These state lawmakers are running unopposed, but still raking in campaign cash

More than 25 legislative leaders across America are raking in cash despite running unopposed, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis. These state lawmakers are running unopposed, but still raking in campaign cash More than 25 legislative leaders across America are raking in cash despite running unopposed, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis.

Why tax plan might not put US firms’ overseas cash to work

President Donald Trump holds an example of what a new tax form may look like during a meeting on tax policy with Republican lawmakers in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Washington, with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, right. less President Donald Trump holds an example of what a new tax form may look like during a meeting on tax policy with Republican lawmakers in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in ... more WASHINGTON - The House Republican tax bill is meant to send trillions in corporate profits overseas pouring back home and, in the process, give the U.S. economy a healthy boost.

United by the Cross

"No one has suffered more than our Lord Jesus Christ," observed a visibly emotional Franklin Graham in the opening session of the World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians , hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association last week in Washington, D.C. As persecution of Christians around the world reaches record levels, this first-of-its-kind event brought together over 600 Christians from over 130 countries, many of whom have firsthand experienced persecution for their faith. I attended the summit as a Special Advisor on religious freedom and heard unbelievable firsthand accounts of stonings, beatings, and torture for Christ.

Bernie Sanders Takes Obama DOWN For $400k Speaking Fee

The raging, wizened socialist, Sen. Bernie Sanders with his unashamed support for socialism was not happy at all with former President Barack Obama having recently accepted a $400,000 payment deal to be a speaker at a conference in 2017. "I think he, as a president, represented our country with integrity and intelligence, but I think at a time when people are so frustrated with the power of Wall Street and the big money interests, I think it is unfortunate that President Obama is doing this."

The Latest: Thousands in Texas join rallies for climate

Thousands of people have assembled in Texas on President Donald Trump's hundredth day in office to demand federal action on climate change. The Texas Department of Public Safety told the Austin American-Statesman that about 3,500 people participated in a rally Saturday in Austin - part of nationwide marches calling for climate action.

What’s the point of having a majority if GOP doesn’t use it?

Earlier this month, during an aside in his speech at the Values Voters Summit, Rep. Louie Gohmert shared an insight into the timid appeasers comprising GOP congressional leadership. When he first entered the House in 2006 the talk was of the big things the Republican majority was going to accomplish.

Law, order and the ghost of Tom Joad: Thursday’s RNC takeaways

The Republican National Convention ended with a night free of rancor in the convention hall, with the Q packed to the rafters and the party loyal appearing ready, at least for this night, to take on Hillary Clinton in the fall campaign. It also ended with an uncharacteristic speech by Donald Trump, delivering acceptance remarks relatively free of insults or superlative-laden boasts.