UK Regulator Finds Ethnic Minorities Over-Represented on TV, Demands More Diversity Anyway

White people and heterosexuals are underrepresented in the British television industry, an Ofcom audit has found — but the watchdog still insists there is “much more to do on diversity”. The report came a couple of days after Ofcom declared increasing representation of minority groups was “a priority” for the regulator, warning broadcasters would face … Continue reading UK Regulator Finds Ethnic Minorities Over-Represented on TV, Demands More Diversity Anyway

Maryland authorities say they’ll investigate Kavanaugh — if a victim files a complaint

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018.  (Associated Press) Authorities in Maryland on Friday said they were prepared to conduct a state-level criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh — provided that a victim comes forward. The disclosure by … Continue reading Maryland authorities say they’ll investigate Kavanaugh — if a victim files a complaint

California governor signs bill to raise age requirement to 21 for purchase of rifles, shotguns

California Gov. Jerry Brown listens as members of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee discuss a pair of climate change bills he supports, in Sacramento, Calif., July 13, 2017.  (Associated Press) California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a slew of gun control measures Friday, including one that raises the age requirement to purchase rifles and shotguns. In … Continue reading California governor signs bill to raise age requirement to 21 for purchase of rifles, shotguns

Democrats Seek to Import 5X the Number of Foreign Refugees to the U.S.

House Democrats’ latest plan ahead of the 2018 midterm elections is to increase the number of foreign refugees currently resettled across the United States by five times. A total of 61 Democrats have signed onto a House Resolution demanding President Trump import five times the number of foreign refugees that have arrived this Fiscal Year. The … Continue reading Democrats Seek to Import 5X the Number of Foreign Refugees to the U.S.

ICE Arrests 40 Illegal Aliens in New England, Including Guatemalan Accused of Strangling Pregnant Woman

A total of 40 criminal and previously deported illegal aliens were arrested in the New England area by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in a three-day operation last week. Across Massachusettes, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, 40 illegal aliens from Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, and other regions were … Continue reading ICE Arrests 40 Illegal Aliens in New England, Including Guatemalan Accused of Strangling Pregnant Woman

Israel: IAEA Failed to Act on Iran’s ‘Secret Atomic Warehouse’

The Times of Israel reports: Israel told the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency about the existence and contents of the previously unknown Iranian nuclear site whose presence was publicly revealed at the UN Thursday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but the atomic watchdog failed to act on the information, a senior Israeli … Continue reading Israel: IAEA Failed to Act on Iran’s ‘Secret Atomic Warehouse’

Russia Says It Started Delivering S-300 Anti-Air System to Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on developments related to Syria (all times local): 1:35 a.m. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow has started delivering S-300 air defense systems to Syria’s government. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow has started delivering S-300 air defense systems to Syria’s government. Russia announced earlier this week that … Continue reading Russia Says It Started Delivering S-300 Anti-Air System to Syria

Sanctuary State: ICE Arrests 150 Criminal, Previously Deported Illegal Aliens Across California

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency arrested 150 criminal and previously deported illegal aliens across the Los Angeles, California region this week. ICE officials say about 40 percent of the illegal aliens arrested in the sweep had been previously released by state or local officials in accordance with California’s “sanctuary state” policy, which gives … Continue reading Sanctuary State: ICE Arrests 150 Criminal, Previously Deported Illegal Aliens Across California

Carlson: Republican Voters Will Long Remember if Republicans Defend ‘Folk Hero’ Kavanaugh in His Time of Need

Friday on his Fox News Channel program, Tucker Carlson explained how over the past 48 hours, Supreme Court associate justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh had become a “folk hero” in the eyes Republicans voters. Carlson warned Republicans if they failed to defend Kavanaugh, voters will “long remember” it. “[A]t this point, Kavanaugh isn’t just a Supreme … Continue reading Carlson: Republican Voters Will Long Remember if Republicans Defend ‘Folk Hero’ Kavanaugh in His Time of Need

Establishment GOP Senators Furious over Democrats’ Kavanaugh ‘Circus,’ Compare to McCarthy Era

WASHINGTON,DC – Even before Friday’s explosive developments, Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Jon Cornyn (R-TX), top Senate Republicans long part of the establishment, unloaded on their Democratic colleagues during Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, calling it a “circus” and a “disgrace” – the worst since the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) … Continue reading Establishment GOP Senators Furious over Democrats’ Kavanaugh ‘Circus,’ Compare to McCarthy Era

