GOP congressman offers strange Obama conspiracy theory – and even stranger explanations

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Rep. Mike Kelly took the White House's "deep state" conspiracy theory and added some mustard to it in a newly uncovered speech last week. Kelly said that not only is there a widespread government effort to undermine President Trump, but that it's being led by none other than former president Barack Obama -- who is running a "shadow government."

GOP congressman offers strange Obama conspiracy theory – and even stranger explanations

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Rep. Mike Kelly took the White House's "deep state" conspiracy theory and added some mustard to it in a newly uncovered speech last week. Kelly said that not only is there a widespread government effort to undermine President Trump, but that it's being led by none other than former president Barack Obama -- who is running a "shadow government."

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Or just CLICK THIS LINK to start shopping for anything. Don't worry - anything you buy through it will pay Daily Pundit a commission! Thanks! The remarkable development, in which a GOP leadership-connected organization is now opening fire on the airwaves against Ryan's own members, is ultimately one of the main tactics employed by Ryan's predecessor, former House Speaker John Boehner-one that was instrumental in forcing his resignation in 2015.

Yes, there are lottery winners who receive Medicaid

One of the more talked about provisions in the House Republican bill to replace Obamacare is one that would bar high-dollar lottery winners from receiving Medicaid. 6 of 66 pages in the House GOP's Obamacare replacement bill are about how to exclude high-dollar lottery winners from Medicaid.

Former US Rep Betty Sutton to make bid for Ohio governor

In this July 19, 2011, file photo, Rep. Betty Sutton, D-Ohio takes part in a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington to discuss their support for a bill that will penalize criminals who finance and bring children to dogfights and cockfights. Sutton plans to jump into the 2018 Ohio governor's race, bringing a solid track record of election wins and fundraising that could position her as the initial Democratic front-runner.

Officials: Man threatened Jewish centers to frame, harass ex

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, center, member of Congress's bipartisan task force combating anti-Semitism, speaks with a reporter after holding a press conference to address bomb treats against Jewish organizations and vandalism at Jewish cemeteries, Friday March 3, 2017, at the Park East Synagogue in New York.

Rep. Devin Nunes’s strange defense of Trump: He was too busy to tell Flynn to talk sanctions

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Rep. Devin Nunes , the chairman of the House intelligence committee, speaks to reporters on Feb. 14. House intelligence committee Chairman Devin Nunes faced some very tough questions from reporters Monday. Nunes was holding a press conference amid reports that the White House had enlisted him -- the man in charge of investigating alleged contacts between the Trump administration and Russia -- to talk to a reporter about the matter .

Rep. Devin Nunes’s strange defense of Trump: He was too busy to tell Flynn to talk sanctions

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Rep. Devin Nunes , the chairman of the House intelligence committee, speaks to reporters on Feb. 14. House intelligence committee Chairman Devin Nunes faced some very tough questions from reporters Monday. Nunes was holding a press conference amid reports that the White House had enlisted him -- the man in charge of investigating alleged contacts between the Trump administration and Russia -- to talk to a reporter about the matter .

What Ellison’s DNC Chair Loss Means For The Democratic Party

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US senators propose bill to improve volcano monitoring

U.S. senators in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii have proposed legislation intended to improve volcano monitoring efforts and early warning capabilities. The measure would put the Alaska, Cascades and Hawaiian volcano observatories into a connected system and create a 24-hour Volcano Watch Office to provide ongoing situational awareness of active volcanoes in the U.S. and its territories.

Bizarre GOP infighting over federal lands: Some conservatives think land-grabbers are going too far

Despite his overt moves towards authoritarianism in his first couple weeks of office, Donald Trump still has the loyalty of most Republicans, who either agree with him or simply see him as a useful tool to cram through their agenda. Among those feeling newly empowered by the Trump presidency are group of anti-environmentalist extremists, including some members of Congress, who cannot wait to use the Trump presidency to cut down forests and sell off millions of acres of federal lands at cut-rate prices to drilling interests and developers.

Why the Left Fears Ultrasound Technologyby Alexandra DeSanctisOn…

With impressive creativity, the piece attempts both to dismiss the clear evidence that is presented by ultrasound images and to imply that inanimate medical tools are motivated by a subversive pro-life agenda. Though the Democratic party and its vast pro-abortion wing cling fiercely to , The Atlantic 's bizarre offering reveals the truth: that being pro-abortion requires the resolute denial of science in order to facilitate a rejection of the unborn child's humanity.

Thousands of demonstrators protest Trump in Atlanta

Rep Jon Lewis, D-Ga., fourth from left, marches with former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., during a demonstration Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Atlanta. Thousands of people marched through Atlanta one day after President Donald Trump's inauguration.

In Trump, man elected by Americans is president they’ll get

In this Nov. 10, 2016 photo, President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands following their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. In this Nov. 10, 2016 photo, President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands following their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Weird War Over Congress Pig-Cop PaintingBy Matt Laslo

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are supposed to be the grownups in the room, but a spat over a high school student's painting is revealing their childish tendencies-and the episode could have broad implications for race relations under President Donald J. Trump . Every year high school students across the U.S. compete to get their art hung in the Capitol where it's on display for the millions of visitors who walk through the complex annually, but this year one young artist's work has inflamed racial tensions among lawmakers and revived a debate over police tactics.

Weird War Over Congress Pig-Cop PaintingBy Matt Laslo

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are supposed to be the grownups in the room, but a spat over a high school student's painting is revealing their childish tendencies-and the episode could have broad implications for race relations under President Donald J. Trump . Every year high school students across the U.S. compete to get their art hung in the Capitol where it's on display for the millions of visitors who walk through the complex annually, but this year one young artist's work has inflamed racial tensions among lawmakers and revived a debate over police tactics.

CIA nominee agrees Russia tried to interfere in election

Rep. Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump's nominee for the director of the CIA, says he would make the transition from a partisan, policymaking lawmaker to an objective intelligence collector. Rep. Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump's nominee for the director of the CIA, says he would make the transition from a partisan, policymaking lawmaker to an objective intelligence collector.

Public areas of airports seen as most vulnerable to attack

Baggage claim area of Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 the day after multiple people were shot at the airport. Baggage claim area of Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 the day after multiple people were shot at the airport.

Bentley interviews Strange, Roby others for Senate post

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has interviewed six more potential candidates for the U.S. Senate seat now held by attorney general-designee Jeff Sessions. Bentley's office said the latest round of interviews include state Attorney General Luther Strange, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby and U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer.