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Texas Congressman Creates Caucus to Toughen Border Security

Texas Congressman Creates Caucus to Toughen Border Security

In an effort to emphasize tougher border security, Texas Congressman Lamar Smith recently formed the Border Security Caucus on Capitol Hill. Rep. Smith, a vehement opponent of the Democrats’ immigration policy changes, said, “Unfortunately, President Obama has weakened immigration laws through executive orders

Darrell Issa in New Hampshire, Prompting Speculation

Darrell Issa in New Hampshire, Prompting Speculation

Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is spending part of the congressional recess wooing fellow Republicans in New Hampshire this week, prompting some to wonder if Issa is laying out the foundations of a presidential run

Hillary's Benghazi Testimony: A Year Later

Hillary's Benghazi Testimony: A Year Later

January 23rd marked one year since then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Capitol Hill testimony about the events that transpired in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012. A year after her testimony, Americans are still waiting for basic answers about what

Congressman: No One Read $1T Omnibus Bill

Congressman: No One Read $1T Omnibus Bill

When asked whether he read the 1,528-page,  $1.1 trillion government spending bill before he voted for it yesterday, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) said, “Nobody did!” On Capitol Hill on Thursday, CNSNews.com asked Blumenauer: “The omnibus bill yesterday, it was 1,582

Hillary Clinton Hit List Revealed

Hillary Clinton Hit List Revealed

I think there is a very real case to be made that anyone who has a lifelong aspiration for the job of US President has something seriously wrong with them. Who would want the power so much as to subject

Suspicious Package Shuts Down Capitol

Suspicious Package Shuts Down Capitol

Capitol Hill was shut down early Monday morning due to a “suspicious package,” a police source tells Breitbart News. Traffic in Washington was backed up for miles due to security concerns. An individual who police believe is responsible for the

Congress Desperate to Avoid 'Dairy Cliff', $8 Gal Milk

Congress Desperate to Avoid 'Dairy Cliff', $8 Gal Milk

With time running out to reauthorize a 5-year Farm Bill, sources on Capitol Hill tell Breitbart News that Congressional leaders are preparing a short-term, one-month extension to allow more time for negotiations. Congress is desperate not to let the Farm

Google Seeks Advantage in Patent Reform

Google Seeks Advantage in Patent Reform

Congress is again facing a test that will determine whether they stand with the American people or the K-Street lobbyists who represent some of the biggest corporations in the world, including the president’s favorite billion dollar corporation — Google.  That

$1,000 for Coffee with Luke Russert

$1,000 for Coffee with Luke Russert

Luke Russert has joined a charity effort. To benefit the GO Campaign, Russert has donated himself for a $1,000 coffee date. The webpage page shows an auction that ends on December 12. The description informs potential bidders: “Enjoy coffee on

Health Website to Remain Work in Progress

Health Website to Remain Work in Progress

By KELLI KENNEDYAssociated PressMIAMIThe HealthCare.gov website will still be a work in progress beyond the end of the month, Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday, appearing to soften a promise that the site will be working by then for

Obama Blames Republicans for Obamacare Mess

Obama Blames Republicans for Obamacare Mess

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama blamed Republicans for the Obamacare mess that made him concede he would have to “rebrand” and “remarket” Obamacare, ignoring that the law was passed with legislative gimmicks and no Republican support in the House.  At