Concord, N.H.—Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker spoke to a crowd of Republican grassroots activists at Concord High School in New Hampshire today. Walker, a likely presidential candidate, visited the Granite State, home of the nation’s first presidential primary, to lay out a three-part platform: “growth, reform and safety.” According to Walker, economic growth doesn’t occur in […]
Legislation introduced by a freshman congresswoman would ban lawmakers from using taxpayer funds for first-class flights and personal car leases. Rep. Gwen Graham, D-Fla., announced the Congressional Travel Perks Elimination Act in a recent statement. “Nine months ago, I pledged I would work to end wasteful Congressional perks. Today, I’m following through on that promise,” […]
Hillary Clinton broke her silence this week to address the scandal involving emails during her time at the State Department. Although it was refreshing to hear the former secretary of state finally speak, it was shocking to see how clumsily she handled the defense of her actions. After all, it is hardly Hillary Clinton’s first […]
by JOEL B. POLLAK Democrats and the mainstream media have used the words “traitor” and “treason” to describe a letter to Iranian leaders, drafted by freshman Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and signed by 47 Republican Senators, that warns any nuclear deal President Barack Obama signs may be voided by a future administration or Congress if […]
It’s not your imagination. Global terrorism, dominated by Muslim extremist groups, is by far the worst it’s been in modern times. In the past six years, the United States has added 21 names to its list of foreign terrorist organizations: all but one of them radical Muslim groups. That’s more than the previous 10 years […]
The right-to-die debate is ramping up across the nation as a number of states consider passing legislation that would allow terminally ill adults to take their own life. Among them is Maryland, where lawmakers today heard emotional testimony from former Ravens linebacker O.J. Brigance, who said he’s enjoyed some of the most meaningful years of […]
Hillary Clinton finally talked to reporters today about her decision to use her personal e-mail while at the State Department. Here’s my take on what she said. [youtube tzvKXgk51vA] Source material can be found at this site.
Sen. Bernie Sanders laid out his outside pitch for president in a speech today at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. Sanders, an independent from Vermont, said that he is “thinking” about running for president, presenting himself as a possible challenger to presumed Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton. “The reason I have been thinking about […]
The year was 1965; the day March 7th. Known as “Bloody Sunday,” it was the day brothers and sisters of all walks of life gathered in Selma, Ala. for a movement that would leave a lasting mark on this country’s history. Motivated by a cause larger than themselves, these brave individuals set out on a treacherous […]
DES MOINES, Iowa—The Ag Summit convened this morning just off the slightly run-down corner of East 30th and Walnut streets, a stone’s throw from establishments such as Fairground Hardware, Marty’s Barber Shop, Rumors Tattoos ’n’ Piercings and the Home Plate Diner. At a table inside the diner Friday evening, a middle-aged man named Greg is […]
