems we face today and that these issues cannot...

It’s Official: Huffington Post Is Now Out-Drudging Drudge

News & Politics Marion - March 15, 2011 33

Chickens have come home to roost, or rather buzzards picking over the carcass of the dead. One of the "founders" of Huffington Post has come back to blog. Andrew Breitbart.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 24

News & Politics Chernynkaya - March 15, 2011 8

You can now access all the past editions of The Daily Planet on the green Category bar on the top of each page under the heading Planet POV.

What IS leadership and what kind of leader do WE want?

News & Politics Abbyrose86 - March 14, 2011 83

Too often when surfing the internet and visiting various blogs and other meeting sites, I read comments from ALL sides of the political divide, ...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 23

News & Politics Chernynkaya - March 14, 2011 27

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, March 14, 2011.

THE GREAT AMERICAN CON

News & Politics SequimBob2 - March 14, 2011 50

THE GREAT AMERICAN CON Confessions of a Republican Con Man Congratulations! You have been cast in the Republican remake of the classic movie, The Sting. We’ve...

The Sheen Smokescreen

News & Politics Marion - March 13, 2011 25

Sometimes, living abroad has its advantages, even in the age of the Internet. For example, I'm probably the only American in the world who doesn't...

Turn left, Turn right, Turn off

News & Politics Smedley Butler - March 13, 2011 86

Smedley Butler Crusader, Contrarian, Curmudgeon I see a lot of people laying the blame for the events in Wisconsin at the feet of the voters...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 21

News & Politics Chernynkaya - March 12, 2011 13

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Saturday, March 12, 2011.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 20

News & Politics Chernynkaya - March 11, 2011 22

News and opinion from around US-opolis.

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House Republicans Dangle Possible Vote on Epstein Files, After Voter Backlash

The House Rules Committee laid the groundwork for an eventual vote to call for release of the Epstein files, reflecting Republican uneasiness with the president’s refusal to divulge information from the investigation. [...]

A Timeline of What We Know About Trump and Epstein

Donald Trump was friendly for at least 15 years with Jeffrey Epstein, the multimillionaire financier and convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019. [...]

Republicans Fretted Over Ceding Spending Power to Trump. Then They Voted to Do It.

In voting for President Trump’s cancellation of $9 billion in spending they had already approved, Republicans in Congress showed they were willing to cede their power of the purse. [...]

Senate Approves Trump’s Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Funds for NPR and PBS Stations

The bill to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed the Senate over the objections of Republicans who said it abdicated the legislative branch’s power of the purse. [...]

Republicans on Senate Panel Vote to Advance Bove’s Nomination After Democrats Storm Out

An even more intense battle is expected on the Senate floor over the nomination of a Trump immigration policy enforcer to a lifetime judicial post. [...]

‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Is Being Canceled by CBS

The show will end in May, the network said, calling it “a purely financial decision.” [...]

Fans React to Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation With Puzzlement and Anger

Many questioned the timing of and motivation for the announcement, noting that Mr. Colbert hosted the most-watched show in late night television. [...]

In the Trump Administration, Watchdogs Are Watching Their Backs

The president has fired or demoted over 20 inspectors general since he took office. Employees say they are demoralized and reluctant to pursue investigations that could prompt political blowback. [...]

Justice Dept. Asks California Sheriffs for Names of Undocumented Inmates

An A.C.L.U. lawyer said it was possible that any sheriff who complied with the request could be in violation of California’s so-called sanctuary state law. [...]

Trump’s Plan to Reopen Alcatraz Appears to Move Forward With Officials’ Visit

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited the site on Thursday to study whether reopening it as a federal prison could work. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach

The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans. [...]

Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes

Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria. [...]

Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after fire destroys original

Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions". [...]

Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake". [...]

Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m

It is one of at least three wooden sleds made for the filming of the classic 1941 film. [...]

Iraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing

Videos on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire in the city of Kut. [...]

Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash

Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride. [...]

Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls

The authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years. [...]

Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials. [...]

US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus

Israel says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression". [...]

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