Hyperloop  —  When the California “high speed” rail was approved, I was quite disappointed, as I know many others were too.  How could it be that the home of Silicon Valley and JPL - doing incredible things like indexing all the world's knowledge and putting rovers on Mars …

The GOP's Politics of Subtraction  —  The saying goes that politics is the art of addition.  Even first time candidates for any elective office quickly realize that their circle of friends and family is not enough, that they need the support of people unlike themselves if they are to have any hope of winning.

Republican Congressman: We Probably Have The Votes To Impeach Obama  —  “I'll give you a real frank answer about that: If we were to impeach the president tomorrow, you could probably get the votes in the House of Representatives to do it.”  —  youtube.com

Presidential Memorandum — Reviewing Our Global Signals Intelligence Collection and Communications Technologies  —  The United States, like all nations, gathers intelligence in order to protect its national interests and to defend itself, its citizens, and its partners and allies from threats to our security.

Russia Confirms Anti-Gay Law Will Be Enforced at Olympics … Russia's Interior Ministry, which controls the police force, confirmed Monday that the country's controversial anti-gay law will be enforced during the Sochi 2014 Olympics.  —  Confusion has reigned over how the country intends …

Gov. McCrory signs voter ID bill into law  —  RALEIGH — Gov. Pat McCrory Monday signed into law a bill requiring voters to produce a photo ID when they go to the polls, a measure that was hailed by Republicans as a means for heightening ballot security but which was criticized by Democrats …

'Oprah's a liar': Sales assistant in Swiss racist handbag row denies telling TV host that she could not view item because she couldn't afford it  —  The sales assistant who refused to show U.S. talkshow billionaire Oprah Winfrey a luxury handbag costing nearly £25,000 claims the superstar lied …

Your mortgage documents are fake!  —  Newly obtained filings from this Florida woman's lawsuit uncover horrifying scheme (Update)  —  If you know about foreclosure fraud, the mass fabrication of mortgage documents in state courts by banks attempting to foreclose on homeowners …

Booker expected to win big in NJ primary  —  Newark Mayor Cory Booker is poised to win big on Tuesday in the New Jersey Senate Democratic primary — but all eyes will be on his victory margin.  —  The most recent poll from Quinnipiac University showed the mayor with a 37-point lead …

Bloomberg vows to appeal federal judge's ruling that stop-and-frisk policy violated civil rights in press conference (TRANSCRIPT)  —  Bloomberg said at a news conference Monday that the judge displayed a “disturbing disregard” for the “good intentions” of police officers.

High life brought low: Jury finds ‘Whitey’ Bulger guilty in killings, racketeering  —  The trial of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger  —  Boston (CNN) — Two years ago, James “Whitey” Bulger — the famed and much-feared head of the Boston mob — was sitting pretty in Santa Monica, California.

Davis to Run for Governor  —  Credible sources tell me that Sen. Wendy Davis will run for Governor in 2014 and not seek reelection to Texas Senate District 10.  It will set up a high stakes match-up with Attorney General Greg Abbott in the November 4, 2014, general election.

ATTORNEY FOR WHISTLEBLOWER: 400 U.S. MISSILES STOLEN IN BENGHAZI  —  On August 12, Joe DiGenova, attorney for one of the Benghazi whistleblowers, told Washington D.C.'s WMAL that one of the reasons people have remained tight-lipped about Benghazi is because 400 U.S. missiles were “diverted to Libya” …

Santorum: Term ‘Middle Class’ Is ‘Marxism Talk’  —  Rick Santorum says the term “middle class” is “Marxism talk” since America doesn't have any classes.  “Since when in America do we have classes?”  Santorum asked a Republican gathering in Lyon County, Iowa, “There's no class in America.”