Source: Bloomberg Politics
April 26, 2016
Acela Primary: Trump, Clinton React in 2 Minutes
It was a big night for the front-runners. Donald Trump ran the table with a clean sweep of five east coast states, while Hillary Clinton lost only Rhode Island to Bernie Sanders. It felt a lot like a Clinton-Trump general election matchup as they took aim at one another in their victory speeches. Here's some of what they had to say.
Maryland Dems nominate Van Hollen for the Senate
(Paul Mirengoff) Earlier this month, I wrote about the Democratic Senate primary in Maryland. It pitted Rep. Chris Van Hollen, a close ally of Nancy Pelosi, and Rep. Donna Edwards, an African-American running to Van Hollen's left. The race turned pretty bitter. I viewed the dust-up between a cautious white leftist and a black radical as a sign of things to come. In another sign of things to come, Edwards touted her
Source: Power Line
Hillary Clinton Ekes Out A Win In Connecticut Over Bernie Sanders
It was a nail-biter
Via: The Daily Caller
Rightspeed helps you devour audio books at a terrifying pace
Podcasts and audio books are enjoying tremendous popularity at the moment, and the fresh-off-the-app-presses app Rightspeed is a $2.99 iOS app that's here to help you speed-listen your way through your audio library. Have you ever wondered how quickly you can really listen to an audio book? That was the starting point for Max Deutsch, the app's creator, and the idea behind the app. Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Hillary Clinton Responds to Trump's 'Woman Card' Remark
At a victory rally in Philadelphia after her victory in Pennsylvania's primary, 2016 Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton set her sights on GOP rival Donald Trump. The former secretary of state criticized Trump for accusing her of "trying to play the woman card." She shot back, saying, "if fighting for women's healthcare and paid family leave and equal pay is playing the woman card, then deal me in."
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Exit poll: GOP voters want nomination to go with most votes
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Republican voters in Tuesday's Connecticut presidential primaries believe whoever garners the most votes during the primary season should win their party's endorsement at the Republican National Convention, even if that person has not won a majority of the delegates, according to preliminary exit poll results.
Meanwhile, ...
Hillary Boasts About Playing The Woman Card: 'Deal Me In' [VIDEO]
Clinton did not take kindly to Trump's criticism
Via: The Daily Caller
Furbo is a dog camera that lets you share treats remotely
Furbo, created by startup Tomofun, gives owners a new way to interact with their dogs while away from home. The camera allows you to keep an eye on your dog, with two-way audio so that you can also talk to them and make them feel a little less alone. There are even push notifications that tell you when your dog is barking. Other startups also make pet cameras, so what really sets Furbo and… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Trump Sweeps Five Northeast Primaries, Clinton Wins Three
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton pulled further ahead in the presidential nominating race with victories Tuesday in northeastern state primaries that put added pressure on their challengers to show they remain viable.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Bill Clinton Takes Shot at Obama Economy
The post Bill Clinton Takes Shot at Obama Economy appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Trump Wins Delaware Republican Primary, Sweeps All 5 States
Donald Trump wins Delaware's Republican presidential primary, defeating John Kasich and Ted Cruz. NOTE: Gravis poll from last week showed Trump ahead with 55%, followed by Kasich with 18%, Cruz 15% NOTE: Kasich campaign manager John Weaver released memo last week that conceded Trump would perform well in Del. NOTE: Trump previously won Md., Pa., Conn., R.I.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Why Government Investments Fail
(John Hinderaker) This short video from Prager University, featuring Burt Folsom, a historian at Hillsdale College, is titled "Why Private Investment Works & Govt. Investment Doesn't." It does an excellent job of reminding us–and no doubt teaching some for the first time–that whether you are spending your own money or someone else's makes a big difference:
Source: Power Line
Bill seeks to open California health exchange to immigrants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's Legislature is considering asking the federal government for permission to sell health insurance through the Covered California exchange to people who can't prove they're legally in the country.
Democrats in the Assembly Health Committee approved SB10 on Tuesday.
The proposal by Democratic Sen. Ricardo Lara ...
Trump Takes Home Victory In Maryland GOP Primary
Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island also held primaries on Tuesday.
Via: The Daily Caller
Willow Hill Ventures will fund, and connect agriculture tech startups with farmers
International Farming Corp. and Finistere Ventures have agreed to partner under the moniker Willow Hill Ventures to invest in growth-stage agricultural tech startups. International Farming Corp. owns and manages land that it, essentially, leases out to commercial farmers, helping them maximize the land's yield and profitability. Finistere Ventures invests in early-stage tech companies… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
With All Due Respect (04/26/16)
Mark Halperin and John Heilemann are joined by Charlie Black, an adviser to the John Kasich campaign, Republican strategist Stuart Stevens, and Democratic strategists Anita Dunn and James Carville on "With All Due Respect."
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Jury deadlocks on key charges against state auditor
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - The first Washington state official indicted in 35 years won at least a partial vindication on Tuesday, as jurors in his federal fraud trial failed to reach a verdict on the key charges against him - and cleared him of lying to the IRS on the ...
