Politics Afternoon Edition: Firm allegedly misled U.S. on security checks; DOMA ruling gives N.J. Democrat a window of opportunity

Politics moves fast. Here's a quick afternoon update on the top stories in the world of politics.

View on the Web. Friday, June 28, 2013 HEADLINES Firm allegedly misled U.S. on security checks Investigators say the contractor that screened Edward Snowden for his top-secret clearance wasn't thorough, people familiar with the matter say. » Read full article DOMA ruling gives N.J. Democrat a window of opportunity Challenger to Gov. Chris Christie is trying to use same-sex marriage issue as much-needed leverage. » Read full article What Obama really saw at the 'Door of No Return,' a disputed memorial to the slave trade Scholars concluded that the site was not really so important for the slave trade. » Read full article THE FIX: Know who wants Republicans to pass immigration reform? Major donors. And what is the prime reason for immigration reform support among well-heeled givers? » Read full article THE FEDERAL EYE: House committee to vote on Lerner resolution The resolution deals with IRS official Lois Lerner declaring herself innocent before invoking her Fifth Amendment right » Read full article MULTIMEDIA Video: Obama: Visiting Goree Island 'very powerful' After he and his family toured Goree Island, an island off the coast of Senegal that was a slave trading depot between the 15th and 19th centuries, President Obama said, as an African-American president, the visit gave him "greater motivation" in defending human rights worldwide. Follow Washington Post Politics:     Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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