5 totally ridiculous Republican reversals in 2016 they’re hoping you’ll forget all about

With the election over and Republicans occupying all branches of government, as well as controlling most state legislatures, it's easy to forget that just a few short months ago the Republican Party seemed to be collapsing under the weight of its own contradictions. The nomination of Trump, whose positions on trade and government benefits seemed to put him at odds with establishment Republicans, signaled a rejection of conservatism and an embrace of white nationalism.

NYT: It’s Time To Abolish The Electoral College

The Left certainly was hammering this point home after President-elect Donald J. Trump's upset win over Hillary Clinton on November 8 and now The New York Times has joined the "let's abolish the Electoral College because our gal lost" bandwagon. Again, the op-ed by the publication's editorial board has no sense of history.

Trump revealed the impotence of celebrities

Donald Trump Trump revealed the impotence of celebrities Washington Post to add more than 60 journalists in 2017 GOP rep Duffy considering Senate run in 2018: report MORE 's lack of star power at his inauguration on January 20th, here's a telling story from the campaign to look back on. The date was November 5, just three days before the election.

Will Trump drop populism like a bad habit?

President-elect Donald Trump waves to members of the media after a meeting with military leaders at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 21. Disdain for Beltway insiders and suspicion that the rich have the system rigged were at the heart of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign. He correctly perceived how badly Hillary Clinton's conflicts, courting of Wall Street and corruption would turn off voters.

New York Times To Vacate 8 Floors From It’s Iconic Building In Manhattan

The New York Times announced today it would vacate 8 floors in its iconic New York City headquarters. Via Zero Hedge According the a just released note from executives Arthur Sulzberger and Mark Thompson, the newspaper will vacate at least eight floors from its iconic building, allowing it to 'generate significant rental income' because it is 'frankly, too expensive to occupy this many floors when we don't truly need them.'

The First 100 Days – An Anti-Corruption Agenda

You can view the complete video of the event here . We had a tremendous line up: Congressman Jim Jordan , who is a member of both the Judiciary Committee and the Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Edwin Meese III, former United States Attorney General and Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation; Mark Krikorian, Executive Director for the Center for Immigration Studies; Andrew McCarthy, Senior Fellow for the National Review Institute and former chief assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York; and Ramona Cotca, senior attorney at Judicial Watch.

Foreign Meddling in Our Vote? Remember How This Feels

As we prepare to enter a surreal new era of American politics, Greg Kafoury, one of the nation's most tenacious litigators and a longtime CounterPuncher, has stepped forward with a generous matching grant proposal for the last month of the year. Greg will match ALL donations of $25 and more up to a total of $5000.

The Anti-Trump Uprising: Forging a Path Forward in Uncertain Times

As we prepare to enter a surreal new era of American politics, Greg Kafoury, one of the nation's most tenacious litigators and a longtime CounterPuncher, has stepped forward with a generous matching grant proposal for the last month of the year. Greg will match ALL donations of $25 and more up to a total of $5000.

Conway accuses Wall Street Journal editor of ‘sexist’ tweet against Fiorina

Kellyanne Conway, adviser and former campaign manager for President-elect Trump, accused a Wall Street Journal editor of sexism for a message he posted on Twitter. The editor, Bret Stephens of the Wall Street Journal, weighed in Monday on former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina meeting earlier in the day with Trump in New York.

FBI and CIA give differing accounts to lawmakers on Russia’s motives in 2016 hacks

CIA briefers told senators in a closed-door briefing it was now "quite clear" that electing Trump was Russia's goal, according to officials. In a secure meeting room under the Capitol last week, lawmakers held in their hands a classified letter written by colleagues in the Senate summing up a secret, new CIA assessment of Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election.

Fake news story led gunman to popular DC pizzeria, police say

Edgar Maddison Welch, 28 of Salisbury, N.C., surrenders to police Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Washington. Welch, who said he was investigating a conspiracy theory about Hillary Clinton running a child sex ring out of a pizza place, fired an assault rifle inside the restaurant on Sunday injuring no one, police and news reports said.

Recalled Newsweek ‘Madam President’ Clinton issue hits eBay

In this Nov. 8, 2016, file photo, Kathy Schmitt, left, folds T-shirts that she designed, declaring "Madam President," for sale at an election night party for Democrats in Seattle. Copies of a one-off edition of Newsweek featuring Hillary Clinton that carried the title "Madam President" that were recalled following Clinton's loss in the Nov. 8, 2016, election are being sold for hundreds of dollars on eBay.

Neil Leifer photographic prints going to auction in NYC

Hundreds of Neil Leifer photographs, including his iconic images of Muhammad Ali, will be auctioned in New York City. Supporters of Hillary Clinton apparently still have a chance to get their hands on a since-recalled commemorative edition of Newsweek that was set to be released if the Democrat won the presidential election.