Senate Democrats have blocked a House-passed bill that would crack down on Syrian and Iraqi refugees coming to the U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid says Republicans refused to allow Democrats to offer amendments to the bill. One of those could have put Republicans on the spot in an election… Read More
For shame! Obama abandons American in Iran
President Barack Obama’s recent prisoner exchange with the radical Islamic regime in Iran was lambasted by conservatives around the country for being too weak and hastily arranged. Now, it’s been revealed that while Obama pats himself on the back for a job well done, his critics were right — the… Read More
Congress to reconsider refugee screenings?
The Senate will consider rigorous new screening procedures for Syrian and Iraqi refugees seeking to enter the United States as national security looms large for voters in an election year. Propelled by the Islamic State group’s attacks in Paris, the GOP-backed legislation raced through the House last November with 289… Read More
The search for 12 missing Marines – life rafts found
Authorities searching the area where two Marine helicopters crashed off Hawaii have found some life rafts that were carried aboard the aircraft, but still no sign of the 12 crew members who were on board. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers said Monday she believes three life rafts have… Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – America remembers
It’s the 30th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday Monday, and all across America people are remembering the civil rights giant in their own way. At Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center in Atlanta is set to celebrate the day with a commemorative service. The service caps… Read More
Cop in Ohio assassinated?
A police officer has been found dead behind the municipal building in Danville, Ohio, and a suspect is in custody, authorities said Monday. Danville Officer Thomas Cottrell was found dead on the ground behind the Danville Municipal Building and his service weapon had been taken and his cruiser was missing,… Read More
12 Marines still missing off coast of Hawaii. Here’s who they are
The U.S. Marine Corps has released the names of 12 Marines missing after two helicopters crashed off Hawaii. Here are some of their stories: CAPT. BRIAN T. KENNEDY, 31, PHILADELPHIA Capt. Brian T. Kennedy’s father said his son is from suburban Philadelphia. “This is where he grew up and went… Read More
Jackpot! Meet the world’s newest millionaires
Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot of $1.6 billion, the biggest lottery prize ever, saw Americans everywhere swarming convenience stores for a chance to be the world’s next billionaire. Of the millions of tickets sold, three matched the numbers drawn Wednesday night, 4-8-19-27-34 and Powerball 10. Now, winners are starting to come forward… Read More
Abortion empire strikes back: Planned Parenthood sues over videos
Planned Parenthood filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the pro-life activists who produced undercover videos targeting the handling of fetal tissue at the organization’s clinics. But while America’s largest abortion provider is turning to the courts for redemption, it looks like its strategy could backfire and cause even more damage to… Read More
12 feared dead in military crash
A desperate search has been launched off the coast of Hawaii as the Coast Guard scrambles to find survivors of a mid-air collision of two Marine helicopters off the Hawaiian island of Oahu, officials reported Friday. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers said that the Marine Corps reported the… Read More