Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
EPA seeks to limit states leveraging Clean Water Act to block pipelines
After years of fighting pipeline projects, New England was hit with an energy crunch during the 2018 polar vortex, driving up prices and forcing the region to import liquefied natural gas from Russia, even though the U.S. is awash in natural gas. Published August 10, 2019
William Perry Pendley, ‘sagebrush rebel,’ embraces role heading BLM
William Perry Pendley has long railed against the federal government's vast land holdings, but shortly after arriving at the Bureau of Land Management, he was asked to approve the acquisition of the 16-acre Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum in Florida. Published August 8, 2019
Dishwasher regulations draw Trump administration scrutiny
For years, consumers have complained about slower, noisier dishwashers that produce dirtier dishes, the result of tighter federal efficiency regulations that the Trump administration is now seeking to unload. Published August 7, 2019
Connor Betts’ left-wing views thwart Democrats’ efforts to pin mass shootings on Trump
Democrats blaming President Trump for last weekend's mass shootings saw their argument continue to unravel Tuesday as more details emerged indicating that the suspected gunmen held some avowedly left-wing views. Published August 6, 2019
FBI opens full domestic terrorism investigation into Gilroy mass shooting
The FBI has opened a full domestic terrorism investigation into the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting in Northern California, citing the deceased gunman's "target list" and interest in "violent ideologies." Published August 6, 2019
Hunter Pollack: Democrats ignoring Connor Betts is ‘hypocrisy’
Hunter Pollack, the brother of Parkland mass shooting victim Meadow Pollack, accused Democrats of hypocrisy Monday for focusing on the El Paso shooting suspect's apparent white-nationalist agenda while remaining mum on the left-wing beliefs of the Dayton gunman. Published August 6, 2019
White nationalist mass shootings not rising: Research
Seven times this year, a gunman has opened fire in a U.S. public place, killing at least three people. One shooter is suspected of being a white supremacist. One was an Elizabeth Warren supporter. And two were black. Published August 5, 2019
Covington Catholic teens sue Elizabeth Warren, Maggie Haberman, others
Sen. Elizabeth Warren faces a defamation lawsuit filed by eight unidentified Covington Catholic students against a dozen blue-check lawmakers, journalists and celebrities accused of fueling a "social media nightmare." Published August 4, 2019
Black conservatives defend Trump, blast Democratic record in inner cities
As Democrats and media figures continued to accuse Mr. Trump of racism for his broadside at "dangerous & filthy" Baltimore, black conservatives have come to the president's defense, accusing critics of attempting to deflect attention from the wretched conditions in urban areas long run by Democrats. Published August 2, 2019
George Soros-funded group, Democratic AGs partner on anti-Trump litigation
The Maryland and District of Columbia attorneys general have their hands full with their prosecutorial duties even without their litigation against President Trump, and that's where a Soros-funded progressive advocacy group comes in. Published August 1, 2019
Gina Raimondo, Rhode Island governor, roiled by lottery deal outcry
Rhode Islanders appreciate high rollers -- gaming is the state's third-largest industry -- but Republicans worry that Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo has stacked the deck in favor of a political associate with a $1 billion, no-bid lottery deal. Published July 31, 2019
Colorado National Popular Vote foes aim for 2020 repeal
Colorado joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact just four months ago, but the Centennial State may be taking an early off-ramp. Published July 31, 2019
Ricardo Rossello nominates Pedro Pierluisi as possible successor
Outgoing Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced Wednesday that he has nominated Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia as Secretary of State -- and his presumed successor -- although it was unclear whether the selection would ease the island's political crisis. Published July 31, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez miffed after Hickenlooper calls Green New Deal a ‘distraction’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took on former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper after he called her Green New Deal resolution a "distraction" during Tuesday's 2020 Democratic presidential debate. Published July 31, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal would cost $70,000-plus per household in first year: Study
In its first year, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal would cost more than $70,000 per household in five states for higher costs for energy, housing, transportation and shipping, according to a study released Tuesday. Published July 30, 2019
Donald Trump’s ‘racist’ tweets highlight troubled U.S. cities run by Democrats
Democrats condemned Monday as racist President Trump's broadside at "rodent infested" Baltimore, but the blast also came as a reminder that most troubled major U.S. cities have been dominated for decades by one party, and it isn't the GOP. Published July 29, 2019
Judge dismisses Nicholas Sandmann’s defamation lawsuit against Washington Post
A federal judgedismissed Friday the $25 million defamation lawsuit filed against the Washington Post by Kentucky teen Nicholas Sandmann over the newspaper's coverage of his viral encounter with an elderly Native American activist at the Lincoln Memorial. Published July 26, 2019
Wanda Vazquez rejected by Puerto Rico protesters after Ricardo Rossello resignation
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello submitted his resignation Thursday after 12 days of mass protests, but the political crisis that brought San Juan to a standstill is far from over. Published July 25, 2019
The Swamp Strikes Back: Trump administration’s plan to relocate federal workers hits resistance
The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to relocate federal agencies with hundreds of employees to flyover country, but they won't be leaving the swamp without a fight. Published July 25, 2019
Ricardo Rossello, Puerto Rico governor, refuses to resign
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello refused to relinquish power Wednesday despite rising calls for the young, telegenic head of state's resignation, a crisis fueled by a digital-age chat scandal that has thrown the U.S. territory into political chaos. Published July 24, 2019
