Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Rubio: Islamist extremism could reach U.S. unless more done
President Obama's decision to order air strikes on Islamist militants in Iraq may not be enough to deal with a growing threat that could eventually target the U.S. and its allies in Europe and the Middle East, according to Sen. Marco Rubio. Published August 8, 2014
Obama’s Common Core is illegal ‘scheme,’ Jindal attorney says
In a court filing made public Wednesday, an attorney for Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal called the Obama administration's Common Core testing platform a carefully orchestrated "scheme" to control the states' education systems. Published August 7, 2014
Rand Paul denies dodging exchange with illegal immigrants
Sen. Rand Paul denied claims that he ran away from a hostile interaction with two illegal immigrants on Tuesday, saying that he left the table to do another interview just out of the camera's view. Published August 7, 2014
Feds flying illegal immigrant minors to Hawaii, Alaska; 30K transported across U.S.
Over 30,000 unaccompanied minors that have illegally crossed the U.S. border have been transported to sponsor families across the United States, including some in Alaska and Hawaii. Published August 2, 2014
Barney Frank on Obamacare rollout: ‘They just lied to people’
Former Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank questioned President Obama's honesty regarding the rollout of Obamacare in a recent interview. He told The Huffington Post on Friday that he was shocked at the mishandling of the new health care law. Published August 2, 2014
French police arrest man at Paris airport believed to be involved with Islamic terror plot
French police arrested a Franco-Moroccan man they claimed to be an Islamist militant in a Paris airport Friday. Authorities detained the man on suspicion that he was involved in a plan to carry out attacks in France. Published August 2, 2014
U.S. spy plane flies into Swedish airspace without permission to avoid Russian fighter jet
U.S. Military officials confirmed that a U.S. Air Force spy plane dodged the Russian military by flying into nearby Swedish airspace without permission. Published August 2, 2014
Pelosi charges GOP congressman during House immigration debate: ‘I hit the right nerve’
Tensions rose during heated debates over the latest House Border security bill when Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi crossed the aisle to confront Pennsylvania Republican Tom Marino. Published August 2, 2014
Marine sniper veteran expected to live after Calif. shooting; police look for suspects
A Marine sniper veteran featured in a local California News series was shot multiple times early Friday. Published August 2, 2014
North Carolina restaurant surprises customers who give prayer of thanks with 15% discount
A North Carolina restaurant is offering a 15 percent discount to customers who publicly give thanks for their meal with prayer. Published August 2, 2014
Union teams up with Interior for ‘win-win’ plan to combat global warming
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that it will join forces with the Union Sportsmen Alliance on projects to rebuild, renew and restore national parks across the country. Published August 2, 2014
Border service faulted on staffing levels
While Congress struggles to address the crisis along the Mexican border, a new internal audit report reveals that nation's border patrol can't accurately determine how many officers are needed to do its job. Published August 1, 2014
GOP report sees ties between rich donors, green ‘nonprofits’
Senate Republicans say they have uncovered troubling evidence of a complex money channel allowing billionaires to funnel money through charitable environmental groups to achieve their political agenda. Published July 30, 2014
DCCC raising money on suggestion Obama impeachment is imminent
In a bid to bring in more campaign cash, House Democrats sent out a plea to donors to pitch in more funds to defend President Obama from a seemingly-imminent impeachment. Published July 26, 2014
Joan Rivers: CNN should be ‘ashamed’ of its Israel, Gaza reporting
Controversial TV host Joan Rivers has now added her two cents into the conflict in Gaza, and she leaves no question where she stands. Published July 26, 2014
Rahm Emanuel: Send illegal immigrant shelter kids to Chicago
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to open the city up to more immigrant children crossing the border illegally, with plans to open up shelters in the city to 1,000 minors by the end of the year. Published July 26, 2014
Golden Hammer: U.S. squandered $34 million on failed Afghanistan soybean project
Call it the great American soybean heist, the latest tale of U.S. taxpayer abuse to emanate from Afghanistan. Published July 24, 2014
EPA chief McCarthy, critics spar at Senate hearing over new rules
EPA chief Gina McCarthy issued a strong defense of controversial proposed new curbs on carbon emissions from power plants, telling a packed Senate hearing Wednesday the agency talked to all sides in the debate before issuing its draft recommendations. Published July 23, 2014
Business groups fight EPA plant rules, eye legal action
A coalition of top business groups expressed rising concerns over the Environmental Protection Agency's plans to cut carbon emissions from existing power plants, demanding more time Tuesday to respond and eyeing a legal battle against the Obama administration if necessary. Published July 22, 2014
Amid Mideast conflict, media outlets tell different stories
The headlines in the Arab and Muslim world all shout a message of sympathy for the Palestinians and name Israel as the aggressor despite the range of opinions throughout the Arab world about America, Israel's principal ally, and about the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Published July 21, 2014
