VIDEO: Top political stories of 2013 By Steve Doty December 17, 2013 5:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint From Edward Snowden to the debate on gun control, 2013 had many intriguing political stories. TagsEdward SnowdenGun ControlSteve Doty Related Content Foreign Policy Trump’s promise to Iranian protesters poses significant political risks Senate Vance helps squash Venezuela war powers push in Senate, staving off second Trump rebuke Energy and Environment Trump launches process to secure critical mineral imports and end China’s dominance State Court rules California can use new Democratic-favored congressional map House House passes two more funding bills as DHS legislation remains in flux