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McCain: 'I Don't Understand' Filibustering Gun Control

Sen. John McCain (R-Sunday Shows) expressed bewilderment on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that GOP Sens. Cruz, Lee and Paul would filibuster gun control legislation. “I don’t understand it,” McCain said. “The purpose of the United States Senate is to debate and

McCain: 'I Don't Understand' Filibustering Gun Control

Democrats Starting to Worry about ObamaCare

The recently announced delay of an important component of ObamaCare is raising anxiety among Democrats, according to The Hill. HHS recently announced that it was delaying for one year a provision that would allow small businesses to choose from an

Democrats Starting to Worry about ObamaCare

Obama Budget Dismissed by Right, Left

On the campaign trail, President Obama likes to talk about his desire to “bring people together” to solve the nation’s challenges. While his chosen agenda makes that nearly impossible, a budget proposal he teased Friday does seemed to have united

Obama Budget Dismissed by Right, Left

PseudoScience: Obama Directs CDC to Research Gun Violence, Video Games

Politicians regularly employ “science” or “research” to promote their policy agendas. A “study” that finds a result consistent with a politician’s bias is a time-honored way to push legislation. The tactic can even make strange-bedfellows. Last month conservative GOP Rep.

PseudoScience: Obama Directs CDC to Research Gun Violence, Video Games

Sharp Drop in Retail Signals Consumers' Gloomy Mood

The sector hit hardest in the March jobs report was retail trade. The sector, highly dependent on consumer spending, shed 24,000 jobs last month, far more than any other part of the economy. Worse, it reversed positive trends in a

Sharp Drop in Retail Signals Consumers' Gloomy Mood

Media Can't Blame Dismal Jobs Report on the Sequester

There is no way around it. The March jobs report is dismal. Economists had expected the economy to add around 200k jobs last month. The Labor Department reported this morning, however, that the economy added only 88k jobs. Democrat operatives

Media Can't Blame Dismal Jobs Report on the Sequester

Economy Adds Just 88k Jobs in March

On Friday, the Labor Department reported that non-farm payrolls grew by just 88,000 in March, a number far below expectations. Just a few weeks ago, economists predicted a gain of around 200,000 jobs. The unemployment rate is at 7.6%. Average hourly

Economy Adds Just 88k Jobs in March

HHS Resurrects 'ACORN' Through ObamaCare

ObamaCare provides millions of dollars in grants to hire community activists and others as “navigators” to assist individuals enroll in health insurance provided by state or federal exchanges and, according to recent reports, register people to vote. In a new

HHS Resurrects 'ACORN' Through ObamaCare

SC Dem: Colbert-Busch 'Too Beholden to Political Left'

On Thursday, SC Democrat Ben Frasier, a former congressional candidate, endorsed Mark Sanford in his campaign for Congress against Democrat Elizabeth Colbert-Busch. Fraiser lost the Democrat primary race to Colbert-Busch in March. Frasier said she is too liberal for the

SC Dem: Colbert-Busch 'Too Beholden to Political Left'

Comeback: Sanford Posts Decisive Win in SC Runoff–UPDATED

Mark Sanford has won the run-off for the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. Sanford held a strong lead throughout the early returns, against former County Councilman Curtis Bostic. Sanford will now face

Comeback: Sanford Posts Decisive Win in SC Runoff–UPDATED

Dallas DA Encourages Prosecutors to Carry Handguns

In the wake of the tragic murders of two prosecutors, and one’s spouse, in Kaufman County, Texas, county courthouses across Texas are promising beefed up security. While these plans will certainly include more armed guards, the District Attorney in Dallas

Dallas DA Encourages Prosecutors to Carry Handguns

Obama Green Loan Recipient Fisker Preps for Bankruptcy

Fisker Automotive, a darling of the Obama Administration’s push for green energy and electric cars has hired the powerful Chicago-based Kirkland Ellis law firm to explore a potential bankruptcy filing, according to reports. The car company, which received a federal

