Image - Left: Candidate Ro Khanna / Right: Congressman Mike Honda

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Mike Honda has been a popular fixture in the House of Representatives since his first election in 2000. He has not been seriously challenged for the seat since, usually drawing upwards of 70 percent of the popular vote each election.

This does have its advantages for constituents. A well-liked representative allows for less time campaigning and fundraising, and more time in the capitol.

Can the NSA use claims of copyright infringement to prevent people from selling merchandise that criticizes them? According to investigative journalist Ben Swann, they are trying to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKBmhd_pFlE

At initial glance, the story seems too ridiculous to be believed. This has to be a joke, right? It isn't.