Author: Mary Chastain

Mary Chastain

Mary is the resident libertarian. She covers stories in every vertical, but her favorite thing to do is take on the media. She saw its bias against the right when she was a socialist.

Mary loves the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks, tennis, cats, Oxford comma, Diet Coke, and needlework.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democratic-debate-in-jeopardy-amid-labor-disputes

Democratic Debate Overshadowed by Labor Disputes, Candidates Demanding Qualification Changes

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 16, 2019 21 Comments

The next Democratic presidential primary debate is scheduled to take place on December 19 in Los Angeles, but the DNC faces a few challenges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZtCfBR8ZZQ

Schumer Wants Mulvaney, Bolton to Testify in Senate Impeachment Trial

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 16, 2019 40 Comments

The House has not voted on the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. That fact has not stopped Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from writing out his demands for the trial in his chamber.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ht4S3GYLG4

Bears Superstar Khalil Mack Pays off Walmart Layaways in Hometown

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 15, 2019 13 Comments

As I watch my beloved Chicago Bears take on those putrid Green Bay Packers, I remember that Bears superstar Khalil Mack did something amazing last week. Mack paid off all the items on layaway at Walmart in his hometown Fort Pierce, FL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjaloznXnrU

Trump, China Agree to Deal to Remove Threat of New Tariffs

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 13, 2019 12 Comments

The U.S. and China have reached a limited deal to pause the trade war and remove the threat of new tariffs. China has agreed to purchase "American farm goods and other products."

In 2019, Fox News Achieved Highest Primetime Ratings Ever

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 13, 2019 11 Comments

The primetime shows on Fox News faced so many boycotts in 2019, but the network hit its highest primetime ratings since its inception over 20 years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5ziohwAwOk

House Judiciary Committee Approves Two Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 13, 2019 30 Comments

The House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The vote came out to 23-17. The House will vote on the articles next week before they head to the Senate.

https://twitter.com/RepMikeJohnson/status/1205217433969147906

Reuters Photographer Caught Taking Pictures of Documents on Desks During Break of Impeachment Debate

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 13, 2019 28 Comments

The House Judiciary Committee ejected Reuters photographer Josh Roberts from yesterday's hearing after CNN's live feed caught him photographing documents on desks during a break.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWrjiaf7ibo

Harvey Weinstein Reaches $25 Million Settlement With Some Accusers

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 12, 2019 11 Comments

Disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein reached a $25 million settlement with some of the women who accused him of sexual harassment, assault, and rape. Other accusers have lashed out at the settlement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeCN5QVTCE

House Passes Farm Bill With Bipartisan Support, But Includes Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 12, 2019 32 Comments

The House passed Farm Workforce Modernization Act with supports from both sides of the aisle. However, critics have blasted the bill since it contains language they describe as "large-scale amnesty."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkWeywoIUFM

Horowitz: ‘I Think the Activities We Found Here Don’t Vindicate Anybody Who Touched’ the FISA Applications

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 11, 2019 29 Comments

Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz lashed out at the FBI during his testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He released his report on the investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe and FISA warrants on former Trump adviser Carter Page a few days ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di1kNl6kjaI

NAS Pensacola Pilot to Bosses: ‘Our Message is Simple: Arm Us’

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 11, 2019 38 Comments

Navy instructor pilots have demanded their bosses allow them to carry weapons on their bases. The request comes after Saudi Arabian Air Force 2nd Lt. Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani shot and killed three sailors and wounded eight others. For 10 minutes, he shot up the API (aviation pre-flight indoctrination) building.

https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1204577791892545536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fmedia%2Fkaren-bass-impeach-trump-2020

Rep. Karen Bass Willing to Support Impeachment Again if Trump Wins in 2020

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 11, 2019 36 Comments

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) told TMZ she has already decided to support impeaching President Donald Trump if he wins in 2020. After all, the odds are in their favor because "he probably has other examples of criminal behavior."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRKFo0JmuBc

AG Barr Blasts FBI for Abusing the System in Russian Probe, the Press for Fanning ‘Largely Bogus Narrative’

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 11, 2019 24 Comments

Attorney General William Barr sat down with NBC News a day after the release of IG Michael Horowitz's report on the FISA warrants on Carter Page and the origins of the Russia probe. Barr openly dismissed the findings in the report, mainly because it did not go deep enough, but also ripped the FBI and the press.

Stacey Abrams Aiming for Vice President Nod: I Will Not Diminish My Ambition

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 10, 2019 46 Comments

Failed Democratic Georgia governor nominee Stacey Abrams still yearns for the spotlight she grabbed last year. Instead of glossing over her goals, Abrams admitted that she wants the Democratic nominee to pick her as the vice president. She also ranted against the Electoral College and America's supposed racist system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtQqj9IEsRM

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