Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: Biden border plan ‘does not look like it’s working at this time’
Even Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas Democrat, has concerns about the Biden administration when it comes to restoring order at the border. Published March 21, 2021
Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Atlanta spa shooting ‘looks racially motivated to me’
Sen. Tammy Duckworth called for a thorough investigation into the Atlanta spa attack that left eight people dead, saying it "looks racially motivated to me." Published March 21, 2021
Sen. Tom Cotton insists ‘the border is wide open’ after Mayorkas claims border is secure
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insisted that the southern border is closed as made the rounds on the Sunday talk shows, but Sen. Tom Cotton isn't buying it. Published March 21, 2021
Sen. Richard Durbin backs return to talking filibuster: ‘Right now they phone it in’
Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin called for a return to the "talking filibuster" as frustrated Democrats seek to chip away at the ability of minority Senate Republicans to block legislation. Published March 21, 2021
Alejandro Mayorkas: No plans in place to fly migrants to northern border but ‘all options on table’
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has no plans to fly migrants to the northern U.S. border for processing to deal with the surge from Mexico and Central America. Published March 21, 2021
Court refuses to dismiss Project Veritas lawsuit against New York Times
A New York state court has refused to dismiss Project Veritas' defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over the newspaper's reporting on a Veritas probe into alleged ballot-harvesting in Minneapolis. Published March 21, 2021
Noem stuns supporters by sending back bill to bar transgender athletes from women’s sports
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has sent back to the legislature a hotly contested bill on transgender athletes, asking lawmakers for some changes to the wording of the proposed law to remove "overly broad language" which "could have significant unintended consequences." Published March 20, 2021
Tara Reade, Joe Biden accuser, resurfaces as Andrew Cuomo scandal ignites #MeToo moment
Tara Reade is suddenly back in the public eye, and for that she may have New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to thank. Published March 18, 2021
Greens accuse tech giants of stifling interview with Biden accuser Tara Reade
Green Party activists on Thursday accused social-media giants of suppressing efforts to promote an interview with Biden accuser Tara Reade, calling it "stunning to see censorship in real time." Published March 18, 2021
Jared Polis, Colorado governor, sees ‘MeatOut Day’ proclamation backfire
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wanted residents to go a day without eating meat, but instead he spurred a stampede to the steakhouses. Published March 17, 2021
Alaska Republican Party censures Lisa Murkowski, vows to mount Senate primary challenge in 2022
The Alaska Republican Party has censured Sen. Lisa Murkowski and promised to recruit a primary opponent to run against her in next year's election, making her the latest Republican to be rebuked over her Trump impeachment support. Published March 16, 2021
California Gov. Gavin Newsom admits to feeling anxious as recall looms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom admitted Tuesday that he's "worried" about being recalled from office as organizers prepare to submit petitions to place his political fate on the special-election ballot. Published March 16, 2021
‘My Son Hunter’: Irish filmmakers behind ‘Gosnell’ launch crowdfunding for Hunter Biden movie
A movie about the life and times of Hunter Biden is in the works, but it's not coming out of Hollywood. Published March 16, 2021
Grammy Awards sparks outrage over ‘woke’ speeches, raunchy performances
The 63rd annual awards ceremony that aired Sunday on CBS was on pace to hit a ratings low with a time-zone-adjusted audience of 8.8 million, according to CBS Entertainment. That's a 53% drop from the 18.7 million who tuned in to last year's program. Published March 15, 2021
Gavin Newsom, California governor, launches anti-recall campaign
California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched Monday the start of his fight against the looming ballot campaign to remove him from office, blasting the "Republican recall" as leading national Democrats lined up behind him. Published March 15, 2021
Catholic Action League presses Boston over church vandalism
The Catholic Action League pressed state and local authorities to crack down on church vandalism after two churches were hit Friday in Boston, saying such incidents are "growing exponentially." Published March 14, 2021
Marco Rubio blasts ‘woke’ Amazon, sides with warehouse workers in union battle
Woke corporations that bash conservative values but expect Republicans to defend them from union overreach and Democratic tax hikes can think again, as far as Sen. Marco Rubio is concerned. "When the conflict is between working Americans and a company whose leadership has decided to wage culture war against working-class values, the choice is easy -- I support the workers," he wrote in an op-ed for USA Today. Published March 13, 2021
PETA defends pro-life investigator Daleiden’s undercover probe of Planned Parenthood
Animal-rights activists tend to swing more left than right, but three top advocacy groups have come to the defense of pro-life investigator David Daleiden in his battle with Planned Parenthood over his undercover probe into aborted fetal-tissue sales. Published March 13, 2021
George Floyd family settles lawsuit with Minneapolis for $27 million
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Friday to approve a $27 million settlement to resolve a civil lawsuit filed by the family of George Floyd over his May 25 death while in police custody. Published March 12, 2021
Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico governor, seeks exemption from Biden oil-and-gas crackdown
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is pushing the Biden administration for an exemption from its shutdown of oil-and-gas production on federal lands, citing her climate-friendly policies in a state heavily dependent on fossil-fuel revenue. Published March 12, 2021
