Barack Obama and Doris Kearns Goodwin: The Ultimate Exit Interview

Barack Obama and Doris Kearns Goodwin: The Ultimate Exit Interview - As his two-term presidency draws to a close, Barack Obama is looking back - at the legacies of his predecessors, as well as his own - and forward, to the freedom of life after the White House. The day's must-read political news and opinion pieces are scattered across hundreds of news outlets and blogs, too many for any one person to read.

The Morning Vertical, September 5, 2016

Vladimir Putin was hoping to have a meeting at the G20 with Western leaders about Ukraine that excluded Ukraine. As I discuss with RFE/RL senior editor Steve Gutterman on The Power Vertical Briefing , Putin was hoping to decide Ukraine's future with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande over Kyiv's head and behind Kyiv's back.

Chicago’s shuttered public schools are being scooped up by developers

Three summers ago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel dropped a proverbial bomb on the residents of the city's South and West sides: the Chicago Board of Education voted to close more than 50 of the city's public schools. The move, as expected, sparked outrage, however, the city moved forward with the plan to close many of the schools.

Drudge Report Goes for Hillary Clinton Lesbian Rumor With Its Weiner Headline

Not much is beneath the standards of right-wing blogger Matt Drudge, even insinuating Hillary Clinton's aide is leaving her husband to shack up with the presidential nominee. Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner today found himself in the middle of another sexting scandal, even after the first one derailed his political career and embarassed his wife, powerful Clinton aide Huma Abedin.

Warren Buffett Challenges Trump to Show Tax Returns, Says He’s…

Warren Buffett Challenges Trump to Show Tax Returns, Says He's 'Afraid' - Business magnate Warren Buffett took on Donald Trump over his refusal to release his tax returns - issuing the real estate mogul a challenge to put his cards on the table. - Speaking at a Hillary Clinton rally in Omaha The day's must-read political news and opinion pieces are scattered across hundreds of news outlets and blogs, too many for any one person to read.

Anifah Shocker: Sabah Minister Aims Sharp Barbs at Rosmah & Najib…

ANIFAH SHOCKER: SABAH MINISTER AIMS SHARP BARBS AT ROSMAH & NAJIB OVER RIZA - 'I GO & RETURN ON COMMERCIAL FLIGHT, I DON'T HAVE PRIVATE JET' Foreign Minister Anifah Aman has denied attempts to bring "businessman" Riza Aziz, reported the BN Backbenchers Council's website today. The report citing a blogger Zaharin Mohd Yasin known as 'Sang Kelembai' quoted Anifah saying the US Department of Justice suit is not the business of the Foreign Ministry.

This week at progressive state blogs: Pro-gun goofballs flee; Trump’s mouth v. RBG’s brain

Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican nominee, which is frightening.We must make sure his hateful rhetoric does not even... Sign if you agree: Presidents do not stop working in the final year of their term. Neither should the Senate.

Corker Votes To Advance Legislation Deterring Sanctuary Cities

Senator Bob Corker issued the following statement Wednesday after voting to advance the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act and the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act , which is known as "Kate's Law." The two bills would withhold certain federal funds from cities and counties that prevent local law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities and impose mandatory prison terms for illegal immigrants convicted of major felonies or who have been deported but repeatedly enter the country illegally, respectively.

After Slaughter, Bangladesh Reels at Revelations About Attackers

After Slaughter, Bangladesh Reels at Revelations About Attackers - DHAKA, Bangladesh - Bangladesh's capital city reeled in shock on Sunday as clues began to flood social media about the privileged backgrounds of the half-dozen attackers believed to have butchered 20 patrons of a restaurant during a bloody siege here late last week. The day's must-read political news and opinion pieces are scattered across hundreds of news outlets and blogs, too many for any one person to read.

A Sanders endorsement of Clinton could still make a big difference

Is the window closing on Bernie Sanders's moment? A number of folks, your humble blogger included , have suggested as much. We've argued that with Democrats seeming to unite behind Hillary Clinton, it's possible that the longer Sanders withholds his endorsement for her in the quest to make the party platform more progressive, the less leverage he'll end up having.

No, This Commie Comic Isn’t At All Funny

Instapundit A Blog Archive A TIME-WARNER-HBO-CNN SPOKESMAN JOHN OLIVER CALLS BORIS JOHNSON A 'SHAVED ORANGUTAN' AND DAVID CAMERONa He's also employed by the same corporation that led an on-air jeremiad against "bullying," only to bully pro-traditional marriage Florida AG Pam Bondi for no particular reason on air after an Islamic terrorist shot up an Orlando disco this month, and to tear into UKIP politician Ray Finch for daring to support Brexit. As Rod Dreher wrote last week, "Had he been on for a minute more, [Christiane Amanpour] would have blamed Orlando on Nigel Farage."

5 Memorial Day blogs that serve as a tribute to the fallen

More than just a grilling holiday, Memorial Day is a time to reflect and remember the men and women who sacrificed so much to protect our nation's freedoms. It's Memorial Day , and our family is busy breeding another cycle of synchronized cows, moving more pairs to pasture and squeezing in a second birthday party for our daughter, Scarlett, before the new baby arrives.