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Obama signs anti-protest Trespass Bill

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US President Barack Obama Only days after clearing Congress, US President Barack Obama signed his name to H.R. 347 on Thursday, officially making it a federal offense to cause a disturbance at certain political events — essentially criminalizing protest in the States. RT broke the news last month that H.R. 347, the Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011, had overwhelmingly... 

US offers Israel advanced arms for not attacking Iran

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The US has proposed that Israel withhold from waging an assault on Iran till the next presidential term in America in exchange for most advanced weaponry, reports the Israeli Maariv newspaper. However,the White House denies the claim. The proposal was supposedly made during the visit of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, the newspaper says, citing unnamed diplomats and intelligence sources. It... 

Arizona sheriff finds Obama presidential qualifications forged

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A singularly remarkable event has taken place in the United States of America. This event occurred in Arizona on March 1st and was an earth shattering revelation. A long awaited press conference was given by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a five time elected Sheriff, which should have made national and international headlines. Arpaio’s credentials include serving in the United States Army... 

Resolution Calls for Impeachment if Obama Does Not Seek War Authorization from Congress

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Obama has violated article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution. Rep. Walter Jones, a North Carolina Republican, has introduced H. Concurrent Resolution 107, which calls on the House, the Senate Concurring, to prevent Obama from starting another war without authorization from Congress. The resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on March 7. Obama’s unconstitutional decision... 

McCain calls for US strike on Syria without UN mandate

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Who needs diplomacy, or international law? Not former presidential candidate (R-AZ) John McCain, who became the first senator to publicly call for a US-led military strike on Syria in order to halt the nearly year-long conflict there. Taking the Senate floor, McCain said there will be no UN mandate for the air strikes he deems the only way to stop the violence – but that a mandate isn’t necessary.... 

US preparing plans for possible Syria attack

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A pro-Assad rally in the Syrian city of Aleppo The Pentagon has prepared “detailed plans” for a military strike against Syria in case President Barack Obama issues an attack order. According to an unnamed senior US official, the plans include several different kinds of operations, number of personnel as well as the type of military equipment needed, CNN reported. “There are lots of ideas floating... 

Obama threatens Iran with military attack over N-energy case

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US President Barack Obama The United States has once again threatened Iran with a military strike over the country’s nuclear energy program while warning Israel of the unintended consequences of attacking the Islamic Republic. In an interview with Atlantic magazine on Friday, US President Barack Obama said the US is “not taking any option off the table” in order to stop Iran’s nuclear energy... 

US threatens Pakistan with sanctions over Iran gasline

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton US Envoy Tells Pakistan to Buy Gas Somewhere Else US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have threatened to impose sanctions on the Pakistani government following reports that they intend to construct a natural gas pipeline to neighboring Iran, which would be used to import gas into energy poor Pakistan. Pakistan has been struggling with energy shortages for years,... 

US pressures India to give up Iranian oil

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US to aid India Help With Replacing Iran Oil Supply “Anyone but Iran,” is what the United States is telling India, as America attempts to persuade the country to go elsewhere for its oil needs. There are currently no sanctions that would restrict India from continuing to do business with Iran, but any disruption in their relationship could cause the Iranian economy to be impacted significantly.... 

NIE report shows US knows Iran not after nuclear weapon

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Barack Obama are to meet in Washington on March 5 to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. Despite the recent US and Israeli hype created around Iran’s nuclear program, a report by American intelligence agencies indicates that Tehran is not seeking to build nuclear weapons. The most recent report on Iran’s nuclear program “represents the... 

Iran, Russia naval presence in Syrian waters message to US

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Russian warships arrived at the Syrian port city of Tartus on Sunday, January 8. A senior Iranian lawmaker says the presence of Iranian and Russian naval forces in Syria’s coastal waters is a clear warning to the US to refrain from any possible military adventurism. “The United States should take Iran’s warning about [refraining from any possible] military intervention in Syria seriously,”... 

Iran unlikely to strike unless hit: US intelligence official

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US Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lieutenant General Ronald Burgess says Iran will not initiate a war but will respond to any attacks. A senior US intelligence official has admitted that if attacked, Iran will respond but is unlikely to initiate or provoke a conflict. “Iran can close the Strait of Hormuz at least temporarily, and may launch missiles against United States forces and our allies... 

Obama to Tax the Rich by 2013

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President Barack Obama revealed his 2013 budget early Monday, and in a brief address managed to summarize his plan in just three little words: tax the rich. Attempting re-election while America continues to see a worsening inequality gap and unfavorable employment numbers, President Obama once again relied heavily on attacking the country’s wealthy elite during his budget explanation Monday morning.... 

NRA Official Claims Obama Plans to Outlaw All Guns During His Second Term

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A top NRA official has gone on the record with his belief that if Obama is elected for a second term he plans to effectively end the 2nd amendment with an all out ban on guns. NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre said that Obama’s 1st term low key approach on gun rights was a conspiracy to ensure reelection for a second term where he plans a full destruction of Americans 2nd amendment rights. An... 

Senate To Vote On Bill That Could Kick TSA Out Of Airports

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Federal agency would be forced to consider applications to remove TSA screeners. Following House approval of the measure on Friday, the Senate is set to vote today on legislation that would allow U.S. airports to replace TSA workers with screeners from private companies, a move that could spell the beginning of the end for the highly unpopular federal agency’s role in airport security. “The U.S.... 
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