28 Percent Of Transgender People Have HIV, CDC Blames 'Stigma'
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 28 percent of transgender women (biological men) are infected with HIV, a fact that the CDC attributes in part to the "stigma" faced by transgender people. While 28 percent of transgender women test positive for HIV, only 12 percent report being infected, implying that […]
Via: The Daily Caller
Democratic Voter Confronts Clinton Over Crime Bill at Two Separate Town Halls
A Democratic voter who previously served six years in prison confronted Hillary Clinton during a town hall Monday over her support for the 1994 crime bill just five days after he was dissatisfied with her "canned" answer to his question on the same topic at a separate television event.
The post Democratic Voter Confronts Clinton Over Crime Bill at Two Separate Town Halls appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Immigrant students seek in-state tuition in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - A group of young people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children and who have been granted temporary permission to stay is asking a judge to order the Georgia university system to allow them to pay in-state tuition.
The university system requires students seeking in-state ...
Commerce Dept Denies IG Access To Docs, Hides Behind Justice Dept
'They cannot perform their statutory functions'
Via: The Daily Caller
Apple iPhone sees first YOY sales dip ever
For the first time in its history, the iPhone is experiencing a drop in sales. In 2015 at this same time, Apple sold 61 million units of the iPhone. This year, for the period ending March, Apple only sold 51.2 million units, representing a 16 percent YOY drop. This shouldn't come as a surprise for most folks who know that we are close to (if not already at) peak iPhone levels. There… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Power Line & Campus Leftism on Patriot Radio
(Steven Hayward) Patriot radio host Seth Leibsohn in Arizona often has us on his terrific radio show, and yesterday he and his regular Monday guest Chris Buskirk, who curates the DownStreamPolitics website, were on the air discussing my post from over the weekend about Harry Jaffa and how "The Cold War Never Ended." Seth and Chris were actually present for the lecture that I quoted from, the lucky guys. Before going to
Source: Power Line
Picture of Clintons at Trump's Wedding Used by Sanders Campaign
It is well known that Bill and Hillary Clinton were in attendance at Donald Trump's last wedding, but now Hillary Clinton's rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.), is using a picture of the Clintons and Trumps together in a new appeal for donations, the Washington Post is reporting.
The post Picture of Clintons at Trump's Wedding Used by Sanders Campaign appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Alabama House debates impeachment process
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are debating a proposed impeachment process that will decide if a push to oust Gov. Robert Bentley moves forward or withers because of inadequate support.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday began debate on a rule change that would trigger a Judiciary Committee investigation ...
EU's Fight With Google Is Bigger Than Android: The War to Control The Web Has Gone Mobile
In 2016, the only regulatory fight that matters is the fight over mobile.
Via: The Daily Caller
A brief history of SpaceX
SpaceX is a space transport services company whose mission is to reduce space transportation costs and enable the colonization of Mars. It has developed several launch vehicles and spacecraft. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Donald Trump Wants Jury Trial in N.Y. Real Estate Lawsuit
Donald Trump wants a jury to decide New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's claims that he defrauded students of his namesake real-estate school.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Hillary Clinton Cohorts Faulted for Porn Attack Disabling Sanders Facebook Pages
Hillary Clinton supporters reportedly launched a coordinated cyber attack against Facebook groups backing Sen. Bernie Sanders (I, Vt.) Monday night, forcing the social media site to temporarily remove the pages for obscene content.
The post Hillary Clinton Cohorts Faulted for Porn Attack Disabling Sanders Facebook Pages appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Missouri Senate passes farm exemptions to open records laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The state Senate has approved exempting some types of farm data from Missouri's open-records laws.
Senators voted 25-6 Tuesday on a bill requiring state agencies to keep confidential the information collected for voluntary agricultural programs, including registration data for animal disease tracking programs. Anyone who ...
This Set Of Pots And Pans Makes For A Perfect Graduation Gift
Get your young professional off on the right foot
Via: The Daily Caller
FBI to keep Apple guessing on San Bernardino iPhone hack
The FBI plans not disclose to Apple the method it used to access an iPhone belonging to the San Bernardino shooter, or submit it for an internal government review, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The FBI announced in March that it had purchased a hacking tool from a third party that enabled it to access data on an iPhone used by Syed Farook. Farook and his wife killed 14 people… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Sanders Plans to Reassess Candidacy After Tues. Vote: NY Times
Bernie Sanders to reassess candidacy after votes in 5 states today, NY Times reports, citing senior campaign strategist Tad Devine. Campaign will have to adjust if no mathematical path to winning nomination after Tues. "If we are sitting here and there's no sort of mathematical way to do it, we will be upfront about that": Devine Sanders has already decided he'll compete in all contests, include Calif. and D.C. in June
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Obama Goes Low
The post Obama Goes Low appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
ToyTalk renames to PullString, repositions as authoring tool for bots
ToyTalk, the startup that mashed together Barbie and the Internet of Things and let your kids chat away with Thomas the Tank Engine for hours on end, is cashing out on the bot craze with a slight realignment of philosophy — and a new name. The company developed a whole toolset — called PullString — to enable writers to create narratives for children's toys. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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