Russian President Vladimir Putin took to television yesterday to assert the right to use military force in eastern Ukraine, which he repeatedly referred to as “new Russia,” reports the New York Times. The Financial Times details Putin’s recent moves to bring back Soviet propaganda to increase popular support for military excursions. And the Christian Science […]

Just like you, former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld doesn’t quite understand the federal tax code. Unlike you, Rummy lets the IRS know he has “no idea” if his return is accurate every year in a letter he attaches to his tax return. The DailyMail publishes Rummy’s full letter.  CNN: 2 Dead, Nearly 300 Missing in […]

For tax day, Heritage puts together some graphics to explain where exactly all your money is going. And the DailyBeast reports you pay more in taxes than Boeing, GE, and dozens of other major U.S. corporations.  WSJ: Ukraine Begins Military Operation in East KRNV: Harry Reid on Nevada Battle – It’s Not Over Politico: GOP […]

The standoff at the Bundy Ranch in Clark County, Nevada appears to have ended with rancher Clive Bundy giving credit to “the citizens of America” for getting his cattle back. Newsmax reports that Nevada Sen. Harry Reid’s son Rory represents the Chinese solar energy company said to have been seeking the Bundy Ranch to bolster […]

Kathleen Sebelius resigned yesterday as secretary of Health and Human Services. Newsmax reports the Obama administration is banking on her departure to take some heat off of fellow Dems for problems with ObamaCare. Meanwhile, National Journal reports on a growing plot by House conservative Republicans to oust Speaker John Boehner just after the November elections. […]