During a discussion regarding the man next in line for Speaker of the House, MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry scolded guest panelist Alfonso Aguilar for describing Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) as a “hard worker” because doing so demeans slaves and poor mothers.
The exchange went as follows:
“Let’s be fair. If there’s somebody who’s a hard worker when he goes to Washington, it’s Paul Ryan, who not…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump fielded questions from voters at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire on Monday.
One attendee at the TODAY “Pancakes & Politics” event told Trump she and other undecided voters like her would consider voting for him if he would “eat a piece of humble pie once in a while.” She even offered the real estate mogul the opportunity to do just that…
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During a Democratic Party fundraising event in Des Moines, Iowa over the weekend, presidential candidate and self-proclaimed "fighter" for women Hillary Rodham Clinton showed the audience just how cool and hip she is for having the celebrity endorsement of pop star Katy Perry.
“[To] someone who reminds us that sometimes you just have to let them hear you 'Roar': Katy …
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During a Democratic Party fundraiser in Iowa over the weekend, Democratic presidential candidate and former governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley riled up the crowd by condemning Republican opponent Donald Trump for his tough stance on immigration.
“To that immigrant bashing, carnival barker Donald Trump, let us stand together and say that the enduring symbol of our nation…
Following the congressional hearing on Benghazi Thursday, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton received widespread praise across major broadcast news outlets for her testimony.
Fox News’ Megyn Kelly criticized the media for blatantly ignoring how the Benghazi House committee uncovered a "bombshell" email showing that Clinton knowingly misattributed blame for the deadly attack that left…
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The Department of Justice announced Friday that no Internal Revenue Services official, including former IRS official Lois Lerner, would face criminal charges for allegedly targeting political groups, such as the Tea Party, applying for tax-exempt status.
In a letter to members of Congress, the DOJ conceded that the IRS mismanaged applicants, but found “no evidence”…
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In an appearance on Fox News’ “Outnumbered” Friday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said that if Bill Clinton had been president during his wife Hillary Clinton's stint as secretary of state, he would have fired her for failing to address serious security concerns with regards to the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi.
“I think if Bill Clinton had been president… he would have…
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A nonprofit organization has set out to create the “biggest, baddest costumes” for children in wheelchairs.
Ryan & Lana Weimer, the founders of Magic Wheelchair, have five children, three of which who were born with a form of Muscular Dystrophy – a condition that will require them to use wheelchairs for the entirety of their lives.
Inspired by their personal…
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Two burglars that just finished robbing an elderly home in Clovis, Calif. picked the wrong backyard to cut through during their getaway.
Marilyn Williams, a woman who earned a sharpshooter medal from her high school’s ROTC program, jumped into action when she heard commotion outside.
She pulled out her rifle, in position to fire, when one of the suspects hopped over her…
Since House Speaker John Boehner announced that he would be stepping down from his position of leadership and retiring from Congress altogether by the end of October, Capitol Hill has been bursting with speculation as to who might be next in line to assume the speakership.
On Tuesday night’s “Special Report,” Fox News contributor and syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer noted Boehner's…