Pro-Life Leaders Slam Sen. Joe Donnelly on Kavanaugh ‘No’ Vote

National pro-life leaders say Sen. Joe Donnelly is making a serious career mistake in his decision to vote against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List), said: Joe Donnelly’s decision to vote against Judge Kavanaugh is a profound betrayal and Indiana voters will remember this at the … Continue reading Pro-Life Leaders Slam Sen. Joe Donnelly on Kavanaugh ‘No’ Vote

Maher: Kavanaugh’s Behavior Before Committee ‘A Pageant’ of White Privilege

On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher said Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s behavior before the Senate Judiciary Committee was a “pageant” of white privilege. Maher said, “I mean, the whole thing was such a pageant of, when people ask, what does white privilege mean? This is a pageant of it.” Maher … Continue reading Maher: Kavanaugh’s Behavior Before Committee ‘A Pageant’ of White Privilege

Maher: Kavanaugh Was Acting During Committee Hearing – I Don’t Believe His Daugther Said To Pray for Ford

On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher stated Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh was “acting” during his appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee and said, “I also don’t even believe that his 10-year-old daughter said let’s pray for that woman.” Maher said, “So, this performance he put on yesterday, I always … Continue reading Maher: Kavanaugh Was Acting During Committee Hearing – I Don’t Believe His Daugther Said To Pray for Ford

Joe diGenova: Kavanaugh Inquisition Is Our Future with Democrats in Power

Former U.S. Attorney Joe diGenova framed Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearings with Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh as glimpses of America’s future with Democrat congressional majorities. He offered his remarks in a Friday interview with Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow on SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily. DiGenova said, “What you saw … Continue reading Joe diGenova: Kavanaugh Inquisition Is Our Future with Democrats in Power

American Bar Association: Kavanaugh Confirmation Should Be Delayed Until After FBI Investigation

The American Bar Association has called on the Senate to delay Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court until after the FBI completes “an appropriate background check” regarding Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault allegations. “We make this request because of the ABA’s respect for the rule of law and due process under law,” ABA President Robert … Continue reading American Bar Association: Kavanaugh Confirmation Should Be Delayed Until After FBI Investigation

Bar Association asks to delay Brett Kavanaugh vote until FBI investigates

The American Bar Association, which had previously given Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh a strong rating, on late Thursday urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to delay the vote to confirm him pending a full FBI investigation, according to multiple reports. In a letter addressed to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and ranking Democrat Dianne Feinstein, … Continue reading Bar Association asks to delay Brett Kavanaugh vote until FBI investigates

Hirono on Kavanaugh FBI Investigation: ‘We Also Need to Know What Kind of Parties’ He Went To

Friday on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) said the FBI investigation into the sexual misconduct claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh should also probe “what kind of parties” he went to in his youth. Hirono said, “I just found out just reasonable recently that the committee is asking for an investigation and that the … Continue reading Hirono on Kavanaugh FBI Investigation: ‘We Also Need to Know What Kind of Parties’ He Went To

Ford Attorney Demands No Time Limit to FBI’s Kavanaugh Probe

The legal team of Christine Blasey Ford has come out against an agreement reached by Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee to delay a full Senate vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, allowing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct a week-long investigation into their client’s sexual misconduct allegation against the judge. “A … Continue reading Ford Attorney Demands No Time Limit to FBI’s Kavanaugh Probe

Fake News: MSNBC Lawrence O’Donnell Tweets False Claim About Lindsey Graham and Christine Ford

MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell falsely claimed that Sen. Lindsey Graham called Dr. Christine Ford’s allegations against Brett Kavanaugh “garbage” in a tweet Friday. “Lindsay Graham just called Dr Ford’s story ‘garbage.’” Lawrence O’Donnell tweeted Friday. Lindsay Graham just called Dr Ford’s story “garbage.” — Lawrence O’Donnell (@Lawrence) September 28, 2018 The MSNBC host’s tweet is … Continue reading Fake News: MSNBC Lawrence O’Donnell Tweets False Claim About Lindsey Graham and Christine Ford

Anti-Kavanaugh Protesters Freak Out on Capitol Hill, Local GOP Offices

A group of protesters against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were arrested by Capitol Hill police prior to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to send the Judge’s confirmation to the full Senate. Video footage and photos of the scenes were shared to social media: November is coming pic.twitter.com/gnNsY7scBp — natalie gontcharova (@natalie_nyc) … Continue reading Anti-Kavanaugh Protesters Freak Out on Capitol Hill, Local GOP Offices

