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Obama to push for transparency in face of threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects, make good on a pledge to close the controversial prison at Guantanamo Bay and warn Americans about dire threats they continue to face — even from fellow citizens. [...]

Apple’s Cook to face Senate questions on taxes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the world's most valuable company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in taxes to the U.S. government. Tweet This Post

Both Parties Face Tricky Balancing Act at IRS Hearings

Even amid crisis and scandal, the two parties remain as divided as ever—especially when it comes to finding solutions. Politics News Headlines – Yahoo! News Tweet This Post

Obama expected to face questions from reporters on IRS, other scandals

Less than 24 hours after announcing the Internal Revenue Service’s acting commissioner had been forced out, President Barack Obama on Thursday is expected to have to answer reporters’ questions about the agency’s targeting of conservatives and other scandals hanging over the administration. Obama is scheduled to hold a joint press conference with visiting Prime Minister [...]

Obama likely to face first media question on IRS scandal

President Barack Obama on Monday will likely face his first public question on the widening scandal over IRS targeting of conservative political groups. Obama will hold what the White House is billing as a joint press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron at 11:15 a.m. The question-and-answer session will be Obama’s first since the [...]

Markey Will Face Gomez In MA Special; Obama To Appoint Mel Watt; Cruz Considering WH Bid

Wake-Up Call! is Hotline’s daily morning briefing on campaigns and elections. Click here to subscribe.WHAT’S NEWSPres. Obama is “preparing to send lethal weaponry to the Syrian opposition,” but admin. officials “emphasized that they are stil pursuing political negotiation” (Washington Post). Obama also said Tuesday that he “would recommit himself to closing the Guantánamo Bay prison” [...]

Markey Will Face Gomez for U.S. Senate

Rep. Ed Markey (D) won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate and will face Gabriel Gomez (R) in the special U.S. Senate primary in Massachusetts, the Boston Globe reports. Taegan Goddard’s Political Wire Tweet This Post