Foreign governments gave millions to foundation while Clinton was at State Dept.  —  The Clinton Foundation accepted millions of dollars from seven foreign governments during Hillary Rodham Clinton's tenure as secretary of state, including one donation that violated its ethics agreement …

‘Jihadi John:’ Islamic State killer is identified as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi  —  LONDON — The world knows him as “Jihadi John,” the masked man with a British accent who has beheaded several hostages held by the Islamic State and who taunts audiences in videos circulated widely online.

Republicans suspect the White House is hiding ObamaCare fallback plan  —  Some Republicans say they simply do not believe that the Obama administration isn't developing a fallback plan in case the Supreme Court dismantles a piece of the healthcare law this summer.

Breaking stalemate, Senate votes 98-2 to debate ‘clean’ DHS bill  —  The stalemate over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was broken Wednesday as the Senate voted 98-2 to proceed to legislation that would prevent a partial government shutdown.

Why Has Fox News Stopped Defending Bill O'Reilly?  —  Over the past week, Fox News has aggressively rebutted accusations that its star host Bill O'Reilly lied about his whereabouts during the Falklands War in 1982.  But after a new report challenged O'Reilly's recent claim that he was present …

Boehner reminds members of dress code: ‘You know who you are’  —  Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) halted floor proceedings Wednesday to remind members of chamber decorum.  —  During the final vote series of the day, Boehner reiterated the rules for proper behavior on the House floor.

Hillary Clinton's soapbox  —  Hillary Clinton emerged from her undisclosed location Tuesday to reportedly earn $300,000 speaking to a group in Silicon Valley, where she couldn't resist praising actress Patricia Arquette's Oscar night exhortation for equal pay.

Trump says he is serious about 2016 bid, is hiring staff and delaying TV gig  —  Real estate mogul Donald J. Trump, who has long toyed with presidential ambitions, said Wednesday he is serious about pursuing a run for the White House — moving ahead with a spate of political hires and delaying his television commitments for 2016.

Kerry Blasts Netanyahu: He's ‘Wrong’ On Iran Deal Like He Was On Iraq War  —  Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition to a potential nuclear deal with Iran, calling it as wrongheaded as the prime minister's backing of the Iraq War.

The Catholic Pagan: 10 Questions for Camille Paglia  —  Camille Paglia is an American cultural critic who serves as the University Professor of Humanities and Media Studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where she has taught since 1984.  She received her B.A. from the State University …

Richard Dawkins: Children need to be ‘protected’ from religion  —  ‘You have to write off those people’ who put the Bible ahead of science, author says … Joe Humphreys spoke to both Richard Dawkins and Lawrence M. Krauss in Trinity College where they were speaking about the Origins Project.

CPAC: 8 things to watch  —  The so-called silent primary is underway.  As thousands of conservative activists descend Thursday on National Harbor in the Washington suburbs, the field of prospective 2016 GOP candidates will reach a key milepost.  —  At the annual Conservative Political Action Conference …

Obama: ‘Consequences’ for ICE Officials Who Don't Follow Executive Amnesty  —  President Obama warned workers at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: implement executive amnesty, or else.  He made the comments in a town hall event on immigration on MSNBC.

Nevada Lawmaker: Cancer Is Fungus, Can Be Flushed Out Of Body  —  Nevada Assemblywoman Michele Fiore (R) recently claimed that cancer is a fungus and could be flushed out of the body.  —  Fiore, who runs a health care business out of her home, made the claims on her local radio show over the weekend, according to RalstonReports.com.

Condom vending machines introduced to prisons in California  —  A controversial new law has been introduced in California requiring all prisons in the state to install condom vending machines.  —  The new legislation stipulates that within the next five years California must start distributing condoms …

‘Mein Kampf’: A historical tool, or Hitler's voice from beyond the grave?  —  MUNICH — Old copies of the offending tome are kept in a secure “poison cabinet,” a literary danger zone in the dark recesses of the vast Bavarian State Library.  A team of experts vets every request to see one …

Anti-gay crusader had 250-page FBI file  —  Fred Phelps, founder of he staunchly anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church, had a long and contentious relationship with the FBI, according to the late pastor's newly released 250-page bureau file.  —  Phelps, who died in March 2014 at age 84 …

The return of Todd Akin?  —  Todd Akin is considering a primary challenge to Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) in 2016.  —  “I have not ruled anything out,” the former congressman and 2012 GOP Senate nominee told The Hill in a phone interview on Wednesday.  —  “I think there is a high level …