Obama Green Loan Recipient Fisker Preps for Bankruptcy

Egg Roll Organizers Should Take Over White House Tours

On Monday, thousands of kids from around the country are participating in an annual Spring tradition – The White House Easter Egg Roll. The White House said it expects more than 35,000 visitors to the White House lawn for a

Egg Roll Organizers Should Take Over White House Tours

SC 1: Sanford Political Comeback on Line Tuesday

On Tuesday, former SC Gov. Mark Sanford faces former County Councilman Curtis Bostic in a run-off election for the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s 1st District. Bostic finished a distant second in the crowded 16-candidate primary in March. Sanford received

SC 1: Sanford Political Comeback on Line Tuesday

Obama Wants 'Gang of 8' to Give Him Immigration 'Legacy'

For the first four years of his Presidency, President Obama took no action on reforming our immigration system. In the lead-up to the November elections, he, again, promised to make immigration reform a priority. Since his reelection, however, he has

Obama Wants 'Gang of 8' to Give Him Immigration 'Legacy'

Business, Labor Cut Deal for Immigrant Prevailing Wage

A sticking point in negotiations over an immigration reform deal has been the business community’s desire to have a consistent, reliable visa process for guest workers and unions’ fear that such a system would depress wages. On Saturday, negotiators for

Business, Labor Cut Deal for Immigrant Prevailing Wage

NY Taxpayers Subsidize Minimum Wage Hike

Minimum wage hikes are the poster children for the law of unintended consequences. Mandated wage hikes crowd young and low-skilled workers out of the labor force and reduce the availability of entry-level jobs critical to advancement up the job ladder.

NY Taxpayers Subsidize Minimum Wage Hike

State Auditor: CA Net Worth Negative $127.2 Billion

At end of the week, California’s State Auditor released its annual financial report for the state. The report, compiled by Auditor Elaine Howle, found the state has a net worth of -$127.2 billion. If the state were a business, it

State Auditor: CA Net Worth Negative $127.2 Billion

Eyewitness: First Daughters' Security 'Shut Down' Idaho Store

The Secret Service security detail for First Daughters Sasha and Malia Obama “shut down” an Idaho retailer in the latest turn of their spring break vacation, according to an eyewitness. President Barack Obama recently cited Secret Service staffing issues due

Eyewitness: First Daughters' Security 'Shut Down' Idaho Store

KY Dems Pin Hopes on Grimes, Despite Checkered Family History

Democrats are convinced that Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is vulnerable in next year’s midterm elections. Even the most vulnerable Senator, however, needs an opponent in order to lose. Actress Ashley Judd floated, and then quickly deflated, her own trial

KY Dems Pin Hopes on Grimes, Despite Checkered Family History

Report: First Daughters Now Spring-Breaking on Idaho Slopes

Local Fox affiliate KMTV is reporting that the First Daughters, Sasha and Malia Obama, are vacationing on the ski slopes of Sun Valley, Idaho.  Earlier this week, Breitbart News broke the news that the First Daughters were on a spring break

Report: First Daughters Now Spring-Breaking on Idaho Slopes

With White House Closed, Biden Takes 3rd Vacation of 2013

This Spring Break, the White House is closed to public self-guided tours. Thousands of students have been turned away in a bid to trim $2 million from the Secret Service budget. The cost-cutting, however, only goes so far. On Thursday,

With White House Closed, Biden Takes 3rd Vacation of 2013

NRSC Doesn't Know What Happens in the Senate

For months, I have noted that the GOP has an historic opportunity to take control of the Senate next year. The political map and climate is in their favor, but if they aren’t up to the task, a third election-in-a-row

NRSC Doesn't Know What Happens in the Senate

GDP: Consumer Spending Growth Less Than Expected

Thursday morning, the Commerce Department released its latest revisions to 4th Quarter GDP estimates. Two months ago, preliminary data showed the economy contracting by 0.1% in the October-December period. Today’s data showed the economy was essentially flat, expanding by just

