Category Archives: National Politics & Policy
Judge Who equates Abortion with Slavery Appointed to 6th Circuit Court – Libs Losing Their Minds
The Senate confirmed John K. Bush for a lifetime seat on the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, over protests from Democrats who said he wasn’t fit to be a federal judge. … Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island Democrat, called Mr. Bush a “freak.” … Nan Aron, … Continue reading
Posted in National Politics & Policy
Tagged 6th Circuit, Court of appeals, John K. Bush
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Supreme Court lets Trump restore strict limits on refugees
The Supreme Court dealt President Trump a partial victory Wednesday in the legal battle over his travel ban, allowing the administration to restore strict limits on refugees that were blocked last week by a federal judge in Hawaii. The win for Mr. Trump, however, was … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration/Illegal Immigration, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Refugees, SCOTUS, Travel Ban
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So It’s OK to Ignore Trump’s Politics If it Can Help You Sell More Doughnuts?
Meredith couple brings doughnuts to White House Take part in Trump’s ‘Made in America’ event When Rob and Jessica Stevens were notified last Friday that their Meredith-based Cider Bellies Doughnuts would represent New Hampshire as part of a “Made In … Continue reading
RCP: In Defense of New Hampshire’s First in the Nation Primary
Sure, it’s an institution with plenty of flaws, but to paraphrase Winston Churchill’s assessment of democracy, the New Hampshire primary is the worst way to begin the process of picking presidents … except for all of the other ways. | … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Donald Trump, FITN, New Hampshire, Primary
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The One Sentence That Explains Washington Dysfunction
The other day Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania explained why Republicans are having such trouble with health care. Speaking at a town hall during the July 4 recess, Toomey said, “I didn’t expect Donald Trump to win. I think most … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Donald Trump, Political Class, Washington DC
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Scott Adams: How to Take a Meeting With a Russian Lawyer
Posted in National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Don Trump Jr., Meetings, Russian Lawyer, Scatt Adams
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Help Fill The Write Wing Void in New Hampshire
The void of right wing writers with time or energy to convey the conservative/libertarian line on issues, local and national, from within New Hampshire, appears vast. This is not a new problem, but it is a troubling one. There is … Continue reading
I Don’t Recall Jeanne Shaheen Caring About the Chinese Navy Before Trump Was President
During the two-hour confirmation hearing, both Republicans and Democrats raised concerns about the Navy’s effectiveness and its ability to quickly expand the U.S. fleet. Still, [Richard V.]Spencer, a finance executive and former Marine, seems headed for confirmation. … Sen. Jeanne … Continue reading
Posted in Military, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Confirmation, Marines, Navy, Richard V. Spencer
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50,000 refugee cap should be reached today, then what?
Late October (when the 120 days will be up) is a month PAST the legally required deadline for the President to send his 2018 refugee determination to the Hill. (Here is one of many posts on the ‘determination’ for new readers.) … Continue reading
YOU’RE FIRED! Trump’s VA Terminates 500, Suspends 200 For Misconduct
Five hundred and forty-eight Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees have been terminated since President Donald Trump took office, indicating that his campaign pledge to clean up “probably the most incompetently run agency in the United States” by relentlessly putting his TV catchphrase … Continue reading
Posted in Jobs/Unemployment, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Donald Trump, reform, VA
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The New Media Militia 