Monica Sanchez
Assistant Editor, Reporter
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Monica is MRCTV’s assistant editor and West Coast correspondent. Prior to working at MRCTV, Monica worked for CNS News and The Heritage Foundation, operating primarily in digital media and video production. 

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Monica Sanchez | May 20, 2015
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) stood before Congress on Wednesday to filibuster the Patriot Act. Paul argued that the American people should not be forced to choose between their liberty and their security just because they fear the possibility of another terror attack. “In the aftermath of 9/11, the Patriot Act was rushed to the floor. Several 100 pages, nobody read it…” Paul said. “But people…
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Monica Sanchez | May 20, 2015
“People with Down syndrome can do anything. They just do it at their own pace,” the mother of this aspiring model says. Madeline Stuart, 18, was born with Down syndrome but never let her disability or mainstream notions of beauty glorified in magazines like Vogue and Cosmo hold her back from pursuing her dreams. The Australian native aims to become a model one day to “help change [society’s]…
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Monica Sanchez | May 20, 2015
A group of veterans is taking the fight against ISIS into its own hands.  Since launching his site Veterans Against ISIS in late February, over two-dozen men from various branches and specialties have joined U.S. Army veteran Sean Rowe in his mission to assemble a first-rate military force and ship out to the Middle East to protect civilians abroad suffering at the hands of Islamic extremists…
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Monica Sanchez | May 19, 2015
After over a month of refusing to answer questions from the press, Hillary Clinton broke her silence.  At a campaign event in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Tuesday, the 2016 presidential candidate was asked whether the world was "better off without Saddam Hussein in power." It came as no surprise to the former Secretary of State that a member of the press would ask her a hypothetical question on Iraq…
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Monica Sanchez | May 19, 2015
When an Arizona police officer serving overseas couldn't be home for his daughter’s kindergarten graduation ceremony, his brothers and sisters in blue decided to show up on his behalf. While Shawn Prinkley was not able to see his little girl Sophia graduate, he can rest assured that his fellow officers at the Mesa Police Department will be there for his family during his deployment.  "Motor…
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Monica Sanchez | May 19, 2015
Newly sworn in Attorney General Loretta Lynch launched her national “Community Policing Tour” in Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday. According to the Department of Justice, the initiative aims to “highlight collaborative programs and innovative policing strategies designed to advance public safety, strengthen police-community relations, and foster mutual trust and respect.” The tour’s kick-off…
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Monica Sanchez | May 18, 2015
Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-La.) formally launched a presidential exploratory committee on Monday, the clearest indication yet that he will be announcing his candidacy for 2016.  The already-crowded GOP field and Jindal’s declining popularity rating among voters in red state Louisiana indicate the Republican governor would likely face an uphill battle for the nomination. According to a May 2015 poll…
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Monica Sanchez | May 18, 2015
Cultural icons Jay Z and Beyoncé wired thousands of dollars in bail money to protesters in Baltimore and Ferguson, a writer and social activist close to the stars claims. “I can say I’ve personally helped facilitate donations they’ve given to protesters directly and that they never ask for anything in return, especially publicity,” author dream hampton told the Daily News in an email. Hampton…