Republican State Sen. and now candidate for the U.S. Senate Joni Ernst says she experienced sexual harassment in the military and is breaking with her party and the Pentagon on how such cases should be handled. She is not, however,
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday threw his support to U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel in the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District, an endorsement that came with less than 48 hours to go
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a campaign finance law violation, averting a trial that had been expected to begin the same day in Manhattan federal court. D’Souza, known for
Each of the candidates in the running to replace retiring Democratic Rep. Henry Waxman in California’s 33rd congressional district–home to Breitbart News HQ–filed the first quarterly finance reports of the year with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday, listing contributions
Last week, the U.S. Senate chose between two competing bills on sexual assault in the military. The successful bill, authored by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO), prevents those accused of crimes from using positive character evidence–the so-called “good soldier” defense–in their
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) proposal to take the decision to prosecute sexual assault and other important criminal cases in the military away from commanders and put the decision in the hands of military lawyers was stymied in the Senate on
USA Today reports that the push for examining the U.S. armed services for sexual assault cases has given the U.S. Army cause for disqualifying 588 sexual assault counselors, recruiters, and drill sergeants. The perpetrators have been accused of conduct ranging
A subcommittee established by the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act released findings criticizing Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-NY) push to “remove commanders’ authority in military sexual assault crimes.” Gillibrand argues that her bill would “strengthen the belief that the military justice
On Sunday, appearing on ABC’s This Week with fill-in host Martha Raddatz, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) admitted that Democrats knew full well that Americans would be booted from their health insurance plans as an effect of Obamacare implementation. When asked
William Wilberforce once said, “Having heard all of this you may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you didn’t know.”1 (Note to self: Don’t forget to footnote this.) Wilberforce was speaking of the unspeakable
As the September 10 Colorado recall elections draw closer, one thing is clear: Democrats around the country are pouring resources into fighting the recall of Democratic state senators John Morse and Angela Giron. Nationally known Democrats like Rep. Debbie Wasserman
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is urging New Yorkers to stand up to the NRA by supporting Colorado state senator Angela Giron (D) financially. Giron is facing recall elections for her roll in the passage of gun control laws that ban
Catholic Bishop Pablo Cedano of the Dominican Republic said that President Barack Obama’s choice of an openly gay nominee as the ambassador to the conservative and largely Catholic island nation will face strong opposition. If James “Wally” Brewster becomes the U.S.
The absolute, final reduction of gun control as a combination of irrational emotional gestures and political opportunism, courtesy of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, as quoted by Reason: “Let’s be honest,” says Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). “Criminals aren’t going to buy a gun and
In an effort to justify continuing to approach Iran via talks instead of stepping up the pressure in other ways, Sec. of State John Kerry said: “Iran is a country with a government that was elected and that sits on
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez abruptly left a press conference on Hurricane Sandy aid ahead of other Senate Democrats on Monday. While it’s unclear why Menendez left the presser early, the move came amid building pressure concerning a scandal
(AP) Washington casts wary eye at Muslim BrotherhoodBy LARA JAKESAP National Security WriterWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama begins his second term straining to maintain a good relationship with Egypt, an important U.S. ally whose president is a conservative Islamist walking a fine
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, of New York, who used to be a strong supporter of gun rights, has joined anti-gun zealots since the Sandy Hook massacre. A woman of principle she’s not. Gillibrand used to brag about keeping two rifles under
Hurricane Sandy may cost taxpayers at least $80 billion. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg — along with Northeastern lawmakers such as Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Rep. Peter King (R-NY)
Moderator Liz Benjamin asked Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and her Republican challenger Wendy Long at the New York’s Senate race debate on Wednesday “Have you read 50 Shades of Grey?”
The Cybersecurity Act, which the Senate will vote on next week, will not only contain measures for cyber security but also quite a bit of gun control, if a coalition of Democrats led by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) get their
(AP) Depp, Streep join call to lower ‘Bully’ ratingBy SANDY COHENAP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELESMore Hollywood heavyweights are joining the call for a lower rating on the teen-focused documentary “Bully.” The Weinstein Co, which is releasing the film March 30, said
On Tuesday, the New York Republican State Committee issued a press release blasting Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for cosponsoring a ban on insider trading when her husband shorted housing stocks 34 times and made a “killing” during a period when
Nassau County Comptroller, George Maragos (R-NY) is set to run against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for U.S. Senate this year. Maragos says Gillibrand is out of touch with New Yorkers, and is losing focus on what Americans need more (jobs, affordable
With the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee having advanced a bill explicitly banning congressional insider trading in a 7-2 vote, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is receiving well-deserved praise for offering significant improvements to the STOCK (Stop Trading On
Yesterday, Sen. Joseph Lieberman said he “doesn’t have any evidence of insider trading by members of Congress.” Nevertheless, said Lieberman, the 60 Minutes report and the book by Breitbart editor Peter Schweizer have left his constituents with the impression that
With the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee set to begin congressional insider trading hearings today, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, whose husband trades stock options, has proposed a bill that would legalize, not ban, insider trading by members of Congress.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) calls on the Senate to finally make insider trading illegal so elected officials can’t get rich off the privileged information they receive as congressmen.
From The Hill: Democratic leaders and major party donors plan to hold a lavish 80th birthday gala for Charles Rangel at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan next month, despite 13 ethics charges pending against the veteran lawmaker. Lobbyists and other
New York State, one of the most corrupt political entities on the planet, has long been a graveyard for aspiring African American politicians. As Mayor of the City of New York, David Dinkins — the first and so far last
Facing what could become a bruising primary battle, appointed U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) is embracing one of President Obama’s best known communist appointees, former green jobs czar Van Jones. The Hill reports Gillibrand will share the stage with Jones
Because of the resignation of Hillary Clinton from the U S Senate and the subsequent appointment of Kirsten Gillibrand, both of New York’s U.S. Senate seats are on the ballot this fall. While most of the focus has been on
Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, the governor of New York’s likely pick to replace Sen. Hillary Clinton, arrives for Friday’s announcement. She says she’s talked to the governor about the job and would take it if asked.