Hong Kong Assembly in Chaos; Attack on Democracy Leader a ‘Chilling Signal’

A pro-democracy lawmaker holding a placard is escorted by security from the Legislative Council

Reuters
October 17, 2019 9:54 AM

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's parliament descended into chaos on Thursday, with lawmakers dragged out by security guards for heckling leader Carrie Lam as they demanded an inquiry into a brutal attack on a prominent human rights activist ahead of a major rally.

A Note to Our Readers on the Departure of Bill Gertz

Washington Free Beacon Staff
October 11, 2019 11:40 AM

The Washington Free Beacon recently learned that senior editor Bill Gertz entered into a previously undisclosed financial transaction with an individual or an affiliate of that individual whom Mr. Gertz had covered in some of his reporting.

Two Killed in Shooting at Synagogue in Germany, Suspects Flee in Hijacked Car

Reuters
October 9, 2019 11:34 AM

HALLE, Germany (Reuters) - Two people were killed in shooting attacks on a synagogue and a kebab bistro in the eastern German city of Halle on Wednesday and one suspect was arrested, but two others fled in a hijacked a car, officials said.

Ocasio-Cortez Inspired by Man’s ‘Sci-Fi’ Proposal to Replace NYC’s Subway

Nic Rowan
October 3, 2019 6:53 PM

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) on Thursday called a man's "sci-fi" proposal for a "high concept" monorail system around Queens an "inspiring" example of what the Green New Deal could accomplish.

CBS Anchor: Al Gore Won the 2000 Election

Andrew Kugle
October 2, 2019 3:50 PM

CBS News anchor Tanya Rivero incorrectly claimed Al Gore won the 2000 election and that the Supreme Court "awarded" the election to George W. Bush.

Continetti: Dems Are Willing to Offer Biden as a ‘Sacrificial Lamb’ for Impeachment

Washington Free Beacon Staff
September 27, 2019 8:10 PM

Washington Free Beacon founding editor Matthew Continetti said on Friday that House Democrats are willing to offer former Vice President Joe Biden as a “sacrificial lamb” in their push to mark President Donald Trump with “the asterisk of impeachment.”

Warren Claims No One ‘Likes Their Health Insurance Company,’ But Most Americans Like Their Health Care

Eighty percent of Americans approve of the quality of their personal health care

Yuichiro Kakutani
September 12, 2019 9:00 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) said she "never met anyone who likes their health insurance company" at the Democratic Debate on Thursday evening, but a Gallup poll revealed that most Americans are quite happy with their health care.

Biden To Attend Fundraiser With Fossil Fuel Exec After Climate Town Hall

Fossil fuel exec served as Biden's adviser in the Senate and worked on his 2008 presidential run

Graham Piro
September 4, 2019 6:50 PM

Current Democratic frontrunner and former Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to attend a fundraiser with an executive of a natural gas company the day after participating in CNN's climate town hall.

Castro Wants to Redefine Who Is a Firearms Dealer

Sunday show round-up

Washington Free Beacon Staff
September 1, 2019 3:00 PM

Democratic presidential candidates, Julian Castro and Beto O'Rourke both pushed the need for new gun control legislation on Sunday in response to the mass shooting in Texas.

Death Toll From West Texas Shooting Rises to Seven: Reports

Updated

Reuters
September 1, 2019 8:17 AM

The death toll in Saturday's gun rampage in West Texas rose to seven on Sunday, local media reported, and police said they would hold a news conference later in the day.

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