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Ted Cruz, the first major bid for the U.S. Presidential elections faces questions regarding his citizenship. However, Pennsylvania Judge Pellegrini rules that Cruz is a natural-born citizen considering the fact the he was born to an American mother even if it was outside USA. -
Disney’s Agrabah bombing is linked to political ignorance
The fictional nation Agrabah was used in poll to test the ability of the nation in deeply understanding what political ignorance. -
Income Inequality: President Obama Calls On Lawmakers To Consider Steps To Reduce Gap Between Rich & Poor (Video)
President Barack Obama urged lawmakers to consider steps to alleviate income inequality, calling the income gap between America's rich and poor as a "defining challenge of our time," in a speech at the Twon Hall Education Arts and Recreation Campus, a nonprofit community center in Washington D.C. The event was hosted by the Center for American Progress. -
2013 Results: New York Elects Bill De Blasio Mayor & New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Secures Resounding Re-Election Win (Video)
Democrat Bill de Blasio was elected the new mayor of New York City, scoring an overwhelming victory over Republican Joe Lhota on Tuesday night. De Blasio secured 73 percent of the vote while Lhota mustered 24 percent -
'I Have A Dream:' 50 Years Later Dr. Martin Luther King's Message of Brotherhood Remains Alive (Video)
On August 28, 1963, Civil Rights Movement leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his seminal 'I Have a Dream' speech by the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which was rated by many as the most significant American political speech of the 20th century -
NY State Senator Arrested: Democrat John Sampson Surrenders After Being Charged with Embezzlement
State Sen. John Sampson was arrested by the FBI on Monday morning, charged with embezzling $440,000 between 1998 and 2008, funneling some of the cash into his unsuccessful 2005 campaign to become Brooklyn district attorney. He also allegedly used a mole in the federal prosecutor's office to try and identify witnesses against him so he could arrange to "take them out," reports said. -
Military Draft Registration: Lawmakers Push to End Secret Service?
Two representatives from opposite parties, Peter DeFazio, a Democrat from Oregon, and Mike Coffman, a Republican from Colorado, are on a campaign to abolish the Secret Service System. They say the Pentagon has no interest in returning to conscription due to the success of the all-volunteer force. -
Senate Republicans Deny Filibuster of Defense Secretary Nominee Chuck Hagel
U.S. Senate Republicans said that their move to block President Obama's choice to be defense secretary, Chuck Hagel, was not a true filibuster because they expect him to be confirmed. The White House expressed concerns that Thursday delay would give those who have been against his nomination, including pro-Israel supporters concerned about Hagel's previous statements and actions, enough time to derail his chances of being confirmed. -
Clinton Tops Obama in Poll: Hillary Clinton Has Higher Political Popularity Than the President [Video]
In a latest poll compiled by Quinnipiac University says that out of 1,7772 registered voters, 61 percent of registered voters have a favorable rating of Hillary Clinton, ahead of President Obama, as well as Vice President Joe Biden, and a handful of other top Republican politicians. -
Will Chuck Hagel Face Filibuster?
After last week's "lackluster" hearing appearance, defense secretary hopeful Chuck Hagel gets a boost from some supporters, though 12 Republicans have stated their opposition to his nomination.
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