GOP bill targets United Nations’ global carbon ‘tax scheme’
A new House GOP bill would block the United Nations (U.N.) from forcing the U.S. to take up any new tax that was not explicitly levied by American taxpayers’ own…
US to expedite nuclear-powered subs to Australia that will sit near China’s doorstep
The U.S. wants to fast-track outfitting Australia with nuclear submarines under the trilateral agreement between the U.S., Australia and the U.K. to beef up Australia’s submarine force aimed at countering…
DOJ seeks removal of Comey’s defense lawyer, citing conflict of interest
Federal prosecutors signaled that they might seek the removal of the lead defense attorney in James Comey’s criminal case on Sunday, citing his possible role in the disclosures Comey made…
Chip Roy says Democratic Party taking its ‘dying breaths’
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, tore into the Democratic Party during House GOP leaders’ press conference on Day 20 of the government shutdown after anti-Trump protests swept the country over the…
Reporter’s Notebook: Government shutdown stalls as Democrats demand Obamacare subsidy extension
Government shutdowns can be pretty boring. Until a shutdown impacts you. There’s a missed paycheck. Flight delays. You can’t visit the Smithsonian. Questions about food and drug safety. You get…
House GOP announces $24M cash haul as government shutdown drags on
House Republicans’ campaign arm is announcing it brought in nearly $24 million in the months of July through September this year. More than half of that — roughly $13.95 million…
Customers sue sneaker company On over shoes that cause ‘noisy and embarrassing squeak’
Customers of the athletic shoe company On have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that some of the brand’s sneakers squeak embarrassingly loudly when they walk. The class action suit,…
‘Goofballs’ and hostages: GOP senators say Schumer’s shutdown tactics destroying the Senate
Senate Republicans are worried about the precedent that Senate Democrats have set for future funding fights as the shutdown continues into its 20th day. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,…
Is Trump’s ‘heat’ on Venezuela the start of a wider campaign for regime change?
President Donald Trump said he believes Venezuela is ‘feeling heat’ amid his administration’s war against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, which has taken out at least two vessels in…
DAN GAINOR: The England we love is lost. If we don’t change, America will be, too
I went to England on a history vacation. It turned into an archaeological expedition, uncovering the bones of a once-great civilization. All the tourist sites are still there. You can…