July 28th, 2010 11:34 AM

Federal Judge Neuters Arizona Immigration Law: What's Next? (The Atlantic Wire)

The Atlantic Wire - The most controversial elements of Arizona's immigration law have been blocked by a federal judge. Major provisions, such as one requiring authorities to check the immigration status of individuals while enforcing other laws, will not go into effect. U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton also barred the state from requiring immigrants to carry their papers at all times. While this isn't the last say on the Arizona law, it's a major victory for the bill's opponents. Here's what observers are looking at now and anticipating for the future:

July 29th, 2010 09:58 AM

Rangel wary as ethics charges to become public (AP)

AP - New York Rep. Charles Rangel steeled himself for a bad day Thursday as a jury of his congressional peers prepared to publicly discuss ethical charges against the former committee chairman clinging to a job he's held in the House for 40 years.

July 27th, 2010 10:28 PM

Share your story: How well is BP handling Gulf oil-spill claims? (The Newsroom)

The Newsroom - In the three months since oil first spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, thousands of people throughout the coastal region have lost jobs or seen their incomes slashed. Many businesses are reeling too. BP has pledged to make good on all legitimate claims for damages. But how well is the process going?

July 28th, 2010 05:00 PM

When the Tax Hikes Are Coming (U.S. News & World Report)

U.S. News & World Report - If you love class warfare, your moment has arrived. The next several weeks, leading up to the November elections, are sure to be filled with resounding political invective over who should pay for Washington's profligate spending over the last decade. Democrats will argue that the rich and near-rich should pony up, since they have the most money to start with. Republicans will point to the needy, arguing that they've been getting too much aid for too long. Tea Partiers will struggle to decide whose benefits should be cut in order to achieve the smaller government they envision. ...

July 28th, 2010 11:15 PM

Blagojevich Corruption Trial: Final Theatrics in Court (Time.com)

Time.com - The closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich bring out over-the-top rhetoric, tears and an odd ethnic joke

July 28th, 2010 12:03 PM

WikiLeaks Probe Heats Up (The Daily Beast)

The Daily Beast - Government officials have expanded the investigation of Bradley Manning, suspected of spilling the Afghan war secrets, to include possible U.S. civilian accomplices. Philip Shenon reports.

July 28th, 2010 11:01 PM

GOP Gains Weren't Always Inevitable This Year (CQPolitics.com)

CQPolitics.com - Sometimes, you can almost hear the conventional wisdom and expectations shift, even when they are based on faulty premises.

July 28th, 2010 04:56 PM

Democrats launch ‘Republican tea party contract on America’ (The Upshot)

The Upshot - The Democratic National Committee debuted today a major initiative it says will tie the Republican party to the tea party movement. The idea is to drive a wedge between the activist base of today's GOP and the more moderate and independent voters the party relies on in major elections to make up for the advantage [...]

July 29th, 2010 08:19 AM

Graham eyes 'birthright' babies (Politico)

Politico - He's weighing a constitutional amendment to end automatic citizenship for children of immigrants.

July 29th, 2010 04:26 AM

The Obama-Pelosi event... (Politico)

Politico - The president's summer of fundraising heats up with the addtion of a big-money August event.

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