Source: Bloomberg.com news
December 16, 2015
Is Marco Rubio the GOP's Best Shot?
Republican strategist Katie Packer Gage and Democratic strategist Bill Carrick discuss the CNN Republican debate and the 2016 race on "With All Due Respect."
Obama, Bloomberg discuss gun control at White House
President Obama met with former New York City mayor and gun control advocate Michael Bloomberg Wednesday to discuss stricter gun regulations as the president readies executive action on firearms.
The White House said Mr. Bloomberg and the president "discussed ways to keep guns out of the hands of those who ...
Why Janet Yellen Nailed It With Fed's Rate Hike
Bloomberg's Stephanie Ruhle breaks down the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates on "With All Due Respect."
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Ominibus bill rewards Department of Education overreach
(Paul Mirengoff) On Friday, the House will vote on the year-end omnibus spending bill, formally known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. As Heritage Action says, the bill should have been an opportunity for conservatives to reassert their prerogatives on a host of important issues, ranging from appropriate spending levels to substantive action on refugee resettlement, executive amnesty, Planned Parenthood, and many more. Instead, the omnibus spending bill falls far short
Source: Power Line
New Relic CEO: "Thankful We're Not In That Unicorn Bucket"
Lew Cirne, founder and CEO of the seven-year-old software analytics company New Relic, has a lot for which to be thankful. Near the very top of his list? The fact that New Relic went public a year ago, after raising roughly $214 million from investors. (Its market cap today is $1.78 billion.) We talked earlier today about what's keeping so many other companies from doing the same. Our… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Former New Mexico secretary of state prepares for jail
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Former New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran agreed Wednesday to turn herself in to deputies at the end of the week to serve 30 days in jail as partial punishment for siphoning money from her election account to fuel a gambling addiction.
Under a ...
No Bankruptcy Provision In End Of The Year Spending Bill For Puerto Rico
The commonwealth holds around $70 billion in public debt
Via: The Daily Caller
'It…Pissed Me Off': Move by 'Vindictive' Disney Leaves Quentin Tarantino Seething With Anger
"They are going out of their way to f*** me."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
After Ruling Chattanooga Shooting to be Act of Terror, Navy Will Award Purple Hearts to Victims
"This determination allows the Department of the Navy to move forward immediately…"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
A Call To Arms Against McCarthy 2.0
This week, I learned that the bill in question (HR-158) has Obama's support, has cleared the House of Representatives with a whopping 407-19 majority, and is on track to be passed by the Senate within days. While the bill attempts to help make Americans safe from terrorism, it's not only unlikely to do so, but risks implementing a discriminatory regime that could be used against… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Mistrial in Freddie Gray Case: What's Political Impact?
Mark Halperin and John Heilemann discuss the mistrial declared by a Baltimore judge in the first trial in the case of the death of Freddie Gray on "With All Due Respect."
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Sen. Inhofe: Paris Climate Deal Devoid of Substance
Sen. James Inhofe (R., Okla.) described the final deal reached over the weekend during climate talks in Paris as devoid of substance on a press call with reporters Wednesday.
The post Sen. Inhofe: Paris Climate Deal Devoid of Substance appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Inside the Beltway: President Frank Underwood returns with a vengeance
Behold, it's "FU2016," a spiffy new website for a fictional presidential campaign, and as canny a marketing tool as any real candidate could muster. The "FU" stands for Frank Underwood, the president of the U.S. as defined by actor Kevin Spacey in the Netflix series "House of Cards." The website ...
Cruz Attacked For Isolationist Dog Whistle
Maybe the next time Ted Cruz wants to appropriate the language of a famous aviator while debating the other GOP presidential contenders he should choose Chesley Sullenberger instead of Charles Lindbergh. Cruz today was blasted by Marco Rubio's super PAC and neo-con intellectuals because at the debate he called for an "America First" foreign policy […]
Via: The Daily Caller
'Something Big Is Going Down': Read the Hoax Threat Letter That Shut Down Every School in L.A.
"I am a devout Muslim, and was once against violence, but I have teamed up with a local jihadist cell…"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Congress Sends Puerto Rico Little Help as Crisis Escalates
U.S. lawmakers agreed to extend some health-care aid to Puerto Rico as part of a $1.1 trillion spending bill that would avert a government shutdown, a step that fell far short of the lifeline the Caribbean island was seeking to rescue it from its escalating debt crisis.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Rwanda's Not-So-Improbable Ambition To Be A Startup Hub of Africa
It's an odd feeling to come from California, one of the world's most prodigious economies where the infrastructure and public systems are simultaneously falling apart in plain view, and arrive in the tiny, landlocked East African country of Rwanda. The first thing you notice is how exceptionally clean the streets of Kigali appear. That's because of a ban on… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
EPA: Give Gift Cards for Christmas Presents to Save the Environment
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking Americans to consider giving gift cards for Christmas presents this year to save the environment.
The post EPA: Give Gift Cards for Christmas Presents to Save the Environment appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Allegheny County DA announces bid for attorney general race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Longtime Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. declared his candidacy Wednesday for the Democratic nomination for state attorney general, joining at least three other competitors while embattled incumbent Kathleen Kane fights to keep her job.
Zappala, the chief law-enforcement official of Pennsylvania's second-largest county since ...
It's Time For The Other 13 Candidates To Drop Out
Why are Republicans talking about starting a war in Syria to stop Muslim immigrants from killing Americans in America?
