Foreign affairs
Trump’s 6 Executive Orders in First 10 Days Most in Modern Era
Trump and Obama issued more executive orders during their first 10 days in office than their six predecessors (Gerald Ford through George W. Bush) combined.
Read MoreDemocratic US Senators Slow Out of the Gate to Respond to Syrian Bombing
Republican U.S. Senators issued press releases on the air strikes within the first 24 hours at more than twice the rate of Democrats and at four times the rate for those who are running for reelection in 2014.
Read More10 Quotes by President Obama about Nelson Mandela
The 44th president quoted or referred to the South African leader an average of once every 88 days in office before his death.
Read MoreHow US Presidents Talked about Margaret Thatcher
One respected her more than any other world leader. One gave her the Presidential Medal of Freedom…and another celebrated Meryl Streep’s portrayal of her on film.
Read MoreStudy: Faint Praise for Obama in U.S. House After Qaddafi’s Death
Only six House Democrats and one Republican issue press releases crediting Obama in ending the Libyan dictator’s regime.
Read MorePolitical Flashback: What Politicians Were Saying About Libya in 2004
Many Republicans and Democrats sang a different tune about Libya and Colonel Ghadafi just a few years ago
Read MoreIndependence Day in the United States and Beyond
Nearly two dozen nations will celebrate their independence in the month of July; nearly 50 nations mark their independence from the UK each year
Read MoreKlobuchar, Ellison, and Oberstar Issue Press Releases on Haitian Disaster
Minnesota’s senior Senator and 5th and 8th CD U.S. Representatives are the only members of state’s Congressional delegation to issue statements on the Haitian situation
Read MoreHas Ron Paul Converted Michele Bachmann To Libertarianism?
The event was illuminating for Bachmann’s reaction to Paul’s speech – a public display by the Congresswoman regarding her positive and negative reactions to Paul’s unique brand of libertarian conservatism
Read MoreFormer MN GOP Congressman Weber Outlines National Security Challenges Facing President Obama
“The world has been getting more dangerous as we’ve been arguing about health care.”
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