Occupy Wall Street Useful Idiots.

Glenn Beck: U.S. Is Not Dealing With 'Cave Dwellers' in Fight Against Islamic State

"We are repeating the very same mistakes of the past."

Asked About Cruz's Position on Immigration, Trump Replies With This Six-Word Allegation

"I was watching Ted the other day and it was very interesting."

Media Alert X 2

(John Hinderaker) As Steve noted earlier, he will guest host the Bill Bennett radio show tomorrow morning. In a Power Line twofer, I will be a guest on the show at around 7:30 EST/6:30 CST to talk about my new role as President of the Center of the American Experiment. Please tune in!

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Kim Jong-un hydrogen bomb claim underscores North Korean leader's volatility

North Korea's surprise claim Wednesday that it detonated a miniaturized hydrogen bomb was the latest proof that regime leader Kim Jong-un is even less predictable than his unpredictable father, according to experts, who say the isolated, untested young leader poses a particularly difficult problem for the U.S. and its allies ...

Week After Massive Fundraising Haul, Clinton Team Pleads Poverty In Latest Fundraising Email

Hillary and Bill have earned $230 million since leaving the White House

AmpMe Syncs Multiple Devices To Become A Portable Speaker System

There are plenty of services out there that promise to sync up your devices to form a surround sound speaker system. But AmpMe, an app that launched out of Montreal three months ago, claims to be the only one that can work across both iOS and Android. The company was founded by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Martin-Luc Archambault and has grown to over one million downloads in… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

RZA on Hillary Clinton Succeeding Barack Obama: 'That's a One-Two Punch'

Not in rhyme, the Wu-Tang frontman expounds on the American political scene.

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Ethics, voter ID among measures to watch in Missouri session

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri lawmakers arrived at the Capitol on Wednesday to start the 2016 session, during which they are expected to discuss changes to the Legislature's ethics policies, how to come up with the money to fix aging roads and bridges, changes to laws on abortion and ...

Poll: Most Americans Favor Regulating 'Hate Speech' On Campus

53 percent support punishments for 'racially offensive statements'

Disney: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Breaks Record for Highest Grossing Domestic Film of All Time

"Record-shattering."

'No Tickets Are Available': CNN Town Hall With Obama An 'Invitation-Only Event'

"The president has been to our school before and they always leave it open to the public and students."

MyFitnessPal Makes It Easier To Order Healthily At Restaurants

I'm in Las Vegas for this whole week, which means two things. One, I hate myself. Two, I'm constantly out at restaurants, which makes it even harder than usual to eat healthily. MyFitnessPal, the popular nutrition and fitness app that was acquired by Under Armour last year, is unveiling a new feature today that should help. The app already allows you to log your meals at… Read More

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Why John Podhoretz Finds the Trump Candidacy Alarming

John Podhoretz, editor of Commentary magazine, discusses the Donald Trump phenomenon and the change in the nature of the Republican Party on "With All Due Respect."

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Missouri Legislature starts session under new leadership

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri lawmakers opened the 2016 session under new leadership Wednesday and saw a relatively quiet start after a tumultuous end to last year's session.

House Speaker Todd Richardson, who took the helm after John Diehl admitted to exchanging sexually suggestive texts with an intern and ...

Donald Trump Won't Like What Samuel L. Jackson Just Called Him [VIDEO]

The feud continues

'He Will Crush Hillary Clinton — Crush Her': Glenn Beck Reveals His No. 2 Choice for President

"I was really impressed."

'He's Got This Cloud Over His Head': Trump Questions Whether Cruz Is Eligible for Presidency

"People have doubt."

Instagram Goes Beyond The Feed With Everyday Spotlight Compilations

Instagram's answer to Snapchat's Live Stories isn't just for holidays and big events any more. Internally, they're known as Spotlight Compilations — vertical slideshows of the best videos related to a theme, like "Dynamic Duos – Odd Couple Animal Videos" or "Ramped Up – Rad Skateboarding Videos". They appear in the Spotlight… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump: A Study in Celebrity Contrasts

The two candidates have used their fame in different ways on the campaign trail.

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Tomorrow on the Radio

(Steven Hayward) I'm back behind the mic for the Bill Bennett "Morning in America" radio show again tomorrow morning from 6 – 9 am eastern. If there isn't a local station in your area, you can listen online at BillBennett.com. The guest lineup includes, at 6:30 am, Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and co-author of Four Faces of the Republican Party; at 7:05 am, I'll be joined by

Source: Power Line

Washington governor takes action on guns after Obama move

BURIEN, Wash. (AP) - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at curbing gun violence by improving data-sharing among government agencies and starting a new public health campaign on suicide prevention.

