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August 25, 2019

Ohio Youth Football Organization Apologizes for Player’s ‘Trump 2020’ Flag

A youth football organization in Ohio has apologized after one of its players ran onto the field holding a “Trump 2020” flag.

August 25, 2019

Political Analyst Who Accurately Predicted House Races Thinks Trump Will Lose Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania

The Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy, a research institute at Christopher Newport University, accurately predicted that Democrats would pick up more than 40 seats in the U.S. House in the 2018 midterm elections. Now they believe President Donald...

August 25, 2019

Commentary: The Path Forward for Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I am a lowly lawyer who has never argued before the Supreme Court, and never will. I am not a constitutional scholar, Justice Ginsburg has never heard of me, and I know that in the grand scheme of things, my...

August 25, 2019

‘They Knew I Was Kidding’: Trump Responds to ‘Fake News’ Over ‘Chosen One’ Jest

President Donald Trump hit back at “Fake News outlets” Saturday that alleged he had a “Messiah complex” after he looked up to the sky and said he had been “chosen” to take on China.

August 25, 2019

San Jose Mayor Proposes Mandatory Liability Insurance for Gun Owners

Gun owners in California’s third-largest city are slamming a proposal that would force them to buy liability insurance or be penalized with a fee.

August 25, 2019

Commentary: Guns Prevent Thousands of Crimes Every Day, Research Shows

It never fails. A split-second after a mass shooting occurs, grandstanders and ideologues issue statements demanding new gun controls—even if the laws already on the books failed or the laws they want would have made no difference. Case in point:...

August 25, 2019

Former Trump Associate Spied for US for More Than a Decade, Unsealed Court Documents Reveal

A former Trump business associate and witness in the special counsel’s probe provided “extensive” cooperation to U.S. spy agencies in numerous terrorism and mafia-related investigations, according to a 2009 court filing unsealed Friday.

August 25, 2019

One of Kavanaugh’s High School Classmates Is Suing HuffPost for ‘Fabricated’ Reporting

A former classmate of Justice Brett Kavanaugh sued HuffPost for defamation Wednesday, alleging that the liberal news site concocted a false story about their high school’s “party scene” as the Senate reviewed Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations of sexual misconduct.

August 25, 2019

‘I Hope You Suffered’: People on the Left Celebrate David Koch’s Death

People on the left celebrated Friday following billionaire David Koch’s death after a battle with prostate cancer.

August 25, 2019

Washington Withdraws From Title X Rather Than Comply With Trump Abortion Rules

Washington state withdrew Thursday from the federal family funding program Title X rather than comply with new rules imposed by the Trump administration.

August 25, 2019

Ohio AG Sides with Ohio Elections Commission in Project Veritas Lawsuit

Last month, Project Veritas, Project Veritas Action Fund and James O'Keefe sued the Ohio Elections Commission. They claim the Commission is enforcing an unconstitutional violation of their 1st and 14th Amendment rights by prohibiting them "from reporting unapproved information that...

August 24, 2019

Ohio Lawmakers Rush to Introduce Gun Bills Following Mass Shootings

Following the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton on August 3 and 4, Ohio lawmakers rushed to introduce eight gun bills aimed at regulating sales of firearms, including universal background checks and red flag laws.

August 24, 2019

Commentary: Slavery Did Not Make America Richer

In the past few decades, a new subfield of history has emerged: the history of capitalism. The subfield is widely popular in the media as a result of hugely influential books such as those of Sven Beckert and Edward Baptist....

August 24, 2019

DeWine Takes State Plane to Visit Minnesota State Fair

Gov. Mike DeWine traveled on a state plane to Minnesota Friday morning to meet with Gov. Tim Walz at the Minnesota State Fair.

August 24, 2019

Minnesota Rep Calls on Hennepin County Judges to Punish Omar for Perjury in Court Filings

State Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) has called on the district court judges of Hennepin County to punish U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) for committing perjury in her 2017 application for divorce.

August 24, 2019

64 Percent of Federal Arrests Were Of Non-Citizens in 2018, DOJ Finds

Federal arrests of non-citizens has increased exponentially over the past two decades, and account for the majority of all federal arrests, data released by the Justice Department revealed.

August 24, 2019

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Completes Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has completed another course of treatment for a malignant tumor doctors found on her pancreas.

August 24, 2019

David Koch Dead at 79

David Koch, the billionaire and political activist, has died at the age of 79, according to the Washington Examiner.

August 24, 2019

Thousands of Migrants Accept Free Rides Home Under UN-Run Program, Official Says

More than 2,000 Central American migrants have returned to their homelands using a program that offers free transportation for the trip, according to a United Nations official.

August 24, 2019

Partial Birth Abortion Doctor’s Appeal to Keep Dayton Clinic Operating Rejected by Ohio Supreme Court

Pro-Lifers in Ohio are celebrating after Dr. Martin Haskell, one of the nation's most notorious abortion providers, lost his appeal to keep the Women's Med Center of Dayton open in a narrow decision by Ohio's Supreme Court this week.

August 24, 2019

Trump Hits Back at China With 30 Percent Tariffs on $250 Billion of Chinese Goods

President Donald Trump retaliated against China’s Friday announcement that it is increasing tariffs on U.S. goods by increasing tariffs to as much as 30% on $250 billion of Chinese goods.

August 24, 2019

Nadler Requests Impeachment Docs From House Committees

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler asked House panels investigating President Donald Trump to share impeachment documents Thursday.

