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Obama’s ‘Minimal’ World Leadership Brings Jimmy Carter, Chris Christie Together
In a rare alignment of two very different politicians, Jimmy Carter and Chris Christie agree in their belief that America is less respected in the world than it was when President Obama took office in 2009. “I can’t think of many nations where we have a better relationship than we did when [Obama] took over,”…Ken McIntyre -
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Supreme Court Rules Against Obama’s Energy Regulation
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday delivered a significant setback to the Obama administration and its environmental plan to curb emissions from power plants. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must consider the financial costs of regulations to power plants. >>> Commentary: Ruling Against EPA a ‘Victory for Common…Alex Anderson -
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Bernie Sanders Praises Gay Marriage Decision: ‘Times Are Changing’
NASHUA, N.H – Sen. Bernie Sanders praised the decision of the “conservative Supreme Court” to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide during a campaign stop at Nashua Community College in New Hampshire today. “They did this just on the merits of the case…. It’s also that they live in the real world and they realize times are…Kate Scanlon -
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Senate Passes Obama’s Trade Bill in Razor-Thin Vote
The Senate revived the key piece to President Obama’s trade agreement Tuesday, granting the president expanded powers to negotiate an ambitious Pacific trade deal. The 60-37 procedural vote narrowly cleared the Senate, giving Trade Promotion Authority enough momentum to move toward a final vote in the House Wednesday in what is expected to be smooth…Natalie Johnson -
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More Hillary Clinton Benghazi Emails Revealed
There’s new evidence that the investigative record has long been incomplete on the administration’s actions surrounding the Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attacks on the U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya. Only now—more than two-and-a-half years after the attacks—has the House Select Committee investigating Benghazi finally obtain additional, related emails exchanged through former Secretary of State Hillary…Sharyl Attkisson -
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Obama’s Lack of Strategy Shows Again He’s No Churchill
During a news conference last week at the G-7 meeting in Germany, President Barack Obama acknowledged that his administration does not have a “complete strategy” to defeat the Islamic State group. That much is obvious. What’s as troubling as his strategic failure is the president’s explanation of why he has failed. Obama defended himself with the…Ted Bromund -
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7 Things Bernie Sanders is Saying on the Campaign Trail
Sen. Bernie Sanders is gaining significant support among Democrats, according to a new poll. The independent senator from Vermont describes himself as a “Democratic socialist,” and is seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2016. A Suffolk University poll shows Sanders trailing Hillary Clinton only by 10 points among likely Democratic primary voters in the early…Kate Scanlon -
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Why Give Obama Authority to Negotiate ‘Most Progressive Trade Agreement’ in History?
The recent defeat of Congressional efforts to pass a package of trade legislation including Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) provides a great opportunity to rethink the kinds of trade agreements Americans need in 2015. Opposition to the TPA/TAA deal came from both the left and the right, making it clear that…Terry Miller -
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Hillary Clinton Casts Her 2016 Presidential Policy Agenda as ‘Four Fights’
The policy agenda sketched out by Hillary Rodham Clinton comes in the form of what she calls four fights: building a fairer economy, strengthening families, maintaining world leadership and reforming government. As president, Clinton pledged Saturday before an exuberant crowd in Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island, N.Y., “I’ll wage and win four fights for…Ken McIntyre -
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Hillary Clinton: I’m Not Seeking a Third Term for ‘My Husband’ or Obama
CONCORD, N.H.—Hillary Clinton defended the records of both her husband and President Obama while speaking today in New Hampshire during her first visit to the state since the formal launch of her campaign on Saturday. Clinton said that she is not seeking “a third term” for Obama or for her husband, Bill Clinton, but rather…Kate Scanlon -
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Can Hillary Clinton Be the ‘Champion’ of Everyday Americans? We Asked Supporters.
ROOSEVELT ISLAND, N.Y.—The theatrics of Hillary Clinton’s campaign relaunch here Saturday—live music, a dance performance, a crowd of nearly 5,500—were carefully choreographed to position the former first lady, senator and secretary of state as a “champion” of everyday Americans. How did some of these everyday Americans attending the speech at Four Freedoms Park react to…Alec Siegel -
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The Lie Obama Keeps Repeating About the Poor in America
President Obama recently acknowledged what every sane person knows to be true: The best anti-poverty program is a job. Obama said this at a recent conference on poverty. But he continues to repeat a falsehood over and over. This is the claim that the poor work just as hard as the rich do. Well, yes,…Stephen Moore -
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When Obama Leaves Office, the Military Will Be Smaller Than It Was Prior to 9/11
A “tiger mom” might go ballistic if her child came home with a “needs improvement” on his kindergarten report card. But most adults wouldn’t panic. They know there is time to get the kid up to standard before the deadline for that Harvard application falls due. Defending America is different. A sub-par grade for military…James Carafano -
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Obama Once Called This a Fund for Corporate Welfare. Now Congress Could Kill It.
Congress does two things well: nothing and overreact. Well, I have some good news: Doing nothing when it comes to the Export-Import Bank is exactly what we need right now. That’s because the charter for the Export-Import Bank, which provides taxpayer-backed loans to foreign countries and companies to pay for U.S. products, is set to…Ed Feulner -
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Obama, It’s Time to Stop Shifting the Blame and Develop an ISIS Strategy
In Washington, a gaffe is defined as a statement in which a politician inadvertently tells the truth. President Obama has been roasted this week for a gaffe he made at the G-7 summit in Germany on Monday when he said “We don’t yet have a complete strategy” when asked about U.S. efforts to train Iraqis to…James Phillips -
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Cartoon: Obama and the Supreme Court
This week, President Obama said of an Obamacare case set to be decided this month, "This should be an easy case. Frankly, it probably shouldn't even have been taken up." The Heritage Foundation's Hans von Spakovsky and Elizabeth Slattery wrote about Obama's comments in a column this week: It’s déjà vu all over again….Glenn Foden -
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It’s Decision Day on Obama’s Trade Agenda: What You Need to Know
Today, the House will either advance—or imperil—President Obama’s trade agenda when it votes on legislation to give him more power to ink deals with other nations. For Obama to win the power he craves, he will have to lean heavily on Republicans—and hope just enough Democrats side with him—showcasing the odd alliances that have defined…Alex Anderson -
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Obama: King v. Burwell ‘Easy Case’ That Supreme Court Probably ‘Shouldn’t’ Have Taken Up
President Obama suggested Monday that the Supreme Court should never have taken up King v. Burwell, the latest challenge to his health care law. “This should be an easy case. Frankly, it probably shouldn’t even have been taken up,” Obama said to reporters following the G-7 summit. The Supreme Court will decide whether the Internal…Natalie Johnson -
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The Real Trouble With Obama’s Rhetoric
Since 2009, everyone has been waiting for a clear articulation of President Obama’s grand strategy. Indeed, careers have been made analyzing what this mysterious thinking might be. The administration has of course released documents like the 2015 National Security Strategy. But regrettably neither the military community nor the defense civilian establishment takes seriously such generic…Arthur Milikh -
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Obama’s Economy Is Unusually Slow. Here’s How to Fix It.
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.7 percent last quarter, according to a revised estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The contraction may be a temporary aberration, as it was last year. Or, it might signal the onset of a more troubling slowdown. But one thing is for sure: The Obama recovery is unusually lethargic. Since…Joel Griffith