President Barack Obama is set to deliver his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday, and according to early drafts released to the media on Friday, his speech will include a few lines regarding calls for impeachment made by a number of conservatives over … Full story
Yahoo! News recently reported that inmates at the nefarious Guantanamo Bay military prison have been using yoga to combat feelings of deep depression and despair. But this week, PTP uncovered a far more serious problem at “Gitmo” than the threat of suicide… according to guards and … Full story
Early Thursday morning, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber was arrested in Miami, Florida and charged with drunken driving, resisting arrest, and operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license, after being involved in an illegal street race in a residential area with teenage Def … Full story
On Thursday, First Lady Michelle Obama held a press conference at a Subway restaurant in Washington, DC, wherein she praised the company’s $41 million marketing initiative to promote healthier lifestyles to America’s youth over the next three years. And later that afternoon, the company offered … Full story
[BINGHAMTON, NY] A climate scientist from Virginia was found dead in his car on Wednesday evening, after apparently freezing to death while driving to Syracuse University, where he was scheduled to speak at a global warming rally and fundraiser. Authorities say that Walter J. Evans, 44, … Full story
Since recreational marijuana’s legalization in Colorado on January 1st, legal marijuana-related businesses in the Centennial State have been booming. Often referred to as “pot shops,” the media has reported heavily on the huge profits pouring into these companies. But business leaders in this emerging market do admit … Full story
In an astonishing media blitz Wednesday morning, a troupe of seven Capitol Hill staffers revealed that for the GOP’s official response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address on January 28th, House Speaker John Boehner and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor have chosen to forego … Full story
Senator David Vitter (R-LA) managed to haunt himself with his old prostitution scandal on Tuesday, after accidentally sharing a disturbing photograph of himself on Twitter while posting about his gubernatorial run, which he announced earlier in the day. At approximately 8:05 PM EST, Vitter tweeted the comment … Full story
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been swarmed with controversies lately, and on Tuesday, in the middle of his inauguration speech, he only compounded those issues, after pausing to give a New Jersey mayor — a Democrat — a wedgie, on stage, in front of a … Full story
WASHINGTON [Jan. 21, 2014] – In anticipation of the President’s State of the Union address next Tuesday, Republican budget hawks announced plans in Congress today to reveal a strict program of belt-tightening to reduce the nation’s $17 trillion debt. According to insiders, the GOP recommendations include … Full story
A war is brewing over Super Bowl XLVII, and no, we aren’t talking about the one between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. This war, which might soon turn into a lengthy series of dramatic legal battles, is being waged over whether or not marijuana … Full story
Martin Luther King Jr. Day’s arrival means that several businesses shut down in honor of the Civil Rights Leader’s birthday. For most, this tradition of not working on this day is observed since King would always take his birthday off to eat cake, see his wife … Full story
In interviews with foreign media outlets that aired on both Saturday and Sunday, President Barack Obama made assurances to world leaders that the United States’ controversial domestic and foreign spying programs would in no way strain foreign relations or damage ties with America’s friends overseas. But some are … Full story
In an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on the show This Week on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that “everybody’s invited” to Russia for the winter Olympics in Sochi. But in an unaired clip from the interview, which PTP acquired from one of the … Full story
A new poll released over the weekend shows that Republicans overwhelmingly support New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, despite the wave of scandals his office presently faces, and that many would back him in a presidential race in 2016, should he decide to run. Most respondents went … Full story
It was recently revealed that Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) has approximately $1.8 million sitting in his campaign war chest, after primary challenger Liz Cheney bowed out of the race earlier this month. Many are now wondering when a Democrat will step up to take on … Full story
An astonishing new poll released on Friday reveals that a majority of Americans have been voting to intentionally worsen Congress with terrible candidates since the 2010 midterms, following a trend that has been spreading virally through the habits of voters since at least 1996. The … Full story
Efforts to reduce teen pregnancy rates in the United States just got a new ally – Congress. According to the House Sergeant At Arms office, the congressional dress code – which requires men to wear jackets and ties when on the floor of both the … Full story
Prince Harry announced on Friday that he’ll be giving up his role in the British military as an Apache helicopter commander, and taking on a new, PR-oriented role with the army. But just a few hours later, sources are now saying the 29-year old member … Full story
On Friday, President Barack Obama announced significant changes to the NSA’s controversial spy program, namely that the US government will no longer collect and store telephone metadata. The move has shifted the national debate on domestic spying efforts, with many now saying Obama has made … Full story
