Politicians calling themselves “Democratic socialists” have made very-visible gains in the past year, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joining Congress on Thursday and Sen. Bernie Sanders becoming a party icon with the status to bring policies like M… Continue reading →
{FD} Despite heat at home, Trump approval ratings tower above embattled European leaders’
President Trump routinely takes grief from the pundits for his underwater approval ratings – but compared with some of his embattled European counterparts, facing civil unrest in the streets and internal government tensions, the U.S. president is ridin… Continue reading →
{FD} Mexican crime data may undercut migrant caravan asylum claims: ‘You don’t pick and chose’
Thousands of Hondurans have made the treacherous trip through Mexico to the southern U.S. border, saying they are fleeing gang violence, but some immigration experts say Mexican crime data may undermine their case for asylum — with the caravan passing… Continue reading →
{FD} Error in major climate study revealed – warming NOT higher than expected
A major new climate study in the journal Nature got worldwide media coverage for finding that the oceans warmed dramatically faster than previously thought — but now the researchers have retracted that conclusion after a man in the United Kingdom blogg… Continue reading →
{FD} Battleground-state Dems who opposed Kavanaugh all defeated
Incumbent Senate Democrats in battleground states who opposed Kavanaugh appeared to have paid a price on Election Day, with Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, Sen. Joe Donnelly, Sen. Claire McCaskill, and Sen. Bill Nelson all suffering defeats. Continue reading →
{FD} Democrat Kelly beats GOP’s Kris Kobach for Kansas governor
Democratic state senator Laura Kelly has beat Republican Secretary of State Kris Kobach, Fox News projects, flipping the Governor’s mansion in a deep red state that voted for Trump by more than 20 points. The win will give Kansas Democrats a say in dra… Continue reading →
{FD} Republican Kevin Cramer defeats Sen. Heidi Heitkamp in North Dakota
Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer has defeated Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp in North Dakota, Fox News projects, flipping the seat after Heitkamp voted against confirming Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and came under fire for releasing an ad giving … Continue reading →
{FD} Republicans see hope in early-vote totals from key battlegrounds
Republicans are continuing to see strong early-vote turnout in key battleground states, potentially boosting their chances for at least holding the Senate even as analysts see Democrats holding the overall edge in the battle for House control. Continue reading →
{FD} The Trump effect? How the economy changed after 2016 elections
The economy is good. Many credit President Trump – but President Obama also tried to take credit last week, saying, “when you hear all this talk about economic miracles right now, remember who started it.” Continue reading →
{FD} GOP rep slams Dem’s ‘false’ charge of bigotry
California Rep. Adam Schiff accused a GOP colleague of bigotry against Koreans. But the rep denies ever saying the remarks. Continue reading →
{FD} Democratic candidates enjoy windfall of out-of-state cash, as liberal donors bet big
Democrats are outraising Republicans in this year’s tight Senate races. Their secret: out-of-state donors. Continue reading →
{FD} Threat against GOP rep’s daughters latest in ‘very dangerous’ wave
Republican Rep. Jason Lewis told Fox News he has contacted the police over threats to him and even his daughters in the wake of reports about controversial statements he made as a radio show host. Continue reading →
{FD} California Dems Dreamin’? Long-shot bid to split up state would boost party in Senate
Californians likely will vote in November on a long-shot referendum to split their giant state into three – a measure that, while standing little chance of success, would represent a political gift to Democrats. Continue reading →
{FD} With social media, Venezuela exerts influence on Americans
Russia isn’t only country influencing American voters through Facebook and other social media. Continue reading →
{FD} Spending bill passed by Congress could disarm some veterans, GOP lawmaker warns
A Republican lawmaker is warning that the $1.3 trillion spending bill approved by Congress last week means more aging veterans could be deprived of owning guns because of a policy that targets those who no longer handle their finances. Continue reading →
{FD} Al Gore would have lost global warming bet, academic says
Al Gore is lucky he isn’t a betting man. Continue reading →
{FD} Catastrophic global warming less likely, study says
Dire warnings of underwater cities and drowning polar bears are less likely to pan out than once thought. Continue reading →
{FD} Trump’s updated travel order could block 21 percent of Muslim immigration
President Trump’s updated travel order could result in Muslim immigration to the United States being reduced by as much as 21 percent, based on Department of Homeland Security statistics from 2015.Continue reading →
‘Well-oiled’ activist ops targeting GOP reps at their homes, hijacking town halls
The left has upped the stakes in its guerilla operations against Republicans, as deep-pocketed groups fund protesters to show up to the offices and even houses of congressmen to protest their lack of “town hall” meetings. Continue reading →
