The official portrait of the First Lady of the United States was released today by the White House, and Melania Trump is, as always, a picture of class and beauty. HuffPo juxtaposed her photo with those of past First Ladies, and let’s be realistic — it’s not even a contest.
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Susan Rice Unmasked, Again
Susan Rice had better lawyer up. According to Fox News, the former National Security Advisor requested to unmask the names of Trump officials who had been ensnared in surveillance operations.
Trump: Captain Chaos or Agent of Change?
When a left-wing journalist tells you to change course, you know you’re probably doing something right and should continue doing what you’re doing.
Democrats Force Republicans into the Nuclear Option
Two unsuprising developments on Monday in the battle over the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court will now leave the ball in the Republicans’ court.
President Trump Meeting With al-Sisi Of Egypt
President Trump meets today with President Abdul Fatah al-Sisi of Egypt. The meeting is widely expected to rebuild the relationship between Egypt and the United States, a relationship soured by former President Barack Obama freezing out cash flow financing to Egypt, one of the U.S.’s closest and longest-standing alliances in the region according to Reuters.
Explosion In St. Petersburg Kills 10, Injures 39 More
The explosion is believed to have been caused by a bomb hidden in a briefcase filled with shrapnel. One witness claimed that a man planted a briefcase and then changed carriages, and officials confirmed that a similar device had been found and deactivated at another station.
The Leftist Ivy League is Drowning in Taxpayer Money
Turns out the academic equivalent of the NCAA tournament’s elite eight is practically drowning in federal funds. Incredibly, they collectively receive more money on average from federal grants and contracts than 16 entire states.
Did Trump Promise Too Much Too Quickly?
Trump set the bar too high and the Republican Party is now in disarray over healthcare. Other policy issues may now be further delayed as the party scrambles to come up with a viable solution before the 2018 mid-term elections. The Democratic Party has no clear message but republican failure on the healthcare issue may hand them one on a silver platter.
The Uprising Podcast #10 – A woman’s place in the house – or Senate?
Tim and Scott discuss the latest in the Gorsuch confirmation battle, the House Freedom Caucus, and Maxine Waters’ postiche.


