The White House and Department of Justice (DOJ) have met with multiple Republican senators and congressmen to shop legislation on expanding background checks consistent with the Manchin-Toomey bill, sources familiar with the effort told the Daily Caller. The Daily Caller obtained a copy of an idea sheet circulating among Republican members, which indicates that the […]
Ex-Aide to Sen Maggie Hassan Pleads Guilty in Senate Hacking Case…
A former Senate staffer has pleaded guilty to aiding computer hacking and attempted evidence tampering for helping a fired co-worker enter a Senate office at night and wiping down computers so the colleague wouldn’t be caught. Samantha Davis, 24, a former staff assistant to Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), appeared in U.S. District Court just a […]
Sen. Chuck Grassley Denounces ‘EB-5’ Giveaway to China Hidden in India Outsourcing Bill…
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is throwing a flag on the stealth push by technology investors to expand the unregulated U.S.-India outsourcing economy. The business-backed bill to expand the binational outsourcing economy, titled HR.1044, quadruples the supply of valuable green cards to Indian workers who agree to take college-level jobs from American graduates. On July 10, […]
Staffer Who ‘Doxed’ GOP Senators Faces Nearly 50 Years in Federal Prison…
The former Democratic congressional staffer who posted personal information about Republican senators online faces nearly 50 years in prison. Jackson Cosko, a 27-year-old Washington, D.C., resident, was arrested Wednesday by U.S. Capitol Police when he was caught sneaking into the offices of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., after 10 p.m. Tuesday and using an aide’s computer […]
Watchdog Reveals Obama Administration Provided $9 Million to George Soros’ Political Activities in Albania…
The U.S. Agency for International Development under the Obama administration provided $9 million to a group supported by liberal billionaire George Soros that was then used to financially assist left-wing political activities in Albania, according to a new watchdog report. Documents obtained by Judicial Watch show USAID pedaled the money through it’s Civil Society Project […]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Unleashes Their Politicos: Steel Tariff Sparks GOP Talk about Stripping Trump’s Trade Powers…
President Trump’s threat to impose steel and aluminum tariffs has some Republicans so worried that they’re considering legislation to curtail the power of the president to control trade policy. Trump has said he would impose 25 percent tariffs on all steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum, both in the name of national […]
We’re Not Starting a ‘Trade War’ – We’re Revoking Prior Agreements of Preordained Surrender…
When it comes to business there’s one group that believes they, above all else, know how business should be conducted at all levels. The problem is most, if not all, have never run a business in their careers. If they have, it’s quite common that it never rose beyond the equivalent of a lemonade stand. […]
GOP Senators Hold Up Disaster Aid Over Puerto Rico Concerns…
At least two Senate Republicans are delaying swift passage of a disaster aid package — demanding that Puerto Rico be made permanently exempt from a 1920 law that has complicated efforts to send supplies to the hurricane-ravaged territory. Sens. Jeff Flake of Arizona and Mike Lee of Utah are holding up the legislation, according to […]
Repeal Off the Table Altogether Thanks to Capito, Murkowski and Collins…
Revised Healthcare Bill Released…
Senate Republican leaders on Thursday unveiled a revised version of their bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare as they race toward a high-stakes vote next week. The measure includes changes intended to win over additional votes, with leadership making concessions aimed at bringing both conservatives and moderates on board. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell […]