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NYT: Obama Admin 'Has Now Lost All Credibility'

On Thursday, The New York Times officially fell off the Obama bandwagon. That doesn’t mean the Obama worship will stop. But the newest revelation that the Obama administration has been seizing millions of phone records leaves the Times with little

NYT: Obama Admin 'Has Now Lost All Credibility'

Obama Admin Grabs Millions of Verizon Phone Records

According to a breaking report from the UK Guardian, Barack Obama’s National Security Agency has been collecting phone records of millions of domestic customers of Verizon under a court order obtained in April. The order requires Verizon to turn over

Obama Admin Grabs Millions of Verizon Phone Records

Malcolm Moves to the Right: Muniz Tweets Obama 'Letting Our Country Down'

On Wednesday, former Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz sounded off on President Obama’s appointment of controversy-ridden former UN ambassador Susan Rice to National Security Advisor: Rice is under fire thanks to misleading the American people five separate times

Malcolm Moves to the Right: Muniz Tweets Obama 'Letting Our Country Down'

Judicial Watch: Secret Email Addresses Make Mockery of Transparency

In the aftermath of reports that many of President Obama’s political appointees use secret government email accounts, Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton is sounding off, explaining how such accounts thwart transparency laws. On Tuesday, the White House press secretary Jay

Judicial Watch: Secret Email Addresses Make Mockery of Transparency

Poll: 56% Believe Feds Threaten Individual Rights

A Rasmussen poll released on Tuesday regarding the Department of Justice’s targeting of Fox News reporter James Rosen and the Associated Press shows that a plurality of Americans believe that the DOJ was attempting to intimidate the media. 43 percent

Poll: 56% Believe Feds Threaten Individual Rights

Hollywood Celebs: 'I Am Bradley Manning'

On Tuesday, Hollywood celebrities released a teaser video defending alleged traitorous soldier Private Bradley Manning, who is accused of leaking classified documents to Julian Assange of Wikileaks. “I am Bradley Manning,” the celebrities proclaim. The video stars Oliver Stone, Russell

Hollywood Celebs: 'I Am Bradley Manning'

Villaraigosa Parties with Prince of Belgium

On Tuesday night, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will continue his longtime governing strategy of having parties, this time hosting the prince of Belgium at the Getty House. Prince Philippe will join his ministers to exchange gifts with the outgoing

Villaraigosa Parties with Prince of Belgium

Christie Dismisses Drudge Coverage

Responding to a question from Matt Katz of the Philadelphia Inquirer about the Drudge Report’s critical coverage of his behavior with regard to both President Obama and the upcoming special election to fill Sen. Frank Lautenberg’s Senate seat, Christie reportedly

Christie Dismisses Drudge Coverage

Obama to Sign UN Gun Treaty During Summer Recess

In an attempt to avoid public scrutiny, President Obama plans to sign the controversial United Nations gun treaty in August, when Congress is in summer recess. According to White House press secretary Jay Carney, Obama will sign the treaty “before

Obama to Sign UN Gun Treaty During Summer Recess

Chopped: Ted Allen Calls Megyn Kelly 'She-Wolf'

On Monday afternoon, Ted Allen, host of Chopped and former food and wine connoisseur on Queer Eye, took to Twitter to bash Fox News generally and Megyn Kelly specifically. He led off with a tweet directed at Fox and Friends:

Chopped: Ted Allen Calls Megyn Kelly 'She-Wolf'

Inspector General: Liberal Groups Not Treated Like Tea Party Groups

On Monday, Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) of the House Appropriations Subcommittee asked inspector general J. Russell George if he had found that conservative groups had been targeted. George said there were 79 groups put to the side because they had

Inspector General: Liberal Groups Not Treated Like Tea Party Groups

Rep. Lowey: IRS Scandal Due to Underfunding

On Monday, Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) of the House Appropriations Subcommittee asked acting IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel and inspector general J. Russell George if there was any evidence of White House involvement in the IRS’ targeting of conservative non-profit applicants,

Rep. Lowey: IRS Scandal Due to Underfunding

Acting IRS Commissioner: President Approved Certain Bonuses

On Monday, Rep. Harold Rogers (R-KY) of the House Appropriations Subcommittee asked acting IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel about bonuses in the agency, some of which had to be approved by the president. Werfel said he did not know whether the

Acting IRS Commissioner: President Approved Certain Bonuses

Acting IRS Commissioner: 'The Solution Here Is Not More Money'

On Monday, IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel told the House Appropriations Subcommittee, “The solution here is, in my opinion, not more money.” He continued, “If you start with more money, that’s the wrong starting point.” Werfel said that the right steps

Acting IRS Commissioner: 'The Solution Here Is Not More Money'

Acting IRS Commissioner: Agency Betrayed Americans

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.”

