LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kent Strobl MLB umpire John Tumpane saved a woman from potentially risking her life Wednesday after he saw her hop the railing of the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Tumpane was out for lunch and a run when he saw the woman hop the railing for “a better look of the…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Jacob Bojesson Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban slammed billionaire George Soros Wednesday for running a “mafia network” of NGOs that threatens Europe’s future. Orban is facing legal action from the EU after imposing education reforms that could force Soros’ Central European University to shut down. The move led to…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke House Republicans praised the passage of two bills aimed at cracking down on sanctuary cities Thursday, saying they believe the changes are necessary to ensure the safety of American citizens. The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act and Kate’s Law both take strides to protect people from becoming victims of crimes…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley The U.S. government will restore the Washington Redskins’ trademarks, after an appeals board rescinded the marks because they gave offense to American Indians. Politico’s Josh Gerstein first flagged a letter from the federal government to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, conceding that a recent Supreme…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield Gun rights activists rejoice! A California law prohibiting the possession of high-capacity ammunition magazines has been blocked by a federal judge, just days before it was to be implemented. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez, in his ruling Thursday, said that the law limiting ammo magazines from containing more…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Luke Rosiak A massive portion of Obamaphone recipients are receiving the benefit after lying on their applications, according to a new 90-page report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). An undercover sting operation showed ineligible applications were approved 63 percent of the time, and a review that found that 36 to…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Joshua Gill Ten-month-old Charlie Gard was sentenced to die by the European Court of Human Rights (EHCR), Tuesday, who ruled against potentially life-saving treatment for him. The ECHR ordered that Gard’s life support be shut off and blocked him from travel to the U.S. for experimental treatment for which…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Brett Chandrasekhar Libertarians have been consistent supporters of gay rights for more than 40 years. In 1971, the Libertarian Party was founded on the idea that each individual “has the right to exercise sole dominion over his own life” and to “live his life in whatever manner he chooses.” A year…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Saagar Enjeti National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster cast blame for the dire current situation in Afghanistan on the previous administration’s handling of the war effort, while speaking at a Center for New American Security conference Wednesday. The national security advisor’s comments came during an answer to a question as to…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Steve Birr A massive tax on electronic cigarettes is upending the vaping industry in Pennsylvania and is blamed for putting nearly 100 stores out of business since implementation. Lawmakers in the state passed a 40 percent tax on vaping products last summer that went into effect in October, nearly…