Articles by Fred Lucas

SecurityNews

Trump, Moon to Talk North Korea Strategy

Fred Lucas | June 28, 2017

President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in have common ground in dismantling North Korea’s nuclear program, according to the White House, even if… Read More

SocietyNews

White House Backs 2 Bills Targeting Illegal Immigration

Fred Lucas | June 28, 2017

The White House has put its weight behind two House bills to crack down on illegal immigration, a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s campaign. Issuing… Read More

Health CareNews

Americans Struggling Under Obamacare Tell Pence ‘Real Story’

Fred Lucas | June 26, 2017

Marjorie Weer spent six months negotiating with an insurance company just to clear the way for her 3-year-old son Montgomery to travel from South Carolina… Read More

Health CareNews

What a Wounded Veteran Thinks of Trump’s VA Reform

Fred Lucas | June 25, 2017

Sgt. Mike Verardo’s military career ended seven years ago because of an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, but he said the worst part of his… Read More

EnergyNews

How Environmental Groups Are Responding to Trump’s ‘Solar Wall’ Pitch

Fred Lucas | June 25, 2017

President Donald Trump’s idea of putting solar panels on his long-promised border wall hasn’t gained a lot of support among top environmental lobbying groups—even though… Read More

Health CareNews

Trump: GOP Health Care Bill Needs ‘a Little Negotiation’

Fred Lucas | June 22, 2017

President Donald Trump didn’t give a strong indication about where he stood on details of the Senate bill to replace Obamacare—but he at least seemed… Read More

LawNews

Up to 5.7 Million Noncitizens Voted in Past Presidential Elections, Study Finds

Fred Lucas | June 22, 2017

As many as 5.7 million noncitizens voted in the 2008 election and potentially more voted in 2016, according to a new study by Just Facts,… Read More

PoliticsNews

Homeland Security: Russia Targeted 21 States in 2016, Changed No Votes

Fred Lucas | June 21, 2017

Russians hacked or attempted to hack into election systems in 21 states, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed to a Senate panel Wednesday, but stressed… Read More

PoliticsNews

White House Pushes Trump Priorities Before Congressional Recess

Fred Lucas | June 20, 2017

As some Republicans in Congress are calling on leadership to allow the legislative branch to work through the August recess, the White House touted President… Read More

SecurityNews

Ukrainian President Credits US Help in Defense Against Russia

Fred Lucas | June 20, 2017

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said the United States has been a “co-sponsor of this story of success” in helping his country fight for freedom against… Read More

EnergyNews

Study Finds Fracking Doesn’t Harm Drinking Water in Texas

Fred Lucas | June 19, 2017

Hydraulic fracturing hasn’t contaminated groundwater in Texas, isn’t an earthquake hazard, and has been a boon for the state’s economy, according to a study released… Read More

SecurityNews

Trump Administration Keeps Obama LGBT Policies at Pentagon, Other Agencies

Fred Lucas | June 16, 2017

The Defense Department recently held an LGBT Pride Month event, while the Army conducted transgender sensitivity training, moves that baffled retired Army Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin and… Read More

PoliticsNews

Results of Virginia’s Primary Hint at Future for Trump, Sanders Movements

Fred Lucas | June 14, 2017

In one of the first major primary races after the 2016 presidential election, a Republican candidate for governor who campaigned on a pro-Trump platform nearly… Read More

PoliticsNews

7 Takeaways From Jeff Sessions’ Senate Testimony on the Russia Probe

Fred Lucas | June 13, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in testimony before a Senate committee, called it “an appalling and detestable lie” for Democrats to suggest he would collude with… Read More

Health CareNews

VA Secretary Says This Bureaucratic Fix Could Help Prevent Veteran Suicides

Fred Lucas | June 13, 2017

The Department of Veterans Affairs and Defense Department soon will have the same medical data, ending a turf battle between the agencies to achieve what Veterans… Read More

