Obama Seeks Approval by Congress for Strike in Syria  —  Obama Seeks Support on Syria: American presidents generally want support from three places: Congress, the American people and allies abroad.  In the case of a possible military strike in Syria, support may be in short supply.

After Syria statement, Obama golfs  —  Right after shipping responsibility for authorizing an attack on Syria, President Barack Obama returned to his comfort zone: The golf course.  —  Obama's motorcade left the White House at 2:30 p.m., about 30 minutes after completing his statement.

NSA Spied On Al Jazeera Communications  —  Arab news broadcaster Al Jazeera was spied on by the National Security Agency, according to documents seen by SPIEGEL.  The US intelligence agency hacked into protected communication, a feat that was considered a particular success.

Mary Cheney Criticizes Her Sister on Same-Sex Marriage  —  Mary Cheney, the younger sister of Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Senate candidate, sharply criticized her sister's stance on same-sex marriage and urged her own Facebook friends to share the message.  —  Posting on Facebook on Friday evening …

Tripping on His Own Red Line?  —  WASHINGTON — IT started with just 20 words, intended to keep Barack Obama out of a war.  The tens of thousands dying in Syria was a global tragedy, he told reporters a year ago, when the worst horrors were still months away, but as commander in chief …

Will the House Authorize a Syria Strike?  —  President Obama's surprise decision to seek congressional approval for a Syria strike puts the plan in the hands of the Republican-controlled House, but it's far from clear the House will comply.  —  GOP sources say it is highly unlikely leadership …

Public School Art Project Desecrates American Flag  —  Students at a Kentucky high school were encouraged to step on an American flag that had been placed on the floor as part of an art display, outraging parents and students.  —  FOLLOW TODD ON FACEBOOK FOR CULTURE WAR NEWS.  CLICK HERE TO JOIN!