On Libya, What Did Obama Know — And When?

What did you know? And when did you know it? Those two questions, when asked collectively, have been asked of executive branch officials by lawmakers so often over the years they’ve become cliche. But, so often on issues of national security matters, they’re among the few questions that matter. As the Obama administration has struggled…

Photo of the Day: Oct 16, 2012

Two students (above) do their best Obama and Romney impersonations as preparations were underway for the second presidential debate set for Oct. 16. After receiving very poor reviews for his performance in the first debate, followed by bad poll numbers that seem to have leveled off on news of lower unemployment figures, President Obama looks…

Photo of the Day: Oct. 9, 2012

In what his campaign billed as a “major” foreign policy speech, Mitt Romney emphasized his disagreement with the Obama administration over mid-east policy Oct. 8.  Romney didn’t provide many details of his own vision, but described his interest in protecting defense spending with Virginia Military Institute pupils providing a monochromatic, if bored looking, audience.

Huntsman: Romney Would Take ‘Hands-On’ Approach to Congress

To say U.S. presidents have had their ups and downs with Congress — including members of their own political parties — is a big understatement. The current chief executive, President Barack Obama, has been criticized for taking a mostly hands-off approach to the legislative branch. Obama has avoided reaching out to Republicans and Democrats, even…