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Noonan: Mitt Romney's Moment

Opinion Journal - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
The GOP nominee explains why he thinks America is at an 'inflection point.'


HuffPo: "FBI Web Surveillance: Bureau Creates Unit To Eavesdrop On Internet Communications"

FourthAmendment.com - News - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08

HuffPo: FBI Web Surveillance: Bureau Creates Unit To Eavesdrop On Internet Communications by Sara Gates:

With the Federal Bureau of Investigation's recent push for web wiretaps and increased Internet surveillance, the U.S. seems to be edging closer to the fictional state described in George Orwell's "1984."

As CNET reported earlier this week, the FBI recently created a secret web-surveillance unit, the Domestic Communications Assistance Center, aimed at creating tech that would allow the authorities to more easily eavesdrop on Internet and wireless communications. The DCAC will act as hub for all web surveillance, but will not be directly involved in executing Internet wiretapping court orders or operating investigations if proposed legislation passes as planned.

Senate rejects dueling student loan relief bills

CNN - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
The Senate, in the latest round of political maneuvering on a popular campaign issue, Thursday rejected competing Democratic and Republican proposals to prevent student loan rates from doubling to 6.8% in July.
Categories: CNN, Issues, Politics

Obama's 2008 magic past, Iowa all-out battleground

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The Iowa magic that launched Barack Obama to the presidency four years ago has all but faded....

Chinese activist: 'My suffering was beyond imagination'

CNN - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
In his first in-depth TV interview since his dramatic escape from house arrest, Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng told CNN about his departure from China and his continuing concern for family and friends he left behind.
Categories: CNN, Issues, Politics

AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- TITLE: "Day One: Part Two."...

AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- TITLE: "Day One: Part Two."...

AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- TITLE: "Day One: Part Two."...

AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- TITLE: "Day One: Part Two."...

AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- TITLE: "Day One: Part Two."...

AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- TITLE: "Day One: Part Two."...

AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- TITLE: "Day One: Part Two."...

AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows oversimplify

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- TITLE: "Day One: Part Two."...

Best of the Web Today: The Ultimate Dark Horse

Opinion Journal - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
Nobody is challenging Obama in the primaries--and doing surprisingly well.


Edwards jury asks to see all trial exhibits

CNN - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
Jurors in former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards' corruption trial asked to review all of the exhibits in the case on Thursday, their fifth day of deliberations after four weeks of testimony.
Categories: CNN, Issues, Politics

Tea Party Sarah Backs Establishment Fossil Hatch

TruthNews.US - News - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
Kurt Nimmo | Hatch loves the bankers just as much as Ronnie did -- he voted no less than sixteen times to raise the so-called debt ceiling.

GOP's Rubio plans to sell books in swing states

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is planning a swing-state summer bus tour that will also roll through South Carolina, the early presidential primary battleground....

GOP's Rubio plans to sell books in swing states

AP - Politics - Sat, 2025-04-26 00:08
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is planning a swing-state summer bus tour that will also roll through South Carolina, the early presidential primary battleground....
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