by Josh Guckert On Monday, President Obama appeared to agree with President-Elect Trump that term limits would be a positive development. Obama told reporters during his White House press conference that “I think term limits are a really useful thing.” This rare point of agreement between the current and next President is a positive development for those…
by Brett Chandrasekhar Steven Palazzo, U.S. Representative of Mississippi’s 4th District, refused to show up to a debate with his Democratic and Libertarian rivals. His reason? He had to go to his son’s football game. Last week, Palazzo skipped two events, a debate Wednesday night and a forum Thursday, each at the University of Southern…
By Blake Neff Democratic Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida was indicted on corruption charges likely stemming from her involvement with a massive and reportedly bogus charity. Brown’s exact charges are currently unclear, since the case has been under seal, but she is expected to face arraignment in federal court Friday morning in Jacksonville. Brown, who has…
Earlier in the week, FBI Director Comey stated that no reasonable prosecutor would bring charges against Hillary Clinton; his main argument was that there was no intent to commit the crimes she was being investigated for. Today Director Comey was questioned by the House Oversight committee and during that testimony, Representative Gowdy grilled Director Comey…
House Democrats reportedly booed Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for refusing to give a timetable on when he will fully endorse presumptive Democratic Party nominee, Hillary Clinton. The Hill reports that Sanders received boos when he told House members his goal was to “transform America” and not to win elections. While Sanders has signaled soft support…
By Juliegrace Brufke House Democrats are torn over some of the members of their party, including leadership, fundraising off of their gun-control protest on the House floor – a move Republicans slammed for politicizing an act of terror for political gain. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and top members of the party – including Rep. John…
Justin Amash, the libertarian Republican Congressman from Michigan, has sent a letter to House leaders calling for restrictions of warrantless government surveillance. This letter, co-authored by Jared Polis (D-Colo), was co-signed by thirty-four representatives, including Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The letter was addressed to four key people: House Speaker Paul Ryan, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi,…