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Glenn Beck Allegedly Attacked In New York (VIDEO)

Source: The Huffington Post Glenn Beck says he and his family were attacked during a showing of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps at Bryant Park in New York City. Last night, Beck and his family were sitting on their American flag blanket when the conservative pundit said he encountered a "hostile situation." "Someone kicked a cup of wine intentionally onto my wife's back," Beck said. "As my daughter went to use the restroom, some guy stood up and pointed his [...]

White House Dumps 'Secret Shopper' Survey Of Doctors

Source: Sarah Kliff / Politico The Obama administration will not move forward on a controversial proposal to have "secret shoppers" pose as patients to investigate how difficult it is for patients to receive primary care. "On April 28th, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services submitted a notice to the Federal Register regarding a proposed study that would examine access to primary care," an HHS spokesman said in a statement. "After reviewing feedback received during the public comment period, [...]

Rev. Al Sharpton And Dr. Cornel West Discuss President Obama's Performance And The Black Agenda (VIDEO)

The dialog surrounding President Barack Obama's performance and the Black agenda continued at the NNPA Annual Conference in Chicago. Rev. Al Sharpton and Dr. Cornel West engaged in a spirited conversation aimed at highlighting issues that adversely affect African-Americans.

Chris Wallace Attempts To Sets The Record Straight About Interview With Jon Stewart (VIDEO)

The Daily Show – Oh, for Fox SakeGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Chris Wallace sets the record straight about his interview with Jon by retracting the truth.

Bachmann Defends 'Slavery' Remarks (VIDEO)

Founding Fathers worked tirelessly to end slavery? The congresswoman thinks so. WATCH:

EXCLUSIVE: Sirius XM's Joe Madison Interviews President Barack Obama (AUDIO)

President Barack Obama, in his interview with Joe Madison on Siriuis XM today, discussed the following: An outline for the White House new American Manufacturing Partnership program. Cong. Michele Bachmann's claim that President Obama had "failed Latinos, failed African-Americans and failed all of us". Cong. Wolf's recommendation to send former Sec. of State Colin Powell to Sudan. Regarding his continuous support for DC Statehood and his position on putting 'Taxation Without Representation' license plates on the Presidential vehicle .

TJMS: Breaking Down The Rod Blagojevich Conviction; Guilty on 17 Of 20 Counts Of Federal Corruption

Roland Martin talks with Lynn Sweet, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times about the Rod Blagojevich verdict. Yesterday, Blagojevich was convicted on 17 of 20 counts of federal corruption.

LIVE VIDEO: President Obama Talks Jobs In Iowa: The Critical Role Manufacturing Plays In The American Economy

JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV President Obama speaks on the critical role the manufacturing sector plays in the American economy.

Poll: Most Americans Back Gay Marriage; Should President Obama Get On Board?

Roland Martin and Rich Galen appear in The Situation Room with host Wolf Blitzer to discuss a recent poll stating that most American's back gay marriage and President Obama's stance on the issue.

In First Public Appearance, Gabrielle Giffords Stands Before Crowd

Congresswoman made first public appearance in front of crowd since being shot. WATCH: