Kevin McCarthy had pledged as part of negotiations over his speaker bid to elevate different factions within his conference, including the House Freedom Caucus, to plum positions. | Alex Brandon/AP Photo Speaker Kevin McCarthy awarded his group of detractors another powerful perch: The ability to influence nearly everything that will come to the House floor.
Jim Jordan plots ‘big moments’ for GOP influence in the majority
October 23, 2022 by
And that influence is real: Interviews with nearly a dozen lawmakers underscore that while other House GOP leaders may run afoul of the party’s base, Jordan continues to wield unparalleled sway within it. His cred within the Trump world and conservative media give him tools to — when and if he wants — undercut the…
Ron Johnson: Social Media and Media Influence on Election ‘Orders of Magnitude’ Greater Than any Foreign Interference in 2020
December 10, 2020 by
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) reacted to the revelations that Hunter Biden is under investigation by stating that the media and social media’s suppression of the Hunter Biden story constituted election interference that is “orders of magnitude greater than any Russian or…
FLASHBACK => Barack Obama: I Guarantee There Is No Political Influence in Any Investigation by DOJ or FBI. Full Stop. Period.
May 21, 2018 by
This didn’t age well. Barack Obama went on with Chris Wallace on FOX News Sunday on April 10, 2016. During the interview the far left president told Chris Wallace there is no political influence in the Obama FBI and DOJ. “I guarantee that there is no political influence in any investigation conducted by the Justice […]
Secret Empires: China Used Business Deals to Influence Families of McConnell, Biden.
March 18, 2018 by
Writing at the Wall Street Journal, Aruna Viswanatha writes that Peter Schweizer’s new book, “Secret Empires,” reports “that China has worked to gain leverage over powerful American politicians by targeting their families with investment opportunities and business deals.” The author of a book that fueled an FBI investigation into the Clinton Foundation now is taking aim […]
NRA influence: Another lying Democrat lie.
February 15, 2018 by
The horrific school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla., occurred 20 minutes from my home. As a father and husband, I think about my own child, as well as the unimaginable, lifelong grief the victims’ parents must live with. Predictably, social media haters of legal firearm ownership and the Second Amendment began […]
Report: Russians Spent Millions to Influence Obama Admin’s Uranium One Decision.
February 12, 2018 by
FBI undercover informant Douglas Campbell has provided written testimony to Congress that Russian government authorities paid an American lobbying firm millions of dollars to influence the Obama administration and Hillary Clinton towards enacting favorable policies, including approving a Russian bid to buy stakes in Uranium One. The Hill has acquired a copy of Campbell’s testimony, […]
Report: FBI Informant Tells Congress Moscow Routed Millions to Influence the Clintons.
February 8, 2018 by
An FBI informant told three congressional committees in a written statement that Moscow routed millions to America with the expectation it would benefit Bill Clinton’s charitable efforts as then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pushed through a “reset” in U.S.-Russia relations, the Hill reported. The informant, Douglas Campbell, said in the statement, which was obtained by […]
Muslim who claimed killing UK soldiers was ‘justified’ becomes director of Muslim group with influence over British government
April 11, 2017 by
“Azad Ali, head of community development and engagement at Muslim Engagement and Development (Mend), said the Westminster Bridge attack last month was ‘not terrorism’.” This savage should be under close surveillance and investigation. Instead, he has access to the corridors of power. This is emblematic of the corruption and decay of modern Britain. If things […]
Gingrich: All ‘real evidence’ of Russian influence points to Dems – VIDEO
April 3, 2017 by
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich said Sunday that all the “real evidence” of Russian interference in the presidential election points to Democratic collusion. His charge comes one day after President Trump tweeted that the “phony Russia story” is “a total scam!” “It is ironic that all of the real evidence of real money and real influence-buying relates to Democrats,” Gingrich […]
Comey to Trump: The Russians Didn’t Influence the Election
December 15, 2016 by
In telephone conversations with Donald Trump, FBI Director James Comey assured the president-elect there was no credible evidence that Russia influenced the outcome of the recent U.S. presidential election by hacking the Democratic National Committee and the e-mails of John Podesta, the chairman of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. What’s more, Comey told Trump that James […]
Phyllis Schlafly Dies at 92; Remembered for Her Influence on Conservative Movement
September 6, 2016 by
Phyllis Schlafly is a lawyer, conservative political analyst and author of 20 books. She is the co-author, with George Neumayr, of the New York Times Best-Seller titled “No Higher Power: Obama’s War on Religious Freedom.” Iconic conservative activist and author Phyllis Schlafly has died at her home in Ladue, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, […]
Loretta Lynch falls under the Clintons’ corrupting influence
July 3, 2016 by
She can’t help herself. Even yesterday, with the political world fixated on her meeting with FBI agents, Hillary Clinton had her flack mislead the public. A spokesman said she gave a “voluntary” interview, which is true only because she agreed to talk instead of waiting to be subpoenaed. The flack also said she was “pleased” […]
Saudi Influence in Washington Must End
April 23, 2016 by
If we are going to have any hope of defeating the global jihad. The 28 pages of a Congressional report detailing where the 9/11 hijackers got their financing have been classified for years, but what they contain is an open secret. Former Senator Bob Graham explained: “The 28 pages primarily relate to who financed 9/11, […]
CPAC 2016—Countering the Global Jihad Panel Exposes Islamist Influence Operations
March 18, 2016 by
On assignment to CPAC 2016 for Capital Research Center This report is exclusive to Accuracy in Media After a number of years of noted absence, the Center for Security Policy returned to CPAC this year. On Thursday, March 3, the Center presented a “Countering Global Jihad” panel. The panel was moderated by CSP President, Frank […]
Political Influence Won’t Save Clinton From National Security Anger
March 17, 2016 by
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is facing an “uprising” in the national security establishment prompted by long-standing anger about her cavalier handling of classified materials and government secrets. As Clinton’s case progresses, it appears the probe is being directed by intelligence and national security law enforcement authorities rather than civilian […]
FLORIDA ACTION ALERT: HELP PASS BILL TO INFLUENCE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
January 17, 2016 by
URGE K-12 COMMITTEES TO SUPPORT SB 1018 AND COMPANION HB 899 Bottom line: We had an awesome team in Tallahassee last week. We met with 63 legislators and delivered packages to all 160 legislators, urging them to co-sponsor and support these curriculum companion bills. The packages included examples of specific objectionable books containing pornography, political […]
FLORIDA ACTION ALERT: HELP PARENTS AND TAXPAYERS INFLUENCE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
December 10, 2015 by
Florida Citizens Alliance has been working diligently on both a comprehensive bill to restore local K-12 education control and a focused curriculum bill to fix the loopholes in SB 864, passed in 2014 as FS 1006.283. We are very pleased to report that Senator Alan Hays and Representative Ray Pilon are championing companion bills to […]
FBI: Obama Attempting to Influence Hillary Clinton Investigation
October 16, 2015 by
The FBI agents investigating Hillary Clinton’s potential violations of the Espionage Act with her private email server were “angered” by President Obama’s attempt to defend her on national television, the New York Times reports. “I don’t think it posed a national security problem,” Mr. Obama said Sunday on CBS’s “60 Minutes.” He said it was a mistake […]