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Congress’ Top Attorney Slams Fusion GPS For Trying To Hide Its Bank Records in Trump Dossier Probe

The House of Representative’s top lawyer filed a 50-page motion late Monday slamming Fusion GPS for trying to hide its bank records that could show who paid for its “Trump Dossier” — a document containing unsubstantiated and derogatory information…

Military Judge Delays Bergdahl Sentencing Hearing After New Trump Comments

The military judge presiding over Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s case has delayed the sentencing hearing to Wednesday after considering new comments from President Donald Trump that may threaten public confidence in military courts. Bergdahl, who walked off his…

Liberal Professor: Dumbing Down of America Began in Public Education

Editor’s note:  This is only one of many reasons why people should remove their children from public schools no matter the cost.  However, when it comes to the curriculum, you can at least get a headstart for free…

Puerto Rico’s Power Grid Failure Is Causing A Public Health Crisis Of Epic Proportions

One month after the devastating Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on the island of Puerto Rico, the territory is still facing a public health crisis.  And it’s a crisis of epic proportions. On Friday,  former Puerto Rican Governor Alejandro…

US Prepares For War: Steps Taken To Put Nuclear Bombers on 24-Hour Alert Status

The United States Air Force is preparing to put nuclear-armed bombers back on 24-hour ready alert, a status not seen since the Cold War ended back in 1991. The Air Force is said to face this decision due…

Jimmy Carter: ‘I Don’t Think There’s Any Evidence That Russians Changed Votes’

Former president Jimmy Carter has said that he doesn’t think that the Russians stole the election from Hillary Clinton.  He also had some brutal criticisms of Barack Obama’s foreign policy during a New York Times interview. “I don’t think there’s…

Trump’s Fed Picks? More of the Same!

This week President Trump revealed his final five candidates for Federal Reserve chair. Disappointingly, but not surprisingly, all five have strong ties to the financial and political establishment. The leading candidates are former Federal Reserve governor and Morgan…