August 24, 2019

Commentary: Masters of Unreality

The latest ploy of the anti-Trump media phalanx and their weekly echo chamber of assorted Democratic candidates and legislators, is to try to move the voter-approval needle by insisting an economic recession is about to occur. The problem is, it...

August 24, 2019

China to Raise Tariffs on Another $75 Billion in US Goods

China will raise tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. goods and resume 25% tariffs on American autos to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's planned September 1 duty increase.

August 24, 2019

North Carolina’s Democratic Governor Vetoes Anti-Sanctuary Bill

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would have mandated local law enforcement officials in the state to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

August 24, 2019

Movies to Watch This Weekend

This movie follows orphaned children living during the Mexican drug war while they are running away from drug cartels who killed their parents. However, the orphans have something that can help as they try to escape: Three wishes.

August 24, 2019

Jim Renacci: ‘If You Ran a Business Like Congress, You’d Be Fired’

Jim Renacci, a former congressman from Ohio and chairman of Ohio’s Future Foundation, was a guest of Stuart Varney’s on Fox Business Thursday where the two discussed the ongoing “dysfunction” in Washington.

August 23, 2019

Records Show Michigan School Required Teachers to Attend Two-Day ‘Islamic Propaganda’ Seminar

A Freedom of Information Act request has uncovered evidence of “a well-orchestrated Islamic propaganda campaign aimed at teachers in school systems throughout Michigan and several other states.”

August 23, 2019

Commentary: Minorities Don’t Believe Trump Is a Racist

Led by the queen bee New York Times, where the woke clichés are endless, the hive of drone-level leftists in the media and the Democratic Party are easily pivoting from the Russian collusion hoax to the next one: “white supremacism!”

August 23, 2019

US Charges Kansas Researcher Over Ties to Chinese University

WASHINGTON - A researcher at the University of Kansas was indicted on federal fraud charges Wednesday for allegedly concealing ties to a Chinese university while doing research funded by the U.S. government, the U.S. Justice Department said.

August 23, 2019

Commentary: Facebook Head Fakes Conservatives With Empty Bias Report

Facebook has released its report responding to accusations of bias against conservatives, however, it bears no resemblance to the similar audit it did for the Left reports the Media Research Center’s Corrine Weaver.

August 23, 2019

At Least 19 Adults, 8 Minors Have Been Arrested for Mass-Killing Threats Since El Paso

Authorities have arrested at least 27 people for mass shooting threats since more than 30 people were killed in mass shootings on Aug. 3 and 4 in Texas and Ohio.

August 23, 2019

Bernie Sanders Says His $16-Trillion Green New Deal-Like Plan Will Create 20 Million Jobs

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders introduced a $16.3-trillion plan similar to the Green New Deal on Thursday, which he says will create 20 million jobs.

August 23, 2019

Former GOP Rep Joe Walsh Prepares a Primary Challenge to Trump

Never Trump Republican writer and pundit Bill Kristol is pushing former Republican Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh to run against President Donald Trump in 2020, The New York Times reported Wednesday.

August 23, 2019

109 US Counties Have Become Majority Non-White Since 2000, Analysis Finds

Over 100 U.S. counties have become majority non-white in the past two decades, an analysis found and revealed rapid demographic changes taking place.

August 23, 2019

Questions about Sex Abuse at Youth Mental Health Facility Arise During DeWine Presser

COLUMBUS, Ohio - During a Wednesday press conference, Gov. Mike DeWine and other top officials were asked about Ohio's continued partnership with a business accused of physical and sexual abuse.

August 22, 2019

Like Slaves and Women, Lake Erie Should Have Rights, Plaintiffs Say

In the latest lawsuit over the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, three Toledoans argue the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas should "stand on the right side of history" and "support a democratically-enacted law that would give citizens the tools...

August 22, 2019

Commentary: The New York Times Works for the Left, and Now Everyone Should Know It

Is The New York Times a media outlet or an activist organization?

August 22, 2019

Ohio Ranked as 11th Friendliest State, Minnesota Takes Top Spot

More than a million people in Big 7 Travel's "social audience" were asked for their opinion on the "friendliest states in America." Ohio rated a very friendly 11 out of 50.

August 22, 2019

Ohio Leaders Issue Warning: Google Is Amassing and Selling Your Child’s Data and Personal Information

As the new school year starts, a warning is being issued for parents. "Beware the data that Google and other tech giants are collecting on your children," said Scott Andrews of Eaglefire.

August 22, 2019

Ohio House Speaker ‘Less and Less Supportive’ of Death Penalty

Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) told reporters Tuesday that he’s “become less and less supportive” of the death penalty.

August 22, 2019

Seneca Anti-Wind Union Defeated 77-Turbine Project, Plans to Continue Fight

The Seneca Anti-Wind Union (SAWU) was created by residents who are concerned about the growing number of wind farms popping up throughout their community.

August 22, 2019

Supporters of Medina’s New LGBT Ordinance Claim Victory; Opponents Continue to Push for Referendum

The Medina County Board of Elections rejected Monday the referendum petitions submitted by the Concerned Citizens of Medina, a group seeking to have an LGBT ordinance voted on by the people.

August 22, 2019

DHS Using Loophole Around Flores To Address Immigration Crisis

The Trump administration is rolling out its own licensing standards for family residential centers, a move that will work around the Flores settlement and mitigate the illegal immigration crisis.

August 22, 2019

Sen. Hawley Calls Facebook’s Conservative Bias Audit A ‘Smokescreen’

Facebook’s critics were not persuaded after the company revealed its long-awaited audit Tuesday into whether the Silicon Valley giant is biased against conservatives.

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