Commentary
The MCC Turns 10, but Will It Make It to 15?
Seeking to emerge from its institutional “childhood,” the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) threw itself a big 10th birthday party in Washington last month. The milestone… Read More
LawNews
Colbert to Obama: ‘Why Did You Burn the Constitution and Become an Emperor?’
Last night, President Barack Obama appeared on the Colbert Report for an interview with Stephen Colbert. They discussed several topics, such as the midterm elections,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
When It Comes to Defunding Amnesty, Congress Needs to Act Now
In the debate surrounding President Barack Obama’s immigration amnesty plan, there is increasing attention over the fact that Obama initiated his amnesty without an executive… Read More
Health CareNews
Obamacare Creates Boom for Federal Contractors
Two years ago General Dynamics, one of the biggest federal contractors, reported a quarterly loss of $2 billion. An “eye-watering” result, one analyst called it…. Read More
Health CareNews
Obamacare’s Contracting Bonanza in 8 Charts
Politics are frozen. Budgets are tight. But business purchases by the Department of Health and Human Services have doubled to $21 billion annually in the… Read More
SocietyNews
Ferguson Faith Files: A Journalist’s Reflection
The Ferguson I experienced was a far cry from the images we see on TV and online. Among the charred remains of businesses destroyed during… Read More
SocietyNews
An Inside Look at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
Each year, residents of Washington, D.C., enjoy an abundance of Christmas celebrations unique to the nation’s capital. From “The Nutcracker” ballet at the Kennedy Center… Read More
EnergyNews
Blowback! Minnesota Wind Developer Takes on Opponents’ ‘Vendetta’
CORNISH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Developers of a proposed 10-turbine wind farm that has come under fire from dozens of residents have denied alleged permit violations and… Read More
LawNews
These 7 Revealing Emails Show Federal Officials Scheming to Target Legal Businesses
Senior officials at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation actively sought to crack down on legal businesses that the Obama administration – or the officials themselves… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Chris Pratt Gave a Beautiful Speech About the Birth of His Son
“Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt spoke at last Friday’s March of Dimes Celebration of Babies — and things got emotional as he recounted… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Little Sisters of the Poor Just Fought Another Battle Against the Obamacare Mandate
Today the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver will hear oral argument in the Little Sisters of the Poor’s challenge to the Obamacare abortion-inducing… Read More
SocietyNews
Old Friends Go Head-to-Head for Top Spot on Senate Budget Committee
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., is going up against one of his closest friends in the U.S. Senate for the plum post of Budget Committee chairman… Read More
EducationNews
Legislation Lets States Cut Ties Between Common Core and Federal Grants
Sen. David Vitter, R-La., has drafted legislation to prohibit the federal government from “mandating, incentivizing or coercing” states to adopt the national education standards known… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What the Media Are Missing in Their Obsession with Kate Middleton’s Baby Bump
The media can’t stop cooing over Kate Middleton’s baby bump. “Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Bump Touch Down in New York City,” proclaimed a Daily… Read More
SocietyNews
Retired Reporter Details Obama’s Off-the-Record ‘Profanity-Laced Tirade’ About the Media
President Obama once delivered a “profanity-laced tirade” in an off-the-record session with reporters when he wasn’t happy about media coverage, according to retired ABC News… Read More
Health CareNews
Ebola Czar to Leave White House in February
The nation’s “Ebola czar,” Ron Klain, plans to move back to the private sector less than five months after being tasked to oversee the government… Read More
EducationCommentary
Watch This 100-Year-Old Teacher Explain Why She Really Hates Common Core
Madeline Scotto, a math teacher in New York City, is no fan of Common Core. “They’re making it more complicated as far as I’m concerned,”… Read More
EducationNews
Why Did He ‘Flip’ on Common Core? Gov. Bobby Jindal Explains
Why did Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal withdraw his support for Common Core national education standards and tests? In the hot seat yesterday on “Fox News… Read More
SecurityNews
Bush Defends CIA ‘Patriots’ on Eve of Senate’s ‘Torture Report’
Ahead of the release of a report detailing anti-terrorism actions taken by the Central Intelligence Agency during his two terms in the White House, former… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Net Neutrality Regulations Will Harm Internet Consumers
Last month, President Obama announced his support for unprecedented “network neutrality” regulation of the Internet under Title II of the Communications Act—a step that would… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Average Federal Spending Per Household Nearly $30K
Did you know that the National Institutes of Health spent $374,000 to find out if a puppet show would convince preschoolers to eat more vegetables?… Read More
EconomyNews
N.Y. Labor Official Defends ‘Independent’ Investigation After Union Linked to Papa John’s Case
Two state labor officials have publicly acknowledged there are ample opportunities for “community organizers” and labor unions to partner with government agencies to enforce workplace laws… Read More
EconomyNews
Obama Administration Now Has 1,000 Government Investigators Targeting Businesses for Minimum Wage Violations
Under President Obama, government officials are aggressively enforcing the law against employers who fail to pay the minimum wage, deny overtime compensation and misclassify workers… Read More
SocietyNews
Sharyl Attkisson: Media Should Look at Evidence Before Saying Police Officers Motivated by Race
Investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson today issued a warning to journalists covering the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner and encouraged them to look at… Read More
SecurityNews
George W. Bush Says Putin Has Become More of a ‘Zero-Sum-Type Thinker’
Former President George W. Bush today said that in the six years since he’s left the White House, Russian President Vladimir Putin has become more… Read More
SocietyNews
Sen.-Elect Bill Cassidy: Victory Is the ‘Exclamation Mark’ on the Message Voters Sent Last Month
In his first interview since ousting incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu in Saturday’s runoff election for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, Rep. Bill Cassidy said his win is the “exclamation… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What Republicans Can Do Now to Fight Back Against Obama’s Amnesty Decision
The lame-duck session presents the first test for Republican leadership in the House and Senate since the American people overwhelmingly spoke on Election Day. As… Read More
SecurityFeature
21 Photos of Pearl Harbor and a Day That Will Live in Infamy
Seventy-three years ago today, on Dec. 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, an act that plunged… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Best Deal With Iran Is No Deal With Iran
It’s no secret that the Obama administration badly wants a nuclear deal with Iran. And it’s no secret that the Iranians are playing hard to… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Feeling Better at the Pump? Since 2008, America’s Oil Supply Has Grown by 50%
If you’re like most Americans, you haven’t been questioning the welcome drop in gasoline prices. You just fill ‘er up and feel grateful that you’re… Read More
