The administration has overseen a striking drop in prosecutions of gun crimes, winning only about 6,000 convictions in 2015 — down more than 15 percent from five years ago, and giving added weight to claims by gun rights groups that President Obama has failed to enforce the laws already on ...
December 31, 2015
Inspector General Positions Stay Vacant Going Into 2016
'Permanent IGs undergo significant vetting'
Via: The Daily Caller
Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter Arrested for Hit-and-Run Accident
To date, police say both Carpenter and Haddad have fully cooperated with the investigation.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Pro-Bush Group Targeting Iowa Fans at Rose Bowl: Wash. Post
Right to Rise USA setting up tent at Iowa Hawkeyes tailgate party in Pasadena, Calif., handing out Jeb Bush-related items, the Washington Post reports. Pro-Bush super-PAC also deploying mobile ads targeting those within 50 miles of Rose Bowl stadium who identified as Iowa residents or who've been to Iowa recently: Post NOTE: Iowa Hawkeyes play Stanford in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1; Iowa hosts the nation's first presidential caucuses on Feb. 1
Source: Bloomberg.com news
FBI Thwarts New Year's Eve Terrorist Attack In New York City
'Take as many as possible out'
Via: The Daily Caller
Hillary Clinton Sent a New Year's Eve Message to Supporters That Focuses on Losing
"We're going to be in a weaker position when it comes time to keep a Republican out of the White House."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
In The New Year, Conservatives Should Modernize (Not Moderate)
In the New Year, Republicans will have a big choice to make. It's not an exaggeration to say this choice is between a bridge to the past and a bridge to the future. One direction seeks to "Make America Great Again," as if America has ever stopped being great (and as if the old days were […]
Via: The Daily Caller
Bismarck man signs plea agreement in illegal weapons case
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A western North Dakota man says he will plead guilty to an illegal weapons charge.
Ronnie Nikodym, of Bismarck, is charged in federal court with possession and manufacture of illegal firearms. Authorities say he was in possession of six machine guns, including two he sold in ...
Four Easy Money Moves to Make Before You Celebrate Tonight
Clearly there's a lot to be gained from making great investments. But what most people don't realize is that keeping your profits can be even more important when it comes to building wealth. That's why, on this final day of 2015, I want to talk about the smartest four moves you can make right now… […]
Via: The Daily Caller
Republicans Scramble to Pick Up Lindsey Graham's Supporters in South Carolina
Both Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush are making moves to contest a state where Donald Trump and Ted Cruz lead.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
China Confirms Recent Anti-Satellite Test
A Chinese military official recently confirmed Beijing's latest test of a satellite-killing missile that threatens U.S. space assets.
Zhou Derong, a professor at the People's Liberation Army Logistics Academy, described the development of anti-satellite weapons as being part of China's national defense.
The post China Confirms Recent Anti-Satellite Test appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Mom of 'affluenza' teen back in US after Mexico deportation
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The mother of fugitive Texas teen Ethan Couch, known for using an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving accident, has been returned to the U.S. from Mexico minus her son, whose own deportation was delayed by a Mexican judge.
Tonya Couch arrived at Los Angeles International ...
Facebook's Controversial Free Basics Program Shuts Down In Egypt
Free Basics, a Facebook program that gives free access to certain Internet services, has been shut down in Egypt. The news comes the week after India's telecom regulator ordered the suspension of Free Basics as it prepares to hold public hearings on net neutrality. Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Microsoft Will Warn Users About Suspected Attacks By Government Hackers
Microsoft users will now be notified if a state-sponsored attacker tries to break into their accounts, the company said in a blog post. The announcement comes the same day as a Reuters report that Microsoft did not warn Hotmail users their email accounts had been accessed by a group associated with the Chinese government. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Jittery world bids adieu to a year marred by terror
In Bangkok, police-flanked partygoers will ring in the new year at the site of a deadly bombing that took place just months ago. In Paris, residents recovering from their city's own deadly attacks will enjoy scaled-back celebrations. And in Belgium's capital, authorities anxious after thwarting what they say was a ...
CORRECT: Jim Webb Hasn't Announced New Bid for U.S. Presidency
(Corrects to show Webb hasn't announced new candidacy. Earlier story published based on old statement.) NOTE: Webb Attacks Clinton With Eye on Independent Run
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Top North Korean Official Mysteriously Dies In 'Car Crash'
Kim Jong Un's 'closest comrade'
Via: The Daily Caller
'I Can't Help But Wonder': MSNBC Guest Raises Question After Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Charge
"Say that he was a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement…"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Disney Research Creates A Robot That Can Fly Up Walls
Disney Research and the research group at ETH Zurich have created a car that can drive, fly, jump, and ride up walls. By using propellers and wheels, the robot can fly over obstacles and then smack against walls for a little vertical action. Called the VertiGo, the robot's wheels are actually unpowered. All of the motion comes from the propellers which send it rolling across the ground… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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