Articles by Fred Lucas

EnergyNews

Trump’s EPA Rolling Back Obama-Era Anti-Coal Regulation

Fred Lucas | November 03, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency will propose easing rules on disposal of coal ash, the residue from burning coal, to make it less likely the federal… Read More

SocietyNews

HHS to Lift Obama-Era Restrictions on Grants for Faith-Based Adoption Services

Fred Lucas | November 02, 2019

Under a new proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday, the federal government no longer will withhold federal grant money… Read More

PoliticsNews

4 Keys to Understanding a Trump Impeachment Trial in the Senate

Fred Lucas | October 31, 2019

The focus of impeachment is now on the Democrat-controlled House and President Donald Trump, but the Republican-controlled Senate and Chief Justice John Roberts almost certainly… Read More

SocietyNews

Kentucky Supreme Court Sides With Christian T-Shirt Maker in Free Speech Case

Fred Lucas | October 31, 2019

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that a printer cannot be forced to print T-shirts that violate his faith.  In a case that dragged… Read More

SecurityNews

US Military Strength Rated ‘Marginal’ as China, Russia on Move

Fred Lucas | October 30, 2019

America’s military is stronger than before, but lacks the capacity to fight more than one war with a major power as adversaries such as China… Read More

Health CareNews

White House Touts ‘Health Care for You’ as Better Option Than ‘Medicare for All’

Fred Lucas | October 30, 2019

The White House is making a strong push against Democrats’ “Medicare for All” proposal, laying out a “Health Care for You” agenda to boost competition… Read More

SecurityNews

Border Agents Save Thousand of Lives, Seize More Drugs and Guns

Fred Lucas | October 29, 2019

Customs and Border Protection officers rescued nearly 5,000 illegal immigrants from danger, while also greatly increasing the capture of illicit drugs and weapons smuggled into… Read More

LawNews

In Chicago, Trump Fires Back at Police Chief Who Boycotted His Speech

Fred Lucas | October 28, 2019

Speaking before a gathering of police chiefs in Chicago, President Donald Trump on Monday sharply criticized the city’s police superintendent, who boycotted his speech, noting… Read More

PoliticsNews

Even Before Ukraine Uproar, 10 of 13 Democrats on Intel Panel Backed Trump Impeachment Probe

Fred Lucas | October 25, 2019

In July, Rep. Andre Carson, a member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, voted for the then-most recent resolution calling for the ouster of… Read More

PoliticsNews

Graham, McConnell Demand House Democrats Conduct Fair Impeachment Probe

Fred Lucas | October 24, 2019

Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham introduced a resolution Thursday condemning the closed-door process of House Democrats’ impeachment investigation.  Thirty-nine of the 52 other Senate Republicans… Read More

LawNews

‘Dangerous and Foolish’: How Legal Vote Harvesting Prompts Illegal Conduct by Political Operatives

Fred Lucas | October 24, 2019

In Texas, they are called “politiqueras” and in Florida, they are called “boleteros.” Broadly speaking, these are professional campaign operatives and political activists who have access… Read More

SecurityNews

Trump Announces ‘Permanent’ Cease-Fire, End to Sanctions on Turkey

Fred Lucas | October 23, 2019

President Donald Trump announced what he called a “permanent” cease-fire between Turkey and the Kurds, as well as the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Turkey…. Read More

SecurityNews

Pence: ‘Permanent’ Cease-Fire Achievable Between Turks and Kurds

Fred Lucas | October 22, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence expressed hope Tuesday night for a “permanent” cease-fire between Turkey and the Kurds after the five-day pause in hostilities in northeastern… Read More

SecurityNews

Ex-ICE Chief on Congress and Border Security: ‘They’ve Done Nothing’

Fred Lucas | October 22, 2019

If Mexico stops helping the United States halt illegal immigration, it could mean trouble on the heels of inaction by Congress, a former top U.S…. Read More

InternationalNews

Dictators Wrap ‘Evil Behavior’ in Talk of Human Rights, Pompeo Says

Fred Lucas | October 22, 2019

Dictators too often pervert the word “right” for nefarious means, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday morning, as the U.S. prepared to assemble a… Read More