The $1.1 trillion spending deal approved by the House on Wednesday will stave off the threat of another government shutdown until September 30th of this year, ending Washington’s vicious cycle of crisis-based budget management that seemed like it would never end. But on Thursday, the media learned … Full story
Despite being created by the cable television industry itself, C-SPAN failed to land a single Golden Globe award this week – for the 35th year in a row, the longest such streak in history. “Even Susan Lucci has won more awards than we have,” said … Full story
WASHINGTON [Jan. 15] – Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) announced plans today to perform a spoken-word version of S. 1845, “Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act,” at a D.C.-area poetry slam next week. “After a career as a U.S. Army Ranger, time in the Rhode Island state … Full story
A new political action committee aimed at bringing women into the Republican Party and raising funds for female republican candidates revealed on Wednesday that their Tuesday evening launch party was a bit of a flop. RightNOW Women PAC only managed to raise $182.94 Tuesday evening, … Full story
Last week, a town in England called King’s Langley announced that for one week in the month of February, they’ll be changing their name to “King’s Landing,” in honor of the DVD and Blu-Ray release of the third season of HBO’s hit series “Game of … Full story
House Speaker John Boehner recently touted the results of a Republican pollster, claiming that for the first time ever, a majority of Americans blame President Barack Obama for the nation’s current economic troubles over former President George W. Bush. But some in the media point … Full story
HBO announced on Monday that along with Boardwalk Empire and True Blood, their show The Newsroom, starring Jeff Daniels and penned by Aaron Sorkin, will end after its third season, which is scheduled to air in the Fall of this year. Fans of the show … Full story
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) unveiled a bill this week creating a first-ever “No Pants Senate Subway Ride” on Feb. 14. “From Sens. Bob Packwood (D-Ore.), John Edwards (D-N.C.), Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) , to me and – let’s be honest – … Full story
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is facing a federal investigation into his alleged misuse of millions of dollars of Hurricane Sandy relief funds, with investigators particularly eying $25 million used in an advertisement campaign aimed at bringing tourism back to the Jersey Shore in the … Full story
On Sunday, tens of thousands of people around the world boarded subway cars without pants, during the 13th annual “No Pants Subway Ride.” Participants are encouraged to act normal, as if there’s nothing wrong with the way they’re (un)dressed. The event has grown in popularity … Full story
WASHINGTON – Facing ongoing revenue shortfalls, federal legislators voted to downsize Congress, effective immediately. “I hate the term ‘downsizing,’” said House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.). “I prefer the terms ‘rightsizing’ or ‘streamlining.’ If we are to preserve this hallowed institution, we need to … Full story
On Saturday, a permit issued by the small African nation of Namibia to hunt and kill an endangered black rhino was sold in Dallas, Texas for $350,000. And just when you thought the story couldn’t get any crazier, Namibia granted more permits on Saturday that … Full story
During a shareholder’s dinner on Saturday, retail giant Walmart announced their plans to develop a space program, with the goal of launching a supply rocket to the International Space Station by 2016, with loftier ambitions aimed for the next decade. Walmart President and CEO David … Full story
WASHINGTON – Following the successful release of “The Best of Traficant,” a four-DVD collection of former Rep. Jim Traficant’s (D-Ohio) blatherings from the well of the U.S. House of Representatives, C-SPAN today released the entire two-year 112th session of Congress on DVD and Blu-Ray. “Our loyal … Full story
The recent legalization of medical marijuana in Washington State and Colorado has ignited a new national debate regarding the use of the substance. Numerous studies have been published in the short time since marijuana has been legal in both States, but some skeptics are saying … Full story
PYONGYANG [Jan. 8, 2014] – After the surprise success of his rendition of “Happy Birthday,” which he sang recently to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, former NBA star Dennis Rodman announced plans this week to release a new album. Currently topping the charts in … Full story
While the bloom may be off the rose in terms of most of America’s view of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, residents of the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) say they aren’t surprised and aren’t sure they care. Christie, who was reelected in … Full story
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is not having the best week. The wildly popular governor just blew away his Democratic challenger and has been praised for his direct, albeit brash, approach and willingness to do what it takes to help his constituents. For example, people … Full story
Over the last few weeks, there has been an invasion in the U.S. Not from people, or aliens, but from the Snowy Owl. These birds are moving as far south as Florida, territory they are not used to. The invasion has caused quite a bit … Full story
Recently, a group of Satanists have proposed to erect a statue of a Goat-Headed Satan with 2 kids listening to his words at the Capitol in Oklahoma. Despite all the nay-sayers, this campaign has about half of the funds it needs to be built and … Full story