Kerry: 'It Was Easier' During the Cold War
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Hollywood Execs Sued By Singer Accuser Deny Sex Abuse Allegations
Monday in Beverly Hills, 31 year-old Michael Egan added three Hollywood executives to his list of those he is suing along with “X-Men” director Bryan Singer. Egan claims all four men sexually abused him against his will as a teenager
ABC, McClatchy: 6-2 Vote Upholding Affirmative Action Ban Shows 'Divided' SCOTUS
Mainstream media outlets like ABC News and McClatchy tried to frame the Supreme Court as “divided” after its 6-2 ruling–with which even liberal Justice Stephen Breyer concurred–that upheld Michigan’s constitutional amendment banning affirmative action. Just in: Divided Supreme Court upholds
The Mosque Missing from the Media's Boston Marathon Bombing Remembrances
Amid all the observances and solemn statements and cries of “Boston Strong,” the firstanniversary of the Boston Marathon jihad massacre proved one thing: denial about jihadterror and the mosques that encourage it is stronger than ever. All the observances, commemorations
BuzzFeed Politics Goes Full-Media Matters Against GOP
Media Matters spends 100% of its research energy attacking the political right. BuzzFeed Politics apparently does the same. BuzzFeed Politics and Andrew Kaczynski pose as objective. But if you look at Kaczynski’s author page over the last two weeks, of
New CA Gun Bill: Gun Manufacturers Must Pay DOJ to Be Allowed Back on CA Roster
California gun control bill SB 916 contains a requirement that manufacturers of guns that have fallen off California’s “roster of handguns that have been determined not to be unsafe” pay a fee to the CA Department of Justice in order
Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Action Ban
On Apr. 22 in Schuette v. BAMN, the Supreme Court of the United States held 6-to-2 that a Michigan constitutional amendment ending racial preferences in many aspects of state government does not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth
Community's Neighborhood Watch Run by Local Ku Klux Klan
A new neighborhood watch group in Fairview, Pennsylvania, has a very surprising sponsor: the local chapter of the Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. After a spate of break-ins and crimes in the neighborhood, the KKK chapter said
Bundy Family Supporter: 'I Don't Think This Will End Well'
Former NH Republican Party chair and current Tea Party leader Jack Kimball said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-NV) description of those supporting the Bundy family as “domestic terrorists” is indicative of a continuing face-off that will not “end well.”
Welcome to the Cat Cafe
Anyone who knows me is well aware that animals are my life. If I could, I’d live on a farm (or in a jungle). I’d have a cow and a giraffe. Don’t even get me started on elephants. So, this
Hollywood Playbook: Tuesday's Top 5 News Items
Aereo’s Day of Reckoning In the Supreme Court What are the stakes today as the Supreme Court hears arguments about Aereo TV today? Other than the very survival of Aereo TV, we’re going to learn if our society is still
Holder Refers to Bush Administration as the 'Old Regime'
In a video posted to the Department of Justice webpage announcing the “Clemency Project 2014,” Attorney General Eric Holder criticized drug sentences under President George W. Bush, calling it “under the old regime” Follow Pam on Twitter @pamkeyNEN
Biden Declares 'Ukraine Must Remain One Country,' Includes Crimea
Tuesday at a news conference with Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk from Kiev, Vice President Joe Biden pledged support for Ukraine and emphasized that United States does not recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Biden declared, “Ukraine is and must remain one
Fox's 'Bones' Shows Corrupt Congressman Next to George W. Bush
Once again, a network TV show has used the technique of informing audiences that a character is crooked or evil by showing him standing next to George W. Bush or some other Republican politician. This time, the convention was used
Athletics Surrender Early Lead, Lose to Rangers
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA (AP)–The Oakland Athletics had jumped out to an early lead against Yu Darvish, a pitcher they have owned of late. Looking to build off a weekend sweep of the Astros, the A’s couldn’t hold their lead and lost
Texas Nonprofit Search Group Sues FAA Over Drone Ban
HOUSTON, TEXAS (AP)–A Texas-based group involved in searches for missing persons around the nation filed a lawsuit on Monday asking a federal court to set aside an order that prohibits the nonprofit from employing drones in its work. Texas EquuSearch
Supreme Court Upholds Michigan Affirmative Action Ban
On Apr. 22 in Schuette v. BAMN, the Supreme Court of the United States held 6-to-2 that a Michigan constitutional amendment ending racial preferences in many aspects of state government does not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
Biden in Kiev: Ukraine Faces 'Humiliating Threats'
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden warned Russia on Tuesday that “it’s time to stop talking and start acting” to reduce tension in Ukraine, offering a show of support for the besieged nation as an international agreement
Elizabeth Warren: I'm Not Running for President
In an interview that aired on ABC’s “World News” on Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) downplayed her 2016 presidential prospects to network correspondent David Muir. Partial transcript as follows: MUIR: I read a number of articles in the last week.
Lessons From an Eighteen Year Old
Eighteen-year-old Madeleine McAulay shared some wisdom yesterday. If you’re not familiar with Madeleine, she has made some waves in politics these last few years. She started a blog, released a YouTube video in support of traditional marriage that caused quite
Texas Gun Smuggling Ring with Ties to Mexico Busted
HOUSTON, TEXAS–Seven Houston men pled guilty to various charges tied to a weapons smuggling ring, according to court documents obtained by Breitbart Texas. The illegal operation reportedly had ties to Mexico. An indictment obtained by Breitbart Texas alleges that the
Texas Alleged Attempted Wal-Mart Bomber Collared
HOUSTON, TEXAS–A man from Sugarland, Texas was arrested after an alleged bomb threat at the Kemah Wal-Mart over Easter weekend, according to a report from KHOU. Police say they arrested Mehrzad Malekzadeh, a 35-year-old male from an affluent Houston suburb,
Texas Takes Action Against 11 for El Paso ISD Cheating Scheme
In an unprecedented action, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) filed a petition to hold 11 employees accountable for their roles in the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) cheating scheme, masterminded by the district’s former superintendent Lorenzo García. The El Paso
Texas Railroad Commissioner Hopefuls Trade Barbs Ahead of Runoff
As the primary runoff elections loom on the horizon, attacks from candidates seem to be getting nastier. In the race for the Texas Railroad Commission, candidate Ryan Sitton has decided to respond publicly to what he calls unfounded charges his
Five Plead Guilty in Houston Human Stash House Case
HOUSTON, TEXAS–In March 2014, a human stash house containing 115 individuals was discovered in Houston, Texas. Court documents obtained by Breitbart Texas state that five individuals, Jose Aviles-Villa, Jonathan Solorzano-Tavila, Antonio Barruquet-Hildiberta, Jose Cesmas-Borja, and Eugenio Sesmas-Borja, pled guilty to conspiracy and
