W.H.'s Dunn calls Fox News 'opinion journalism masquerading as news'

White House communications director Anita Dunn took on Fox News on Thursday, calling the cable channel "opinion journalism masquerading as news." And Ms Dunn is masquerading as knowing what she's talking about!

Early exit stuns Chicago

Chicago has been eliminated from Olympic balloting in the early rounds of voting by the International Olympic Committee, a stunningly swift defeat for the U.S. bid personally pitched by President Barack Obama.

Obama Draws Criticism for Pausing to Promote Chicago Olympics Bid

The White House announced Monday that the president will travel Thursday night to Copenhagen to make a personal appearance before the International Olympic Committee as it prepares to announce the host city for the 2016 Summer Games.

House Democrats considering insurance tax

WASHINGTON – House Democrats are considering a tax on high-cost insurance plans to help pay for health care overhaul that tops President Barack Obama's domestic agenda.

Glenn Beck on the Cover of TIME: Mad or Glad?

Just CANCELED subscription to Time magazine after having a subscription for over 40 years.

US Dems fill inboxes with 419 scams

Scammers pumping out emails that try to trick recipients into parting with large sums of cash are getting a helping hand from the Democratic National Committee.

McCain's Town Hall

At a health care town hall today, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) broke out some of his campaigning skills, not the least of which is calming an angry crowd.

Obama: U.S. to withdraw most Iraq troops by August 2010

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama said Friday he plans to withdraw most U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of August 2010. The administration officials would not say how many of the troops leaving Iraq would be redeployed to Afghanistan.

Recession ends in France, without massive and costly U.S.-style stimulus package

The recession has ended in France, which avoided adopting a massive stimulus package like Obama's $800 billion stimulus package.

First Family's Vacation Plans Take Shape Around Familiar Chilmark Farm

Anyone else tired of Obama and his family being on a non-stop vacation that WE are paying for? Hey Obama's did you know we are in recession and did you know that people have lost their livelihood and cant afford food on the table while you and ms obama and her kids flit all aroun …

California faces fresh budget crisis: Schwarzenegger

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has warned that the state faces a 21.3 billion dollar budget gap if voters reject a package of measures next week, documents showed Tuesday.

U.S. swine flu cases grow to 91, including child who died

One of those cases was fatal, but the majority are not severe, said Dr. Richard Besser, acting CDC chief. Five patients have been hospitalized, including the 22-month-old child who died Monday in Texas, he said.

Paid to Pitch: Product Reviews By Bloggers Draw Scrutiny

Before heading to a store or retail Web site, many shoppers love to check out the growing flurry of product reviews posted online. But figuring out whom to trust in the blogosphere has gotten trickier as more and more bloggers get paid to promote products on their sites.

Obama Proposes Eliminating Medicare Advantage, Ousting 9 Million Seniors from Their Health Plans

For Obama to suggest eliminating Medicare Advantage outright, however, is extraordinary. First, Obama made a campaign promise that he will let Americans keep their current health insurance.

Microsoft: Layoffs for Some, Visas for Others

The software giant that has pushed for more H-1B visas faces tough questions as it lays off 5,000 By Moira Herbst

Obama taps spending watchdog, eyes Social Security

WASHINGTON – Pointing with concern to "red ink as far as the eye can see," President-elect Barack Obama pledged Wednesday to tackle out-of-control Social Security and Medicare spending and named a special watchdog to clamp down on other federal programs — even as he campaigne …

Republicans battle for party's ideological soul

Viewed from Detroit, the role of southern Republicans in blocking the proposed bail-out of US carmakers last week looked like an act of treachery.

Obama, governors meet in Philly

on Monday, Obama asked Congress to ready an economic stimulus program for him to sign as soon as possible after he takes office on Jan. 20.

Let Detroit Go Bankrupt

IF General Motors, Ford and Chrysler get the bailout that their chief executives asked for yesterday, you can kiss the American automotive industry goodbye. It won't go overnight, but its demise will be virtually guaranteed.

Credit card crunchtime

The first major sign of trouble came when foreclosures began to increase across the country two years ago. Some homebuyers — who had bought houses with no money down, few assets and no proof of their income — began to default on their mortgages.

Why banks are boosting credit card interest rates and fees

Tommy Newsom was shocked when his bank nearly doubled his credit card interest rate this year, to 27%, for no apparent reason.

Credit card companies able to raise rates at will

In Sioux Falls, S.D. — 1,200 miles from Wall Street — the lending laws are as wide open as the skies. "Well, South Dakota has never been a state that is much on government regulation from any level," says Dan Nelson of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Sayonara Palin

In which we bid a fond farewell to Sarah Palin, God's gift to journalism and feminism—sort of Katha Pollitt November 10, 2008 And so we bid farewell to Sarah Palin.

GOP to Act as 'Check and Balance' Against Obama and Democrats

A top House Republican said there is a willingness to try to work with President-elect Obama to get things done.

Illegal Aliens Working at Critical Facilities

WASHINGTON — The Homeland Security Department (search) arrested 57 illegal immigrants last month working at airports and other risk-sensitive facilities around the country, underscoring concerns that lax employment background checks are leaving a security breach for terrorists …

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