LawNews
Obama Administration to Give Pell Grants to Prisoners
The Obama administration announced Friday that certain federal and state prisoners will be eligible for federal Pell grants to pay for college classes while they… Read More
SocietyNews
Speaking Out: The Voices of the Growing Pro-Life Movement at the #WomenBetrayed Rally
According to Planned Parenthood’s website, most women “ultimately feel relief” after having an abortion. In fact, the website asserts that sustained “emotional problems” after an… Read More
SocietyNews
15 Beautiful Stories Behind the Trend #UnplannedParenthood
Pro-life supporters took to Twitter on Wednesday to reveal their personal stories regarding adoption, pregnancy and choosing life. Playing off of the name “Planned Parenthood,”… Read More
SocietyNews
What These Pro-Life Groups Have to Say to Companies Donating to Planned Parenthood
On Tuesday, The Daily Signal published a list of companies that donate or have donated directly to Planned Parenthood, either through grants or through matching… Read More
InternationalNews
This Jewish Democrat Assemblyman Was Arrested Over Protesting Iran Deal
New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind was arrested Thursday during a protest against the Iran nuclear deal outside Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer’s Manhattan office. The conservative… Read More
SocietyNews
Conservatives to Boehner: Don’t Delay Defunding Planned Parenthood
Republicans are divided on how to best address the recent Planned Parenthood scandal, with House Speaker John Boehner suggesting Congress get “facts first” before defunding… Read More
InternationalNews
1979 on Repeat? Opponents Accuse Obama of Mishandling Hostage Issue With Iran
1979 may be repeating itself. Opponents of President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran have complained that it does not help the fate of four American… Read More
SocietyNews
Democratic Members of Congress Want the Group Behind Planned Parenthood Videos Investigated
Democratic members of Congress have requested an investigation into the Center for Medical Progress, the group behind two undercover videos of Planned Parenthood executives. The… Read More
SecurityNews
John Kerry Calls Alternatives to Iran Deal ‘Unicorn’ and ‘Fantasy’
Secretary of State John Kerry made a heated defense of the Iran nuclear deal Thursday, saying the U.S. will face international isolation and degraded security… Read More
PoliticsNews
John Kasich: US Will Have ‘Buyer’s Remorse’ Over Iran Deal
NASHUA, N.H.—During the first town hall of his presidential campaign, Ohio Gov. John Kasich said President Obama’s deal with Iran is “guaranteeing they’re going to… Read More
PoliticsNews
Hillary Clinton Praises Deal With Iran: ‘What Are Our Alternatives?’
DOVER, N.H.—Former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton praised President Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran during a town hall meeting Thursday night…. Read More
InternationalNews
With Odds ‘Rigged’ Against Them, Skeptical Lawmakers Hope Americans Turn Against Iran Deal
Congressional opponents of the nuclear deal with Iran are using words like “horrible,” “disgrace” and “disturbed” to describe the agreement, signaling the tough fight ahead… Read More
SocietyNews
Conservative Lawmakers Vow to Defund Planned Parenthood After Reveal of Graphic Video
Conservatives in the House were quick to push for defunding Planned Parenthood Wednesday after a video surfaced showing a top official graphically describing the group’s… Read More
SocietyNews
Congressional Leaders, Governors Pledge Investigation of Planned Parenthood
Lawmakers have called for an investigation into Planned Parenthood after a video emerged of one of its executives discussing the sale of fetal organs. The… Read More
PoliticsNews
Rick Perry on Sanctuary Cities: ‘This Is About the Security of This Country’
HAMPTON, Iowa—Campaigning here Monday afternoon, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry said that all federal funding must be cut off to sanctuary cities that refuse to… Read More
PoliticsNews
Why Bobby Jindal Is ‘Not Evolving’ on Marriage
GOP presidential candidate Bobby Jindal says he will not change his stance on marriage. The Louisiana governor made that clear when he sat down for… Read More
Economy News
10 Tweets Reacting to Ex-Im Bank’s Expiration
The Export-Import Bank’s charter expired at midnight Tuesday—at least temporarily. Even though the 81-year-old agency has expired, supportive lawmakers may include an amendment concerning the… Read More
PoliticsNews
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… Read More
Economy News
Top Export-Import Bank Official Deletes Text Messages Sent During 2014 Midterm Elections
A government watchdog has learned a top-ranking official at the Export-Import Bank deleted text messages sent during the 2014 midterm elections, sparking a lawsuit calling… Read More
Economy News
Failed Ex-Im Bank Deal Could Cost Taxpayers $150 Million
American taxpayers could be responsible for $150 million because of a deal the Export-Import Bank financed with an Australian satellite company. In 2012, Ex-Im awarded… Read More
Economy News
Republicans Face ‘Principled Debate’ Over Export-Import Bank’s Future
The future of the Export-Import Bank, which provides taxpayer-backed loans to foreign countries and companies to pay for U.S. products, is causing a divide among… Read More
InternationalNews
Pro-Russian Separatists Launch Attack as Ukraine Braces for Possible Offensive
KYIV, Ukraine—In the predawn hours Wednesday, pro-Russian separatist tanks and artillery bombarded Ukrainian troops in the eastern town of Marinka, spurring Ukrainian military officials and… Read More
InternationalNews
Despite Russian Denials, Ukraine Bracing for Violent Summer
KYIV, Ukraine—Despite Moscow’s warming rhetoric in recent weeks, the Ukraine conflict is showing little evidence of cooling off this summer. On Sunday, three Ukrainian soldiers… Read More
InternationalNews
Report Details Widespread Prisoner Abuse, Torture in Ukraine Conflict
KYIV, Ukraine—Prisoner abuse, including torture and summary execution, is a daily occurrence on the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, reflecting a brutal, ongoing conflict in which… Read More
InternationalNews
At President’s Synagogue Speech, American Jews Defend Obama’s Support to Israel
In a step to reassure American Jews that he supports Israel, President Obama today became the fourth president to speak before an audience at a… Read More
InternationalNews
After Blocking Out Some Conservatives, House Passes Iran Review Bill
The House easily passed a bill today imposing congressional review over a proposed nuclear deal with Iran after party leadership blocked changes proposed by conservatives…. Read More
InternationalNews
Israeli Ambassador on Iran Deal: ‘We Cannot Roll the Dice’ on Survival of Jewish State
Ron Dermer, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, snapped his fingers to signify how quickly the Jewish state could go from being strong to… Read More
InternationalNews
In New Role, US Army Prepares Ukrainians for Different Type of War
YAVORIV, Ukraine—The sounds of gunfire and explosions are constant on the firing range at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center outside this western Ukrainian town…. Read More
InternationalNews
Senate Version ‘Not Strong Enough,’ So House Conservatives Seek Changes to Iran Bill
A group of House conservatives is pressuring GOP leadership to allow the chance to “strengthen” a Senate-passed bill imposing congressional review over a proposed nuclear… Read More
InternationalNews
Lessons From Iraq Help US Troops Train Ukrainians
YAVORIV, Ukraine—At a former Soviet military base outside of the western Ukrainian town of Lviv, about 300 U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,… Read More
