
Today is the Kentucky Derby which was always a big event in my house when I was growing up. My family is in the horse-racing business and my mother is an expert on all things related. I spoke earlier to
by Elizabeth Sheld4 May 2013, 9:00 AM PST0

The names of three men who will testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee next week on Capitol Hill have been released. Gregory N. Hicks, the deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Libya at the
by Elizabeth Sheld4 May 2013, 7:08 AM PST0
A senior cleric in Iran says that the immodesty and whorish dress of women is responsible for Earthquakes. “Many women who do not dress modestly … lead young men astray, corrupt their chastity and spread adultery in society, which increases
by Elizabeth Sheld4 May 2013, 6:37 AM PST0

Next week, the Senate will vote on Obama’s nominee to Chair the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, David Medine. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, followed up the confirmation hearing with a list of
by Elizabeth Sheld3 May 2013, 12:01 PM PST0

Vice President Joe Biden is ready to move with a new wave of gun control, “planning even more travel, with trips around the country to stump for a renewed push on expanded background checks and gun-trafficking laws that failed to
by Elizabeth Sheld3 May 2013, 8:44 AM PST0

Google has changed the tagline from “Palestinian Territories” to “Palestine” on its home page. Google spokesman Nathan Tyler, said: ‘We’re changing the name ‘Palestinian Territories’ to ‘Palestine’ across our products. ‘We consult a number of sources and authorities when
by Elizabeth Sheld3 May 2013, 6:32 AM PST0
As soon as the images and identities of the Boston Bombers were revealed to the public, media reports began describing the Brothers Tsarnaev as ‘self-radicalized.’ Here is the Washington Post, The New York Times (describing President Obama), CNN, CBS, and
by Elizabeth Sheld2 May 2013, 9:24 AM PST0
Mars One is a reality show/space mission that will send four individuals to Mars. Forever. At least 20,000 people have applied for Mars One, with an application fee of $38. So who is paying for this? According to Ars Technica:
by Elizabeth Sheld1 May 2013, 9:25 AM PST0
In a press conference this morning, President Obama denied any knowledge of Benghazi witnesses being intimidated from coming forward. Obama stated he was “not familiar” with the reports of intimidation and threats. Victoria Toensing, who represents a State Department employee,
by Elizabeth Sheld30 Apr 2013, 8:06 AM PST0
At a Tea Party rally last week Senator Ted Cruz delivered a smackdown to his fellow GOP senators saying: “‘Well, there is an alternative. You could just not be a bunch of squishes.’” Cruz spoke to the crowd at a Freedom
by Elizabeth Sheld30 Apr 2013, 7:42 AM PST0
In response to Biden photoshop needed: I immediately thought of this guy-
by Elizabeth Sheld30 Apr 2013, 7:21 AM PST0
According to his former girlfriend, Tamerlan Tsarnaev would beat her up when she refused to wear a hijab and chose to wear American clothes. She said she ended up wearing a hijab because when she wore more western clothing he
by Elizabeth Sheld30 Apr 2013, 7:14 AM PST0
San Diego Attorney Judy Clarke, who is a “renowned death penalty lawyer” has joined the defense team of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Clarke has gained notoriety from defending such criminals as the ” ‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski, Tucson, Ariz., shooter Jared Loughner and
by Elizabeth Sheld30 Apr 2013, 4:01 AM PST0

“Congressional-Syle” hearings on the existence of space aliens will be held this week at the National Press Club. Six former congressman have signed up for THIRTY HOURS of testimony on “the possible existence of extraterrestrials and be recorded for a
by Elizabeth Sheld29 Apr 2013, 12:06 PM PST0
As Democrats wail and lament about the utter failure that was the Senate’s Gun Control legislation, they are simultaneously recruiting pro-gun democrat candidates to run in important races. The question is whether two of the Democrats’ most promising potential candidates
by Elizabeth Sheld29 Apr 2013, 6:53 AM PST0
While the left is frequently up in arms about the about the Koch brother’s money funding political and campaign projects, there is no shortage of big leftist corporate and foundation money floating around hot political issues. Both the Joyce Foundation
by Elizabeth Sheld29 Apr 2013, 5:31 AM PST0
Updated: The text messages were sent from Tamerlan’s mother to other family members about Tamerlan. Tamerlan Tsarnaev had sent text messages to his mother stating that he was willing to die for Islam as early as 2011, according to two sources with
by Elizabeth Sheld25 Apr 2013, 5:05 AM PST0

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at slain officer Sean Collier’s memorial service held at MIT today. While giving his speech, Biden described the suspected bombers, the Tsarnaev brothers as “two twisted, perverted, cowardly knock-off jihadists here in Boston…” Biden’s inquiring
by Elizabeth Sheld24 Apr 2013, 1:21 PM PST0
According to Senator Richard Burr, members of the Senate Intelligence Committee learned that Russia had contacted the United States multiple times about Tamerlan Tsarnaev. In a closed briefing on Tuesday, members of the Senate Intelligence Committee learned that Russia alerted
by Elizabeth Sheld24 Apr 2013, 5:55 AM PST0

Reuters is reporting that sources close to the Boston Marathon bombing say Tamerlan Tsarnaev was listed on the government’s “highly classified” database of potential terrorists. “But the list is so vast that this did not mean authorities automatically kept close
by Elizabeth Sheld24 Apr 2013, 4:58 AM PST0
President Obama has invited all 20 women Senators out to dinner this evening. The dinner is “to discuss current policy issues…..CQ Roll Call was not able to immediately confirm the attendance of all 20 senators.” Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and
by Elizabeth Sheld23 Apr 2013, 6:16 AM PST0

Breitbart News has learned that the Saudi National questioned after the Boston Marathon Bombing had his deportation order records altered, rescinding his deportation order. The alteration occurred the night before Secretary Napolitano vehemently denied the existence of any deportation order
by Elizabeth Sheld20 Apr 2013, 4:19 PM PST0
After being blocked by Congress, Obama is now using his own power to make changes to the background check system for firearms purchases. The Obama administration was starting a process Friday aimed at removing barriers in health privacy laws that
by Elizabeth Sheld19 Apr 2013, 8:24 AM PST0
In response to Joel : This is a republic and not a democracy precisely to protect the minorty from the majority. But Obama’s premise is flawed: 90% do not support his position. A Roper poll reports that 39% want to
by Elizabeth Sheld18 Apr 2013, 7:00 AM PST0

Paul Kane, congressional reporter over at the Washington Post tweeted out last night: Reid will pull the entire gun bill from floor, likely tomorrow. No final vote. It will remain on leg calendar. Brought up some other time. — Paul
by Elizabeth Sheld18 Apr 2013, 4:01 AM PST0