August 24, 2015

Jeb Bush says new fencing won't make border more secure

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush visited a city on the U.S.-Mexico border Monday and said new fencing won't make the border more secure, as he blasted GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump's proposed wall and other get-tough policies as "unrealistic."

Mr. Bush called Mr. Trump a "serious candidate" and said he ...

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Hillary's Campaign Chair Says She Made Email Server Joke Because 'She's Clearly Not A Technical Expert' [VIDEO]

Also blames badgering by Fox News reporter

Via: The Daily Caller

See Incredible Reaction That Occurs After Milk, Food Coloring and Dish Soap Are Mixed Together

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Obama Pushes Billions in Green Executives Actions

"A lot of Americans are going solar and becoming more energy efficient not because they're tree huggers."

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Marc Benioff, Salesforce Takes A Different Philanthropic Tack Toward Backing SF's K-12 Schools

salesforce-schools As San Francisco's population rapidly changes with an influx of new tech money and workers, a big question is what happens to the city's K-12 schools and what tech's ultimate influence on local education will be. Will tech's presence improve public schools or bypass them by funneling even more students and wealth into pricey private schools? The answer is a little bit… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Jeb Bush Brings Asian Immigrants Into 'Anchor Baby' Debate

The former Florida governor was taking aim at Donald Trump, but ended up firing at Asian immigrants, too.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

IRS finds yet another Lois Lerner email account

Lois Lerner had yet another personal email account used to conduct some IRS business, the tax agency confirmed in a new court filing late Monday that further complicates the administration's efforts to be transparent about Ms. Lerner's actions during the tea party targeting scandal.

The admission came in an open-records ...

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IndyCar Driver Justin Wilson, Age 37, Dies of Head Injury Suffered During Crash

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Ben Carson Pens Op-Ed With Brazen Message for Black Lives Matter Protesters

"The notion that some lives might matter less than others is meant to enrage."

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Twitter Storms The Stage, Unveils The Tiniest VMAs Emoji Of All Time

Singer Kanye West takes the microphone from singer Taylor Swift as she accepts the  Today, Twitter launched an emoji tied to the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (which are happening this weekend). Users hash tagging either #VMA of #VMAs will get a very tiny moon man emoji to pop up in their tweet. Like, seriously, this is how big it is: Full-sized it looks way cooler though: We already know Twitter is deep in preparations to revamp how it approaches events with its… Read More

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Trump's Net Favorable Rating Among Hispanics at -51: Gallup

Gallup Poll conducted over the last month-and-a-half shows that among the 79% of U.S. Hispanics familiar with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, 65% have a negative view of him, 14% a positive one, giving him a net favorable rating of -51. Among other GOP White House aspirants, only Jeb Bush is familiar to more than 50% of Hispanics; he has +11 net favorable rating -- 34% positive, 23% negative Texans Ted Cruz, Rick Perry each have -7 net favorable rating, next-to-lowest among Repub

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Trump: Not a Conservative On Taxes

(John Hinderaker) Scott Walker's tenure as Governor of Wisconsin has been one of the most successful exercises in conservative governance in recent years. Walker rescued Wisconsin from its financial troubles, broke the power of the public sector unions, withstood unhinged attacks from the Left, and prompted a sharp uptick in Wisconsin's economic performance. But yesterday on ABC's This Week, Donald Trump casually denigrated Walker's accomplishments. First the tape, then the transcript. The

Source: Power Line

Inside the Beltway: Six factors that make Trump a winner or a loser

Critics are constantly on the lookout to determine the exact moment when Donald Trump is no longer the Republican presidential front-runner. They have whetted their appetites in anticipation. That moment has yet to arrive, however. Mr. Trump continues to dominate favorability polls and draw giddy audiences, even as the ever-anxious ...

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Israel Makes Unlikely Business Deal With Iraq's Anti-ISIS Fighters

Billions of oil dollars going into the fight against ISIS

Via: The Daily Caller

Jeb Bush Places Blame on Some Asians for 'Fraud' in Birthright Citizenship

"It's more related to Asian people coming into our country having children."

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Obama 'Gave His Blessing' to Biden to Run for President: CNN

President Obama "gave his blessing" to VP Joe Biden to run for president, CNN's John Berman reports, citing reporter Jeff Zeleny. CNN cites unidentified senior Democrat Obama, Biden had lunch today Link to tweet: http://bit.ly/1V5G5eE NOTE: Earlier, Timing Key as Biden Enters Make-or-Break September

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Podesta Brushes Off Suggestions of White House Biden Endorsement

The chairman of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign on Monday brushed off suggestions that the White House might endorse Vice President Joe Biden if he decides to run against Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Robert Menendez trial filings by Justice deny misconduct

The Justice Department is defending its corruption investigation of Sen. Robert Menendez against his attorneys' accusations of government misconduct, calling the attacks so "sensational" and "frivolous" that their arguments should be flatly rejected.

