LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Steve Birr Police departments across the country are outfitting their officers with protective gear for drug busts to limit the threat accidental fentanyl exposure poses to first responders. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is taking precautionary measures to safeguard their force from accidental drug overdoses due to the increasing prevalence of…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of possible collusion between foreign elements and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign may expand to include Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his deputy, Rod Rosenstein. Rosenstein told the Associated Press that Mueller’s probe could include the role he played in the dismissal of former…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Robert Donachie Conservative groups are throwing millions of dollars behind a campaign to sell the American people on how comprehensive tax reform will improve their lives. Members of Charles and David Koch’s “Liberty Network,” Freedom Partners and Americans for Prosperity (AFP) are pledging millions to a nationwide campaign that promotes…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke House Republicans welcomed the announcement Wednesday that an independent special counsel has been assigned to investigate Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced former FBI Director Robert Mueller would fill the role — a major win for Democrats who argued it was necessary…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said Thursday he didn’t threaten to quit after FBI Director James Comey was fired, contrary to a Wednesday press report, says the Washington Examiner. From the Washington Examiner: Rosenstein was asked to respond to the report by Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Michelle Macaluso as he…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Amber Randall President Donald Trump released a tweet Thursday trolling comedian Rosie O’Donnell on the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Trump sub-tweeted a six-month-old tweet from O’Donnell that called for Comey’s firing. “FIRE COMEY,” O’Donell’s tweet stated. We finally agree on something Rosie. https://t.co/BSP5F3PgbZ — Donald J. Trump…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Thomas Phippen Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was considered honorable, fair and non-partisan by virtually everyone in Washington D.C. until he wrote a letter calling for President Donald Trump to fire FBI Director James Comey. Rosenstein has held his position under Attorney General Jeff Sessions for two weeks after being…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Thomas Phippen The president has the sole authority to fire the director of the FBI under the law, but it’s only happened once before President Donald Trump terminated James Comey Tuesday. The only other president to fire an FBI director was Bill Clinton in the summer of 1993. During…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s letter detailing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) rationale for calling for the dismissal of former FBI Director James Comey is heavy on professional grievance. The memo, submitted to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, strongly suggests that officials at the Justice Department felt Comey…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Jonah Bennett President Donald Trump mocked New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer for claiming lack of confidence in former FBI director James Comey and then acting upset when Trump fired him. In a tweet posted late Tuesday evening, Trump referred to Schumer as ‘Cryin’ Chuck Schumer for reversing positions on…