GDP: Consumer Spending Growth Less Than Expected

Sen. Cornyn: 'Open the People's House'

This Spring Break, thousands of students visiting DC won’t be able to enjoy a time-honored tradition – a self-guided tour of the White House. President Obama canceled the tours, asserting that he needed to trim $2 million from the Secret

Sen. Cornyn: 'Open the People's House'

Left Turn Threatens Dem Control of Senate

For months, Breitbart News has noted that Senate Democrats face a difficult political terrain going into the 2014 midterm elections. Democrats are defending 21 seats against the GOP’s 14. While the GOP is favored in all of its races, Mitt

Left Turn Threatens Dem Control of Senate

Same-sex Marriage Protesters AWOL from SCOTUS

Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court convened for a second day of oral arguments surrounding the issue of gay marriage. Like Tuesday, a few thousand demonstrators gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court while the Justices heard arguments inside. Unlike

Same-sex Marriage Protesters AWOL from SCOTUS

Nevada Democrats May Kick Out Twice-Arrested Assemblyman

This evening, a select committee of the Nevada General Assembly will meet to consider whether the chamber will oust Las Vegas Assemblyman Steven Brooks. Brooks, a Democrat, would be the first member of the Assembly to be ousted by his

Nevada Democrats May Kick Out Twice-Arrested Assemblyman

Trend: Obamas Averaging A Vacation a Month

Its only March, but the Obama family has welcomed the new year by carving out some real, quality family time. In the first three months of the year, the Obama family has taken three vacations. The trips, at considerable taxpayer

Trend: Obamas Averaging A Vacation a Month

Five: SD Sen. Johnson Latest Dem to Retire

This afternoon, SD Sen. Tim Johnson, who has served in Congress for 28 years, will announce that he will retire at the end of his term next year, rather than run for reelection. He is the fifth veteran Democrat to

Five: SD Sen. Johnson Latest Dem to Retire

Paul, Cruz, Lee to Block Gun Control Legislation

Sens. Paul, Cruz and Lee have signaled that they will block the Senate from moving to any consideration of gun control legislation. On Monday, the three Senators sent a letter to Majority Leader Reid which read in part, “We will oppose

Paul, Cruz, Lee to Block Gun Control Legislation

Sequester: Pentagon Suspends Thunderbird, Blue Angel Air Shows

In its continuing bid to make the automatic sequester cuts as painful to the public as possible, Obama’s Pentagon has announced that it is suspending its aerial acrobatic flying teams, like the Air Force’s Thunderbirds and the Navy’s Blue Angels.

Sequester: Pentagon Suspends Thunderbird, Blue Angel Air Shows

Obama Prioritizes Family Spring Break Over White House Tours

As spring break begins for schoolchildren across the country, thousands of students will travel to Washington, DC. The trips, funded by bake sales and other events throughout the year, will allow the students to take in Washington’s historic landmarks.  One

Obama Prioritizes Family Spring Break Over White House Tours

'Uninvited's' Spencer: 'People Are Hungry for an Opposition'

Robert Spencer, Director of JihadWatch, has long been on the front-lines of the civilizational struggle between Western values and militant Islam. It has, unfortunately, often been a lonely posting. Over the last decade, he has been invited to bring his

'Uninvited's' Spencer: 'People Are Hungry for an Opposition'

4 Signs of Obama's Incredible Shrinking Presidency

Its fitting that President Obama was on an overseas trip on the 3rd Anniversary of his signature achievement, ObamaCare. Presidents often recede into foreign policy in their second terms. At some point in a second term, the political fortunes of

4 Signs of Obama's Incredible Shrinking Presidency

Senate Votes Overwhelmingly to Scrap ObamaCare Device Tax

In January, a 2.3% excise tax on medical devices, a key provision of ObamaCare, took effect. The measure is expected to raise around $30 billion to help pay for Obama’s health program. Opposition to the tax has been growing, however.

Senate Votes Overwhelmingly to Scrap ObamaCare Device Tax