House Judiciary Committee Considers Constitutional Questions Raised By WikiLeaks

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Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, at New Media Days 2009. (Photo by New Media Days / Peter Erichsen, Creative Commons)

Watch the live feed of the discussion, which looks at whether Julian Assange and WikiLeaks deserve constitutional protection.

START Nuclear Arms Treaty Poised For Ratification

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Debate on New START begins Thursday.

WaPo's Capehart: Reid Must Act Now On DADT

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The votes are there. Either Reid acts or historic repeal is left to whimsy of courts.

U.S. Air Force Blocks New York Times Over WikiLeaks Cables

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Censorship of WikiLeaks embassy cables by USAF.

Obama Claims "Progress" Made In Huddle With CEOs

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Photo: Matthew Knott

President pushing big business to start investing in flagging economy.

U.S. Intel Paints Dark Picture of Afghanistan War

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Classified reports contradict rosier picture of war portrayed by the Obama administration.

UPDATE: House Passes DADT Repeal

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House puts heavy pressure on Senate to finally repeal DADT

Senate Rubber Stamps Tax Bill -- It's Fate Uncertain In House

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The 81-19 Senate vote moves tax bill to House where some are still very uneasy.

Michael Moore On Posting Bail for Assange

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Activist film maker puts up $20,000 for imprisoned WikiLeaks leader.

Americans Trust Barack Obama More Than Congressional Republicans, Poll Says

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Poll could boost Obama's confidence.

Senate Could Do Work After Christmas

House Under Pressure To Pass Tax Bill - Senate Under Gun To Repeal DADT

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Congress moving toward final approval of tax deal and possible agreement on repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.

UPATED: Assange Granted Bail; Appeal Keeps Him In Jail For 48 More Hours

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Extradition process begins as polls show half of Britons believe WikiLeaks leader has been set-up.

Will Obama's Meeting With Corporate Heads Pay Off In Jobs?

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Obama thinks corporations might have cash to spare on new hires

Google's TeachParentsTech Helps Elderly Computer Users

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Send video explanations to your confuddled relations

Stockholm Bomber Was Radical Muslim, Apple Fanboy

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He was an iPad lover with a dating profile

U.S. Diplomat Richard Holbrooke Dies At 69

Richard Holbrooke (Photo courtesy of Department of State)

The U.S. diplomat dies after an aortic tear.

Michael Steele Seeks Re-Election As Head Of Republican Party

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Decision surprising.

Obama Signs Child Nutrition Bill

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President Barack Obama (Photo by jurvetson via Flickr)

The bill would bring healthier school meals to schools across the country.

International Pressure Intensifies To End Ivory Coast Election Dispute

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Ivory Coast (Photo Courtesy CIA World Factbook)

Both candidates in last month's presidential election say they are the winner.

Assange Lawyers Brace For U.S. Espionage Indictment

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Assange lawyer says a U.S. grand jury is preparing espionage charges against his client.

Federal Judge Rules Provision of Obama Health Care Legislation Unconstitutional

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Requirement to buy health care or pay fine questioned.

The Conservative Case For WikiLeaks

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American Conservative magazine chides those on the right defending secrecy.

Naomi Wolf: Using Espionage Act On Assange An "Aggression" Against Americans

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Noted author warns measure would stifle dissident beyond WikiLeaks.

Biden Becomes White House Tough Guy After Emanuel Departure

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Joe Biden is stepping up his work as an enforcer of the administration's agenda.

Bloomberg Says "No Way, No How" To 2012 Presidential Bid

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Bloomberg says he wants to concentrate on his mayorship, not the presidency.

Robert Reich: "Disregard" Clinton's Backing of Obama Tax Bill

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Clinton's former labor secretary says it's a mistake to follow his lead on tax compromise.

Huffington, Rosen and Other Digerati Dig Into WikiLeaks at NY Forum

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VIDEO: How significant is WikiLeakswas the question posed at a Personal Democracy Forum Saturday.

Richard Nixon On Tapes: Jews Are "Obnoxious," Blacks Are Strong, Irish Can't Drink

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Comments come from 200 hours of new recordings.

DM: Ignore Clinton's Backing Of Tax Deal

NYT: If Clinton Were President...

Bernie Madoff's Son Commits Suicide

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On the second anniversary of his father's arrest.

Guardian Editorial: Op Payback Attacks Are Civil Disobedience

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British daily defends Operation Payback attacks as legitmate non-violent protest.

Obama Ceding to Bill Clinton: Desperation?

Estate Tax Plan Benefits Wealthy

Senate Lards Up Tax Bill

Bill Clinton Back On Center Stage

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The Big Dog called off the bench to bolster the embattled Obama tax compromise.

Judge Rejects Joe Miller's Challenge In Alaska Senate Race

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Joe Miller

Miller could appeal ruling to Alaska Supreme Court.

Cablegate: WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange May Face Espionage Charges, Lawyers Say

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Julian Assange

Charges would be related to U.S. Espionage Act.

UPDATE: Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders Stalls Tax Bill

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Sen. Bernie Sanders

VIDEO: Sen. Sanders spoke on the Senate floor for about 8.5 hours.