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Mar 06 2019
News
House Dems Launch New Probe
“Dozens of people with connections to President Donald Trump and his associates will receive document requests this week, as the House Judiciary Committee starts a broad new probe looking at possible obstruction of justice, corruption and abuse of power. The panel sent letters to 81 people asking a flurry of questions about Trump’s activities before and after he was elected president. Those
The Flip Side
Oct 11 2019
News
2020 Update
On Monday, the Washington Free Beacon published a story alleging that county records cast doubt on Elizabeth Warren’s claim that in 1971 she was fired from her job as a teacher due to being pregnant. (Washington Free Beacon)
The left defends Warren’s claim to have been fired while pregnant, and focuses on the challenges awaiting Warren in the primary.
“It's ‘trivially easy’ to
The Flip Side
Jan 18 2016
News
Iran Negotiator Wendy Sherman: Problems Remain Despite Nuclear Deal
The nuclear deal that's been reached with Iran means the Middle Eastern nation will "never get a nuclear weapon," Ambassador Wendy Sherman, the lead U.S. nuclear negotiator in the talks with that country said Monday, but admitted that there are still many concerns with Iran that remain.
"What this means is we have a channel for dialogue and sustained way to have communications with
Newsmax (News)
Feb 22 2013
Opinion
Debt, Deficits, and the Defense Budget
As the Pentagon attempts to refocus the U.S. military strategy toward Asia the department is facing major budget constraints. Experts disagree on how to balance the fiscal challenge with the countrys national security priorities.
Council on Foreign Relations
Oct 28 2013
News
Reuters News - Senator Paul plans 'hold' on Yellen Fed nomination
Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul threatened on Friday to put a 'hold' on the nomination of Janet Yellen to be chair of the Federal Reserve unless he gets a vote on a bill he has sponsored to put the central bank under more scrutiny.
Townhall
Aug 31 2015
News
Petraeus prosecutor: Clinton committed no crime
Former attorney general Michael Mukasey recently compared the inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server when she was secretary of State with former CIA director David Petraeus’ federal conviction for the unauthorized removal and retention of classified information.
As the former U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, I oversaw the prosecution of Gen
USA TODAY
Mar 05 2019
News
Ilhan Omar Under Fire
“Leading House Democrats will offer a resolution Wednesday condemning anti-Semitism in response to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s latest remarks on Israel.” Omar was criticized after “remarks suggesting American supporters of Israel are pushing people to have ‘allegiance to a foreign country.’” AP News
The left is divided, with many accusing her of spreading anti-semitic tropes, while some contend
The Flip Side
May 17 2015
News
As Senate Dems move to back Obama trade deal, Clinton takes heat for staying on sidelines
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is staying mum on whether she supports legislation to give President Obama broad authority in global trade deals, amid calls for her influential support and even as congressional Democrats now appear to back the measure.
Liberal Capitol Hill Democrats had opposed the measure, largely arguing it poses a threat to U.S. workers.
Fox News (Online News)
Oct 18 2015
News
The prescription painkiller and heroin epidemic, explained
The drug epidemic currently tearing through large parts of the US began with the best intentions from doctors and a profit-driven campaign from pharmaceutical companies.
Back in the 1990s, doctors agreed — and many still do — that America has a serious pain problem: Tens of millions of Americans experienced debilitating pain, and it was left untreated. So they looked for a solution —
Vox
Jul 23 2013
News
Weiner Apologizes After New Messages Emerge
Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner jolted the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday, admitting that at least some of the new, sexually charged online exchanges posted on a website and attributed to him were, in fact, his.
Wall Street Journal (News)