Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Bill Maher: God a ‘psychotic mass murderer’ who ‘drowns babies’
Comedian Bill Maher recently told his HBO "Real Time" audience that God was a "psychotic mass murderer." He made the comments during a conversation on the biblical story of Noah and the upcoming Hollywood version of it that's about to hit the big screen. Published March 15, 2014
Imprisoned Pakistani doctor who helped CIA track bin Laden has sentence reduced
A Pakistani doctor convicted of treason for helping the CIA track Osama bin Laden had his sentence reduced by 10 years to a total of 23 years. Published March 15, 2014
Image of shirtless, tattooed Ted Cruz smoking gets plastered around Beverly Hills
A tattooed image of Sen. Ted Cruz appeared on posters around Beverly Hills late Thursday night. Published March 15, 2014
Sarah Palin plans digital show ‘Rogue TV’: report
Sarah Palin will reportedly launch her own digital video show, "Rogue TV," in early April or May. Published March 15, 2014
French take down wanted Islamic militant ‘Red Beard’
French air strikes in the mountains of northern Mali have killed a prominent Jihadist leader with a $3 million U.S. government bounty on his head. Published March 14, 2014
Watchdog files complaint over GOP ads
A campaign finance watchdog is raising alarms over what it says were a series of misleading campaign donation websites run by the Republican Party. Published March 12, 2014
‘Donor’ trumps ‘constituent’ when calling Congress
Money does buy more clout in Washington — or at least more returned phone calls, according to an ingenious new study released Tuesday. Published March 11, 2014
A Gipper on stilts wows CPAC crowd
This year’s CPAC features big-name speakers and outsized personalities, but none tower higher than Ronald Reagan and Lady Liberty, the two tallest guests at the biggest annual conservative convention. Published March 7, 2014
Conservatives debate security at companion conference
While conservatives flocked to CPAC 2014, a handful of conservatives branched off for a discussion about Benghazi, Russia, nuclear sanctions and national security at another conference just down the street. Published March 6, 2014
It’s Crist vs. Crist in campaign for Florida governor
While most political candidates are fiercely competing for votes against opponents across the aisle, one gubernatorial candidate is fighting in the ring against himself. Published March 4, 2014
IRS flooded with comments on nonprofit rule
The IRS is getting an earful as it weighs new rules on how to treat so-called "dark-money" non-profit groups that are flooding the political scene. Published March 4, 2014
Steven Seagal: Obama would be impeached if the truth about Benghazi came out
Actor Steven Seagal says that President Obama would be impeached if the truth about Benghazi came out. Published March 1, 2014
Chess champion Garry Kasparov blasts Obama admin. reaction to Russian military move
Former World Chess champion and political activist, Garry Kasparov, took to social media to express his outrage over Obama administrator's assessment of Russia's presence in the Ukraine as a "uncontested arrival." Published March 1, 2014
Hollywood funds ‘dark money’ groups to increase political influence
While Hollywood gears up to celebrate itself at this weekend's Oscars, the movie industry has also been increasing its political influence and lobbying efforts on the other coast, according to a new report from a campaign finance watchdog group. Published February 27, 2014
VA GOP official makes vulgar Facebook comment about opponent, apologizes
A Virginia GOP official is taking heat over a Facebook comment that used vulgar language in reference to a female Republican legislator. Published February 26, 2014
Key GOP lawmaker targets FCC media study
The Federal Communications Commission says a controversial study of the nation's newsrooms is being reworked, but House Republicans aren't taking any chances. Published February 25, 2014
Report: Delays in providing hearing aids put veterans at risk
The Veterans Affairs Department is taking weeks to provide or repair hearing aids for its patients, leaving hearing-impaired veterans at risk in the latest failure by the agency charged with caring for America's war heroes. Published February 23, 2014
DOD watchdog: Medication management policy puts wounded warriors at risk for overdose
A new report from a Department of Defense watchdog concludes that wounded warriors may be at risk for accidental prescription drug over dosage. Published February 22, 2014
Veterans forced to wait weeks for hearing aids from Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Affairs Department is taking weeks to provide or repair hearing aids for its patients, leaving hearing-impaired veterans at risk in the latest failure by the agency charged with caring for America's war heroes. Published February 21, 2014
FreedomWorks’ ‘Retire McConnell’ signs under fire in Louisville
City officials in Louisville have contacted FreedomWorks, which has endorsed McConnell opponent Matt Bevin, asking the group to take down the hundreds of signs posted all over Jefferson County. Published February 21, 2014