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John Boehner To WSJ: ‘I Need This Job Like I Need A Hole In The Head’

Source: Anjali Sareen /  Mediaite The Wall Street Journal’s Stephen Moore sat down with House Speaker John Boehner for an interview about his feelings about the recently passed fiscal cliff deal and notes that at one point, Boehner said grimly, “I need this job like I need a hole in the head.” Moore describes Boehner taking “long drags on one cigarette after [...]

LIVE VIDEO: President Obama Makes A Personnel Announcement

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Sen. Lindsey Graham: Chuck Hagel Is An “In Your Face” Nomination From The President (VIDEO)

Sen. Lindsey Graham said the likely Defense Secy. nominee Chuck Hagel is an “in your face” nomination from the Pres. WATCH:

LISTEN: Roland Martin Talks With Author Taylor Branch About His New Book, "The King Years: Historic Moments In The Civil Rights Movement"

Roland Martin Talks with author Taylor Branch about his new book, “The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement.”

Bank Of America In $10 Billion Settlement With Fannie Mae

Source: CNN Money Bank of America has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with Fannie Mae to deal with questionable home loans it sold to the government-backed mortgage financer during the housing bubble. BofA (BAC, Fortune 500) will pay $3.55 billion in cash to Fannie as part of the deal. It will also repurchase 30,000 questionable mortgages that are [...]

President Obama Picks Chuck Hagel, Fight Over Defense Secretary

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Source: Devin Dwyer and Jonathan Karl / ABC News Two weeks before his inauguration, and with more “fiscal cliffs” on the horizon, President Obama is embracing a showdown with Congress over his pick to lead the Pentagon in his second term. Obama will nominate former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel to be the next Secretary [...]

Official: Obama To Tap Brennan As CIA Director

Source: CNN Washington – President Barack Obama will nominate John Brennan, his chief counterterrorism adviser, to be the next director of the CIA, a senior administration official said Monday. Brennan, 57, has served as assistant to the president for counterterrorism and homeland security since 2009. Obama’s announcement of Brennan’s nomination to the CIA post will [...]

Attorney For Ma’lik Richmond Discusses The Viral Video In The Alleged Steubenville Rape Case

Attorney for Steubenville student and alleged rapist Ma’lik Richmond, discusses the viral video concerning the case. WATCH:

LISTEN: Roland Martin Talks With Sharon Grinberg, Executive Producer Of “The Abolitionists” Series On PBS

Roland Martin Talks with Sharon Grinberg, the executive producer of “The Abolitionists” presented by PBS & American Experience.

Sen. Michael Crapo Sentenced On DWI Charge

Source: Mary Pat Flaherty / The Washington Post U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo (R-Idaho) pleaded guilty Friday to drunk driving following a December arrest in Alexandria. Crapo, who appeared in Alexandria District Court, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, which was quickly suspended. His license was suspended for a year, but he’s eligible for a restricted license. Crapo must also [...]