The White House Praises Senate Democrats’ Budget

This morning, the Senate passed the Democrats budget. The budget, spearheaded by Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), thinly passed on a 50-49 vote. Four Democrats, all up for re-election in 2014, voted against the bill. Sens. Max Baucus, Mark Begich, Kay Hagan, and Mark Pryor. Sen. Frank Lautenberg did not vote. […]


Transcript for President Obama’s Israel Trip

President Obama’s remarks at the Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction acceptance ceremony in Israel, courtesy of the White House: “Shalom. It is an honor to be here with you in Jerusalem, and I am so grateful for the welcome that I have received from the people of Israel. I bring […]


SC Special Election: No Republican Winner

TKNN has projected that Elizabeth Colbert-Busch will win the Democratic primary for the South Carolina Democratic primary. The businesswoman, and sister of comedian Stephen Colbert, will not know her opponent for a few more weeks, though. No Republican has gotten over 50% in the primary, with 99% of the results […]


President Obama Nominates Perez for Labor Secretary

President Obama announced that Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez, of the Civil Rights division, is his choice to be the next Secretary of Labor. Perez would replace the now former Secretary Linda Holis, who abruptly resigned on January 9. The potential new Secretary of Labor does have an interesting personal […]


Hillary Clinton Endorses Same-Sex Marriage

Days after Republican Senator Rob Portman announced his support for same-sex marriage, another political heavyweight is announced support, too. Former Secretary of State, Senator, and First Lady Hillary Clinton announced her support for the same-sex marriage. She announced her support in a video for the Human Rights Campaign, which is […]