Via: The Daily Caller
Trump Takes Apparent Jab at Glenn Beck in Citing TheBlaze's Post-Debate Poll at Rally
"That's OK, who cares?"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Planned Parenthood and White House Take Victory Lap Following Massive Spending Bill Negotiations
"The better choice for taxpayers is to redirect Planned Parenthood's federal funding."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
9 Of The Best Performing Tech Stocks In 2015
In a year when the stock market has essentially been flat, a few tech companies have killed it on the public markets. Companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix created tremendous shareholder value this year, and their public market valuations are showing it. Click through to read about nine of the best performing public technology companies of 2015. And, stay tuned for the next… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Adelson Said Buyer of Las Vegas Review-Journal: Fortune
Billionaire and Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson is the previously hidden buyer of Nevada's largest daily newspaper, Fortune reports, citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the deal.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Thinking About the Unthinkable
(John Hinderaker) It now seems fairly likely that Donald Trump will win the Republican presidential nomination. His success remains, to me, a puzzle. Watching him in the debate last night–I only caught the last portion–and in a post-debate interview, I thought he was a buffoon. His knowledge of the issues is almost non-existent, and I can't tell whether he actually wants to be president, or is just campaigning as a lark. But
Source: Power Line
The Latest: Chicago mayor to meet with feds in police probe
CHICAGO (AP) - The latest on developments surrounding a federal civil rights investigation of the Chicago Police Department (all times local):
2:50 p.m.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he'll personally meet with U.S. Department of Justice agents who have launched a probe of the city's police department.
The former White ...
Limbaugh: Ted Cruz Is 'An Articulate Representative Of Conservatism' [AUDIO]
Cruz had an 'outstanding' debate performance
Via: The Daily Caller
Mistrial Declared in First Officer's Trial in Freddie Gray Case
An administrative hearing was scheduled for Thursday to discuss a possible retrial date.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Clinton Says She'll Try to Implement 'Buffett Rule'
B2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke at a rally in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday. She was introduced by Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett. She said she will try to implement the "Buffett rule," which seeks an effective tax rate of at least 30% on households earning at least $1 million annually.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
How To Make Calculated Decisions When Forming Your GP Entity
You just turned 30 and are either a successful entrepreneur who made a fortune developing a very popular gaming app, or you're one of the early employees at an emerging technology company that just achieved "unicorn" status. In either scenario, you've made your fortune. And having reached a very important milestone in your life, you're eager to see how the other… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Ex DHS Employee: Obama Administration Policy Helps Terrorists
A former employee at the Department of Homeland Security claimed that the Obama administration stopped an investigation that could have prevented the terror attack in San Bernardino, California.
The post Ex DHS Employee: Obama Administration Policy Helps Terrorists appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Man in Bosnian war crimes case gives up citizenship, leaving
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - A Vermont man found guilty of lying about his participation in Bosnian war crimes in 1992, but later granted a new trial, agreed Wednesday to give up his U.S. citizenship and leave the country.
If Edin Sakoc complies with his promises, prosecutors will dismiss the criminal ...
Kids Will Soon Be Able To Sled On Capitol Hill
And the police aren't happy about it
Via: The Daily Caller
Arrest Warrent Issued for 'Affluenza' Teen Who Avoided Jail Time After Killing Four in Drunk-Driving Accident
"It is our understanding that the court has issued a directive to apprehend.."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Amazon Leads $23M Investment In India-Based Home Services Startup Housejoy
Amazon has led a $23 million investment in India-based Housejoy, a startup that — as the name not so subtly suggests — is much like Homejoy, the home services on-demand company that closed its doors this summer. The U.S. e-commerce giant was joined in the Series A round by existing investor Matrix Partner, and new backers Vertex Ventures, Qualcomm and Ru-Net Technology Partners. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Congress Rejects Obama Move to Restore Funding for Anti-Israel U.N. Group
Congress has rejected a request by the Obama administration to restore U.S. funding for a United Nations organization long criticized for its anti-Israel bias, according to sources on Capitol Hill.
The post Congress Rejects Obama Move to Restore Funding for Anti-Israel U.N. Group appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
White House declares total victory over GOP in budget battle
The White House declared victory Wednesday over congressional Republicans in the budget negotiations that concluded lateTuesday night, saying Democrats beat back the GOP across the board.
White House officials cited a long list of wins over majority Republicans on individual budget items ranging from funding for Planned Parenthood to an ...
Justin Bieber Just Revealed Where He Was Baptized. You Won't Believe This.
The star gets surprisingly candid
Via: The Daily Caller
Metal Worker Was 'So Sick and Tired' of This 9/11 Conspiracy Theory. So He Set Out to Disprove It in Less Than 2 Minutes.
"Your argument is invalid, get over it. Find a job."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Glenn Beck Shares 'Unpopular' Opinion on Illegal Immigration
"What do we do?"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Last night's debate: some lowlights
(Paul Mirengoff) The quality of last night's debate was good overall, I thought. This is a talented field when it comes to debating. Even most of the candidates who were assigned to the undercard are fine debaters. There were, however, several low moments. I've already discussed the lowest — Donald Trump saying that the most important component of the (nuclear) triad is the nuclear part. Trump, though, is bullet-proof for the time
Source: Power Line
You Can Now Order Ubers (And Soon Lyfts) In Facebook Messenger To Prove You're On Your Way
This isn't the first time a ridesharing app has hooked up with a messaging app. WeChat, a messaging and calling app used outside the U.S. also allows users to book cars on ridesharing platforms such as China's Didi. However, WeChat's parent company Tencent blocked users from booking with Uber a number of times recently in an ongoing Chinese rideshare war. But this… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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