California’s Drought Getting Worse
While California is suffering from severe drought, nearly 33 percent of the state — up from 25 percent last week, is now suffering from “exceptional” drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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It may cost more to drive as Congress Proposes New Gas Tax
Despite rising costs of gasoline, two senators proposed raising the federal gasoline and diesel tax a total of 12 cents per gallon to replenish the Highway Trust Fund.
White House Extends Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
When the Supreme Court struck down the constitutionality of part three of the Defense of Marriage act, the Obama Administration proceeded to review all federal regulations and their application to same-sex couples. Nearly a year later, the Labor Department plans changes to the “Family and Medical Leave Act” to include same-sex couples. President Obama also plans changes to all federal benefits, including Social Security, are extended to same-sex couples, the Washington Examiner reported.
Mike Huckabee Blasts Judges at “March for Marriage” (Video)
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee targeted judges yesterday at “March for Marriage” saying the country was facing a “judical coup d’etat,” and warned, “if we reject His [God’s] hand of blessing, we will feel His hand of judgment.”
Do You Trust Washington? Gallup Finds Public Faith in Congress Hits Historic Low (Video)
Americans have completely lost faith of those who serve on the Hill, as a recent Gallup poll finds only 7 percent of citizens have a ‘great deal’ or ‘quite a lot’ of confidence in Congress, the lowest rating of any institution in the history of Gallup.
President Obama Prides Himself on LGBT Record (Video)
At a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in New York, President Barack Obama prided himself on his administration’s record promoting the LGBT agenda across the nation.
Do you trust the “News on TV”? If you said No, then You’re Not Alone!
According to the latest Gallup poll, public confidence in television news hit an all-time low with only 18 percent of Americans surveyed expressed a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in TV news.
Obama Tells Mexican President, Illegal Kids Won’t Stay
President Obama told Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto that immigrants crossing into the United States illegally will not qualify for legalized status or deferred deportation, including children, the Washington Times reported.
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio says White House is Dumping Illegals Intentionally (Video)
In an interview with the Washington Times, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio says “The White House is incompetent and the dumping of illegals is intentional.” The sheriff added, “You’re trying to tell me that we can’t control the illegal immigration coming into our country?”
CDC Workers Possibly Exposed to Anthrax
Roughly 75 workers for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta may have unintentionally been exposed to anthrax, CNN reported.
Washington and Central American Ambassadors Trade Blame for Humanitarian Crisis on U.S. Border (Video)
Someone has to be blamed for the crisis on the border? So Washington is increasingly blaming leaders in Central America for the current immigration and humanitarian crisis on the U.S. border.
Former VP Cheney Interviewed by Megyn Kelly: “You got it wrong” (Video)
Fox’s Megyn Kelly interviews Former Vice President Dick Cheney on the United States involvement in Iraq.
Obama Considers Using ‘Special Forces’ in Iraq
U.S. President Obama met with Congressional leaders on Wednesday to discuss U.S. military options in Iraq, including the use of Special Forces.
Emails Lost Forever of Ex-IRS Official Who Targeted Conservative Groups
The emails of Ex-IRS official Lois Lerner, who was found in contempt of Congress, may be lost forever since her hard drive has been recycled by the IRS, multiple sources told Politico.
Obama Boasts Appointments of Gay Judges
At a fundraiser this week, President Barack Obama boasted, “Before I took office, only one openly gay judge had been confirmed in history. We have 10 more.”
March for Marriage Kicks Off in D.C. (Video)
March for Marriage kicks off today in Washington D.C. intended to “make a powerful statement” that marriage is a God-given institution designed for a man and a woman.
U.S. Postal Service Seeks More Ways to Collect Information on You
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is looking to create a program called “The Internet of Postal Things Project,” to explore ways the USPS can benefit from “virtually unlimited opportunities” collecting and processing data from any “device, infrastructure, machine and even human beings.”
Standoffs by Armed Mexican officers and Border Agents Compound Problems on the Border
Over the past decade more than 500 Armed Mexican troops and police have strayed across the U.S. border which at times has led to standoffs with border control agents, according to the Department of Homeland Security. These revelations compound the problem on the border as illegal immigrants continue to flood into the U.S.
Former VP Cheney Op-Ed: The Collapsing Obama Doctrine
Rarely has a U.S. president been so wrong about so much at the expense of so many. Too many times to count, Mr. Obama has told us he is “ending” the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — as though wishing made it so. His rhetoric has now come crashing into reality. Watching the black-clad ISIS jihadists take territory once secured by American blood is final proof, if any were needed, that America’s enemies are not “decimated.” They are emboldened and on the march.
Military Blimps Set to Launch in Maryland (Video)
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s new military blimps. The U.S. military base at Aberdeen Proving Ground will be launching two blimps that will become permanent fixtures in the sky over Maryland. On a clear day, someone can see it from 50 miles away. The U.S. military says the blimps will be looking for anti-ship cruise missiles, unmanned aircraft, and swarming boats.