Did the City of Baltimore’s multi-million dollar settlement with the family of Freddie Gray — a Baltimore man who died in police custody in April — just destroy six accused cops’ chances at a fair trial? Some legal experts think so. Gray’s death a week after being injured in police custody caused large-scale… Read More
Kentucky court clerk released from jail
After five days behind bars, controversial Rowan County, Kentucky clerk Kim Davis has been ordered released from jail Tuesday by the same judge who originally locked her up. U.S. District Judge David Bunning lifted the contempt order, but directed Davis not to interfere with the granting of marriage licenses by her… Read More
Has Donald Trump found his running mate?
Surging in the polls, presidential candidate Donald Trump is looking for a GOP running mate to bolster his conservative credentials. And he may have found it in Texas Senator Ted Cruz. The two are set to headline a Capitol Hill rally against President Obama’s proposed nuclear agreement with Iran Wednesday,… Read More
Hillary calls her mishandling of secrets just “a distraction”
She triggered a months-long federal investigation and may have sent classified information over a private email server. But former secretary of state and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is refusing to apologize for her email snafu — and is calling the entire incident a “distraction.” In an interview Monday with the… Read More
Battle lines drawn – Congress to go to war over Iran deal
The last — and certain to be bloodiest — round in the battle over the Iran nuclear deal is about to start. Lawmakers returning to Washington today from their summer recess are plunging immediately into bitter, partisan debate over the accord. And Democrats may be angling to completely stop a vote on… Read More
Wealthy Muslim nations refuse to help refugees
There’s increasing pressure on America and European allies to accept millions of potential migrants from Syria and the Middle East. But five of the wealthiest Middle Eastern countries – Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain – refuse to let a single refugee into their own nations…. Read More
Trump signs loyalty pledge to GOP
Presidential candidate Donald Trump caved to party pressure and ruled out the prospect of a third-party bid on Thursday, vowing to support whoever wins the GOP’s nomination. But loyalty is a two-way street. It remains to be seen if Republican mainstream will support Trump — or even wants him in… Read More
Muslim refugees converting to Christianity in droves
Big waves always start small. In Germany, Muslim migrants fleeing the war-torn Middle East are getting their first taste of religious freedom and are converting to Christianity by the hundreds. In one small church in Berlin, the congregation has swelled from 150 to more than 600 parishioners in just two years…. Read More
No Joe? Biden may sit out 2016 race
After testing the waters on a potential presidential bid, Vice President Joe Biden may now be leaning towards staying out of the 2016 race. Biden says he is unsure if he will seek the Democratic presidential nomination, saying his decision will hinge on whether he and his family have the “emotional… Read More
BUSTED! Dem. Congressman in corruption scandal
Scrutiny of longtime Democratic Rep. Mike Honda of California is reaching a fever pitch, with a new report that he may have used taxpayer-funded staff and resources to raise money for his reelection bid. The Office of Congressional Ethics says it’s likely that Honda’s staff prepared campaign materials on taxpayer-paid time… Read More