Republican congressman is still touting fake pro-Israel award from Sacha Baron Cohen

As part of his effort to trick conservative activists and lawmakers into embarrassing themselves on his Showtime series Who is America? , Sacha Baron Cohen presented a fake pro-Israel award to an array of political figures called "70 at 70." On behalf of a non-existent Israeli outlet called "Yerushalayim Television," Cohen's team told its unsuspecting victims they were being honored for their "significant contributions to the State of Israel." But weeks after the rouse was revealed, it appears that Rep. Scott Perry still doesn't realize he was duped.

Why 1 Missouri race has Republicans worried about a ‘blue tsunami’

The victory by Mike Revis was the 35th time since Trump was elected that Democrats have flipped a Republican-held state legislative seat. 2. In the Minnesota gubernatorial caucuses - the first step in the state's nominating process - 30,000 Democrats turned up to caucus as compared to just 11,000 Republicans.

Trump retweets image depicting ‘CNN’ squashed beneath his shoe

President Donald Trump participates in NORAD Santa Tracker phone calls at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 24, 2017. President Donald Trump participates in NORAD Santa Tracker phone calls at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 24, 2017.

Making case for challenging governor, Ives touts conservative values

Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate and State Rep. Jeanne Ives won over some hearts Saturday during a brief appearance to drum up support for her primary campaign in Arlington Heights. State Rep. Tom Morrison, who represents the 54th District, introduced Ives, lauding her stance on core Republican values, which he said Gov. Bruce Rauner has failed to uphold.

Race to succeed McCarter heats up with entry of Greenville University coach

George Barber, one of four Republicans vying to succeed State Senator Kyle McCarter in Illinois' 54th Legislative District, believes his 17 years of working with area families and his community service outside of politics and campaigns may give him a leg up in the GOP 2018 primary next March. "The fact that I am a fresh, clean name is a plus," Greenville University's head b-ball coach told Illinois Review over the weekend.

Praise to the Republicans with the moral courage to stand up to James Comey

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves as she boards her campaign plane at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, to travel to Florida. Although most Republicans are exulting in the decision by FBI Director James Comey to announce that the agency was reopening its case into Hillary Clinton's emails, a handful of Republicans have spoken up to denounce Comey's electoral interference.

Former GOP congressman: Grabbing my musket if Trump loses

In this Nov. 15, 2011, file photo former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Walsh tweeted on Oct. 26, 2016, that he plans plans to grab his musket if GOP nominee Donald Trump loses the presidential election.

Skittles Responds Tersely to Donald Trump Jr.’s Tweet Likening Refugees to Candy

Skittles has responded with uncharacteristic yet appropriate seriousness after being dragged into the presidential race by Donald Trump Jr., son of the Republican nominee, who posted a controversial tweet on Monday with an analogy about Skittles and refugees. This image says it all.

Sponsored Lester: Election hack likely not by a campaign, official says

Your voter registration information might have been stolen when the online database of the State Board of Elections was hacked earlier this month, though it's expected to take more than a week for officials to get a handle on just who was affected. "I think everyone in our IT department spent the weekend mixing their Maalox with Jim Beam," the board's general counsel Ken Menzel cracked after I phoned him following a tip from the Kane County clerk's office.

Speaker Ryan calls for focus on ‘the values that unite us’

" Anger over the police shootings in Dallas must not be allowed to divide us, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Friday, as he and fellow lawmakers sought to set an example of unity for Congress and the nation. That message was promptly undercut by a Texas Republican congressman, who suggested President Barack Obama bore some responsibility for recent police violence.

Ex-Rep. Walsh stands by a Watch out Obamaa tweet

CHICAGO – A former Illinois congressman said Friday he's standing by a Twitter post he sent after the fatal shooting of police officers in Dallas in which he said President Barack Obama should “Watch out” and “Real America is coming after you.” Joe Walsh told The Associated Press on Friday he didn't intend to incite violence against Obama or anyone else. The one-term Republican congressman and syndicated radio talk show host from suburban Chicago is known for his often-provocative comments.