The dominant news of the day in Kentucky on May 17, 1875, was the death of John C. Breckinridge, a U.S. Congressman turned Confederate Civil War general. Breckinridge died at the age of 54 at his home in Lexington, Ky., a divisive historical figure. His obituary filled several columns in the next day’s The Courier-Journal newspaper.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called on President Biden to take a “no-spoiler” pledge with him that, if accepted, would lead to one of the two men dropping out of the presidential race in mid-October.
RFK Jr. proposes ‘no-spoiler’ pledge with Biden, with loser dropping out Read More »
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has delivered on one of the first promises she made to her potential new U.S. House district.
Rep. Boebert’s bill delisting gray wolf from endangered list advances out of U.S. House Read More »
The federal government provides enormous subsidies to the wealthiest universities in the country.
The poison Ivy League: How taxpayers subsidize wealthy universities Read More »
Congress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday — a lying in honor ceremony at the Capitol — to Ralph Puckett Jr., who led an outnumbered company in battle during the Korean War and was the last surviving veteran of that war to receive the Medal of Honor.
Former Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck shared some of his greatest frustrations and lifted the lid on how Congress works in an interview airing several retiring lawmakers’ thoughts on how the House is operating.
Ex-U.S. Rep. Ken Buck lets loose in ‘exit interview,’ spilling secrets on Congress Read More »
For the third straight month, immigration topped the list of the most important problems for Americans in the Gallup poll.
Gallup poll: Immigration again tops list of most important problems in US Read More »
Donald Trump was held in contempt by Justice Juan Merchan Tuesday morning for social media posts and other statements the former president made that violated a gag order imposed in his Manhattan criminal case.
Donald Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in New York trial Read More »
In a recent discussion with David Remnick on the New Yorker Radio Hour, the notable comedian and creator of the eponymous sitcom “Seinfeld” shared his insights on the evolving landscape of comedy within the television industry.
Jerry Seinfeld blames ‘PC crap,’ ‘extreme left’ for decline of comedy Read More »
George Soros and his hard-left acolytes are paying agitators who are fueling the explosion of radical anti-Israel protests at colleges across the country.