"We are not afraid to take action here in Washington state," Inslee said after criticizing inaction ...

Juanita Broaddrick Joins Twitter, Slams Clintons: 'It Never Goes Away'

'Hillary tried to silence me'

For First Time Ever, Congress Sends Obamacare Repeal Bill to Obama's Desk — Here's What's Next

"This is a big deal."

Uber Settles Privacy Probe With NY Attorney General's Office, Pays $20K Fine

Uber has agreed to pay a $20,000 fine to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office for failing to report unauthorized third-party access to its drivers' personal information in timely manner, BuzzFeed reports. Schneiderman is expected to announce the settlement tomorrow morning, according to BuzzFeed. This settlement comes after a 14-month investigation by… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Trump: 'I Want a Lot of People to Come In' the Country

The post Trump: 'I Want a Lot of People to Come In' the Country appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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Congress sends health care repeal legislation to President Obama's desk for first time

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress sends health care repeal legislation to President Obama's desk for first time.

Congress Sends Bill Unraveling ObamaCare To President's Desk For First Time

'It clears the path to repealing this law with a Republican president in 2017'

Exclusive: Inside Ted Cruz's 2016 Campaign Playbook — and Why It Just Might Work

35,000 Dairy Cows Buried Alive in Bizarre Texas Blizzard

Many cows froze to death, exposed out in open fields.

Rand Paul Blasts Rubio as 'the Weakest Candidate on National Defense'

Rand Paul responded fiercely to Marco Rubio's contention on Monday that the Islamic State (a.k.a. ISIS) would have lobbied for the USA Freedom Act, a law that restricted mass government collection of Americans' phone records.

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FITGuard Is A Mouthguard That Detects The Severity Of A Blow To The Head

There are 3.8 million sports-related head injuries each year, and 47 percent of athletes do not report symptoms of their head injuries, whether out of lack of understanding or a need to feel tough. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

40,000 Packages of Backlogged Claims Material Discovered at Single VA Office

More than 40,000 backlogged mail packages of veterans' disability claims material were discovered at a VA regional office in Florida, according to a new report from the VA inspector general.

The post 40,000 Packages of Backlogged Claims Material Discovered at Single VA Office appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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Keystone builder TransCanada files lawsuit against Obama administration for rejecting project

The battle over the Keystone XL oil pipeline reignited Wednesday afternoon with a lawsuit against the Obama administration charging the White House unfairly, illegally and unconstitutionally killed the project last year.

In its lawsuit, TransCanada, the Canadian company proposing the massive project, asserts that President Obama — who blocked Keystone ...

Navy Sec Orders Marine Corps To Remove 'Man' From Job Titles, Integrate Women Into Boot Camp

Marine Corps has to remove the word 'man' from job titles

State Lawmaker Suspended Amid Felony Sexual Assault Allegations

Alabama's Chief Justice Orders State Judges Not to Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Justice Roy Moore said a broader issue remains before the Alabama Supreme Court, "which continues to deliberate on the matter."

Clint Bolick for SCOTUS!

(Steven Hayward) Terrific news out of Arizona today, where Governor Doug Ducey has announced his appointment of Clint Bolick to the state's Supreme Court. How great an appointment is this? Well, the folks at the Center for American Progress are having a cow: The Most Chilling Political Appointment That You've Probably Never Heard Of Unless you're unusually familiar with libertarian legal activists (or you are a Republican presidential candidate) you probably have

Source: Power Line

The $8.2 Billion Adtech Fraud Problem That Everyone Is Ignoring

Despite the popularity of mobile applications such as Peace, Blockr and Ghostery over the last year, ad blocking will be the least of digital advertisers' problems in 2016. According to a report released by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) in December 2015 — the first official study of its kind — online advertising fraud now costs advertisers $8.2 billon per year. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

FOIA Lawsuits Hit Record High in 2015

The amount of Freedom of Information Act lawsuits brought forth against the government has soared under President Obama, hitting a record high in 2015.

The post FOIA Lawsuits Hit Record High in 2015 appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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Prosecutor urges vigilance against legislative corruption

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - State legislators need to be vigilant against corruption and avoid the temptation of shielding colleagues caught up in scandal, a federal prosecutor from New York said Wednesday during a visit to Kentucky.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, whose investigations recently toppled two legislative leaders in New York, ...

Some Of Russell Wilson's Biggest Plays Have Come In Hospital Rooms With Sick Kids [PHOTOS]

That man is a hero!

Report: U.S. Officials Seek U.N. Security Council 'Resolution With Teeth,' Imposing New Sanctions on N. Korea