EducationNews

Why LBJ’s Great Society Gets a Failing Grade in Improving Education

Fred Lucas | October 21, 2019

President Lyndon B. Johnson’s vision for a Great Society unleashed an army of bureaucrats on American schools but produced little or no improvements to public… Read More

PoliticsNews

New Revelation on Hunter Biden Surfaces as Impeachment Probe Expands Beyond Trump Phone Call

Fred Lucas | October 18, 2019

House Democrats’ impeachment narrative appears to have veered away from President Donald Trump’s alleged push for information on former Vice President Joe Biden even as… Read More

PoliticsNews

4 Big Indicators of What’s Next in Impeachment Process

Fred Lucas | October 17, 2019

As House Democrats’ impeachment probe moved forward Thursday, a star witness told Congress that “no quid pro quo” existed in the president’s dealings with Ukraine… Read More

LawNews

The Left Targets Supreme Court With ‘Packing’ Threat, ‘Shortlist’ of Activist Nominees

Fred Lucas | October 16, 2019

Perhaps encouraged by Democratic senators in August warning the Supreme Court to “heal” itself or face restructuring, one progressive group has doubled down on advocating… Read More

InternationalNews

Trump Announces $50 Million for Christians, Other Minorities in Syria

Fred Lucas | October 13, 2019

After facing criticism from Christian leaders over his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, President Donald Trump defended the decision in front of a… Read More

SocietyNews

HHS Secretary Calls Trump Most Pro-Life President Ever

Fred Lucas | October 11, 2019

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar called President Donald Trump the most pro-life president in U.S. history Friday as he noted the accomplishments of… Read More

PoliticsNews

Trump on Possible Senate Trial: ‘I Don’t Know How You Can Impeach’

Fred Lucas | October 11, 2019

The Senate sat in judgment of President Andrew Johnson for longer than two months in 1868. More than a hundred years later, in early 1999,… Read More

SocietyNews

3 Big Wins for Religious Liberty Indicate Tide Is Turning

Fred Lucas | October 11, 2019

Air Force Col. Leland Bohannon, a combat veteran, was close to retirement when he entered an unexpected fight—one to preserve his two-decade military career.  “There… Read More

SecurityNews

ICE Chief: Lawmakers Must Stop ‘Ugly Rhetoric’ and ‘Vilification’ of Immigration Agents

Fred Lucas | October 10, 2019

The chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement called out members of Congress for demonizing federal agents while not addressing relevant laws.  “The safety and… Read More

EconomyNews

Trump Moves to Increase Transparency in Government Regulations

Fred Lucas | October 09, 2019

Kevin Lunny and his family ran Drakes Bay Oyster Company for about 50 years on the Northern California coastline before the federal government shut down… Read More

SocietyNews

Edwin Meese Salutes Reagan in Accepting Presidential Medal of Freedom

Fred Lucas | October 09, 2019

Former Attorney General Edwin Meese, upon receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House, praised the many people who helped him throughout his… Read More

PoliticsNews

Elections Watchdog Seeks Answers in Michigan Voter Fraud Case

Fred Lucas | October 08, 2019

A Michigan municipal election official being charged with six felonies in the discarding of nearly 200 votes is not likely an indication of voting problems… Read More

PoliticsNews

Rep. Adam Schiff, Trump’s Nemesis, Is 2-0 So Far on Impeachment

Fred Lucas | October 07, 2019

Rep. Adam Schiff, the House committee chairman who has taken the lead role in Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, has one big thing… Read More

Health CareNews

Democrats’ Health Care Plan Would ‘Totally Obliterate Medicare,’ Trump Says

Fred Lucas | October 03, 2019

Charles McLaughlin, a 71-year-old Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, recalls how useful Medicare and Medicare Advantage were when he was fighting another battle, this… Read More

InternationalNews

How a Former Warsaw Pact Nation Became an Example for NATO Allies

Fred Lucas | October 03, 2019

WARSAW, Poland—Tomasz Szatkowski is an anomaly on two fronts. He’s the youngest ambassador to NATO and represents one of just seven members of the 28-nation… Read More