Trump's Leaner White House Payroll Projected To Save Taxpayers $22 Million

Trump's Leaner White House Payroll Projected To Save Taxpayers $22 Million:

If the White House payroll is a leading indicator of the president’s commitment to shrink government then voters have a reason to cheer. Projected four-year savings on the White House payroll could top $22 million. Savings come from President Trump’s refusal to take a salary as well as big reductions in other areas including the absence of czars, expensive “fellowships,” and spending on FLOTUS staff.

Watch lawmaker blister DOJ for withholding documents

Watch lawmaker blister DOJ for withholding documents:

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein went on defense Thursday during a hearing of the House Judicial Committee over the Justice Department’s and FBI’s handling of the Russia probe and Hillary Clinton email investigations.

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, pressed Rosenstein on why Congress still has not received information it requested nearly a year ago.

Limbaugh: Crowley collapse shows ‘blue wave’ will fail

Limbaugh: Crowley collapse shows ‘blue wave’ will fail:

“There are two things today that have blown the Democrat Party to the Soyuz space capsule on the way to the international station,” Limbaugh said. “Joe Crowley losing his election. This guy was next in line to be speaker behind Nancy Pelosi. This guy never thought he would ever lose. He hasn’t been primaried in 14 years. And a veritable Bernie Sanders communist, a 28-year-old woman comes out of nowhere promising veritable socialism and communism and wins going away.”

Supremes free workers from mandatory union fees

Supremes free workers from mandatory union fees:

The Supreme Court Wednesday dealt a major blow to organized labor that also will weaken support for Democratic political candidates, freeing government workers from mandatory “fees” when they opt out of union membership.

“Agents” Emails, Inside the Mind of Bill de Blasio - Judicial Watch

“Agents” Emails, Inside the Mind of Bill de Blasio - Judicial Watch:

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio last month finally turned over more than 4200 pages of unredacted emails in the “agents of the city” case. De Blasio had resisted disclosure, arguing that five outside advisers were effectively “agents of the city” whose communications should be shielded from the New York Freedom of Information Law. NY1 television and the New York Post sued and won. The documents are out. What have we learned?

Most of the emails reflect the administration’s early priorities—education, budgets, transportation, personnel, press releases and meetings. But there are plenty of glimpses behind the faade and into the true mind of the mayor. It’s not an uplifting picture.

Illegal alien kids are unhappy having to recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Illegal alien kids are unhappy having to recite the Pledge of Allegiance: 

Not a day goes by without some headline about the suffering of illegal alien kids, nearly all of whom are eating and living better than they ever have in their lives, courtesy of the U.S. taxpayer. Most of them were sent to America unaccompanied by adults, so our tax dollars could take care of them. But apparently, some kids are unhappy.

They are being made to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. What's worse, they're being made to say it in English!

Maxine Waters advances a liberal strategy with her call for mob action - Washington Times

Maxine Waters advances a liberal strategy with her call for mob action - Washington Times:

There was a time when liberals stood against the use of intimidation, harassment and violence against political opponents. The gay, black and women’s civil rights movements were about ending the fascist technique of frightening and intimidating people into retreat and silence. Now it appears George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” is more relevant than ever.

Dr. Robert Epstein: Six Reasons Mark Zuckerberg Should Quit Facebook Right Now | Breitbart

Dr. Robert Epstein: Six Reasons Mark Zuckerberg Should Quit Facebook Right Now | Breitbart:

Epstein also warned that the longer Facebook continues to operate in it’s current state, the higher the chance is that the company will eventually fail:

Up next: 1970s-style bombings, warns progressive

Up next: 1970s-style bombings, warns progressive:

A writer for the popular progressive news website Splinter is warning supporters of President Trump that if they have a problem with the heckling of administration officials in public places, they haven’t seen anything yet.
“Do you think that being asked to leave a restaurant, or having your meal interrupted, or being called by the public is bad? My fascism-enabling friends, this is only the beginning,”

In a Win for Free Speech, Supreme Court Says California Can’t Force Pro-Life Centers to Promote Abortion | The Heritage Foundation

In a Win for Free Speech, Supreme Court Says California Can’t Force Pro-Life Centers to Promote Abortion | The Heritage Foundation:

The Court rightly held that the California law in question, the Reproductive FACT Act, “likely violates the First Amendment” and “unduly burdens protected speech.”
In other words, California is entitled to take a position on abortion, but it cannot force others to agree with and speak its message.

