Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Colorado gun control laws failed to stop Boulder supermarket shooting
Colorado has been enacting gun control laws at a rapid clip for years, and yet none of those restrictions was able to prevent Monday's horrific attack at a Boulder grocery store. Published March 24, 2021
Thirteen states sue to squelch ‘Biden ban’ on oil-and-gas leasing
Thirteen Republican attorneys general sued Wednesday to overturn the Biden administration's oil-and-gas leasing crackdown, arguing that the orders violate federal law governing mineral development on public lands. Published March 24, 2021
Donald Trump congratulates Project Veritas in ‘big win’ against New York Times
Former President Donald Trump made a pitch Tuesday for Project Veritas while taking a swipe at one of his favorite media targets, the New York Times. Published March 23, 2021
Ahmad Al-Issa charged with 10 first-degree murder counts in Boulder shooting
The suspect in Monday's supermarket shooting in Boulder, Colorado, a Syria-born Muslim who came to America as a child, is a former high school wrestler who scorns former President Donald Trump, supports refugees, and has a history of losing his temper. Published March 23, 2021
Kristi Noem launches Defend Title IX Now coalition amid uproar over women’s sports bill veto
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem sought Monday to repair the breach created by her decision to send a women's sports bill back to the state Legislature, insisting that her team hasn't changed, just her playbook. Published March 22, 2021
Leaked photos show crowded conditions, no social distancing at border holding facility
The Biden administration has barred journalists from visiting migrant holding facilities on the southern border, and photos released Monday may explain why. Published March 22, 2021
Alejandro Mayorias, Homeland Security secretary: Biden team has plans to diffuse migrant surge
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, fresh from a trip to the border, made the rounds of the Sunday political talk shows to try to defuse growing worries over the Biden team's handling of the migrant surge, insisting they have plans to solve the situation. Published March 21, 2021
Democrats eye restricting filibuster with ‘mini-nuke,’ ‘democracy carve-out’
Democrats under pressure to pass a progressive agenda are lining up behind proposals to erode the only thing standing in their way: the filibuster, setting up a fierce battle with Republicans fighting to save the venerable Senate institution from death by incrementalism. Published March 21, 2021
Trump to launch social media platform, will ‘redefine the game,’ adviser says
Former President Donald Trump may be off social media now, but not for long. Published March 21, 2021
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: Biden border plan ‘does not look like it’s working at this time’
Even Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas Democrat, has concerns about the Biden administration when it comes to restoring order at the border. Published March 21, 2021
Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Atlanta spa shooting ‘looks racially motivated to me’
Sen. Tammy Duckworth called for a thorough investigation into the Atlanta spa attack that left eight people dead, saying it "looks racially motivated to me." Published March 21, 2021
Sen. Tom Cotton insists ‘the border is wide open’ after Mayorkas claims border is secure
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insisted that the southern border is closed as made the rounds on the Sunday talk shows, but Sen. Tom Cotton isn't buying it. Published March 21, 2021
Sen. Richard Durbin backs return to talking filibuster: ‘Right now they phone it in’
Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin called for a return to the "talking filibuster" as frustrated Democrats seek to chip away at the ability of minority Senate Republicans to block legislation. Published March 21, 2021
Alejandro Mayorkas: No plans in place to fly migrants to northern border but ‘all options on table’
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has no plans to fly migrants to the northern U.S. border for processing to deal with the surge from Mexico and Central America. Published March 21, 2021
Court refuses to dismiss Project Veritas lawsuit against New York Times
A New York state court has refused to dismiss Project Veritas' defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over the newspaper's reporting on a Veritas probe into alleged ballot-harvesting in Minneapolis. Published March 21, 2021
Noem stuns supporters by sending back bill to bar transgender athletes from women’s sports
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has sent back to the legislature a hotly contested bill on transgender athletes, asking lawmakers for some changes to the wording of the proposed law to remove "overly broad language" which "could have significant unintended consequences." Published March 20, 2021
Tara Reade, Joe Biden accuser, resurfaces as Andrew Cuomo scandal ignites #MeToo moment
Tara Reade is suddenly back in the public eye, and for that she may have New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to thank. Published March 18, 2021
Greens accuse tech giants of stifling interview with Biden accuser Tara Reade
Green Party activists on Thursday accused social-media giants of suppressing efforts to promote an interview with Biden accuser Tara Reade, calling it "stunning to see censorship in real time." Published March 18, 2021
Jared Polis, Colorado governor, sees ‘MeatOut Day’ proclamation backfire
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wanted residents to go a day without eating meat, but instead he spurred a stampede to the steakhouses. Published March 17, 2021
Alaska Republican Party censures Lisa Murkowski, vows to mount Senate primary challenge in 2022
The Alaska Republican Party has censured Sen. Lisa Murkowski and promised to recruit a primary opponent to run against her in next year's election, making her the latest Republican to be rebuked over her Trump impeachment support. Published March 16, 2021
