Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Donald Trump debuts commander in chief upgrade to ‘Make America Great Again’ hat
President-elect Donald Trump decided that he needs a new hat to signify his imminent role as the 45th U.S. commander in chief. Published November 28, 2016
Podesta Group failed to disclose lobbying work on behalf of India, files amended paperwork with DOJ
A lobbying firm run by Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman and his brother admitted its failure to disclose work on behalf of a foreign government. Published November 28, 2016
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange announces release of more than 500K U.S. diplomatic cables from 1979
Over 500,000 U.S. diplomatic cables from 1979 have been released by the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks. Published November 28, 2016
Andrew Breitbart tweet before death adds fuel to online speculation of D.C. sex-trafficking ring
Andrew Breitbart is making news even in death. Published November 28, 2016
Black Friday shoppers along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile hounded by race protesters: ‘Shut it down!’
Shoppers along Chicago's Magnificent Mile found their task exponentially difficult for a second year in a row thanks to race protesters. Published November 25, 2016
Obama embraces JSOC, grants expanded authority to launch attacks on global terror cells
President Obama is giving the next commander in chief a welcoming gift: a new anti-terror task force that can sidestep bureaucratic hurdles to attack terror cells anywhere in the world. Published November 25, 2016
‘Harry Potter’ to war-torn Syria: J.K. Rowling sends Aleppo girl entire catalog of eBooks
A child's plea from Syria to "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling did not go unanswered. Published November 25, 2016
Ashton Carter confirms U.S. service member killed in Syria after IED blast
A U.S. service member was killed in Syria on Thanksgiving after suffering wounds from an improvised explosive device. Published November 25, 2016
Biased college professors now listed in database by conservative watchdog
Conservative students who want to avoid biased college professors now have access to a database that will inform them with the click of a button. Published November 24, 2016
Donald Trump win causes tequila tumult with Mexico’s Jose Cuervo, IPO delayed
Executives at tequila giant Jose Ceurvo were not doing celebratory shots after Republican Donald Trump's historic election victory on Nov. 8. Published November 23, 2016
Mark Cuban, billionaire Clinton supporter, dines with Steve Bannon after months of Trump bashing
Mark Cuban, the billionaire Hillary Clinton supporter who once said he'd rather lose "every penny" than live under a Donald Trump administration, now finds himself dining with the president-elect's senior adviser. Published November 23, 2016
Marine Corps experiment silences entire infantry battalion’s weapons
The U.S. Marine Corps is attempting a unique experiment that pairs the deadly -- but typically loud -- fire power of an infantry battalion with silence. Published November 23, 2016
Jimmy Kimmel’s Thanksgiving pageant mocks political correctness: ‘Check your privilege, pilgrim!’
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel decided to get his fans ready for the holiday weekend on Monday by retelling the "heartwarming" tale of the first Thanksgiving in a way that reflects "modern sensitivities." Published November 22, 2016
James Alefantis, D.C. power-player, blasts ‘insane’ Reddit sleuthing on D.C. sex-trafficking ring
One of the most influential men in the nation's capital is livid with Internet sleuths who suspect him of having ties to a sex-trafficking ring. Published November 22, 2016
Bob Johnson, BET founder, says black Americans should give Donald Trump ‘benefit of the doubt’
The founder of BET sat down with President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend and now says black Americans should give him "the benefit of the doubt" once he takes office. Published November 22, 2016
Pentagon plan: Personal guns, firearms allowed on base
U.S. troops may soon get to bring personal firearms on base, thanks to a Pentagon directive released late last week. Published November 22, 2016
Hampshire College removes American flag after Donald Trump’s win sparks campus fury
A Massachusetts college's attempt to placate upset students and faculty after Election Day backfired and then prompted officials to remove the American flag from campus. Published November 21, 2016
‘Boycott Trump’ app launches to penalize companies for MAGA support
A nonprofit organization created to combat the politics of Donald Trump has released an app that will allow users to penalize the companies that support him. Published November 21, 2016
Rush Limbaugh: ‘Hamilton’ actor continues Dem ‘tradition’ of attacking Republicans in theaters
Radio host Rush Limbaugh has likened the rhetorical ambush of Vice President-elect Mike Pence during a Broadway performance of "Hamilton" to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Published November 21, 2016
Loyola University Maryland calls ‘America’-themed parties ‘divisive and harmful’
Students at Loyola University Maryland were recently pressured to abort plans for an "America"-themed party over concerns they might "oppress" others. Published November 21, 2016
