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Inside Politics Archive: June 2013

• The Wimpy principle: Cruz sees border security later 'for amnesty today'

  Sen. Ted Cruz tweeted Thursday that the immigration bill is like Popeye's friend who used to promise a dollar later for a hamburger now. Published June 20 2013

• Public split on approval of U.S. Supreme Court: poll

  About a year after the U.S. Supreme Court delivered one of its most important opinions in modern history in upholding President Obama's heath care overhaul, new numbers from a CNN/ORC poll says the public is evenly divided on the court's job approval. Published June 20 2013

• Gun control: Good for law-abiding Americans, bad for the 'insane,' Manchin says

  Sen. Joe Manchin III, West Virginia Democrat, said Thursday he is "wide open" to helping accommodate senators wary about his efforts to pass gun-purchase background check legislation, but that he's not going to create any holes. Published June 20 2013

• Sean Hannity turns on immigration deal

  Talk-show host Sean Hannity, who made waves after the election by saying he was open to legalizing illegal immigrants, changed course Wednesday, saying that Sen. Marco Rubio and fellow Republicans who negotiated the Senate legalization bill got duped by Democrats. Published June 19 2013

• Increasing minority of Americans say economic conditions are good: poll

  Even though they might not necessarily be satisfied with their personal financial situations, a relatively small but increasing number of Americans say that economic conditions are improving overall in the country, according to new poll numbers released Wednesday. Published June 19 2013

• Rep. Ted Poe nearly chokes to death at Washington eatery

  Rep. Ted Poe of Texas nearly choked to death on popcorn but was saved when a fellow Republican and a House staffer who is a doctor spent several minutes administering the Heimlich maneuver Published June 19 2013

• FBI in the sky: Agents have drones for U.S. surveillance, insist 'very seldom' use

  The FBI uses drones for surveillance on U.S. soil, though "in a very, very minimal way," agency Director Robert Mueller told Congress at an oversight hearing Wednesday. Published June 19 2013

• Sen. Harry Reid: D.C. deserves statehood

  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday he supports granting statehood to Washington, saying that the capital city has earned the right to have full independence and representation in Congress. Published June 19 2013

• Virginia man pleads guilty to voter fraud in Gingrich case

  A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to forging thousands of signatures in trying to get former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on the ballot in the state's 2012 presidential primary, an NBC affiliate in Charlottesville reported. Published June 19 2013

• 59 percent support women entering would-be draft, poll says

  As the Pentagon unveiled plans to reverse a ban on women serving on the front lines, a poll released Wednesday found that most registered voters believe women should be eligible for a military draft if one is reinstituted. Published June 19 2013

• Coburn: CBO score on immigration bill 'smoke and mirrors'

  Sen. Tom Coburn on Wednesday questioned the accuracy of the Congressional Budget Office analysis showing the immigration bill will help the federal budget, saying the agency wasn't able to properly count the effects of illegal immigrants on the economy right now. Published June 19 2013

• Immigration advocates disrupt House hearing

  Immigrant-rights advocates had to be forcibly escorted from the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday after they protested a meeting scheduled to consider an immigration bill focused only on tighter border security. Published June 18 2013

• Obama defends NSA surveillance program, rejects accusations of invasion of privacy

  In a TV interview airing Monday night, Mr. Obama defended his administration's surveillance programs as carefully supervised and rejected accusations that he has swung too far toward invasion of privacy. Published June 18 2013

• Narrow majority supports Senate immigration plan: poll

  Fifty-one percent of Americans support the comprehensive immigration reform plan being crafted by the so-called "Gang of Eight" in the Senate, compared to 45 percent who oppose it, according to new figures released Tuesday. Published June 18 2013

• Americans increasingly believe White House ordered IRS tea party targeting: poll

  The majority of Americans think the unfolding IRS scandal is "very important" for the country, a new poll found. But who they blame appears to be shifting. Published June 18 2013

• Congressman: Secret trade deal is 'disturbing attack on American democracy'

  Rep. Alan Grayson got a look at the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement the Obama administration has been secretly negotiating and the congressman said Tuesday that it's a scary document that has major implications for the U.S. Published June 18 2013

• Sarah Palin: Mayor Michael Bloomberg treats New Yorkers like 'a bunch of little babies'

  Sarah Palin, a former Alaska governor and the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, said Monday she "feels" for New Yorkers while talking about a new initiative from New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to recycle food scraps. Published June 17 2013

• Vice President Biden to talk about gun violence on Tuesday

  Vice President Joseph R. Biden will deliver remarks on the administration's efforts to reduce gun violence Tuesday in Washington, the White House has announced. Published June 17 2013

• Sarah Palin: New book is a 'legalese' on how to 'protect the heart of Christmas'

  Fresh off her return to Fox News, Sarah Palin discussed a range of topics Monday morning — including a book she has in the works on pushing back against "efforts to take the 'Christ' out of Christmas." Published June 17 2013

• First lady Michelle Obama claims ritzy digs during Irish visit

  First lady Michelle Obama is sparing no expense on her trip to Ireland, staying at a $3,300-per-night hotel suite in Dublin. Published June 17 2013