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LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: In the past several months we have seen a debate on free speech that has had been festering for several years. With speech codes and “free speech zones” prevalent at colleges across the United States, the 1st Amendment right to freedom of speech has been restricted. We have seen this…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: On May 4th, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Financial Choice Act and is expected to vote on it next week in the House, which repeals some Dodd-Frank regulations and reforms others. Many people blame Dodd-Frank for stiffening American economic growth and limiting lending from American banks. Rep. Jeb…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By: Thomas Pippen The Navy can get to President Donald Trump’s promise of 350 ships within “10 to 15 years with a relatively small investment” by maintaining ships better, according to the head of Naval Sea Systems Command. The Navy assumes most ships have a 30 to 35-year lifespan, and…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Jacob Bojesson Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday that investor George Soros issued a “declaration of war” when he called his home country a “mafia state.” Orban is facing legal action from the European Union after imposing education reforms that could force Soros’ Central European University to close….
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Joshua Gill The Turkish ambassador to Israel hosted the leader of an Islamist movement outlawed in Israel for an Iftar dinner celebrating the end of Ramadan, angering Israeli officials. Sheikh Raed Salah is the leader of a branch of an organization with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood called the Islamic Movement, banned in Israel…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Lyn Ulbricht My son, Ross Ulbricht, received two life sentences for non-violent charges associated with his alleged role in the Silk Road website. This controversial case and draconian sentence have been the focus of much media attention and sensationalism. Yet lurking behind the hyperbole is something far more…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield Liberal billionaire promises to replace taxpayer dollars with private charity, unknowingly proving private charity can functionally replace wasting taxpayer funds. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has decided to pledge $15 million of charity to the United Nations in an effort replace what was supposed to be the…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley George Conway III has withdrawn from consideration for an appointment in the Department of Justice (DOJ), telling senior administration officials he prefers to stay in the private sector for the immediate future. Conway is the husband of Trump’s senior advisor Kellyanne Conway. He currently practices law at Wachtell, Lipton,…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Robert Donachie House Republicans are scheduled to vote on a bill to repeal the 2010 Dodd-Frank act, according to a statement from House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy announced Friday that the House will review and vote on the Financial CHOICE Act next week, but the exact timing of…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Rob Shimshock Washington lawmakers plan to discuss legislation Thursday to privatize Evergreen State College, which dominated headlines recently for hosting an event segregating white and black students, as well as caving to protester demands. Republican State Rep. Matt Manweller is leading the effort to strip Evergreen State of $24…