Kentucky state capitol building / Wikimedia Commons
Labor unions were dealt another blow in Kentucky after the state supreme court upheld its right to work law.
Trump Visits California Wildfire Zone With Newsom: ‘We’re All Going to Work Together’
President Donald Trump on Saturday landed at Beale Air Force Base north of Sacramento, California, where he met with Governor-elect Gavin Newsom (D.) and observed the fire zone that has killed dozens of people.
Trump Administration Revising Rule That Allows States to Circumvent SNAP Work Requirement
The Trump administration is revising a 22-year-old federal regulation that has enabled states, with the help of a left-wing political organization, to acquire waivers exempting able-bodied adults without dependents (ABWDs) from having to work or undergo job training to receive taxpayer-funded benefits such as food stamps.
Democrats Go 0-5 in Plan to Flip Six State Senate Seats, With One in Recount
Last summer, Democrats identified six Republican-held seats on the Nov. 6 ballot as being “vulnerable” to challenges by their party’s candidates.
Democrat Trailing in Georgia House Race Announces She Will Request Recount
Democratic congressional candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux on Friday announced her intention to file for a recount in her tight House race against incumbent Republican Rep. Rob Woodall in Georgia’s Seventh District.
Swalwell Suggests Nuking America if Gun Rights Supporters Were to Resist Gun Control Measures
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.) suggested the United States government would use nuclear weapons in a theoretical war against gun rights supporters who refuse to give up assault weapons.
CBS’s Major Garrett Knocks Acosta: I Give Up the Mic When the President Asks
CBS White House correspondent Major Garrett implicitly criticized colleague Jim Acosta’s conduct in a new interview, noting he gave up the microphone when told to by the president at a recent press conference.
Iran to Be Declared in Breach of Chemical Weapons Bans
The Trump administration is set to announce that Iran is not in compliance with the Chemical Weapons Conventions, marking a significant departure from that of the Obama administration, which refrained from making such a declaration amid efforts to solidify the landmark nuclear agreement.
De Blasio: Disastrous Response to Snowstorm Result of ‘Bad Luck’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D.) acknowledged there were “things we need to do better” but also blamed “bad luck” for a snowstorm that left New York snarled with traffic on Thursday.
Police Chief Pledges Officers Won’t Enforce Washington State Gun Control Law
The police chief for the Washington town of Republic promised residents that his force would respect their right to bear arms, no matter the state’s restrictive gun laws.
In Fundraising Email for California Fires, Kamala Harris Directs Users to Group That Builds Donor Lists for Dem Campaigns
Sen. Kamala Harris (D., Calif.) sent an email Thursday encouraging people to donate money for disaster relief caused by the wildfires raging across California, but she did not disclose the included links directed users to the website of Democratic group ActBlue.
The Wrong Time to Cut Defense
Last month, when the Treasury Department reported that the fiscal year 2018 deficit was a staggering $779 billion, President Trump made an announcement. Before meeting with his cabinet, the president said he would be asking every secretary to trim five percent, “if not more,” from his or her budget. Nor would he exempt the department of Defense.
Here’s hoping Trump changes his mind. Cutting the resources available to the Pentagon is a bad idea. A new report from the bipartisan National Defense Strategy Commission underscores just how bad.
Corot’s Immortal Women
The 20th century German theologian Karl Barth once said that woman “is in her whole existence an appeal to the kindness of man.” Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875) saw in women something more—a side of them undefined by the male gaze—and captured this in his portraits of women that can be seen in the National Gallery’s exhibit “Corot: Women,” open until Dec. 31. Perhaps this is because his stalwart mother provided the primary source of income for his family with a substantial dowry and her successful milliner shops in Paris. From his early years, he recognized that some women could seize a sense of independence that many were denied. His portraits of women convey dignity and strength, not a Barthian fantasy of seduction or feudal delicacy.
NRA, SAF File Suit to Block New Washington Gun-Control Law
The National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation filed suit against Washington State’s new gun-control law on Thursday.
The Limits of Highmindedness
The political reporter Steve Kornacki wants to rise above the fray. You can see it in the first few pages of The Red and the Blue, his new book on the 1990s birth of tribalism in American politics. You can see it in the occasional sententious asides. You can see it in the hortatory conclusion. All of it is goo, of course—a little pomposity, a little pleonasm, an attempt or two at highmindedness, and there we are: the fray, successfully risen above.
Hollywood, Trial Lawyers, and Clinton Alumni Underwrite Espy’s Campaign Ahead of Run-Off
Hollywood celebrities, trial lawyers, and Clinton administration alumni are rushing to underwrite the candidacy of Mike Espy, who is vying to capture a U.S. Senate seat for the Democratic Party in Mississippi.
Secretive Liberal Donor Network Plots 2020 Strategy in DC
A secretive dark money network comprised of powerful liberal donors who help set the Democratic agenda descended on Washington, D.C., to begin plotting strategy for the next two years leading up to the 2020 elections.
