Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Sean Hannity boycott by TD Ameritrade says was drummed up by left
It was always a head-scratcher: Why would TD Ameritrade, a company founded by prominent Republican donor Joe Ricketts, throw in with George Soros-backed forces intent on driving "Hannity" off the air? Published August 7, 2017
Sean Hannity boycott by TD Ameritrade says was drummed up by left
It was always a head-scratcher: Why would TD Ameritrade, a company founded by prominent Republican donor Joe Ricketts, throw in with George Soros-backed forces intent on driving "Hannity" off the air? Published August 6, 2017
Republican legislatures foil liberal ballot measures in turnaround
A free market guy like the Independence Institute's Jon Caldara normally doesn't have much in common with progressives, except when it comes to ballot measures. Published August 6, 2017
Jerry Brown, California governor, favors welcoming abortion foes to Democratic Party
California Gov. Jerry Brown said Sunday that the Democratic Party should be open to abortion foes. Published August 6, 2017
Rod Rosenstein, deputy attorney general, denies Russia probe has ballooned into ‘fishing expedition’
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Sunday denied that the Russia investigation special counsel's probe has turned into "fishing expedition" aimed at digging up dirt on President Trump. Published August 6, 2017
Bill to shield special counsel Robert Mueller from Donald Trump gets cool reception from White House
A bipartisan Senate bill to protect the Russia investigation special counsel from being fired met with a cool reception Sunday from White House counselor Kellyanne Conway. Published August 6, 2017
Mike Pence blasts media hype about 2020 presidential run as ‘fake news,’ ‘categorically false’
Vice President Mike Pence called a report that he may be preparing a 2020 presidential run "categorically false" and accused the media of attempting to "divide this Administration." Published August 6, 2017
Eric Bolling, suspended anchor, accused of sexual harassment by former Fox guest
A frequent Fox News guest has accused host Eric Bolling of sexual harassment hours after he was suspended for allegedly sending lewd texts. Published August 6, 2017
Oregon Gov. Brown under pressure to veto sanctuary-state bill after high-profile arrest
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown faces growing pressure to veto a bill to expand the state's sanctuary status after the arrest of an illegal immigrant who had been deported 20 times in the rape of an elderly Portland woman. Published August 2, 2017
Prince William and Princess Kate urged to stop having kids in name of climate change
Progressives worried about climate change and social justice have a message for Prince William and Princess Kate: Stop having children. Published August 1, 2017
Joe Arpaio convicted of crime for ignoring judge’s order
Joe Arpaio was found guilty Monday of criminal contempt for defying a judge's order to stop detaining illegal immigrants, but the former sheriff isn't going down without a fight. Published July 31, 2017
Leftists who once despised John McCain cheer him as hero for vote to preserve Obamacare
Not long ago, Sen. John McCain was reviled by leftists as a war-mongering hothead, but now he's their hero, thanks to his vote to preserve Obamacare. Published July 31, 2017
James Lankford confronts ABC over ‘hate group’ tag: Disagreement ‘isn’t the same as hate’
Sen. James Lankford, Oklahoma Republican, on Monday confronted ABC News for labeling the conservative Alliance Defending Freedom as an alleged "hate group," saying that disagreeing on the issues "isn't the same as hate." Published July 31, 2017
National-anthem protests top list of reasons NFL fans tuned out last season: survey
It turns out those blaming Colin Kaepernick for last season's decline in NFL viewership have a point: A newly released study found that the national-anthem protests were the main reason disenchanted sports fans tuned out. Published July 28, 2017
Al Gore’s ‘Inconvenient Sequel’ meets with skepticism
Nobody is more excited about Friday's release of Al Gore's sequel to "An Inconvenient Truth" than climate skeptic Marc Morano, which comes as an ill wind for the movement to stop global warming, not to mention Mr. Gore. Published July 27, 2017
EPA moves to submerge Obama-era ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule by filing repeal
The Trump administration formally acted Wednesday to repeal the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule, dealing another blow to the Obama-era environmental regulatory regime. Published July 26, 2017
Interior Department announces plan to gut federal fracking regulations
The Interior Department announced plans Monday to obliterate the Obama administration's hotly contested regulations over hydraulic fracturing on federal land. Published July 24, 2017
Conservative rallies still going strong despite drop-off after 2016 election
So many conservative conferences dot the landscape that it would be impossible to attend them all. Ask Jordan Hess. He's tried. Published July 24, 2017
Ted Cruz threat: James Headley slated to appear in court for threatening to kill senator: Report
A Texas man is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday after being arrested for threatening to kill a federal official identified as Sen. Ted Cruz. Published July 24, 2017
Hollywood producer: Conservatives can transform culture by going to the movies
If conservatives want any shot at influencing the culture, they need to go to the movies, a director-producer of right-leaning films says. Published July 23, 2017