Acting IRS Commissioner: Agency Betrayed Americans

Rep. Serrano: Don't Cut IRS Funding Over IRS Waste

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

Rep. Serrano: Don't Cut IRS Funding Over IRS Waste

Villaraigosa Sends Himself Off With Lavish Parties

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa may be leaving office dead broke, but that won’t stop the city from dropping $75,000 as a goodbye present. According to the Los Angeles Daily News, “It will be a month of celebrations for Mayor

Villaraigosa Sends Himself Off With Lavish Parties

CA Bill Would Encourage Parolees to Register to Vote

A recently-introduced California bill from Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) would force county probation officers to give paroled criminals information on how to register to vote. AB149 notes that current California law requires that to register to vote, you must

CA Bill Would Encourage Parolees to Register to Vote

CA Legislators Introduce 15+ Bills Per Day in 2013

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen in a state completely dominated by Democrats, California is finding out in a heavy way. Over the first half of the year’s legislative session, the legislators have introduced a whopping 2,255 bills, ranging

CA Legislators Introduce 15+ Bills Per Day in 2013

CA Sues Trader Joe's, Whole Foods over Lead in Candy

The California state attorney general is suing massive organic food chains Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods for allegedly carrying ginger and plum candies with lead in them. The state has been pushing an ever-more-restrictive set of food labeling regulations over

CA Sues Trader Joe's, Whole Foods over Lead in Candy

Rand: GOP Must Be 'The Party of Passion'

Speaking at the Reagan President Library on Friday night, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) presented a more diverse vision of Republicanism – but more importantly, called for a Republicanism with passion. “Reagan never diluted what he had to say,” Paul explained.

Rand: GOP Must Be 'The Party of Passion'

Schumer on Holder: 'I Believe He's Going to Stay'

Appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) came out in strong support of Attorney General Eric Holder, who is being investigated for possible perjury after testifying before Congress that he had not been

Schumer on Holder: 'I Believe He's Going to Stay'

Dem Operative Who Illegally Recorded McConnell: 'I'd Do It Again'

Typically, when you illegally record someone, that makes you a perpetrator. Not in the world of the left, where illegally recording Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) from a hallway outside his office wins you plaudits and status as a

Dem Operative Who Illegally Recorded McConnell: 'I'd Do It Again'

Feds Kept Radiological Contamination in Seattle Park Secret from Public

Magnuson Park in Seattle, Washington is famed for its beautiful shoreline and acres of recreational area. But it’s also home to a not insignificant level of radiological contamination. The federal government’s known about it since 2009, according to local reports.

Feds Kept Radiological Contamination in Seattle Park Secret from Public

Study: Premiums Could Jump 40% Under Obamacare

While President Obama and his minions in the Democratic Party claim that health care premiums will drop under Obamacare, the opposite is true, according to a new study from the Milliman consulting firm. The study showed that health insurance premiums

Study: Premiums Could Jump 40% Under Obamacare

Salon's Joan Walsh: Cruz a Tool of the 1%

The assault on Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) from the left is on, and its motivation is obvious: stop this up-and-coming intellectual powerhouse from making traction on the national scene by painting him as a kook. Cruz, who attended Princeton and

Salon's Joan Walsh: Cruz a Tool of the 1%

Dem VA Gov Candidate McAuliffe: My Dad Died Because of Bush

George W. Bush has been blamed by the left for everything from hurricanes to the IRS targeting conservative non-profits. But now, it turns out that former Democratic National Committee head and current Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe blames Bush for

Dem VA Gov Candidate McAuliffe: My Dad Died Because of Bush

White House: 'Self-Evident' Holder Told Congress the Truth

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: 'Self-Evident' Holder Told Congress the Truth

Senate Dem Spokesman to Become Holder's Spokesman

Even as Senate Democrats express concern over the Department of Justice targeting reporters, Senate Democratic press spokesperson Brian Fallon is moving from the Senate Democrats over to the Justice Department to do flacking for Attorney General Eric Holder. Fallon will

Senate Dem Spokesman to Become Holder's Spokesman