The New Jersey Democrat's legal team came out swinging in previous legal filings in which they sought ...

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Walker On What Makes Him Stand Out: I 'Actually Get Results'

'I'm the only one in the race who meets those four tests'

Via: The Daily Caller

Comment Made By Dem. Congressman Has Scott Walker Campaign Outraged: 'Inflammatory & Inappropriate'

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As Parents Dropped Off Kids at College, They Were Greeted By 'Offensive' 'Daughter Drop Off' Signs

"I am outraged about the offensive message…"

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Does Biden's Decision to Run All Come Down to Hillary?

John Heilemann and Josh Green discuss Vice President Joe Biden and a potential presidential run on "With All Due Respect."

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Mobile Exits Drop Below Investments For First Time Since 2013

mobilemarket It's been party time for mobile, with massive growth and disruption helping VCs to raise huge funds, entrepreneurs to raise massive rounds, and valuations to skyrocket. With 89 mobile Internet unicorns now worth almost $1 trillion, it's no surprise that folks from Silicon Valley to Shanghai are asking what's going on with return on investment. Read More

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StemExpress Honcho: Researchers 'Have Meltdowns' Over Abortion Organ Harvests

The head of a clearinghouse partnering with Planned Parenthood to provide fetal organs to researchers joked with undercover videographers about the revulsion many personnel experience during the process.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Probe finds misuse of resources by 2 Michigan lawmakers

DETROIT (AP) - A preliminary investigation into two Michigan Republican lawmakers who had an affair found misconduct and misuse of taxpayer resources - a finding that could lead to their expulsion from the Legislature.

The draft report on the findings involving state Reps. Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat was submitted ...

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Ben Carson Slams 'Straight Outta Compton,' #BlackLivesMatter 'Lunacy' In Scathing Op-Ed

'We have had enough'

Via: The Daily Caller

Beck Says His Audience Has Raised $1 Million for Religious Persecution Victims in the Middle East

"The average donation was $100."

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After Dow Closes Down 588 Points, Scott Walker Suggests Obama Show 'Backbone' By Taking This Action

"Rather than honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping with an official state visit next month, President Obama should…"

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Walker Fundraiser Scaramucci Meets with Trump: WSJ

One of Scott Walker's top fundraisers met with Donald Trump today, discusses possibility of leaving the Wisconsin governor's presidential campaign to work for Trump's White House bid, WSJ reports. SkyBridge Capital's Anthony Scaramucci says he discussed endorsing Trump, but is loyal to Walker, WSJ says Scaramucci says in tweet he stands by Walker, says Trump is right to want to end the "dirt" and calls for a "ceasefire"

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Russian Wikipedia Editors Weighing Options After Site Is Blacklisted In Russia

wikipedia-down The Russian government has instructed all ISP's in the country to block Russian Wikipedia following their denied request to remove a post about preparing narcotics. "Today, we have heard that Roskomnadzor, the Russian agency tasked with oversight of Russian communications, has instructed ISPs to block Russian Wikipedia. Censorship of Wikipedia content runs contrary to the… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Media alert

(Paul Mirengoff) I will be appearing on Seth Leibsohn's radio show at around 5:00 Mountain Time. We plan to discuss the fascinating, and arguably frightening, political landscape. Seth broadcasts his show on 960 the Patriot in Phoenix. He's a terrific host and I'm sure it will be fun talking with him.

Source: Power Line

Fmr DNC Chair Ed Rendell: Hillary Clinton's Joke About Her Private Email Server Was "Tone-Deaf"

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Dean: Biden Still Trails Hillary, 'Will Be Throwing Rocks From The Bottom Of The Well For A Long Time' [VIDEO]

'Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are more popular than a guy who's got 100-percent name recognition'

Via: The Daily Caller

Prominent Muslim Preacher Denies He Used Ashley Madison, Despite Name, Address and Bank Info Showing Up in Hack

"This is an obvious case of fraud." 

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Harvard Prof. on Fetal Tissue Research: 'One Has to Respect People's Faith…but They Could Slow Down Scientific Progress'

"For me, it's purely a scientific issue." 

