Bill Clinton believes US foreign policy is doing well under ObamaVIRGINIA - Former US President Bill Clinton believes American foreign policy is being managed well by the Obama administration, and does not give much value to criticisms of it by former Vice -President Dick Cheney. Former FBI interrogator of al-Qaida leader says harsh methods didn’t workWASHINGTON — A former FBI man who interrogated an al-Qaida leader said Wednesday extreme techniques used by the Bush administration were “ineffective, slow and unreliable” and caused the prisoner to stop talking. Now, Cheney backs Jeb Bush for presidentWASHINGTON - Former US Vice President Dick Cheney said on Tuesday he would back former Florida Governor Jeb Bush if he decided to run for president. Former Rice aide protested interrogation methods, to testify at Senate hearingWASHINGTON — As a member of Condoleezza Rice’s inner circle at the State Department, Philip Zelikow argued within the Bush administration that simulated drowning and other extreme interrogation techniques were illegal. Congress will get a look at those internal battles when Zelikow testifies Wednesday before a Senate committee. EX-US VP Cheney believes Powell has left Republican PartyWASHINGTON - Former US Vice President Dick Cheney believes that former Secretary of State Colin Powell has left the Republican Party. Cheney opposes transfer of terror suspects from Guantanamo to US, cites domestic oppositionWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney says transferring suspected terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to the United States would be a bad idea. Cheney contends Obama policies making US more vulnerable to potential terrorist attackWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he believes the U.S. has become more vulnerable to a potential terrorist attack since the Obama administration took power. Cheney says he’d take Limbaugh over Powell, didn’t know ex-Secretary of State was still in GOPWASHINGTON — Dick Cheney made clear Sunday he’d rather follow firebrand broadcaster Rush Limbaugh than former Joint Chiefs chairman Colin Powell into political battle over the future of the Republican Party. Obama displays biting and self-mocking humor at White House correspondents’ dinnerWASHINGTON — It was the hottest ticket in town, a black-tie dinner gathering of Washington’s political and media elite but Dick Cheney couldn’t make it. President Obama entertains press corps with biting and self-mocking humorWASHINGTON — It was the hottest ticket in town, a black-tie dinner gathering of Washington’s political and media elite but Dick Cheney couldn’t make it. President Obama pokes fun at himself and Republicans at White House correspondent’s dinnerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama mocked his own administration and gave playful digs at his critics and Republicans at a black-tie dinner Saturday night attended by a mix of politicians, celebrities and journalists. Republican leaders assemble groups to counter ‘party of no’ label Democrats have appliedWASHINGTON — Republican political figures in recent days announced policy programs to challenge President Barack Obama’s agenda and to counter perceptions that the GOP is a listless, leaderless “party of no.” Attorney general says US needs Europe’s help to close Guantanamo detention centerBERLIN — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder spent days gingerly, privately asking for help before taking his plea public: The United States needs Europe’s assistance to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center. Obama says waterboarding was torture, says he has no regrets on release of interrogation memosWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that waterboarding authorized by former President George W. Bush was torture and that the information gained from terror suspects through its use could have been obtained by other means. “In some cases, it may be harder,” he conceded at a White House news conference marking a whirlwind first 100 days in office. Obama says waterboarding was torture, says he has no regrets on release of interrogation memosWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that waterboarding authorized by former President George W. Bush was torture, and the information gained from terror suspects through its use could have been obtained by other means. “In some cases it may be harder,” he conceded at a White House news conference marking a whirlwind first 100 days in office. Obama says waterboarding was torture, says information could have been obtained by other meansWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that waterboarding authorized by former President George W. Bush was torture and that the information it gained from terror suspects could have been obtained by other means. “In some cases, it may be harder,” he conceded at a White House news conference capping a whirlwind first 100 days in office. Celebs suggest Cheney’s imprisonment at Tribeca Film Festival partyNEW YORK - Robert De Niro and Graydon Carter’s Tribeca Film Festival opening night party last week at the state criminal courthouse inspired celebrity guests to suggest the possible prosecution of US politician Dick Cheney. The Progressive magazine celebrates 100 years as ‘freest place’ in American journalismMADISON, Wis. — The Progressive magazine has a century’s worth of battles under its belt. New conservative Dems helped add to their party’s majorities, but now are bucking leadershipWASHINGTON — Freshman Rep. Bobby Bright won his seat in Congress by convincing conservative southeast Alabama voters that he wasn’t a typical Democrat. Barely a week into his Washington career, he showed that he meant it. Sen. Boxer readies Calif. Democrats for special interest attacks in 2010 re-election bidSACRAMENTO, Calif. — U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer is warning Democratic supporters to get ready for a tough re-election campaign next year. New conservative Dems helped add to their party’s majorities, but now are bucking leadershipWASHINGTON — Freshman Rep. Bobby Bright won his seat in Congress by convincing conservative southeast Alabama voters that he wasn’t a typical Democrat. Barely a week into his Washington career, he showed that he meant it. New wave of lawmakers that helped Democrats win Congress routinely bucking leadershipWASHINGTON — Freshman Rep. Bobby Bright won his seat in Congress by convincing conservative southeast Alabama voters that he wasn’t a typical Democrat. Barely a week into his Washington career, he showed that he meant it. Obama administration to release photos detailing US abuse of prisoners in Afghanistan, IraqWASHINGTON — The White House vowed Friday it will not be distracted by an upcoming disclosure sure to gain attention at home and abroad: hundreds of photos showing U.S. personnel allegedly abusing prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan in the post-Sept. 11 environment. With both parties seeking gains from CIA interrogation debate, Obama must stand by and watchWASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on much. But each party signaled Friday it thinks it can benefit from further disclosures about harsh CIA interrogations of terror suspects several years ago. Obama administration to release photos detailing US abuse of prisoners in Afghanistan, IraqWASHINGTON — The White House vowed Friday it will not be distracted by an upcoming disclosure sure to gain attention at home and abroad: hundreds of photos showing U.S. personnel allegedly abusing prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan in the post-Sept. 11 environment. Attorney General Holder tells Congress he won’t play ‘hide and seek’ with interrogation secretsWASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress on Thursday he won’t play “hide and seek” with secret memos about harsh interrogations of terror suspects and their effectiveness. In testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, Holder said he’s willing to release as much information as possible about the interrogations. Attorney General Holder tells Congress he won’t play ‘hide and seek’ with interrogation secretsWASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress Thursday he won’t play “hide and seek” with secret memos about harsh interrogations of terror suspects and their effectiveness. In testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, Holder said he’s willing to release as much information as possible about the interrogations. Atty Gen Holder tells Congress he won’t play ‘hide and seek’ with interrogation secretsWASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress on Thursday he won’t play “hide and seek” with secret memos about harsh interrogations of terror suspects and their effectiveness. Clinton mocks Cheney over his defence of waterboardingWASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has mocked former vice president Dick Cheney at a Capitol Hill review of her first three months in office. Analysis: Looking back after all, White House tries to keep torture debate from dominatingWASHINGTON — No wasting time digging up the past? So much for that. |
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