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Biden DOJ Punishes Elderly Pro-Life Women for Trying to Stop Abortions; Both Face Jail Time
A federal jury convicted three pro-life activists on Friday for trying to stop abortions from taking place at a Washington, D.C., abortion facility. A jury convicted Jonathan Darnel (41), Jean Marshall (73), and Joan Bell (74) of a felony conspiracy against rights and a violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act….Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Biden Admin’s Latest Political Target: Christopher Rufo
The weaponization of the federal government against President Joe Biden’s political opponents and anyone fighting “woke” orthodoxy is going at such dizzying speed that it’s hard to keep pace. Now, the authorities are investigating Christopher Rufo, a conservative commentator who is on the board of the New College of Florida, for—among other crimes—refusing to address someone as…Mike Gonzalez -
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Biden Admin, California Regulators Aim to Force Carmakers to Produce ‘100% Electric’ Vehicles, Heritage Expert Warns
The Biden administration and regulators in California are “trying to force the auto industry to convert its production of vehicles from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles,” warns Steve Bradbury, a distinguished fellow at The Heritage Foundation. (The Daily Signal is the news outlet of The Heritage Foundation.) “And they really have in mind a ramp…Samantha Aschieris -
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White House Whips Liberal Media for Not Being Pro-Biden Enough
When President Joe Biden’s aide Ian Sams wanted to leak his strongly worded memo to “Editorial Leadership at U.S. News Media Organizations,” he chose CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy, who is one of many enthusiastic White House spinners at CNN. Darcy and CNN didn’t have enough self-respect to push back on Sams for implying they…Tim Graham -
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Hunter’s Gun Indictment Is Moment of Truth for Biden Regime
Thursday’s indictment of presidential prodigal son Hunter Biden on three gun-related criminal counts is the latest twist in the long, winding, and rapidly escalating saga that is the Biden crime family. The indictment, served up by U.S. Attorney—and now “special counsel,” despite the fact 28 Code of Federal Regulations Sec. 600.3 requires that a special…Josh Hammer -
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Schumer’s Latest Talking Point Undermines His Attempt to Blame Tuberville for Holding the Military Back, Conservatives Say
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has blamed Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., for holding back the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s military appointees, yet on Thursday, Schumer tacitly admitted that Tuberville isn’t the problem—the Democrats’ own priorities are. Tuberville has put a “hold” on Biden’s military nominees, protesting the Department of Defense’s policy offering taxpayer…Tyler O’Neil -
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There’s More Than Enough Evidence for a Joe Biden Impeachment Inquiry
“Without evidence.” They want those two words imprinted in your mind whenever you hear about the House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “Since gaining the House majority in January,” writes The Associated Press, “House Republicans have aggressively investigated Biden and his son, claiming without evidence that they engaged in an influence-peddling scheme.” Many other…David Harsanyi -
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House GOP to Probe ‘All Manner of Corruption’ in Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Republicans anticipate unearthing more information about Biden family profiteering in the House’s new impeachment inquiry—and even one of the chamber’s more reluctant members agrees. Among the most vocally restrained Republicans on the question of impeaching President Joe Biden has been Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo. Buck, however, voiced support Wednesday for the impeachment inquiry authorized this…Fred Lucas -
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Hunter Biden Indicted on Drug-Related Gun Charges
Special counsel David Weiss indicted Hunter Biden on three drug-related gun charges Thursday, just two days after the House opened a formal impeachment inquiry targeting his father, President Joe Biden. The three-count indictment accuses Hunter Biden of lying on a form to purchase a Colt Cobra revolver by not revealing his addiction to crack cocaine….Fred Lucas -
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House GOP Questions Biden Admin Probe of Christopher Rufo’s Pronoun Use
House Republicans are asking the Biden administration’s Education Department why it opened an investigation into scholar and commentator Christopher Rufo over his decision not to use the personal pronouns “ze” and “zer.” Rufo, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute think tank who is on the board of the New College of Florida, spoke Wednesday on…Fred Lucas -
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Biden’s DHS and HHS Now a ‘Child Trafficking Delivery Service,’ Tim Ballard Says
Human traffickers are making money off America’s current border policies, according to Tim Ballard. “Traffickers use our southern border to bring slaves into our country for the sex industry because the United States is one of the highest consumers in child sex abuse material in the world,” Ballard, a former U.S. government special agent,…Virginia Allen -
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CAUGHT RED-HANDED: Biden Cronies Scramble to Deny the Obvious in Big Tech Censorship Lawsuit
President Joe Biden and key officials in his administration are scrambling to deny the obvious truth that they pressured Big Tech to censor Americans. They have the gall to hide behind Big Tech companies and blame them for the censorship, as though the Biden administration didn't pressure them into clamping down on free speech in…Tyler O’Neil -
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Now Biden Wants to Deny Your Consumer’s Choice in Water Heaters
President Joe Biden’s proposed energy efficiency standards for water heaters, released July 21 by the Energy Department, not only would raise the cost of water heaters for consumers but take certain products off the market. One popular tankless natural gas water heater, made by Rinnai in Griffin, Georgia, would have to be discontinued. The public has…Diana Furchtgott-Roth -
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‘Logical Next Step’: McCarthy Announces Biden Impeachment Inquiry
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy authorized the House of Representatives to move forward on an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden based on what Republicans have characterized as “Biden family influence-peddling.” “I’m directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden,” McCarthy, R-Calif., said Tuesday. “This is the logical next step…Fred Lucas -
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More Americans Jobless Than Biden’s Official Unemployment Rate Shows
The labor market is nowhere near as strong as it appears. If that sounds surprising, it’s because the absence of millions of Americans from the workforce artificially lowers the unemployment rate. Accounting for the missing workers reveals an unemployment rate of over 6%, not the official 3.8%. To make sense of the numbers, we need to…EJ Antoni -
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Biden Loves Vacations. His Economic Policies Mean Most Americans Can’t Afford One.
The middle class is demonstrably worse off under President Joe Biden, but that hasn’t stopped him from spending 40% of his presidency on vacation. Many Americans would love such a lax job schedule, but they’re too busy working a second job to make ends meet. They can't afford one day of vacation, let alone 382 like Biden. On…EJ Antoni -
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Kamala Harris Refuses to Cite a Single Abortion Restriction She Supports
Vice President Kamala Harris would not identify a single restriction on abortion that she supports during a CBS News interview, even though she was given the opportunity several times. Harris discussed abortion with “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan in an interview that aired Sunday. “What is it that you believe? What week of pregnancy should…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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What Game Is Hunter Biden Playing?
What shameless act or felonious activity was not evidenced on Hunter Biden’s laptop? Racist attitudes toward Asians? Soliciting prostitution? Felonious use of drugs? Photographed nudity and perverse sex? Admissions to illicit foreign shakedowns? Hunter all but accused his own father, President Joe Biden, of also being on the foreign take, writing: “I hope you all…Victor Davis Hanson -
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James Comer, Marjorie Taylor Greene Demand to Know Why the DOJ Appears to ‘Apply Unwritten Exceptions’ for Hunter Biden
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is trying to find out if the Justice Department failed to protect women who might have been sexually exploited by Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., and committee member Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., wrote to Justice Department officials…Fred Lucas -
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Chuck Schumer’s National Security Problem
An old Washington saying is “Show me your budget and I’ll show you your priorities.” Perhaps an appropriate modification when describing the U.S. Senate should be “Show me your floor schedule and I’ll show you your priorities.” The Senate came into session this week for a vote at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, then left for the…Ryan Walker