Mitt Romney Tells Donors He Is “Seriously Considering” Running For President In 2016
He’s tan. He’s rested. And, apparently, he’s ready. Mitt Romney seems very interested in 2016 all of a sudden.
Charlie Hebdo Suspects Dead After Dual Standoffs
The men responsible for the Charlie Hebdo massacre are dead, but the problems for France, and the rest of Europe, may just be at the beginning.
Cleveland Police Let 12 Year Old Tamir Rice Lay Dying After Unprovoked Shooting
New details in the shooting of 12 year old Tamir Rice raise more questions.
Strong December Jobs Report Caps Off The Best Year For Jobs Growth Since 1999
December’s jobs growth numbers were very good, but the numbers below the headlines show that there’s still work to be done.
Will The Paris Terror Attack Undercut Republican Efforts On DHS Budget?
The terror attack in Paris seems likely to undercut GOP efforts to use the DHS budget to attack the President’s immigration policies.
Catholic League President Blames Charlie Hebdo Publisher for Own Death
Bill Donohue rightly condemns insulting Muslims—but goes way too far.
Obama And Congress Headed For First Confrontation Over Keystone XL Pipeline
Just one day into the new Congress, the first confrontation is already set.
Terror Attack Kills 11 at French Satirical Newspaper Charlie Hebdo
At least 11 are dead and 10 wounded in an attack on free expression.
Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
Some will say two years isn’t long enough, but under the circumstances it seems appropriate.
John Boehner Fends Off Yet Another Quixotic Tea Party Challenge
In the end, the Tea Party challenge to John Boehner was a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Mike Huckabee Takes Another Step Toward Running For President
Over the weekend, Mike Huckabee took another step that suggests that he is indeed planning on running for President in 2016.
Tea Party Crowd Launching Another Phony “Challenge” To John Boehner
Several Tea Party backed Members of Congress claim to be challenging John Boehner in tomorrow’s vote for Speaker. They are, of course, delusional.
Edward Brooke, First African-American Elected To Senate, Dies At 95
The first popularly elected African-American Senator, and the first African-American Senator to serve since the end of Reconstruction ended, has passed away.
John Hinckley Jr. Will Not Be Charged In Death Of James Brady
An entirely unsurprising decision from Federal Prosecutors in Washington, D.C.
Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo Dies At 82
A man best known, perhaps, for what he didn’t do, has passed away
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Obama’s Immigration Executive Action
A Federal Judge has dismissed the first lawsuit filed against President Obama’s immigration “executive action.”
2014’s Fickle News Cycle
The news cycle in 2014 seemed to be dominated by a series of real and phony “crises” that grabbed our attention for short periods of time.
Airlines Want You Miserable and It Serves You Right
JetBlu is joining the competition in charging bag fees and cramming in more seats.
Supreme Court To Consider Whether To Accept 6th Circuit Marriage Appeals On January 9th
Shortly after the new year, we could know whether or not the Supreme Court will issue a definitive ruling on same-sex marriage by the end of June.
Sony To Allow Limited Screenings of The Interview
Reversing a previous decision, Sony will allow The Interview to be screened in a small number of theaters.
Economy Grows at 5% For Only Second Quarter Since 2001
The Commerce Department had a Christmas present for investors, businesses, and consumers today.
Army Investigation Of Bowe Berghdahl Referred To Top General
The Army’s investigation of the disappearance five years ago of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been referred to a top General, who will decide if a court martial should be convened.
China Losing Patience With Pyongyang? Don’t Believe It Until You See It Happen
There are again reports of Chinese frustration with the Kim regime in North Korea, but change is unlikely to happen in the DPRK until Beijing is ready to let it happen.