The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Thursday that he needs a “few thousand” more troops to better accomplish a key part of the mission in the war-torn country and complained that Russian meddling there is complicating the counterterror fight. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Gen. John Nicholson… Read More
Former NBA star arrested, handcuffed… at a game!
Former Knicks star Charles Oakley was forcefully removed from his seat at Madison Square Garden, handcuffed and arrested after a scuffle near team owner James Dolan. Oakley shoved security guards before they pulled him away from his seat behind the baseline during the first quarter of the Knicks’ 119-115 loss… Read More
Trump meets with airline execs, wants pilot to head FAA
President Donald Trump says he wants airline travelers to have the best service with minimal delays. Trump is speaking at the start of a meeting with the chief executives of several airlines, including American, Delta, United and Southwest. Executives from air cargo companies were also invited to the breakfast meeting… Read More
Revealed! Obama’s final BETRAYAL may unleash crime wave
Former President Barack Obama used his executive power liberally, issuing more clemency to convicted criminals during his two-terms than his past six predecessors combined. In total, Obama ordered the release of 1,927 prisoners before leaving office in January, and the strong majority of them were convicted drug dealers. Critics said… Read More
At Jeff Sessions vote, one powerful message stole the spotlight
Despite nasty attacks against Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, the Senate confirmed him as the attorney general under President Donald Trump. But it was South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott’s message of inclusion that stole the show, because it destroyed the Democratic opposition’s race baiting attacks against the Alabama Republican. REVEALED: Hillary’s… Read More
Media slapped with SERIOUSLY bad news
The mainstream media is in deep trouble – and it’s going to get worse. From sea to shining sea, Americans are increasingly fed up with the liberal spin and “fake news” coming out of corporate media sources. Alzheimer’s-reversing superfood reported missing from grocery aisles [sponsored] And despite the liberal braying… Read More
Former NFL star charged with assaulting fellow inmate
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle has been charged with assaulting a fellow inmate in a Kansas jail. The Wichita Eagle reports that the aggravated battery and disorderly conduct charges filed Wednesday stem from a confrontation Friday in the Sedgwick County Jail. He now has five criminal cases pending against… Read More
GOP lawmakers push for stricter voting laws
As President Donald Trump hurls unfounded allegations of colossal fraud in last fall’s election, lawmakers in at least 20 states are pushing to make it harder to register or to vote. Most of those states are led by Republicans. Efforts are underway in states such as Arkansas, Iowa, Maine and… Read More
Senate confirmation for Trump’s health secretary next
Republicans are ready to overpower Democrats and push another of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees through the Senate, the man who will help lead the GOP drive to erase and replace the health care law. The Senate voted 51-48 Wednesday to short-circuit Democratic delaying tactics against Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga.,… Read More
[Weather Alert] Powerful storm strikes Northeast U.S.
A powerful, fast-moving storm swept through the northeastern U.S. Thursday, making for a slippery morning commute and leaving some residents bracing for blizzard conditions and more than a foot of snow. Commuters in the densely populated region awoke to windblown snow — less than 24 hours after enjoying spring-like temperatures… Read More