Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
U.N.: U.S. drones violate Pakistan’s sovereignty
The head of a U.N. agency that investigates human rights and counterterrorism said the United States is violating Pakistan's sovereignty with drone strikes. Published March 15, 2013
Obama mocks freshman lawmaker in closed-door session
Freshman Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee got a quick schooling on Capitol Hill politics this week, after President Obama answered his long-winded question with a snappy dress-down, served on a plate of mocking tone. Published March 15, 2013
Islam’s influence: Women forced to sit in rear at London school debate
A debate hosted by the Islamic Education and Research Academy ignited fire after attendees were required to separate by gender, with single women forced into seats in the very back rows. Published March 15, 2013
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: U.S. success due to government regulation
The government not only has a right to regulate the American people, but regulation is really the key to the country's success, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on Thursday. Published March 15, 2013
U.S. military sues Tokyo plant over nuclear disaster
Members of the U.S. military who were tasked with helping Japan with the clean-up and recovery from its 2011 nuclear power leak are now suing, claiming the company lied and downplayed dangers. Published March 15, 2013
Maryland poised to ban death penalty
The General Assembly in Maryland is poised to pass a bill banning capital punishment in the state. Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley is behind the push and will certainly sign the bill into law once it hits his desk, The Associated Press reports. Published March 15, 2013
Ann Coulter rips Dianne Feinstein for crocodile tears over guns
Conservative commentator and author Ann Coulter described Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's reaction to tough talk on the Second Amendment as Hillary-esque drama. Published March 15, 2013
Sen. Robert Menendez investigated by federal grand jury
A Miami federal grand jury is investigating Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez for allegations that he improperly used his congressional muscle to benefit a wealthy campaign donor who was a friend. Published March 15, 2013
Taiwan to attend Vatican ceremony, despite threats from China
Taiwan's president has decided to attend the installation ceremony of Pope Francis in Vatican City, a rare move that's sure to spark China's ire. Published March 15, 2013
Democratic Sen. Harry Reid, GOP push to switch to 2-year budget
Sen. Harry Reid, who heads a Democratic-controlled Senate that hasn't passed a budget in more than three years, says bringing forth a tax-and-spend plan each year — as required — is too hard. Published March 15, 2013
Democrats’ budget a ‘left-wing manifesto,’ says Mitch McConnell
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he asked Democrats to bring forth "a thoughtful budget" that tabled tax hikes and worked toward balancing spending with cutting. What he got, however, was a far cry from that. Published March 15, 2013
Saudi cleric calls for Muslim fatwa to take out Bashar Assad
A religious leader in Saudi Arabia says killing Syrian President Bashar Assad is justified, and Muslim scholars should band together and issue a fatwa. Published March 15, 2013
FBI questions Benghazi suspect detained in Libya
A man who is suspected of being involved in the Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack on the U.S. facility in Benghazi is being detained and questioned in Libya, two unnamed sources say. Published March 15, 2013
Silicon Valley heads offshore: Foreigners to set up ocean colony for techies
Silicon Valley wannabes from foreign nations that can't set up shop on land are looking for solution on the high seas — 12 miles from the shore, as plans have it. Published March 14, 2013
Ill. youth baseball league raffling AR-15 to raise money
A central Illinois youth baseball league struggling to raise money has decided on a novel approach — raffle an AR-15 rifle. Published March 14, 2013
Colo. ammo magazine limits go to governor for approval
The only thing separating Coloradans from a ban on purchases of ammunition magazines with more than 15 rounds is the signature of Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper. Published March 14, 2013
House Republicans to hold hearing on White House’s Syria policy
Scrutiny of the Obama administration's Syria policy mounted on Capitol Hill Thursday, with the House Committee on Foreign Affairs announcing that it will convene a hearing next week to examine Washington's response to the 2-year-old civil war in the Middle East nation. Published March 14, 2013
Jimi Hendrix takes No. 2 on Billboard with new album
Even dead, guitarist Jimi Hendrix rocks the music charts. His final studio album, "People, Hell & Angels," was just released last week and has already hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. That's the highest the guitarist has hit on this list since 1969, just months before he died. Published March 14, 2013
Hamas vows amnesty, money for Palestinians who admit spying
Terrorist organization Hamas has a list of Palestinians who are spying for Israel, but will grant amnesty — and even give rewards — to those who turn themselves in, the group's interior minister said. Published March 14, 2013
Detroit takeover: D.C. lawyer likely to lead Motor City overhaul
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to make two major announcements Thursday: that the state is taking over Detroit's finances and that a Washington lawyer is going to lead to restructuring. Published March 14, 2013
