Opinion: Susan Rice Thrown Under Democrat's Bus And Tied Down
It is becoming more and more clear that it was liberal-leaning politicians who threw her under the bus and they are also the ones who are keeping her under the bus.
It is becoming more and more clear that it was liberal-leaning politicians who threw her under the bus and they are also the ones who are keeping her under the bus.
Now that the Obama White House and senior intelligence officials have reportedly admitted that they approved Susan Rice's inaccurate talking points about the Benghazi terrorist attack being the reaction to a protest about a film rather than a terrorist attack, the investigation must go on.
The newspapers that are not endorsing President Barack Obama are extremely brave. They are to be positively recognized for their courage to stand up against the onslaught of the liberal media which refuses to speak in the best interest of the country as the presidential election nears.
When the storm and its headlines have passed, however, the questions about the Benghazi tragedy should continue full force as November 6 continues to near. During the much-needed questioning and impending investigation, it would be grand if President Obama would remain presidential throughout the process.
There were so many blatant signs of Obama-favored bias displayed by CNN political correspondent Candy Crowley that one scarcely knows where to begin. She caused the difference between Romney's huge win in the first debate and his extremely narrow win in the second.
With the situation getting worse on the ground Obama has ended the surge just in time for the election in November. Taliban and related attacks against NATO powers were approximately 2,700 in August of 2009 when Obama made his contrary-to-campaign promised-move to step up the nation's military assistance in Afghanistan. Three years later, in August of 2012, there were more attacks – nearly 3,000.
With Americans watching the nearing of the date September 11, 2012 on the calendar for weeks – if not months – and dreading the stark reality that something disastrous may happen to innocent Americans again, the president and his political cronies refused to believe what happened.
Missed in all the controversy over Romney's 47% don't pay taxes remark is Romney's callous and downright dangerous remarks that a crisis sparked by Iran would be good for his election prospects.
The defense attorney for the 18-year-old boy from Hillside accused of trying to set off what he thought was a car bomb downtown says the government's case is suspicious.
As the liberal American press and ultra-liberal bloggers inundate the Internet and newsprints with criticisms of what Mitt Romney, the GOP presidential challenger to President Barack Obama, said about Obama during the Libyan attacks and murders, throngs of foreign press and few American outlets tell the real story involved with the White House's role in the incidents that we now know could have been prevented.
An alleged plot to bomb a downtown Chicago bar apparently has been foiled, and a young man has been arrested, in a FBI undercover operation.
Three out-of-state men were indicted in court Tuesday morning, on accusations that they plotted to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters and Mayor Rahm Emanuel's house during the NATO Summit, but prosecutors declined to share copies of the indictment with defense attorneys.
One of the accused "NATO 3" wants to resolve terrorism charges in Cook County before returning to Florida to deal with a pending case there.
Defense attorneys for the three men accused of making firebombs to attack police and other high-profile targets during the NATO Summit claimed police and prosecutors fabricated the charges to justify the intense security measures put in place for the summit.
Three anti-NATO protesters were planning to attack police stations, Mayor Emanuel's home and President Obama's campaign headquarters with Molotov cocktails during the NATO Summit, police sources said on Saturday.
The self-described anarchists charged with plotting to blow up a bridge outside Cleveland also talked about plotting acts of terror in Chicago during the NATO summit, according to a criminal complaint.
Questions still buzz around President Barack Obama's surprise decision Monday to move the G8 summit from Chicago to Camp David.
Indianapolis is gearing up for next Sunday's Super Bowl, and not just from a tourism and fan standpoint.
A Colorado man was arrested at O'Hare International Airport over the weekend, on charges that he planned to fight on behalf of a terrorist group in Uzbekistan.
A look back at the September 11th attacks includes a look up in Chicago to the Willis Tower. The Chicago icon was among those eventually named as a potential terror target.
It won't be just another Sunday for people who are charged protecting others.
The head of a local Islamic-American organization says that after this year, except for remembering its victims, it's time for America to move on from the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is now just days away. In Chicago, two men who are working to keep us from harm here and now are saying we're safer than we were a decade ago.
There a few life-changing events in our lives. No question, 9/11 was one of them. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports on how even a simple stroll into work is different than it was a decade ago.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
There were at least a dozen shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the Amazon Fresh location in Arlington Heights.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Max Scherzer had a season-high nine strikeouts to take over 10th place on MLB's career list with the most among active pitchers.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The two discussed an outline of a deal that would pause the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
A 15-year-old girl was killed after she was hit by a stray bullet while inside a home in north suburban Round Lake Beach Wednesday night.
Jim “The Shark” Dreyer became the first person to swim Lake Michigan between two states in 1998. This year, his attempt will be longer.
The bear took the show on the road, walking off with it as the camera recorded.
One of the cars' owners was working overnight at Boston Children's Hospital.
"We will do what is absolutely necessary to keep the city safe," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
There were at least a dozen shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the Amazon Fresh location in Arlington Heights.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Max Scherzer had a season-high nine strikeouts to take over 10th place on MLB's career list with the most among active pitchers.
The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
The White Sox (27-77) lost their 10th game in a row to fall 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.
Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.
Four businesses were hit in one night.
The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
The Davey Tree Expert Company said the victim was one of its employees who was on a jobsite at the time.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office reviewed the case, and decide not to charge the gunman.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.