Various news outlets are reporting that South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will appoint Rep. Tim Scott to fill the Senate seat vacated by Jim DeMint, who is resigning to become president of the Heritage Foundation. Gov. Haley is expected to announce the appointment at noon Monday. Mr. Scott will be the only African-American in the […]
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Breaking: Amanda Knox Murder Conviction Overturned
Nearly four years after she was first arrested on suspicion of murder, an Italian appeals court has overturned Amanda Knox’s murder conviction and order her released. Her co-defendant Raffaele Sollecito’s conviction was also overturned: Both were expected to be freed after being returned to prison to collect their belongings. Earlier Monday, a tearful Knox told […]
Breaking: Tim Pawlenty Drops Out of Presidential Race
Fox News is reporting former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will end his bid for 2012 Republican presidential nomination after a disappointing third place finish in the Iowa straw poll. No link yet, I’ll update this as soon as I have more. Update: Ok here’s the Fox News story on Gov. Pawlenty’s withdrawal… The Associated Press […]
Unconstitutional: 11th Circuit strikes down Obamacare mandate
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, based in Atlanta, ruled today that Congress exceeded its Constitutional authority by requiring Americans to buy health insurance coverage. The 2-1 ruling also found that the rest of the law could stand. I’m still reviewing the 200 plus page majority opinion from Judges Joel Dubina and […]
Breaking: Weiner Tells Friends He Will Step Down
The New York Times is reporting this morning that embattled New York Congressman Anthony Weiner has told friends he will step down: Anthony D. Weiner has told friends that he plans to resign his seat after coming under growing pressure from his Democratic colleagues to leave the House, said a person told of Mr. Weiner’s […]
Breaking: White House Releases Obama’s Long-Form Birth Certificate
Fox News is reporting that the White House has released President Obama’s long-form birth certificate. He’s expected to make a public statement at 9:45 a.m. Two quick questions, first, why now? And second, will this put end to the birther movement and Donald Trump’s circus sideshow not quite presidential campaign? Updates as warranted. Update: Fox […]
Breaking: Federal Judge Rules ObamaCare Individual Mandate Unconstitutional
U.S. District Court judge Henry Hudson has ruled key provision of the Democrats health care reform law unconstitutional. from The Wall Street Journal: A federal district judge sided with the state of Virginia in its challenge to the health law passed in March, saying Congress exceeded its “constitutional boundaries” when it required most Americans to […]
Breaking: Judge Rules Against Obama Administration on Gulf Drilling Moratorium
A federal judge in New Orleans has lifted the Obama Administration’s six month moratorium on offshore oil drilling. U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman said in his ruling that the Interior Department failed to provide adequate reasoning for the moratorium: A New Orleans federal judge lifted the six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed by President Barack […]
Rep. John Murtha, Pennsylvania Democrat, Dies at 77
Reuters is reporting that Congressman John “Jack” Murtha of Pennsylvania has passed away: Democratic Representative John Murtha, the chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday. Murtha, 77, died peacefully at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington with his family by his side, a statement […]
Breaking: Four Police Officers Shot Near McChord Air Force Base in Parkland, Wash.
Details are still sketchy, but KING TV in Seattle is reporting that four police officers where shot and killed near McChord Air Force Base in Parkland, Washington: Four police officers have been shot and killed near McChord Air Force Base. Pierce County Sheriff’s spokesman Ed Troyer says that the officers were in a coffee shop […]
Breaking: Golfer Tiger Woods Injured in Car Crash
Details about the incident are still sketchy, but he’s probably the best known professional athlete in the world and it’s painfully slow news day: Professional golfer Tiger Woods suffered “serious” injuries during a car crash near his Windermere, Fla., home early this morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol The 33-year-old Woods was driving a […]
Breaking: Fort Hood Gunman Alive, in Custody
From Fox News: A military doctor who reportedly feared an impending war deployment is in custody as the sole suspect in a shooting rampage at the Army’s Fort Hood that left 12 dead and 31 wounded, an Army official said Thursday night. The news that the suspect, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, was alive and in […]
Breaking: 12 Dead, 31 Wounded in Shooting at Fort Hood
From Reuters: Twelve people were killed and at least 31 were wounded when a soldier went on a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood U.S. Army base at Fort Hood Texas on Thursday, base commander Lieutenant-General Bob Cone said. Cone told reporters at the base that the gunman was killed in the attack at the […]
Washington Times: ACORN Says Workers Conduct ‘Indefensible’
The Washington Times is reporting that ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, is suspending advising new clients as part of its service programs and is setting up an independent review to investigate what happened: ACORN, calling the actions of some of its employees “indefensible,” has suspended advising new clients as part of […]
Breaking: New York Residences Raided in Terrorism Probe
Not a lot of details yet but the Associated Press is reporting that law enforcement agents have conducted raids related to a terrorism investigation in New York City: Law enforcement agents raided residences in New York City on Monday as part of a terrorism investigation, and began briefing Congress about the probe. New York Police […]