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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/19/13 02:50 PM
“Anybody want to fire some IRS agents?” asked Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. this afternoon during a Tea Party rally on Capitol Hill.
After the crowd roared with approval, Paul continued. “Why don’t we start with the...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/19/13 02:15 PM
On Rush Limbaugh’s radio show this afternoon, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, denounced the Gang of Eight immigration reform bill, encouraging his audience to call their member of Congress to oppose the bill.
Cruz noted there...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/19/13 01:10 PM
During his speech today at a Tea Party rally outside the U.S. Capitol building, conservative media mogul Glenn Beck insisted to the crowd that Martin Luther King Jr. drew his inspiration from God, not progressive...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/19/13 11:25 AM
What is an “elfin Alabamian?”
The print edition of the New York Times yesterday, featured Sen. Jeff Sessions R-Ala. and his efforts to take down the immigration reform bill, describing him as “an elfin Alabamian...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/19/13 10:40 AM
During his speech in Berlin today, President Obama declared once again that the “decade of war” against terrorism was coming to an end.
“The Iraq war is now over, the Afghan war is coming to an end, Osama bin...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/19/13 10:20 AM
During his speech in Berlin today, President Obama thanked the people for their warm welcome.
“In fact, it’s so warm and I feel so good, I’m going to take off my jacket and anybody else who wants to – feel free...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/19/13 08:10 AM
On Washington talk radio station WMAL this morning, former congressman Allen West refused to rule out a future Republican primary challenge to Sen. Marco Rubio R-Fla.
During the interview, co-host Larry O’Connor asked...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/19/13 07:25 AM
Journalist Michael Hastings died last night in a car accident at the age of 33. While many remember him for his Rolling Stone story that took down General Chrystal, he had a number of other interesting clashes with...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/18/13 01:20 PM
Governor Chris Christie elicited boos from students at an elementary school in New Jersey today, after he explained that he was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys – not the New York Jets or the New York Giants.
Christie...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/18/13 12:45 PM
Two military religious freedom amendments proposed by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas are challenging the Obama administration after they objected to a similar Amendment proposed in the House.
The...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/18/13 11:05 AM
On ‘Morning Joe’ this morning, the slightly thinner Gov. Chris Christie R-N.J. dodged 2016 presidential speculation by announcing that he would not wear a Speedo swimsuit on the Fourth of July.
“I can announce...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/18/13 08:45 AM
Speaking to CNN’s Jake Tapper Monday, journalist Glenn Greenwald dismissed President Obama’s promises of strict oversight of surveillance programs within the National Security Agency.
“It’s totally false,” he...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/18/13 07:05 AM
A new Texas Tribune poll examines the popularity of some of the biggest stars in the Republican Party and whether they have support from Texas Republicans in the 2016 presidential campaign.
Ted Cruz leads the field with...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/18/13 06:40 AM
James O’Keefe is back – this time targeting cell phone stores participating in the government program to offer free phones to low income individuals – or ‘Obamaphones.’
O’Keefe’s latest video features his...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/17/13 02:20 PM
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden may have sounded a little too edgy for reporters during his online Q&A at the Guardian, but the internet is already reveling over his latest statements.
We’ve highlighted the top...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/17/13 12:30 PM
National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden thumped his chest today in response to being branded a traitor by former Vice President Dick Cheney.
“I think he’s a traitor,” Cheney said flatly on ‘FOX News...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/17/13 12:10 PM
During a online Q&A on the Guardian this morning, National Security Agency whistle-blower Edward Snowden explained that he believed Facebook and Google were misleading their users about the amount of personal data...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/17/13 10:10 AM
On “Fox and Friends” Monday morning, Sen. Ted Cruz explained that even though he was concerned about the new revelations of the National Security Agency surveillance programs, he cautioned against Americans rushing to...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/17/13 09:55 AM
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. has worked hard to brand himself as a libertarian conservative Republican, but the New Republic has no patience for it.
The freshman Senator is featured on the cover with the headline, “The real...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/17/13 07:30 AM
The latest leak from National Security Agency whistle-blower Edward Snowden reveals that British spies at the Government Communications Headquarters were tasked with spying on allies such as South Africa and Turkey during...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/16/13 09:10 PM
On ‘FOX News Sunday’ this morning, former Vice President Dick Cheney expressed doubt that NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden was acting alone.
Cheney noted that the Snowden leaks were “one of the worst occasions in...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/16/13 08:10 PM
Is Marco Rubio, R-Fla., getting played by Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.?
During his interview with ABC’s Jonathan Karl this morning, Rubio didn’t even seem to understand what that meant.
“Are you being played by...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/16/13 12:10 PM
On his Facebook page this morning, Sen. Ted Cruz celebrated Father’s Day by paying tribute to his father Rafael, who left Cuba to come to America.
My own Dad has been my hero my entire life. He is a man of faith and...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/14/13 03:00 PM
Reason TV teams up with GoRemy to “slow jam” the controversy over the National Security Agency’s surveillance programs.
Watch above.
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/14/13 01:19 PM
Amidst tragedy, protest, and celebration, here are some of the best flag photos taken by news photographers in 2013 so far.