Border Patrol Sets Up Shop In New England – Gets Unbelievable Results In Only 11 Hours | The Daily Caller

Border Patrol Sets Up Shop In New England – Gets Unbelievable Results In Only 11 Hours | The Daily Caller:

The checkpoints are “a means of preventing smuggling organizations from exploiting existing transportation systems to travel to the interior of the United States,” the CBP said in a statement.
The Supreme Court has affirmed that the CBP can conduct immigration checks that are a “reasonable distance” of 100 air miles from U.S. borders and coastlines. Officers also have the ability to ask about their citizenship status irrespective of any suspicion.

Judicial Watch files House ethics complaint against Maxine Waters for 'inciting violence' - Washington Times

Judicial Watch files House ethics complaint against Maxine Waters for 'inciting violence' - Washington Times:

Judicial Watch filed Monday an ethics complaint against Rep. Maxine Waters for “inciting violence and assaults on the Trump Cabinet,” according to Tom Fitton, president of the watchdog organization.
The group sent a hand-delivered letter to the chairman and co-chairman of the House Office of Congressional Ethics calling for an investigation into whether the California Democrat violated House ethics rules by encouraging violence against Trump Cabinet members.

Trail of Deceit

By Tammy Derouin

The downright nastiness which has infected our country, over the past decade, is difficult to comprehend. But then again, we had an administration which targeted the political opposition and weaponized government departments to further its agenda. When they failed to retain control, when their attempts to continue their trail of deceit failed, they had to double down. The lack of civility towards those who do not fall in lock step with the liberal agenda of enslavement is extremely disturbing and very dangerous.

The Left uses hatred as a weapon to promote their political agenda. I'd say it's unbelievable but in today's world, certain behavior has become common, acceptable, and quite sadly, expected. Liberals can spew vulgar remarks and make outlandish statements regarding the safety and well-being of others, or any other kind of distasteful comments with little to no concern about consequences. Heck, you stand a good chance of being rewarded and cheered on by other like-minded individuals for participating in such wretched behavior.

Gone are the days when true shame would follow such irresponsible outbursts. Sometimes it makes me wonder just how many of these tirades are planned. I don't care if people are on opposite sides of an issue. Calling or hoping for harm to come to individuals or to nudge others to join in on attempts to invade the personal lives of those with whom they disagree, and their children, is beyond irresponsible. It's downright evil. Any apology just comes across as empty words, as if it's part of the stunt. What's in an apology these days anyway? It seems more scripted than heartfelt. It brings attention right back to the deed and it gives the offending individual even more publicity. If they decide to take back the apology they can get a few more miles out of their cause by prompting the audience to applaud.

Hollywood types who hunger for the spot light seem to have found a way to keep their names alive as they try to claim just a little more fame, or maybe it's notoriety. They are jumping on the left-wing political bandwagon. I wonder if they really understand the script. Do they understand the harm they are causing to our freedom? Maybe they think that their new found activism will somehow reignite their career.

The Hollywood elites and their has-been communities, nonetheless, are still located in the land of make believe. They are hired entertainers, paid to entertain. I'm not sure if they understand where the fake studio ends and reality begins. Most of their movies and shows are disappointing disaster. Their attempts to remain relevant only make them look desperate and ignorant.

Unfortunately, their new found role is also very dangerous. It is harmful to our free society. I do not, however, want them to be silenced. Unlike many on the Left who wish to silence those who do not think and believe as they do, freedom of speech and the right to live as you believe is a God-given right. When individuals call for harm and destructive deeds, such individuals must be investigated and held accountable.

