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Washington, D.C., will begin enforcing its ban on plastic straws on Jan. 1, which would penalize churches for offering free coffee if it comes with a stirrer.
Judge Orders White House to Restore Acosta’s Press Pass in Narrow Ruling
A federal judge ordered the White House Friday to temporarily restore the press pass of CNN correspondent Jim Acosta after yanking it from him following last week’s contentious press conference.
Kemp Campaign Calls Abrams ‘Beyond Desperate’ as She Mulls Longshot Legal Challenge to Force New Election
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams is considering mounting a longshot legal challenge that could potentially force a new governor’s race, a maneuver her opponent is calling “beyond desperate.”
Anti-Trump Theatergoer Causes Panic After Yelling ‘Heil Hitler, Heil Trump’ During Intermission
An intoxicated man yelled, “Heil Hitler, Heil Trump” on Wednesday night during a performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” in Baltimore, prompting people on social media to inaccurately assume and the media to report he was a supporter of President Donald Trump.
Rick Scott: Voters Elected Me Their Next Senator, ‘Ballots Have Been Counted Twice’
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R.) responded to the ongoing election problems in Florida on Thursday night, tweeting that Florida voters elected him and the votes had been counted twice.
After Winning Election, Democrat Ilhan Omar Now Says She ‘Supports BDS Movement’
Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar came out against the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement during her campaign, but after winning election, she now says she “supports the BDS movement.” Omar, a Muslim Somali-American elected last week to replace outgoing Rep. Keith Ellison (D., Minn.) in the House, fought accusations that she held anti-Israel views during …
Larry King: Acosta Was ‘Out of Line’ and ‘Childish’ at Press Conference, CNN Is No Longer ‘News Network’
Former CNN host Larry King criticized his network of 25 years on Thursday for being “not [a] news network” and chided his former colleague Jim Acosta for his conduct at a White House press briefing.
GOP Congressman: I Would Support Pelosi for Speaker, If She Agreed to Rule Reforms
Republican Rep. Tom Reed (N.Y.) said on Thursday that he would be willing to support House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) to be the next speaker of the House if she agreed to enact a package of rule reforms that he supports.
Florida Dem Officials Sent Out Altered State Forms to Obtain More Votes After Election Day
Florida Democratic officials intentionally sent false information to voters in a last-minute attempt to drive up the number of absentee ballots for Sen. Bill Nelson (D.) in his tight race for reelection.
Marcia Fudge Considers Bid for House Speaker, Says Pelosi Hasn’t Sufficiently Supported African Americans in Congress
Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (D., Ohio) is being floated by several Democrats as a potential contender to face off against House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) to determine who will be the speaker of the House when Democrats retake the majority in January.
Former Georgia Dem Rep Suggests Abrams Move On, Focus on Senate Run Against Perdue
A former Democratic congressman from Georgia said Wednesday that Stacey Abrams should consider moving on from her fight for governor and look ahead to a 2020 Senate run against David Perdue (R., Ga.).
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.
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.
Top Dem Donors to Receive Closed-Door Briefing from Adam Schiff
Democratic congressman Adam Schiff, the soon-to-be chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, will give an exclusive closed-door briefing to members of the liberal Democracy Alliance donors club on Friday morning.
‘The Front Runner’ Review
There are two shots in The Front Runner—one complicated, one less so—that drive home the film’s visual language and thematic content.
Arizona GOP Announces Independent Audit of Maricopa County Recorder
The Arizona Republican Party announced Thursday it will conduct an independent audit of the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office after legal issues and other complaints arose in the days-long count to decide Arizona’s next senator.
Rubio Outlines Pro-Work Conservatism
Work and family must be at the center of conservative anti-poverty policy, Sen. Marco Rubio (R., Fla.) argued in a Thursday speech.
Gun Industry Group Says Dems Likely to Push Gun Control, Drive Gun Sales
The firearms industry’s trade group said on Thursday they believe next year’s Democratic majority in the House of Representatives will push a wide range of gun-control legislation once they are seated and that new focus on gun regulations will likely drive up sales.
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.
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.).
Judge Orders White House to Restore Acosta’s Press Pass in Narrow Ruling
A federal judge ordered the White House Friday to temporarily restore the press pass of CNN correspondent Jim Acosta after yanking it from him following last week’s contentious press conference.
Kemp Campaign Calls Abrams ‘Beyond Desperate’ as She Mulls Longshot Legal Challenge to Force New Election
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams is considering mounting a longshot legal challenge that could potentially force a new governor’s race, a maneuver her opponent is calling “beyond desperate.”
Anti-Trump Theatergoer Causes Panic After Yelling ‘Heil Hitler, Heil Trump’ During Intermission
An intoxicated man yelled, “Heil Hitler, Heil Trump” on Wednesday night during a performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” in Baltimore, prompting people on social media to inaccurately assume and the media to report he was a supporter of President Donald Trump.
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.
Rick Scott: Voters Elected Me Their Next Senator, ‘Ballots Have Been Counted Twice’
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R.) responded to the ongoing election problems in Florida on Thursday night, tweeting that Florida voters elected him and the votes had been counted twice.
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.
Author: Criticizing Israel’s Existence, Denying Its Right to Exist Is Modern Anti-Semitism
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.
Top Dem Donors to Receive Closed-Door Briefing from Adam Schiff
Democratic congressman Adam Schiff, the soon-to-be chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, will give an exclusive closed-door briefing to members of the liberal Democracy Alliance donors club on Friday morning.
‘The Front Runner’ Review
There are two shots in The Front Runner—one complicated, one less so—that drive home the film’s visual language and thematic content.
Wasserman Schultz Suggests Nelson Shouldn’t Quit Despite Recount Results
After Winning Election, Democrat Ilhan Omar Now Says She ‘Supports BDS Movement’
Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar came out against the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement during her campaign, but after winning election, she now says she “supports the BDS movement.” Omar, a Muslim Somali-American elected last week to replace outgoing Rep. Keith Ellison (D., Minn.) in the House, fought accusations that she held anti-Israel views during …
Arizona GOP Announces Independent Audit of Maricopa County Recorder
The Arizona Republican Party announced Thursday it will conduct an independent audit of the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office after legal issues and other complaints arose in the days-long count to decide Arizona’s next senator.