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Bush in South Texas Says Trump's Border Plan 'Not Realistic'

Building a fence like Donald Trump wants "doesn't work," Jeb Bush tells reporters, adding "we need a comprehensive strategy to deal with border security." "Mr. Trump's plans are not grounded in conservative principles"; says Trump's fence plan would cost "hundreds of billions," is "not realistic" and "won't be implemented" "You have to have a much deeper strategy"; Mentions coordinating with local officials, including a ''virtual fence'' that includes drones; says border security needs a clear

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Jeff Sessions and Donald Trump, On Stage

(John Hinderaker) Over the weekend I saw a headline about Senator Jeff Sessions joining Donald Trump on stage at Trump's big event in Mobile, Alabama. Since Sessions has the best judgment on issues of anyone in Washington, I was surprised. I wondered: is it possible that Jeff Sessions has endorsed Donald Trump? The answer is no. He hasn't. Rather, Sessions was summoned to the podium by Trump–rather rudely, some would say–and spent

Source: Power Line

State Department Did Not Disclose Clinton Server Info to DHS

The State Department may have broken federal rules by failing to disclose information about Hillary Clinton's private email server to the Department of Homeland Security, Fox News reported on Monday.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Microsoft Offers Free Download Of "Start Me Up" To Celebrate 20 Years Of Windows 95

Screen Shot 2015-08-24 at 1.48.19 PM Remember Windows 95? I mean, how could you not? Oh, you're under 30? Yeah, then you probably don't remember Windows 95. Its launch was a glorious day, it stood for the rise of graphical interfaces that we've come to known and love. Its launch also featured The Rolling Stones. Specifically, their song "Start Me Up." You know, like the "Start" button.… Read More

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DC Council Chairman Rips Mayor Over Failure To Address Rising Murder Rate

'There has not been a clear answer given'

Via: The Daily Caller

Dow Closes Down More Than 580 Points to End Historic Day on Wall Street

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Gun Rights Groups Sue Major U.S. City Over Planned 'Gun Violence Tax'

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Dem Fundraisers Said to Meet with Biden Next Month: Wash. Post

Top Democratic bundlers invited to meet with Vice President Biden at his official residence week after Labor Day, Washington Post reports citing people familiar with the effort. Those invited incl. people who raised large amounts for Obama-Biden campaigns in 2008, 2012 Biden's office declined to comment to Post NOTE: Biden expected to make decision on whether to run for president by Oct.

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Hiring Software Juggernaut Greenhouse Swallows $35M Series C

Juggernaut "We're not trying to be the all-singing, all-dancing HR system. I don't know how to be kickass at payroll" says Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait. But what his startup is kicking ass at is hiring software. It now has over 800 customers including Slack, Pinterest, and Magic Leap, almost double the 450 it had when it announces its $13.9 million Series B in March. That… Read More

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Armed 14-Year-Old Saves 6-Year-Old Siblings From Home Invaders

An armed Las Vegas teenager is being called a hero after protecting his younger siblings from a pair of home invaders on Friday.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Michigan House probe finds misconduct, misuse of taxpayer resources by 2 lawmakers over affair

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan House probe finds misconduct, misuse of taxpayer resources by 2 lawmakers over affair.

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Anti-Abortion Group Bashed For Using Pic That Only LOOKS Like An Abortion

Photo of stillbirth taken from woman's blog

Via: The Daily Caller

Amid Biden Buzz, White House Won't Rule Out Obama Endorsement of a Primary Candidate

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State Department Seemingly Failed to Submit Legally Required Info on Hillary's Private Server to DHS: Report

"Unfortunately, we were unable to locate or identify any responsive records."

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Obama Plans to Cast Presidential Primary Vote in Ill.: Earnest

President Obama plans to vote in Democratic presidential primary in Illinois, White House spokesman Josh Earnest says in daily news briefing. NOTE: Illinois primary is set for March 15, 2016, according to preliminary dates posted by FEC NOTE: Earnest earlier declined to speculate on whether Obama might make an endorsement in Democratic race for presidential nomination; declined to "rule out" possibility Obama will publicly support one of the candidates Earlier: White House Leaves Door Open for O

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Obama should not get 'four more years,' Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania voters say

More than seven in 10 voters in Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania would not like President Obama to serve a third term if he could run again in 2016, according to results from a Quinnipiac University poll released Monday.

Seventy-one percent of voters in Florida, 72 percent of voters ...

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Gun Test: Benelli M4

Battle ready home defense gun of your dreams

Via: The Daily Caller

'For the Record': Is the Iran Deal a Case of Executive Overreach?

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Prominent Pastor's Stirring Prayer During Massive Planned Parenthood Protest: 'Killing Children Is Not An Acceptable Solution'

"You made all the children. You made all the abortionists. You are our creator."

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Selling News Feeds As A Service, Stream Raises $1.75

6171264318_2bc1ab629a_o Building off the strength of a successful open source project, a new startup that provides newsfeed development and management as a service — Stream — has raised $1.75 million in its first round of funding. Read More

Source: TechCrunch