Author Archive
Alexander Abad-Santos
Oversight
Republicans Love Darrell Issa as Much as They Love the IRS (Not Much)
After 10 months, Republicans have tired of investigating the IRS on the charge that the agency was unfairly targeting Tea Party organizations.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Oversight
Dennis Rodman Might Have Broken International Sanctions
Former basketball star is under investigation for gifts given to Kim Jong-Un.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Tech
Beyonce Draws Fire for Song Sampling Challenger Disaster Audio
Astronaut families say pop singer's use of NASA transmission from tragedy is inappropriate.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Management
George Bush Shows Hillary Clinton His Paintings on Air Force One
It was one of those rare times that a president, two former presidents and a former first lady/former secretary of State shared the same plane.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Oversight
Veteran Injured Saving Woman Who Jumped from Upper Deck at Oakland Coliseum
Good Samaritan is reportedly a former Marine.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Defense
Gigantic Cargo Plane Mistakes Tiny Airport for Air Force Base
Pilots meant to land at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas; will have trouble taking off again.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Defense
Border Patrol Is Keeping Its Policy of Shooting People Who Throw Rocks
Review recommended ending the practice.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Defense
Cemetery Won't Let Soldier Have a SpongeBob Gravestone
Owner says design doesn't fit within the cemetery's guidelines.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Oversight
Against the Dollar Coin
The COINS Act aims to save the government money by replacing dollar bills with dollar coins.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Management
Your Guide to Being Funny at the Office
Your guide to being a successful office jokester.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Tech
If You Don't Want the Government to Spy on You, Move to Montana
The state passed a law that requires the government to obtain a probable cause warrant before spying on citizens through a cell phone or laptop.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Oversight
You Are Going to Pay $100 Million for Obama's Trip to Africa
Vacation will require a Navy aircraft carrier, fighter jets, military cargo planes, three truck-loads of bulletproof glass, limos and security.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Management
Ambassador's Prostitute Excuse Won't Help State's Coverup Case
The ambassador is calling his prostitution allegations "baseless" because... he lives in "a beautiful park in Brussels."
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Defense
Surviving Suspect in Boston Bombing Is Walking, Talking and Claiming He's Innocent
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's mother claims her son is 'being driven crazy by the unfairness that happened to us.'
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Defense
Why Did the FBI Kill Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Accomplice-to-Be if He Was Unarmed?
27-year-old man likely had key information on the Boston bombing suspect.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Defense
Benghazi Whistleblowers Set to Testify on Capitol Hill
One will claim Hillary Clinton willfully blocked State counterterrorism bureau's involvement on night of attacks.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Management
Saturn's Hurricane Is a Super Storm on Steroids, Even for the Solar System
NASA is showing off a close up of Saturn's mega storm.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Defense
America's Allies Are Pushing Obama to a Red Line on Syrian Chemical Weapons
Israeli, British and French intelligence official all believe that the Assad regime has used lethal chemical weapons against the Syrian rebels.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Defense
Police Confirm Two Explosions and Casualties at Boston Marathon
Blasts occurred near the finish line.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire
Oversight
Sasha and Malia's Spring Break Will Not Ruin the Republic
Presidents pay for their vacations, taxpayers pay for security.
- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Wire