House Intel Committee Votes to Release Transcripts from Russia Investigation

The House Intelligence Committee on Friday morning voted to declassify transcripts of interviews with more than 50 witnesses from the committee’s Trump-Russia investigation, including scores from former President Obama, Hillary Clinton aides, and Fusion GPS operatives. They include former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, former acting Attorney General Sally … Continue reading House Intel Committee Votes to Release Transcripts from Russia Investigation

Trump orders FBI investigation of Kavanaugh, as McConnell says nomination is ‘moving’ forward

President Trump on Friday ordered the FBI to conduct a limited “supplemental” background investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republicans are “moving” forward with plans to vote. “I’ve ordered the FBI to conduct a supplemental investigation to update Judge Kavanaugh’s file,” … Continue reading Trump orders FBI investigation of Kavanaugh, as McConnell says nomination is ‘moving’ forward

Trump orders FBI investigation of Kavanaugh, as McConnell says nomination will ‘move forward’

President Trump on Friday ordered the FBI to conduct a limited “supplemental” background investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republicans are moving “forward” with the nomination. “I’ve ordered the FBI to conduct a supplemental investigation to update Judge Kavanaugh’s file,” Trump … Continue reading Trump orders FBI investigation of Kavanaugh, as McConnell says nomination will ‘move forward’

Exclusive — Sen. Bill Cassidy: FBI Probe Must Investigate Dems’ Collusion to Smear Kavanaugh

Just like their other tactics throughout this confirmation process, Senate Democrats’ demands for an FBI investigation have never been about getting the facts or finding the truth. If they were, they would have alerted law enforcement months ago, as soon as they learned of the claims. Instead, they waited until the last minute to leak … Continue reading Exclusive — Sen. Bill Cassidy: FBI Probe Must Investigate Dems’ Collusion to Smear Kavanaugh

Lavrov at the U.N.: U.S. Using ‘Blackmail, Economic Pressure, and Brute Force’ Against Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the U.N. General Assembly on Friday that Russia desires a multilateral world of peace and respectful negotiation, but its aspirations are thwarted by the heavy-handed tactics of the United States, which is clinging to its global hyperpower status with a white-knuckled grip. He took care to mention America by … Continue reading Lavrov at the U.N.: U.S. Using ‘Blackmail, Economic Pressure, and Brute Force’ Against Russia

Malaysian PM at U.N.: Israel Creation ‘Root Cause’ of Islamic Terror

The United Nations applauded the self-professed anti-Semite prime minister of Muslim-majority Malaysia after his tirade against Israel during the international body’s annual gathering of the General Assembly, the world’s biggest stage for peace and diplomacy. Echoing previous public remarks, Malaysia PM Mahathir bin Mohamad on Friday said the creation of the Israeli state is the … Continue reading Malaysian PM at U.N.: Israel Creation ‘Root Cause’ of Islamic Terror

Italian Catholic Church Voices Opposition to Salvini’s Immigration Controls

A number of Catholic prelates have publicly criticized new efforts by Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini to curb illegal immigration, accusing the minister of adopting a “fire and brimstone” approach to migrants. Earlier this week Mr. Salvini introduced legislation aimed at tightening requirements for asylum seekers and facilitating the deportation of undocumented immigrants. The new … Continue reading Italian Catholic Church Voices Opposition to Salvini’s Immigration Controls

CNN Comes in 10th Place in Primetime, Even After Banner News Week

CNN’s ratings last week once again fell short–not only of their competitors like Fox News and MSNBC–the network’s ratings fell behind HGTV, the Hallmark Channel, and the History channel last week. According to AdWeek, CNN came in tenth place during prime time in the week of September 17-23, while cable news competitors Fox News and … Continue reading CNN Comes in 10th Place in Primetime, Even After Banner News Week

Russia and China Try to Weaken North Korea Sanctions, Pompeo Fights Back

Russia and China spent this week’s U.N. General Assembly working to undermine international sanctions against North Korea’s nuclear program, to the exasperation of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who seeks to rally the world community and show firm resolve to North Korea at a crucial moment in the denuclearization drama. As CNN reported on … Continue reading Russia and China Try to Weaken North Korea Sanctions, Pompeo Fights Back