Franklin’s letter to Jean Baptiste Le Roy on November 13th, 1789 would prove to be even more prophetic than it was humorous.
Richard Pollock Citizens United, a conservative advocacy group, is seeking federal records on why the Department of Justice (DOJ) ignored a federal grand jury indictment of a major Democratic Party donor who ordered illegal medical procedures that killed five elderly patients, The Daily Caller News Foundation has learned. A federal grand jury named Hansjorg Wyss,…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: Ethan Barton on July 21, 2017 Auditors couldn’t figure out how long it takes the Department of State to process security clearances nor how much background investigations cost because of errors in agency reporting, a government watchdog reported Friday. The State Department’s Inspector General (IG) reviewed security clearance reports from 2012 through…
Nestled among the Ozark Mountains, with stunning natural landscapes and endless acres of beauty in every direction, Branson is one of the best places to visit in the whole of Missouri. The city has a lot to offer, from dozens of world class live entertainment shows in its theater district to thriving nightlife, top tier…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield The White House, despite their ideological differences, has congratulated Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on his selection to preside over Vice President Mike Pence’s swearing in. Thomas’ selection will be historic, as it will mark the first time that an African-American justice will administer the oath of office to either of…
Minimum wage laws are suddenly vogue. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 18 states began 2019 with a new minimum wage. Three states have since passed legislation to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a wage floor the House of Representatives is seeking to make the law of the land. The…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Ryan Pickrell Former House Republican leader Robert H. Michel passed away after decades of dedicated public service. Michel, a native of Peoria, Ga., was the longest-serving minority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives and a distinguished veteran of the World War II. After 38 years in public service, he…