Cory Booker Wins Primary

Newark Mayor Cory Booker has won the Democratic primary and will move onto the special election taking place in October. With about 80% of the vote in, Mayor Booker had 60% of the vote. Following was Frank Pallone, Rush Holt, and Sheila Oliver. Mayor Booker was widely expected to win […]


The Senate Is Back in Session?

Congressmen from both chambers are currently in their districts, most likely holding town halls with their constituents. However, the Senate briefly gaveled into session on Monday, and then gaveled out. One might assume that this could be a thorn in the side of the White House, as Senate Republicans used […]


Filner Completes Intensive Therapy

Today San Diego Mayor Bob Filner completed his intensive therapy for sexual harassment. He completed the therapy a week early, although aides do say that he entered the therapy early. His chief of staff says that the mayor plans on returning to the city on Friday. However it is unknown how […]


President Obama’s Four Steps to Restore Public Trust

Today, President Obama announced four steps to restore public trust in the NSA. The following is from President Obama’s press conference in the East Room: “First, I will work with Congress to pursue appropriate reforms to Section 215 of the Patriot Act — the program that collects telephone records. As […]


White House Announces Medal of Freedom Recipients

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama named sixteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to […]