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Fox News Latino – by Elizabeth Llorente

Immigration officials arrested 331 undocumented migrants in a month-long sweep that ensnared people who had ignored deportation orders, who had criminal convictions and who had re-entered the country after being expelled, among others.

The operation, which began May 9 and ended on Monday, was carried out in six Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Kansas and Missouri.   Continue reading “Feds arrest more than 300 immigrants in 6 Midwestern states in month-long sweep”

Michigan Capital Confidential – by Derick Draplin

A faculty committee has proposed adding a three credit hours requirement in diversity to the general education curriculum at Wayne State University. It also recommended that WSU drop its university-wide requirement in mathematics, an idea that was carried out on June 13.

“We are proposing the creation of specific ‘Diversity’ courses, with students required to take one course in this designation,” said a document from the General Education Reform Committee, which is recalibrating what the university will expect from all students who earn a degree from the state university. It released the proposal in May.   Continue reading “Wayne State University Drops Math As General Requirement, Will Replace It With “Diversity””

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Tax Revolution Institute – by Alejandro Vidal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Tax Revolution Institute (TRI), whose mission includes promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in our tax system, has been educating legislators on Capitol Hill for several weeks and is now alerting the public: The only oversight organization identified by the IRS as “independent,” the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board (IRSOB), does not have a quorum, and as a result has suspended operations.
Continue reading “The IRS Has No Independent Oversight This Tax Season”

Chicago Tribune

When Dennis Hastert served as the nation’s longest-reigning Republican U.S. House speaker, he had a secure phone to the White House and could look upon the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial from the balcony of his posh Capitol office.

But, when the disgraced Illinois politician surrenders this week at a federal prison hospital in Minnesota, a life that began from humble beginnings while working on the back of a feed truck amid Midwestern farmland will once again take a dramatic, unexpected turn.
Continue reading “Dennis Hastert scheduled to report to prison this week”

Yahoo News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday left in place gun control laws in New York and Connecticut that ban military-style assault weapons like the one used in last week’s massacre at an Orlando nightclub, rejecting a legal challenge by gun rights advocates.

The court’s action underlined its reluctance to insert itself into the simmering national debate on gun control. The Supreme Court issued important rulings in gun cases in 2008 and 2010 but has not taken up a major firearms case since.   Continue reading “Supreme Court rejects challenge to state assault weapon bans”

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“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”
— Unknown

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“I’ve said it before, but it’s absolutely true: My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future.”
— Liza Minnelli

“I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father’s life.”
— Sidney Poitier   Continue reading “Some folk’s thoughts on their fathers”

Toledo Blade

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee lawmaker said Tuesday that his office has received threats for planning to give away the same type of semi-automatic rifle used by a gunman in the massacre of 49 people at an Orlando nightclub.

Before the shootings happened, Republican state Rep. Andy Holt had offered the AR-15 as a door prize at a fundraiser scheduled for later this month. When he was heavily criticized following Sunday’s shootings, he said he would give away a second one as well.   Continue reading “Tennessee lawmaker receives threats for gun giveaway”

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Freedom Outpost – by Suzanne Hamner

As usual, the Hussein Soetoro administration, Congress and the lamestream enemedia have made sure to keep the citizens of this nation focused on “fluff ‘n stuff” while more important issues are pushed to the back burner or ignored altogether. Yet, the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida receives almost constant news coverage from the main alphabet news agencies. It doesn’t take long for this tragedy to be twisted into a push for gun control. But, an incident that could potentially be an extinction level event has received little news coverage over the last five years — the multiple reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant in Japan.   Continue reading “Fukushima Coverup: Accident was worse than Americans Know”

Politico

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and fellow Senate Democrats officially relinquished the floor early Thursday morning after spending nearly 15 hours straight talking about gun control, paving the way for high-profile congressional votes on restricting firearms just days after the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

Despite the flurry of activity, though, the two sides appeared no closer to an agreement on gun legislation that can pass the Senate.   Continue reading “Democrats end filibuster, announce GOP to hold gun votes”

WLWT 5 News

WASHINGTON (CNN) —Days after the worst mass shooting in the United States, the Supreme Court is poised to act on two cases highlighting the raging debate over what types of guns and ammunition may be banned and who should have the right to possess firearms.

Justices will meet behind closed doors this week to determine whether or not to take up a constitutional challenge to a Connecticut ban of certain semi-automatic assault weapons and large capacity magazines.   Continue reading “Supreme Court to act on gun ownership cases”

Judicial Watch, June 14, 2016

(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch today announced that a court order was issued by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan requiring the testimony of Bryan Pagliano, the Clinton State Department IT official who reportedly provided support for the Clinton email system, be videotaped during his upcoming deposition and that the transcript be made public.  The court also confirmed that a Justice Department criminal investigation is underway related to the Clinton email issue.

Judge Sullivan’s “minute order” states:   Continue reading “Federal Judge Orders Videotaping of Clinton IT Witness’ Testimony”

The Daily Beast

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy began a filibuster on the Senate floor Wednesday morning over the issue of gun control in the wake of the Orlando mass shooting. “I am prepared to stand on the Senate floor and talk about the need to prevent gun violence for as long as I can,” Murphy tweeted. “I’ve had #enough.”   Continue reading “Dem Senator Begins Filibuster Over Guns”

Fox News

The wife of the Orlando nightclub attacker knew of his deadly plans, but did nothing to stop him, Fox News confirmed.

Noor Salman, a 30-year-old of Palestinian heritage, was interviewed and given a polygraph test by the FBI in the days since her husband, Omar Mateen, murdered 49 people at the Pulse nightclub.    Continue reading “Judge Nap: Wife of Orlando Terrorist Could Face the Death Penalty”

Orlando Sentinel – by Christal Hayes and Stephanie Allen

A 2-year-old boy who was attacked and dragged into the water by an alligator on the shores of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Tuesday night was still missing early Wednesday morning.

Deputies are in the water and air, calling it a search-and-rescue operation.   Continue reading “Deputies: Child dragged into water by gator near Disney’s Grand Floridian”