We know such vicious behavior toward Obama or anyone in his family and administration would not have been tolerated. There would have been an outcry and such behavior would have been investigated, as it should, because no one is supposed to be above the law. We also know that attempting to silence anyone on the Left would have been turned into a federal crime. If we believe in equal justice, shouldn't the same be true regardless of who holds office?

I came across an article this past week which is extremely concerning. The ACLU is apparently still claiming to defend freedom of speech, but has added that it will only commit to defend speech if the views expressed align with the values and goals of the ACLU. Now isn't that interesting and scary? Do we want to be a free society? Or, would we prefer to be told what we should believe and how we should think, speak and act?

Dictators and oppressive governments only support free speech if the speech is in their favor. Do we value differing opinions and the right to express free thought? If not, we do not value freedom of speech. We are entering a very dangerous time. When it becomes acceptable to attack and restrict the rights of others simply because they do not hold the same belief, we are no longer the land of the free.

“But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.”

John Adams

Sarah Sanders Begins Press Briefing With Blistering Message To Restaurant That Kicked Her Out | The Daily Caller

Sarah Sanders Begins Press Briefing With Blistering Message To Restaurant That Kicked Her Out | The Daily Caller:

“Healthy debate on ideas and political philosophy is important, but the calls for harassment and push for any Trump supporter to avoid the public is unacceptable,” she continued. “America is a great country, and our ability to find solutions despite those disagreements is what makes us unique.”

Rod Rosenstein contempt, impeachment in play as Congress-Justice Department showdown escalates - Washington Times

Rod Rosenstein contempt, impeachment in play as Congress-Justice Department showdown escalates - Washington Times:

The showdown between Congress and the Justice Department over the Russia probe escalated Tuesday after the House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a resolution demanding Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein hand over sensitive documents related to the investigation into meddling in the 2016 U.S. elections.
Committee members approved the resolution on a 15-11 party-line vote. It is now up to Republican leaders to decide if they’ll bring the measure for a vote before the full House.

Sanctuary City: 11 MS-13 Gang Members from El Salvador Charged in Murder of Two Teens

Sanctuary City: 11 MS-13 Gang Members from El Salvador Charged in Murder of Two Teens:

Eleven alleged members of the murderous El Salvadorian MS-13 gang have been hit with murder charges in connection to the deaths of two American teenagers in the sanctuary city of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Trump’s Position on Immigration, Compared With Obama’s ‘Catch-and-Release’ Policy

Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Trump’s Position on Immigration, Compared With Obama’s ‘Catch-and-Release’ Policy:

“Only 19 percent of the American people support the Democrat position,” said Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, citing a new Economist/YouGov poll. “Catch and release” is the controversial practice where illegal immigrants are released from custody and told to show up to a court hearing at a designated later date. But Republicans contend that the vast majority do not appear for their hearings, which usually occur three to five years later.

Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban - Washington Times

Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban - Washington Times:

President Trump’s travel ban is both legal and constitutional, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, reversing a series of anti-Trump decisions by lower courts and delivering a landmark win for the White House.
The 5-4 decision recognizes Mr. Trump has broad powers to block foreigners from entering the U.S., giving the administration a boost as it tries to fend off myriad lawsuits over its get-tough immigration policies.

Rush Limbaugh: Counter Maxine Waters' mob rhetoric by laughing at her 'pit of insanity' - Washington Times

Rush Limbaugh: Counter Maxine Waters' mob rhetoric by laughing at her 'pit of insanity' - Washington Times:

“There’s also another old rule of thumb,” he continued. “Never get into an argument with an idiot, because people watching will not be able to tell the difference in you and the idiot. But on the other side of that, this is serious. This woman is promoting and inciting mobs. Are we just supposed to stand by and let it happen? …

Army training to focus on battlefield skills, not social issues - Washington Times

Army training to focus on battlefield skills, not social issues - Washington Times:

Actual fighting will now take precedence over dealing with transitioning transgender troops, drug abuse and other issues as the Army seeks to overhaul its training regimen to hone its soldiers’ battlefield skills.