LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Ted Goodman Former Obama Labor Secretary Tom Perez was voted chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after defeating Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison in a tight race Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. Perez, who was discussed as a potential vice presidential pick before former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton selected…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Jonah Bennett Judge Army Col. Jeffery Nance has tossed out arguments from Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s defense team that President Donald Trump’s harsh comments have prevented Bergdahl from receiving a fair trial. According to Bergdahl’s lawyers, Trump’s rhetoric on the campaign trail ruined the ability of potential jurors to…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Chris White The head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Saturday that people are absolutely justified in wanting President Donald Trump to abolish the agency. Scott Pruitt, who was narrowly confirmed as Trump’s EPA chief last week, told a crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference that people…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Rob Shimshock Former NAACP branch president Rachel Dolezal, who lied about being black but still identifies as black, is now jobless, living on food stamps and expects to lose her home next month. “There’s no protected class for me,” the former NAACP branch president told The Guardian. “I’m this generic, ambiguous…
By Grant M. Deltz Associate Editor Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez is the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Keith Ellison, who was endorsed by Bernie Sanders, came in second place to subsequently accept a position as deputy chair. Perez ran a strong campaign with focus on voting access and down-ballot battles. The final vote…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: White House rejects DHS travel ban research [VIDEO]: Max Greenwood at the The Hill writes: The White House is dismissing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intelligence report rebuffing President Trump’s claims that citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries pose an increased terror threat, the Wall Street Journal reported late Friday. Newsweek reported today: The DHS…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke House Ways And Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady assured the border adjustment tax won’t hurt small businesses or lead to job losses during a discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference Friday. Border adjustability, which would tax imports but not exports, is a key component of the House…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said he’s considering seeking a third term in 2018, but wouldn’t be weighing the option if former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton had won the election. Walker — who was first elected in 2010, won his recall election in 2012 and a second…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Micah J. Fleck I was able to book an interview with Ken Bone (the sudden star of the second 2016 presidential debate who asked the only real questions of the night) during an appearance Mr. Bone made at CPAC 2017. It was short, but sweet, and the most surprising…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Rob Shimshock A college student who recorded his professor calling President Donald Trump’s election an “act of terrorism” will not be suspended or have to send a letter of apology to the professor and school. Orange County College (OCC) student Caleb O’Neil received a temporary suspension for recording anti-Trump professor…