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Taking their cue from Barack Obama's high-tech campaign that won him the presidency, the US Senate and the House of Representatives have launched their own YouTube channels in order to connect with the American public. Although past restrictions have prevented government officials from posing on outside websites, the rules have quickly changed to catch up with the online population. Not only Read more
The red carpet will come out tonight for some of the most famous faces from Hollywood — and Washington. The White House Correspondents' Dinner, which dates back to 1920, is the hottest ticket in the nation's capital. Each year media publications invite celebrities and politicians to join them at their tables for a night of wining, dining, and laughs. This year's reported guest list includes Read more
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George Clooney arrived in Washington DC last night on an Amtrak train. He was rocking a bit of scruff on his face and carried his own dry cleaning out to a waiting car. George is back in the US after visiting Africa. George Clooney was in Sudan and South Sudan, visiting with locals and bearing witness to the crimes taking place in the oil-rich area. He has a visit with Congress planned for today. Read more
Presidential campaigns can get ugly, with their divisive rhetoric and negative TV ads. A bright spot in the political contest is the support and love we see on display between the candidates and their spouses. We've already looked back at the sweet smooches during this year's Republican primary. As we hope for more love from both the Republican and Democratic couples this year, let's go back in Read more
"I think after 20 years, and it will be 20 years, of being on the high wire of American politics and all of the challenges that come with that, it would be probably a good idea to just find out how tired I am," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told State Department employees yesterday. Hillary has been on the national stage for two decades, as a presidential candidate's wife, first lady, Read more
Tomorrow The Ides of March hits theaters, starring a super sexy Ryan Gosling as a political strategist for George Clooney's US Presidential hopeful Governor Mike Morris. While we wouldn't mind having George as our country's leader, he's not the first fine actor to play the part of an elected official. From Robert Redford to Harrison Ford, we've rounded up the sexiest presidents, governors, and Read more
How do you know the abortion debate in the country has gotten out of control? When it threatens to shut down the US government. Senate Democrats say they've almost reached a deal with Republicans over the budget but won't move forward unless the GOP drops efforts to defund family planning services with the bill. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said, "It's an ideological battle that has nothing Read more
Ever since full-body scans became the norm at most US airports last Fall, I've opted for the extensive pat down instead. The thought of someone seeing under my clothes doesn't bother me as much as the potential radiation risks amplified by regular exposure to the scanners. And while the pat down is intrusive and slightly embarrassing, especially when they go inside the top of your pants, I guess Read more
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