To end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling without accepting any meaningful GOP conditions, President Obama resorted to falsehoods, wounded American democracy, and damaged U.S. global leadership. The president accused the House GOP majority of refusing to pay
National Public Radio has been cheerleading for President Barack Obama throughout the shutdown, and exulted in his political win the morning after Congress passed legislation to end the confrontation. But Morning Edition host Renee Montagne went even further in her
(AP) Congress votes to end shutdown, avoid US defaultBy DAVID ESPOAP Special CorrespondentWASHINGTONUp against a deadline, Congress passed and sent a waiting President Barack Obama legislation late Wednesday night to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial
Fox News political analyst Brit Hume conceded that Republicans that grew the federal government while they were in power the last decade may have ultimately been responsible for the recent standoff over the budget because their actions helped create the
U.S. House stenographer Dianne Reidy was forced off the floor on Wednesday night following the House’s passage of a debt limit resolution package, which would end the government shut down. Reidy, who has worked as a recorder for the House for
On Wednesday night, Congress cleared the last hurdle to end the partial government shutdown and lift the nation’s debt ceiling. Just hours after the Senate cleared the agreement, the House voted to accept the deal negotiated by Sens. Reid and
By DAVID ESPOAP Special CorrespondentWASHINGTONUp against a deadline, Congress passed and sent a waiting President Barack Obama legislation late Wednesday night to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government shutdown, the culmination of an epic political
Capitol Hill talk regarding the Senate deal apparently includes a provision that would take away the Congress’ power to increase the debt ceiling. According to Politico, it looks like the buzz appears to be true.: The plan includes a proposal offered
Philip Klein of the Washington Examiner is one of the most brilliant conservative commentators around, and his column today, “GOP can learn from Democrats on advancing their agenda,” is a worthy read. However, while I agree that Republicans can learn, I
The former star of ABC’s Lost is behind a new, crowdfunded video campaign to make people aware of the intrusive nature of the current NSA domestic spying program. In short, it’s an affront to the U.S. Constitution and rights we
Breitbart News has obtained a legislative summary of the provisions in the Senate deal to reopen government and extend the debt ceiling. Breitbart News has also obtained a copy of the legislative text. Currently, Senate staff are able to review
In an interview on Newsmax TV’s The Steve Malzberg Show, Rep. Tim Huelskamp of Kansas said that, despite the dissatisfaction of Tea Party conservative Republicans, John Boehner’s job as House Speaker is safe. Huelskamp, himself a Tea Party conservative, said,
Anti-incumbent sentiment is at an all-time high as Americans become more disgusted with a Congress that is setting records for low approval ratings. According to a Pew Research survey, “a record-high 74% of registered voters now say that most members of
Like rubbing salt in an open wound, it was announced Wednesday that the House would vote first on any Senate deal to reopen government and lift the debt ceiling. The move to pass a deal that many conservatives see as
President Barack Obama has vowed that he will pressure Congress to take up comprehensive immigration reform “the day after” the government shutdown and the debt ceiling are resolved. “Once that’s done, you know, the day after I’m going to be
The Marine Corps Marathon may be canceled because of the government shutdown even though marathon staff is paid with non-appropriated funds. “Since the government shutdown occurred, the Marine Corps Marathon continues its coordination with hopes of a conclusion in
Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) told Breitbart News on Tuesday evening that President Barack Obama’s threat to veto an amendment that he and Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) have developed that would eliminate the Obamacare subsidies for members of Congress, their staffers,
House GOP Leadership has pulled from the floor its latest proposal to end the partial government shutdown and lift the debt ceiling. Leadership had spent all day Tuesday trying to build support for the proposal, tweaking and altering the specific
Col. Alan West, the veteran, stalwart Tea Party conservative and former congressman from Florida, staked out an anti-free trade position earlier today at Breitbart. On many issues, I agree with Col. West, but on trade I cannot. Though additional authority
The House has yet to vote on Republican leaders’ proposed bill for ending the government shutdown and the debt ceiling fight. The GOP, having entered aiming to defund Obamacare and reach some agreement on major budget changes, now merely hopes
(AP) Ex-San Diego Mayor pleads guilty to 3 crimesBy ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated PressSAN DIEGOFormer San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, driven from office by sexual harassment allegations, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony and two misdemeanors for unwanted physical contact with three
House GOP Leadership was finalizing language Tuesday afternoon for another proposal to end the government shutdown and lift the debt ceiling. They are scrambling to identify a mix of provisions that could attract enough conservative votes to pass the House.
“Train wreck.” “Fundamentally flawed.” “Not ready for primetime.” This is the rollout of Obamacare. Constant “glitches” keep people from logging into the exchanges. Humiliating live video of reporters normally favorable to Obamacare simply giving up in frustration because they cannot sign
On Tuesday, House Republicans announced plans to push another proposal to end the partial government shutdown and temporarily lift the debt ceiling. Even before details of the new proposal were finalized, the White House and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
President Obama is seeking power the Constitution has assigned to Congress. Soon, he will formally ask Congress to surrender its constitutional authority and grant him “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority. And House Republicans are inexplicably ready to give it to
