Pope Francis Scolds Congress for Gun and Weapons Sales
On September 24, Pope Francis scolded Congress for guns and weapons which are manufactured in America and sold around the world.
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Five Things Pope Francis Needs to Know Before He Addresses Congress
There are bigger, more pressing problems than climate change.
Catholic Congressman to Pope: Stop Talking about Climate Change ‘Like a Leftist Politician’
The Pope should stop talking and acting “like a leftist politician” on climate change and instead concern himself with things that really matter, such as the murder of Christians by ISIS and the “intentionally planned genocide of unborn children by Planned Parenthood.” So says Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), who is planning to boycott the Pope’s forthcoming visit to the House of Representatives in protest.
Ted Cruz on Republican Leadership: ‘We’ve Got a Bunch of Weenies’
In a radio interview with Fox News’s Sean Hannity, GOP presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz slammed GOP leadership, saying that on the Republican side, “We’ve got a bunch of weenies.”
Safe Campus Act Would Require Colleges to Notify Law Enforcement in Cases of Sexual Assault
A bill being considered in Congress would require universities to notify police about reports of sexual assault or else forego punishment for the accused.
Florida Democrats Try to Out-Liberal One Another
U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-FL), who is in a contentious Senate primary race with fellow congressman Alan Grayson, has expectedly moved to the left of his usual middle-of-the-road positions on many issues.
Christie Slams Congressional Republicans: ‘What Have These Guys Done?’
GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday and was asked about his comments from his announcement speech about Republicans not having a choice but to work together with Democrats. Christie slammed the Congressional Republicans, asking,
Renee Ellmers Pitches Abortion-Defunding Bill that Continues Funding
U.S. abortion-giant Planned Parenthood would keep almost 90 percent of its taxpayer revenue if Congress passed a supposed “defunding” bill introduced by NC Rep. Renee Ellmers, a close ally of the GOP’s leadership.
State Dept. Appoints ‘Transparency Czar’ After Clinton Email Scandal
Czars are often dropped as distractions, like a fighter jet ejecting flares to avoid heat-seeking missiles. The appointment of a powerful new position with great fanfare is the ultimate Washington way of pretending to Do Something and mollify an angry public. And so, there comes unto the State Department a new “transparency czar,” officially to be known as the Transparency Coordinator.
Obama Touts Job Growth, Pushes for Budget in Weekly Address
In his Labor Day weekend video address, President Barack Obama the economic progress over the past five-and-a-half years and made a push for Congress to pass a new budget by month’s end. Transcript as follows: Hello, everybody. I hope most
Trump, Huckabee, Slam Democrats’ Deal with Iran
Donald Trump is denouncing President Barack Obama’s giveaway deal with Iran, following the announcement by Democrats that they have enough votes in the Senate to block any Senate pushback. “It’s time for a real negotiator,” Trump declares in a new
Iran Deal: San Diego Rep. Scott Peters Announces Support
Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) will vote for the nuclear Iran deal. In a late Thursday op-ed for the San Diego Union-Tribune, Peters wrote, “the JCPOA is our best tool to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon for at least
Report: Pro-Iran Deal Democrats Took Money from ‘Iran Lobby’
Ten Congressional Democrats who support the Iran nuclear deal have taken money from pro-Iranian regime lobbyists with ties to the Iranian government.
Ambassador Power: Rejected Iran Deal Will Isolate U.S.
The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, this week published an op-ed in Politico warning Congress that if they reject the Iran nuclear deal, America would be isolated on the world stage and lose the crux of its influence.
Charlie Daniels Pens Open Letter to ‘Sold-Out, Jaded, Burned-Out Political Hacks’ in Congress
Charlie Daniels, of Charlie Daniels Band fame, penned an open letter to Congress on Monday blasting the “sold-out, jaded, burned-out political hacks” for what he called their lack of courage.
Mother Jones: Average of 1.95 ‘Public Mass Shootings’ in U.S. Per Year
In a figure that is a far cry from the 207 mass shootings that CNN claimed took place in the first 207 days of 2015, Mother Jones quotes a study that claims there were approximately “90 public mass shootings” in the U.S. over a period of 46 years.
White House, Congressional, Homeland Security Staff Included in Ashley Madison Hack
The Obama Administration let Chinese hackers walk away with a vast trove of data on government employees and contractors earlier this year, including the entire database of people who applied for security clearances. he last thing we need is for bureaucrats, officials, and military members in sensitive positions to be setting themselves up for manipulation by foreign agents by diddling around on adultery websites such as Ashley Madison.
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Huckabee on Meeting with Netanyahu in Israel– Congress Should Vote Against Iran Deal
GOP presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee spoke exclusively to Breitbart News about his first visit to Israel as an official presidential candidate. He met with Israel’s Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and spoke with Israelis about the Iranian deal that is currently awaiting Congressional approval.
Hollywood-to-Havana: American Airlines to Fly to Cuba
American Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will be offering charter flights from LAX to Cuba starting on December 12.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Announces Congressional Run
Actress Melissa Gilbert, best known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the 70s NBC drama Little House on the Prairie, announced Monday she will seek Michigan’s 8th Congressional District seat next November.
Mitch McConnell: No Immigration Reform this Congress, ‘Hopefully in the Next Congress’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has ruled out immigration reform this Congress.
Speaking to reporters at a Thursday press conference McConnell pointed to President Obama’s November executive amnesty as the primary reason why immigration reform is off the table until after the 2016 presidential election.
CIA Enhanced Interrogation Techniques: Finally Getting the Rest of the Story
The late conservative commentator Paul Harvey’s radio program had a segment titled “The Rest of the Story.” He would begin discussing a story line, pausing for effect with a commercial break, and then returning to finish it—usually with an unexpected twist.
Kerry’s Answer to Iran Deal Question Exposes Dangerous Mindset in Team Obama
A member of the President’s own party—in the course of questioning Secretary of State John Kerry during hearings on the Iran nuclear deal—has exposed a disturbing mindset among Obama’s minions. Kerry’s response to a very clearly stated question places this mindset on center stage.
California Democrat Juan Vargas Slams Iran Deal
Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA) has announced that he will oppose the Iran deal, becoming one of the first in his party to do so.
Harvard Study Laments Conservative Media Destroying Republican Party
Last week, Jackie Calmes, national correspondent for the New York Times and Shorenstein Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School, released a study decrying conservative media’s influence on the direction of the Republican Party.
