Exclusive: John McCain Slips Across Border Into Syria, Meets With Rebels  —  The leaders of the Supreme Military Council of the Free Syrian Army told the senator they want the U.S. to provide arms, a no-fly zone, and strikes on Hezbollah.  Josh Rogin reports.

Obama Plans 3 Nominations for Key Court  —  WASHINGTON — President Obama will soon accelerate his efforts to put a lasting imprint on the country's judiciary by simultaneously nominating three judges to an important federal court, a move that is certain to unleash fierce Republican opposition …

Confidential report lists U.S. weapons system designs compromised by Chinese cyberspies  —  Designs for many of the nation's most sensitive advanced weapons systems have been compromised by Chinese hackers, according to a report prepared for the Pentagon and to officials from government and the defense industry.

To the Horror of Global Warming Alarmists, Global Cooling Is Here  —  Around 1250 A.D., historical records show, ice packs began showing up farther south in the North Atlantic.  Glaciers also began expanding on Greenland, soon to threaten Norse settlements on the island.

John Boehner's shrinking power  —  House Speaker John Boehner, who by title and position should be the second most powerful person in Washington, sure doesn't seem or sound like it.  —  He has little ability to work his will with fellow House Republicans.  He has quit for good his solo efforts …

Senate GOP feels jilted after being wined and dined by Obama  —  Senate Republicans who shared laughs with President Obama over dinner at the Jefferson Hotel in March are grumbling there has since been little follow-through from him on deficit talks.  —  They say the White House has not set …

Border Injustice  —  Those who view fixing immigration as simply a matter of getting tougher on lawbreakers tend to overlook how tough the system already is, an ever-growing web of agents, cops, courts and prisons whose cruelty and deficiencies are appalling.

Was President Obama high on coke while Benghazi burned?  (Video)  —  Bob Woodward Says Benghazi Is Like WatergateBob Woodward Says Benghazi Is Like Watergate  —  While our consulate in Benghazi was attacked during the night of September 11 of last year, our fearless leader …

Penalties for politicians: Column … We entrust an inordinate amount of power to people who don't feel any pain when we fall down.  —  As scandals explode across Washington — from the IRS scandals, to the Benghazi scandal, to the HHS donations scandal, to Pigford and more …

‘Austerity’ To Blame?  But Where's The Austerity?  —  Die-hard Keynesians bemoan that, with a few exceptions, the world's economies are drowning in the quicksand of austerity.  They preach we need more government spending and stimulus, not less.  Northern Europe should bail …

War memorials vandalised  —  Vandals have attacked two of Britain's most celebrated war memorials, apparently daubing them with the word “Islam” and covering over inscriptions.  —  The RAF Bomber Command War Memorial and the Animals in War Memorial, both in central London, were covered in red paint.

How a stolen video game led to baby's killing  —  Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy announces charges in the shooting of 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins.  (WGN-TV)  —  Six-month-old Jonylah Watkins was fatally shot over a stolen video game console, Chicago police said Monday …

Polarized Congress Thwarts Changes to Health Care Law  —  WASHINGTON — When he talks to Republicans in Congress, Scott DeFife, a restaurant industry lobbyist, speaks their language: President Obama's health care law is a train wreck well down the track.  There will be collateral damage if changes are not made.