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/14/13 10:55 AM
On ‘Morning Joe’ today, former president Bill Clinton praised President Obama for his decision to intervene on behalf of the rebels in Syria.
“It looks to me like this thing is trending in the right direction...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/14/13 08:20 AM
Over the years the Washington Examiner has served Washington area readers with local headlines and cover stories.
Some of the covers exposed government fraud and waste while others focused on Metro troubles. At times...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/14/13 07:05 AM
President Obama has decided to provide Syrian rebels with small arms and ammunition, according to the New York Times.
The White House announced Obama’s intentions to intervene in the Syrian conflict Thursday evening....
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/14/13 06:50 AM
President Obama’s decision to support the rebels in Syria was announced two days after former President Bill Clinton criticized Obama for acting to0 timid.
“My view is that we shouldn’t over-learn the lessons of...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/13/13 02:15 PM
The Weekly Standard’s John McCormack managed to get under House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s skin this morning during her press conference.
McCormack questioned Pelosi about the moral difference of babies killed...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/13/13 02:10 PM
The Daily Caller’s Jeff Poor snags video of a blooper by Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La. during a debate with Sen. John Thune R-S.D. about a border fence.
“A smart fence which is what Sen. McCain and I want to build —...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/13/13 12:15 PM
During her speech at the Clinton Global Initiative conference in Chicago this morning, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that she would use her foreign policy experience to take on some of America’s biggest...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/13/13 10:25 AM
In 2012, President Obama “slow jammed” his proposals for student loan reform with comedian Jimmy Fallon. Last night, Chris Christie “slow jammed” his case for a special election to replace Sen. Frank Lautenberg,...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/13/13 08:05 AM
On CNN Wednesday, Jake Tapper questioned Sen. Rand Paul about his father’s comments on Fox Business concerning the welfare of Edward Snowden. The elder Paul voiced his concerns on Tuesday over the safety of Snowden –...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/12/13 03:50 PM
President Obama praised Romneycare Wednesday afternoon at a campaign rally for Massachusetts Senate candidate Ed Markey.
During his speech, Obama explained that he needed a Democratic senator to help him implement...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/12/13 03:50 PM
At a campaign rally for Massachusetts Senate candidate Ed Markey Wednesday afternoon, President Obama indicated that he was more interested in governing than campaigning.
During his speech, the president noted that he...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/12/13 03:30 PM
Liz Cheney isn’t happy with whistleblower Edward Snowden for revealing the secret details of the National Security Agency surveillance programs.
“I don’t think you and I know exactly how this program worked but my...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/12/13 11:45 AM
During a fundraiser for Massachusetts Senate Candidate Ed Markey last night, Vice President Biden explained that it was more important than ever to keep Republicans out of the Senate.
“I’m not talking about the...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/12/13 06:45 AM
During a fundraiser for Massachusetts Senate Candidate Ed Markey, Vice President Biden warned Democrats that they shouldn’t take the election for granted – because many African Americans and Latinos wouldn’t come...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/12/13 06:25 AM
Vice President Joe Biden praised former Vice President Al Gore who was present during a fundraiser for Massachusetts Senate Candidate Ed Markey asserting that Gore had actually won the the 2000 presidential election....
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/11/13 06:35 PM
During an interview with FOX Business, former Rep. Ron Paul explained that he was concerned about the well-being of National Security Agency whistle-blower Edward Snowden.
“I’m worried about somebody in our...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/11/13 03:25 PM
On the Senate floor this afternoon, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., boasted about legislation within the immigration reform bill that would secure the southern U.S. border better than any other point in the history of the...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/11/13 12:40 PM
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. addressed his Senate colleagues in Spanish on the Senate floor this afternoon to make the case for immigration reform.
“I ask unanimous consent I be able to deliver a floor speech on immigration...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/11/13 12:25 PM
During the Senate debate on immigration reform this afternoon, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., used the Miami Heat basketball team as an analogy for immigration reform.
“You know we’re in the NBA finals, which by the way...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/11/13 11:20 AM
In the middle of President Obama’s immigration reform speech this morning, CNN decided to switch to the New England Patriots’ press conference announcing that they were picking up quarterback Tim Tebow.
The CNN news...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/11/13 10:15 AM
On MSNBC this morning, former Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, praised Edward Snowden for exposing the secretive National Security Agency surveillance programs.
Paul admitted that Snowden probably acted illegally but should not...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/11/13 09:35 AM
A new Pew Research/Washington Post poll shows that 56 percent of Americans are comfortable with the federal government tracking phone call records as part of its investigations of terrorism. Forty-one percent indicated...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/10/13 03:35 PM
On the “Restore the Fourth” subreddit, Reddit user sonicSkis has posted a video of then-Sen. Obama “debating” now-President Obama over the existence of government surveillance programs.
The video features...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/10/13 02:55 PM
“Thanks for the inspiration @ASmith83 & @Sllambe – I’ll take it from here…, ” Hillary Clinton tweeted from her long-locked and dormant Twitter account.
Clinton’s tweet referred to Adam Smith and...
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By CHARLIE SPIERING | 06/10/13 01:55 PM
Terry McAuliffe is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor Tuesday.
In the past, however, his Democratic opponents have gone after him for many of the same weaknesses as a candidate....
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