Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Donald Trump concedes on wall funding, not steel slatted fencing
President Trump has offered to come down from his $5 billion border wall demand, the White House said Sunday, signaling he would sign a bill that includes less money and puts limits on the type of fencing that can be constructed. Published December 23, 2018
Mick Mulvaney says Chuck Schumer given border wall counter-offer
The Trump administration has proposed a counter-offer between $5 billion and $1.3 billion to fund a border wall, also known as a "steel-slatted fence," but that may not be enough to stop the shutdown from spilling into the next Congress. Published December 23, 2018
Julian Castro admits he would pull U.S. troops out of Syria after blasting ‘erratic’ Donald Trump
After blasting President Trump for his "erratic" decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro admitted Sunday that he would have done the same thing. Published December 23, 2018
Dick Durbin says Democrats want to keep out drugs and guns, doesn’t mention illegal immigrants
Minority Senate Whip Dick Durbin said Sunday that Democrats want to keep drugs, firearms and laundered money from crossing the border, but didn't mention illegal immigrants. Published December 23, 2018
Jeff Merkley says Democrats refuse any funding for Donald Trump’s border wall
Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon Democrat, put a number Sunday on the amount Democrats are willing to spend on a border wall: Zero. Published December 23, 2018
Rand Paul praises Donald Trump for Syria withdrawal: ‘This is exactly what he promised’
Many if not most Republicans were taken aback by President Trump's decision to pull U.S. troops from Syria and Afghanistan, but not Sen. Rand Paul. Published December 23, 2018
Bob Corker says Donald Trump 2020 decision could hinge on next three months
President Trump is widely expected to seek reelection in 2020, but Sen. Bob Corker said his decision could boil down to what happens in the next three months. Published December 23, 2018
Bob Corker blasts Donald Trump over border wall stalemate
Sen. Bob Corker, Tennessee Republican, criticized President Trump over his determination to secure funding for a border wall, calling it a "made-up fight." Published December 23, 2018
Larry Klayman, Cliven Bundy attorney, urges federal prosecutors to forgo appeal in Bunkerville case
Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy has a message for Justice Department prosecutors considering an appeal of their high-profile court defeat in the Bunkerville standoff: Enough already. Published December 23, 2018
Trump to open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling in 2019
The Trump administration pushed ahead Thursday with plans to open Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for drilling, releasing environmental drafts in preparation for oil-and-gas leasing sales as early as next summer. Published December 20, 2018
Karen Monahan, Keith Ellison accuser, ‘bullied’ by liberals backing Christine Blasey Ford
She accused a national political figure of domestic abuse, but nobody has asked Karen Monahan to present an award, or celebrated her as a MeToo icon, or put her on the short list for Person of the Year. Published December 20, 2018
Climate protests cost $91 billion in lost economic activity, chamber study finds
Climate activists fighting to derail pipelines and other energy projects have blocked $91.9 billion in U.S. economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs, according to a new report. Published December 19, 2018
Jack Phillips, Christian baker, hit with new complaint over transgender birthday cake
He won his six-year legal battle over his refusal to create a gay wedding cake, but Christian baker Jack Phillips is now facing what could be a lengthy courtroom sequel on the issue of transgender birthday cakes. Published December 18, 2018
Trump panel proposes erasing Obama-era discipline rules for minority students, arming more adults
The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed a plan to prevent school shootings that includes arming more school personnel, taking guns away from highly dangerous people and revoking Obama-administration rules that were criticized for easing discipline of minority students. Published December 18, 2018
Parkland shooting report fuels call to arm teachers
The same Florida school shooting that ignited a national gun control movement has since fueled a rallying cry for arming teachers, thanks to a devastating state report detailing the bungled response of Broward County law enforcement. Published December 17, 2018
Ilhan Omar spurs uproar over Mike Pence ‘Jesus take the wheel’ tweet
Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar has ignited a social media pile-up over a tweet decried for mocking Vice President Mike Pence's Christian faith. Published December 17, 2018
University of Washington climate scientist hit with ‘inquisition’ over post opposing carbon tax
University of Washington atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass has been called plenty of names, including climate "denier," but it wasn't until he came out against the state's proposed carbon tax last month that he was accused of being a racist. Published December 13, 2018
Parkland deaths faulted on Broward’s active-shooter policy
Broward County Sheriff Scot Israel refused again Thursday to resign even as a state commission concluded that his office's active-shooter policy contributed to the carnage in Parkland, Florida. Published December 13, 2018
Women’s March leaders blame bigotry for group’s issues
Facing mounting criticism amid another anti-Semitism flap, leaders of the Women's March fired back Wednesday by placing the blame in part on racism and sexism, arguing that they have been held to a higher standard than white women and men. Published December 12, 2018
Marc Lamont Hill condemned by Temple University board for anti-Israel speech
Embattled Temple University professor Marc Lamont Hill was condemned Tuesday by the school's board of trustees for an anti-Israel speech last month that got him fired from CNN, and more action may be coming. Published December 12, 2018