LawNews

A Short History of Special Counsels and Presidents

Fred Lucas | June 12, 2017

James Comey managed to play a role in appointment of the two most recent special counsels to investigate possible wrongdoing in a presidential administration. And… Read More

EconomyNews

House Conservatives Ready to ‘Go Big’ on Tax Reform That Includes Welfare Reform

Fred Lucas | June 09, 2017

The House Freedom Caucus wants to “go big” on a tax reform package to include welfare reforms, but likely wouldn’t include a tax on imports,… Read More

PoliticsNews

7 Unexpected Takeaways From James Comey’s Testimony

Fred Lucas | June 08, 2017

Former FBI Director James Comey didn’t let every cat out of the bag in his prepared opening statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the… Read More

LawNews

6 Crimes Special Counsel Might Pursue in Trump-Russia Probe

Fred Lucas | June 07, 2017

What ousted FBI Director James Comey tells Congress could set the tone for what his predecessor, now the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the… Read More

PoliticsNews

Spicer Outlasts Stephanopoulos in White House Press Room

Fred Lucas | June 06, 2017

Critics said he was out of his element in conducting White House press briefings, but he steadily continued for nearly five months into the new… Read More

PoliticsNews

Trump Doesn’t Like So Many Anonymous Sources, and Neither Do These Journalism Experts

Fred Lucas | June 05, 2017

Last week, when pressed to answer questions about reports that Jared Kushner set up back-channel communications with the Russian government, White House press secretary Sean… Read More

SocietyNews

This Farmer Won’t Host Same-Sex Weddings at His Orchard. Now a City Has Banned Him From Its Farmers Market.

Fred Lucas | May 31, 2017

A farmers market and Facebook posts have opened a new front in courtroom battles over religious freedom. It started when Steve Tennes, who owns a… Read More

EconomyNews

Cut or ‘Clean’: Trump, Congress Negotiate on How to Raise the Debt Ceiling

Fred Lucas | May 30, 2017

Since winning a House majority in 2010, congressional Republicans have asked for any increase in the nation’s borrowing limit to be offset, at least in… Read More

EnergyNews

The Possible Reasons Big Corporations Are So Eager for Trump to Break His Promise on Paris Climate Deal

Fred Lucas | May 26, 2017

European countries and major corporations are pressuring President Donald Trump to remain in the Paris climate agreement despite his promises on the campaign trail to… Read More

LawNews

Recent Voter Fraud Cases White House Commission Could Review

Fred Lucas | May 26, 2017

Last week, a former Florida mayor was escorted to the Orange County Jail after a jury convicted him on a felony voter fraud charge. Eatonville… Read More

LawNews

US Intelligence Leaks Are Threatening National Security. Here’s What the White House Can Do.

Fred Lucas | May 25, 2017

Classified information leaks to the media have often been framed as clash between the so-called “deep state” and President Donald Trump. However, Britain’s threat to… Read More

PoliticsNews

Ex-CIA Chief’s Testimony Fails to Move Trump Russia Probe, Watchdog Groups Say

Fred Lucas | May 23, 2017

Former CIA Director John Brennan told Congress Tuesday he was aware of “intelligence that revealed contacts” between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russians, giving Democrats… Read More

EconomyNews

Here’s What’s in Trump’s ‘Taxpayers First’ Federal Budget

Fred Lucas | May 22, 2017

The Trump administration will respect taxpayers, balance the budget, return the country to 3 percent economic growth, and push a parental leave requirement in its… Read More

InternationalNews

Trump Calls for Middle East to ‘Take the Lead’ in Fighting Terrorism

Fred Lucas | May 21, 2017

Near the birthplace of Islam, President Donald Trump called for an alliance of Muslim-Arab nations to combat Islamic terrorism in his first major international address…. Read More

EconomyNews

The Major Entitlement Overhaul That Could Be Part of Trump’s Budget

Fred Lucas | May 19, 2017

President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, to be rolled out Tuesday, likely will include Medicaid reform. But with several approaches having been floated, definitive answers will… Read More