Acting IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel and Treasury Inspector General J. Russell George told Congress today that there is no “evidence” targeting of conservative groups was based on ideological motivations. George explained that his audit of the IRS processes in this
Business magnate Donald Trump warned Republicans in Congress to steer clear of the “Gang of Eight” immigration bill in an interview with Breitbart News on Monday. Trump argued that Republicans are granting their own “death wish” by helping Democrats and
It started as a dirty little secret several years ago. Frustrated by opposition to amnesty legislation, the Obama administration bypassed Congress and enacted a backdoor scheme to bypass Congress and enact illegal alien amnesty via executive fiat. That’s when phrases
On Monday, at a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with new acting IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) asked Werfel, “Do you feel that the IRS has betrayed the American people?” Werfel answered, “I do…the trust has been violated.”
On Monday, at a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with new acting IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, Rep. Jose Serrano (D-NY) suggested that funding should not be cut for the IRS thanks to scandalous spending, and added that non-profit status should be
The Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition supporting immigration reform, has launched a six-figure ad campaign pushing Congress to enact immigration legislation. The ads, urging evangelicals to “pray” for a path to citizenship, include the disclaimer that they were “paid for”
Congress will soon begin consideration of the renewal of the Farm Bill, which has been portrayed by big government politicians and lobbyists as a critical “safety net” for struggling small farmers. According to the Heritage Foundation, however, much of the
Several black leaders of various political persuasions have banded together to warn Congress of the harm they think the “Gang of Eight” immigration bill will inflict upon black workers if passed. The group, the Black American Leadership Alliance, wrote to
More than a million people took to Sao Paulo’s streets for a massive Gay Pride parade, aiming to end discrimination and support same-sex marriage rights in Brazil. Under rainy skies and cold that did not dampen many spirits, marchers waved
On Thursday, the well respected Cook Political Report moved the Massachusetts special Senate election that pits Democratic Congressman Ed Markey against Republican political newcomer Gabriel Gomez from “leans Democratic” to “toss-up.” The Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy wrote that while they still had their “thumb on the
One month ago the Pentagon assured the public it was not being advised by anti-Christian extremist Mikey Weinstein. Yet two days ago Weinstein called the Pentagon demanding that a Christian painting be removed from a dining hall in an Idaho
‘This Week’ Roundtable Arianna Huffington, Gwen Ifill, Paul Gigot, Karl Rove, David Plouffe on Michele Bachmann’s retirement from Congress…
Appearing on CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) stated that Attorney General Eric Holder was in hot water for his comments before Congress in which he denied involvement in Department of Justice targeting of journalists. There
(AP) Schumer: Immigration bill to pass Senate by July 4WASHINGTONA senator guiding an immigration overhaul bill through Congress says he wants the Senate to pass the measure by July 4 and predicts as many as 70 votes in support. Democratic
Melissa Harris-Perry: On the one hand he’s got to be able to make a claim about the we’re getting traction, Things are starting to get better without overselling it. For ordinary people on the ground, the housing market may be
The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) has officially closed the books on the controversial “naked-image” full-body scanners being used at security checkpoints at America’s airports. The TSA announcement comes after a Congressional mandate to make major changes to the devices and
In a Gallup Poll released in the heart of the gun control debate last April (after months and month of hysterical coverage), only 4% of Americans saw gun control as a priority. What they were (and are) most concerned about
It had all the makings of a routine bust: an anonymous tipoff to the cops, a raid on a hideout, a triumphant Interior Ministry tweet. The loot? Roll after roll of toilet paper. The government said police had found 2,450
A reminder of why MSNBC has plummeted to last place in the cable news standings via The Washington Free Beacon: MSNBC contributor Michael Eric Dyson called Attorney General Eric Holder “the Moses of our time” Wednesday on “Martin Bashir.” He
In April 2009 IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman testified at the House Small Business Committee hearing on IRS Oversight. During questioning Shulman offered that a “big focus” of his time at the IRS would be a concerted effort to insure his
So Ted Cruz doesn’t trust the Republicans. Imagine that. “Let me be clear” he said on the Senate floor the other day. “I don’t trust the Republicans, and I don’t trust the Democrats.” And why not? The last four years
A new Quinnpiac poll not only brought bad news for Obama with respect to his ratings on job approval and trustworthiness, but also on the Benghazi scandal that both the White House and the media have worked so hard to
Spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters Wednesday that the State Department has not decided if it will comply with a congressional subpoena demanding documents related to the crafting of Benghazi talking points for Susan Rice. Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) sent a five-page
On Wednesday, Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder explaining they are worried he committed perjury when he testified before Congress on May 15. That day, Holder testified he had nothing to
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney on Wednesday claimed Attorney General Eric Holder did not mislead Congress when he claimed that he had no involvement or knowledge in the Department of Justice’s seizure of reporters’ communications. Reporters objected strongly that
Nothing is off limits when the left attacks conservatives. As soon as Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) announced that she would not be seeking a new term, it was time to brace for a barrage of vile, lying bile from the
Ronald Machen, the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, omitted relevant information from his legal career in written testimony before the United States Senate during his confirmation process in 2009 and 2010, Breitbart News has learned. While in
May 21, 2013: Apple CEO Tim Cook called before Congress to get a scolding for failing to pay more federal taxes than the company legally owed. May 29, 2013: Apple CEO Tim Cook announces he has hired recently departed EPA
Aware that Obamacare’s implementation may turn voters against Democrats, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other party leaders gave House Democrats an “Affordable Care Act Toolkit” to use during the summer recess to sell the unpopular law to voters. The
The Obama administration’s spin that only two rogue agents in Cincinnati, Ohio were behind the systematic harassment of conservative groups by the IRS, continues to unravel. NBC News reports that a number of targeted conservative groups received letters from IRS
On May 28, the representative of the Iranian regime, Mohsen Naziri Asl, officially became President of the U.N. Conference on Disarmament, a rotating position. U.N. Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer reacted by calling Iran’s elevated position “scandalous.” He also said that
According to video on her website and on her Facebook page, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann will not run for a fifth term in Congress. A video was posted on her website Wednesday morning announcing her decision. Bachmann began serving in Congress
By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, a conservative firebrand and a favorite of tea party Republicans, said Wednesday she will not run for another term in the U.S. House. Bachmann, who ran for the Republican presidential nomination
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R – MN) announced early Wednesday morning she will be retiring next year. Bachmann pointed out that her decision to not run for re-election had nothing to do with the current ethics probe into her former presidential
Chariman Issa has issued a subpoena for documents related to the talking points produced to explain what happened in Benghazi on 9/11. In a letter explaining the need for the subpoena, Issa argues that the administration has not been forthcoming
(AP) – Ten members of Congress are urging the Washington Redskins to change their name because it is offensive to many Native Americans. The representatives said Tuesday they’ve sent letters to Redskins owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins
The House Judiciary Committee is looking into Attorney General Eric Holder’s May 15 testimony on the Justice Department’s surveillance of reporters, to see if he lied under oath. An aide “close to the matter” told The Hill that the panel is
Muslim leaders in South Africa have protested against President Barack Obama’s visit to that country in late June and early July, calling him “as morally bankrupt as any of his predecessors,” local news sources report. While South Africa’s Muslim community
