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Republicans Wake Up to an Electoral Bloodbath

'Lawyer Up': Democrats Declare War on Trump Administration

2026 Midterms Results: Democrats Win the House and Senate

https://twitter.com/jeffzeleny/status/944245880152051713

President Trump launches U.S. Space Force as the sixth military branch

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 21, 2019 24 Comments

When it comes to pen and phones, it appears nobody wields them as well as President Donald Trump. He has officially signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA, among other action items, launches the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of the military.

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

California Gov. Newsom defends ‘wine caves’ after debate debacle

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 21, 2019 24 Comments

My talented colleague Fuzzy Slippers covered the heated exchange between Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren over fundraising, which occurred during the Thursday Democratic Party presidential debate.

Trump Admin to End War on Incandescent Light Bulbs

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 21, 2019 100 Comments

The war on cheap incandescent light bulbs began with the Bush administration and was expanded by the Obama administration. Team Trump is now preparing to end the madness.

UK Parliament Overwhelmingly Passes Boris Johnson’s Brexit Deal

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 21, 2019 42 Comments

In one of the most important votes in the British parliament's history, the newly elected lawmakers have resoundingly approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. The Withdrawal Agreement Bill passed in the Lower House by 358 votes to 234.

Christmas on Campus Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 21, 2019 1 Comment

Your weekly report on campus news....

Iranian Refugee Warns America That Universities are Becoming Radicalized

Africana Studies Department at Oberlin College Offers Courses on Marxism

Northwestern Food Fest Cancels Event After Pro-Israel Group Registers

Member of Largest Teachers Union Says They Abandoned Education in Pursuit of Political Power

Columbia to Host Discussion of American Genocide, Colonialism, and Racial Oppression

LGBT Student Group at Florida State U. Requests $58K for Drag Shows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2jjEtjQYuk

Democrats follow Harvard Law Prof. Laurence Tribe off the impeachment cliff

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 20, 2019 103 Comments

Harvard Law School Professor Laurence Tribe has a somewhat storied history, long considered a leading liberal legal light, someone who was talked about in the past as a possible Supreme Court nominee. Tribe's scholarly accomplishments always mixed with pugilistic politics. He was involved in developing what now is known as "Borking":

Mayor Pete hits back at Elizabeth Warren: You used “same big-ticket fundraisers you now denounce”

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on December 20, 2019 12 Comments

At last night's Democrat debate, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana and one of the legions of Democrat candidates for president Pete Buttigieg responded well to attacks by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). She started out quite puffed up and pleased with herself as she launched into a holier-than-thou tirade about Buttigieg's "wine cave" fundraiser. It wasn't long, however, before Buttigieg landed a few home truths that left her visibly shaken and extremely defensive.

DNC Increases January Debate Thresholds Despite Demands It Increase ‘Diversity’

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 20, 2019 16 Comments

Earlier this week, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) received demands from presidential hopefuls Sen. Cory Booker and Julián Castro to change its requirements for the January debate. With the old qualifications, Booker and Castro cannot participate. But it looks like that will not change since the DNC increased the January debate qualifications.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-oFJULEWxM

Franklin Graham Says Father Would be ‘Disappointed’ in Christianity Today’s Piece Calling for Trump’s Removal

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 20, 2019 20 Comments

Franklin Graham, the son of late pastor Billy Graham, tweeted that his father would "be disappointed" that the magazine published a piece calling for the removal of President Donald Trump. Billy Graham helped establish the magazine back in 1956.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJnOWLEe78Q

Yang Zings 2020 Democrats: ‘Stop Being Obsessed Over Impeachment’

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 20, 2019 12 Comments

The Democratic debate on Thursday night began with a question about the House's vote to impeach President Donald Trump. The majority of the candidates used the opportunity to criticize Trump, but entrepreneur Andrew Yang went in a different direction.

https://twitter.com/AndrewHClark/status/1207839004802142208

Biden Says Willing to Sacrifice Hundreds of Thousands of Energy Workers for a Green Economy

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 20, 2019 26 Comments

The issues of energy and climate change came up at the Democratic debate on Thursday night as expected. What was surprising, was Joe Biden's response when asked about displacing American energy workers for the sake of fighting climate change.

There’s still time for a year-end donation to Legal Insurrection Foundation

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 20, 2019 6 Comments

In March 2019, we launched the Legal Insurrection Foundation and what a year we've had! In the short time since we have brought high-impact investigations and community outreach, including:

https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1207467960971005952

Trump-Obsessed German Media Cheer Impeachment: ‘Huge Success for the Democratic Party’

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 20, 2019 43 Comments

Having been obsessed with U.S. President Donald Trump since the day he took office three years ago, the German mainstream and state-run media outlets rejoiced at the outcome of the impeachment vote in the Democratic-led House of Representatives.

Baby Walt Update

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on December 20, 2019 37 Comments

It's been over two weeks since I last provided an update on Baby Walt, our family's newest addition. Baby Walt was born November 24 via emergency c-section. Shortly after his birth, he was diagnosed with a rare heart condition and life lifted to Houston’s Medical Center where he’s been since.

It's been less than a month, but it feels like a year has passed since Walt was born. Time has slowed to a snail's pace, which is probably why Walt's recovery, when placed in real time, is nothing short of amazing.

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

LIVE: December Democratic Debate Hosted by PBS and Politico

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 19, 2019 24 Comments

A handful of the large 2020 Democratic presidential primary field will face off tonight in Los Angeles, CA. It begins at 8:00 p.m. ET, co-hosted by PBS and Politico. Only seven candidates will take the stage.

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

McConnell: Pelosi gains no ‘Leverage’ by ‘Refraining From Sending Us Something We Do Not Want’

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 19, 2019 45 Comments

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi still will not commit to sending Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. She claims that her party has not "seen anything that looks fair to us." McConnell laughed it off.

Democrats Impeached Trump, America Yawned

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on December 19, 2019 26 Comments

Democrats and their media cohorts are quite pleased with their success in forcing through sham impeachment articles along mostly partisan lines, with the only ones crossing party lines being Democrats who voted with Republicans not to impeach. Granted, Democrats are still worried that their attempt to interfere with the 2020 election won't pay off and President Trump will be reelected, but mostly they are celebratory.