Chuck Hagel’s uneven performance during the first round of questioning before the Senate Armed Services Committee has raised questions about his nomination’s viability. His answers, often stumbling and confused, have raised more questions about his fitness to run the Defense
During the Senate Judiciary’s hearing on gun violence on Jan. 30, the Independence Institute’s David Kopel made two poignant observations: First, the gun control plans being proposed in the wake of Sandy Hook necessitate gun registration. Second, the current plans
Senator Ted Cruz cornered Chuck Hagel about an interview in 2009 on a foreign news station where he agreed with a caller saying that Israel had committed “war crimes.” Cruz then asked Hagel about he comment he made on the
Jennifer Rubin reports that Senate opponents of Chuck Hagel’s candidacy for Secretary of Defense are nearing the magic number of 41 votes necessary to sustain a filibuster to prevent his confirmation. Democrats seem to be determined to vote for Hagel
Because nothing says serious political candidate like a famous mustache and a bizarre history of covering faux Satanic ritual popularity, Geraldo Rivera is prepping for a New Jersey senatorial run, the radio and television host said Thursday. “I mention this
Senator Hagel to the Senate Armed Services Committee: I’ve already said I regret referencing the Jewish lobby. I should have said pro-Israel lobby. I think it’s the only time on the record that I’ve ever said that. Now, you all
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is an experienced military lawyer, but asked Hagel two very simple questions about the “Jewish lobby” “Israel lobby”: can you name one Senator that has been “intimidated” (as Hagel had claimed) by them? Can you name one “dumb
On Wednesday, the White House suggested the threat of sequester during the fiscal cliff negotiations was responsible for the dismal GDP report that showed the economy contracted during the fourth quarter. White House press secretary Jay Carney tried to pin
Former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) has vindicated his critics thus far today in his confirmation hearings before the Senate Armed Service Committee for the post of Secretary of Defense. He has stumbled in attempting to explain his positions on Iran,
Yesterday, MA Governor Deval Patrick appointed a long-time aide to temporarily fill the vacancy left by John Kerry’s departure for the State Department. The Governor also selected June 25th as the date of the special election to serve out the
Sen. Chuck Hagel before the Committee On Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate, 1/24/07: “That’s not the issue here. But when people have no hope, when there’s despair, little else matters. And this is not about terrorists don’t like freedom. Tell that
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez has repaid donor ophthalmologist Dr. Salomon Melgen $58,500 for two flights to the Dominican Republic, NBC News’ Michael Isikoff reported late Wednesday evening. Isikoff notes Menendez made the payment via check this month after
Today, the Senate Armed Services Committee begins its consideration of the nomination of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense. The former Republican Senator from Nebraska is a combat veteran, but has little other experience in America’s national security infrastructure. His
Opening statement of Senator Chuck Hagel (R) at the hearing to be the next Defense Secretary, Thursday before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill…
A Jan. 30 column in The Washington Times sent a clear message to those who’ve somehow failed to put two-and-two together in the current gun control debate–gun grabbing politicians want to take our guns away, but leave their guns in
Federal Election Commission records show that Dr. Salomon Melgen, the Miami ophthalmologist connected to New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez’s alleged prostitution scandal, has financed several high-ranking politicians from both political parties. Over the years, Melgen and his wife Flor
Former Sen Chuck Hagel (R-NE) is testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, hoping to be confirmed as the next Secretary of Defense. He has attempted to address his critics, insisting that he should not be judged by “one vote”
Senator Marco Rubio continues making the conservative media rounds this week, appearing on Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin shows in a concerted effort to do damage control with conservatives who remain skeptics of his “Gang of 8″ immigration
At approximately 12:15 p.m. today, the Senate will vote on Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky) amendment stopping the “sale, lease, transfer, re-transfer, or delivery of F-16 aircraft, M1 tanks, and similar military equipment to the Egyptian government.” This vote comes on
I do. At the time, no one was calling for a weapons ban, the Left and their media pals were calling for a Palin ban. Keith Olbermann went further and suggested Bill O’Reilly and conservative commentators were partly responsible.
Former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) faces his long-anticipated confirmation hearing today before the Senate Armed Services Committee for the position of Secretary of Defense. The hearing will not only be an examination of Hagel’s qualifications and views, but will test
Retiring Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has finally weighed in on what she will do with her time after she leaves the State Department. Fans and detractors alike imagine she’ll run for president, but Hillary herself is now saying she’ll
After Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and seven other senators presented their immigration proposals on Monday, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) declared it was not worthy of support because it was nothing less than “amnesty.” Smith said the bill reward lawbreakers and
It’s good to be king–or at least the man who has to deny being one. In an interview with the leading Hispanic network Univision, President Barack Obama stated, “I think it’s important to remind everybody that, what I’ve said previously,
The effort to ban guns being undertaken by Democrats and President Obama demands a response, and the National Rifle Association isn’t lying down on the job. But is the NRA’s media strategy working? For about a week after the horrific