Sen. Warren Touts Protégé’s Win in Orange County
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) Thursday night touted the come-from-behind finish of Katie Porter, her former student and protégé at Harvard law, after late-voting counting in Orange County handed her the victory over two-term Rep. Mimi Walters (R., Calif.).
More Law Enforcement Leaders Criticize FIRST STEP
Several major law enforcement groups, thought to have backed down on their opposition to a federal criminal justice reform proposal, issued a letter to Senate leaders Thursday outlining why they were still troubled by the bill.
The Best Concealed-Carry Belt Gets an Upgrade
I’ve been a proponent of ratcheting belts ever since NexBelt sent me some review samples back in early 2016.
Inside the Ring: Trump Demands China Remove Missiles in South China Sea
The Trump administration is demanding that China remove all advanced missiles deployed on disputed islands in the South China Sea, the first time such a demand has been made public.
The Wrong Time to Cut Defense
Last month, when the Treasury Department reported that the fiscal year 2018 deficit was a staggering $779 billion, President Trump made an announcement. Before meeting with his cabinet, the president said he would be asking every secretary to trim five percent, “if not more,” from his or her budget. Nor would he exempt the department of Defense.
Here’s hoping Trump changes his mind. Cutting the resources available to the Pentagon is a bad idea. A new report from the bipartisan National Defense Strategy Commission underscores just how bad.
Stacey Abrams Continues To Question Legitimacy Of The Gubernatorial Election, Despite Losing By 50,000 Votes
Trump Visits California Wildfire Zone With Newsom: ‘We’re All Going to Work Together’
President Donald Trump on Saturday landed at Beale Air Force Base north of Sacramento, California, where he met with Governor-elect Gavin Newsom (D.) and observed the fire zone that has killed dozens of people.
Corot’s Immortal Women
The 20th century German theologian Karl Barth once said that woman “is in her whole existence an appeal to the kindness of man.” Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875) saw in women something more—a side of them undefined by the male gaze—and captured this in his portraits of women that can be seen in the National Gallery’s exhibit “Corot: Women,” open until Dec. 31. Perhaps this is because his stalwart mother provided the primary source of income for his family with a substantial dowry and her successful milliner shops in Paris. From his early years, he recognized that some women could seize a sense of independence that many were denied. His portraits of women convey dignity and strength, not a Barthian fantasy of seduction or feudal delicacy.
NRA, SAF File Suit to Block New Washington Gun-Control Law
The National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation filed suit against Washington State’s new gun-control law on Thursday.
Trump Administration Revising Rule That Allows States to Circumvent SNAP Work Requirement
The Trump administration is revising a 22-year-old federal regulation that has enabled states, with the help of a left-wing political organization, to acquire waivers exempting able-bodied adults without dependents (ABWDs) from having to work or undergo job training to receive taxpayer-funded benefits such as food stamps.
The Limits of Highmindedness
The political reporter Steve Kornacki wants to rise above the fray. You can see it in the first few pages of The Red and the Blue, his new book on the 1990s birth of tribalism in American politics. You can see it in the occasional sententious asides. You can see it in the hortatory conclusion. All of it is goo, of course—a little pomposity, a little pleonasm, an attempt or two at highmindedness, and there we are: the fray, successfully risen above.
Hollywood, Trial Lawyers, and Clinton Alumni Underwrite Espy’s Campaign Ahead of Run-Off
Hollywood celebrities, trial lawyers, and Clinton administration alumni are rushing to underwrite the candidacy of Mike Espy, who is vying to capture a U.S. Senate seat for the Democratic Party in Mississippi.
Democrats Go 0-5 in Plan to Flip Six State Senate Seats, With One in Recount
Last summer, Democrats identified six Republican-held seats on the Nov. 6 ballot as being “vulnerable” to challenges by their party’s candidates.
Democrat Trailing in Georgia House Race Announces She Will Request Recount
Democratic congressional candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux on Friday announced her intention to file for a recount in her tight House race against incumbent Republican Rep. Rob Woodall in Georgia’s Seventh District.
Abrams Acknowledges Defeat in Georgia but Blasts Kemp in Fiery Remarks: ‘This Is Not a Speech of Concession’
Secretive Liberal Donor Network Plots 2020 Strategy in DC
A secretive dark money network comprised of powerful liberal donors who help set the Democratic agenda descended on Washington, D.C., to begin plotting strategy for the next two years leading up to the 2020 elections.
Swalwell Suggests Nuking America if Gun Rights Supporters Were to Resist Gun Control Measures
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.) suggested the United States government would use nuclear weapons in a theoretical war against gun rights supporters who refuse to give up assault weapons.
O’Rourke Shifts on White House Plans: ‘I Haven’t Made Any Decisions’
CBS’s Major Garrett Knocks Acosta: I Give Up the Mic When the President Asks
CBS White House correspondent Major Garrett implicitly criticized colleague Jim Acosta’s conduct in a new interview, noting he gave up the microphone when told to by the president at a recent press conference.
