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Sen. John McCain Diagnosed with Brain Cancer

BY MAX GREENWOOD The Hill Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has been diagnosed with brain cancer, the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix said Wednesday. The tumor was discovered after the senior Arizona senator underwent a minor procedure last week to remove a blood clot from above his left eye. “Subsequent tissue pathology revealed that a primary brain tumor known as a glioblastoma was associated …

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Ten Commandments Judge, Roy Moore, Leads Alabama U.S. Senate Race

By Randy DeSoto Western Journalism Judge Roy Moore remains in a strong position to win Alabama’s special election Republican primary next month to fill Jeff Sessions’ seat in the U.S. senate. Recent polling shows the former state chief justice polling at 28 percent to the Washington establishment’s choice in the race –recently appointed Sen. Luther Strange — who …

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Abbott Will Take Names of Those Who Oppose Him in Special Session

BY MORGAN SMITH The Texas Tribune Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout Gov. Greg Abbott said that he would publicly call out lawmakers who didn’t support his 20-item legislative agenda while Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick came out swinging against House leadership during Monday appearances on the eve of Texas’ special legislative session. Abbott said he would aggressively hold …

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The Bathroom Bill Will Shape the Upcoming 2018 Republican Primaries

By The Associated Press WTOP Though “bathroom bills” targeting transgender people fizzled in deep-red states across the U.S., the issue is still white hot in Texas, where the Legislature is heading into special session prepared to revive it and conservative groups are vowing revenge on Republican lawmakers who don’t approve it. Whether Texas eventually enacts a …

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The Lighter Side Section: Yikes! Be Careful When Swimming in Florida Rivers

by Scotties Toy Box These first 2 pictures were taken by a KTBS helicopter flying over Lake Thomas, Winter Haven, Florida.  The helicopter pilot and the game wardens on the ground were in communication via 2-way radios. Here is a transcript of their conversation. ‘Air1, have you a visual on the gator, Over’ ‘Approaching inlet …

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Texas GOP Primaries Will Turn on “No Men in Women’s Bathrooms!”

By The Associated Press Though “bathroom bills” targeting transgender people fizzled in deep-red states across the U.S., the issue is still white hot in Texas, where the Legislature is heading into special session prepared to revive it and conservative groups are vowing revenge on Republican lawmakers who don’t approve it. Whether Texas eventually enacts a …

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This is Outrageous! California Pays for Convicted Murderer’s Sex Change Operation

by Fox Insider CA pays for inmate’s sex change operation, could cost up to $100,000. pic.twitter.com/3IWPtRQfXV — Fox News (@FoxNews) January 7, 2017 California taxpayers will be funding a convicted murder’s sex change operation, according to the prisoner’s attorneys. Shiloh Heavenly Quine, 57, who is serving a life sentence for murder, will be receiving “sex-reassignment …

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What if This Was Your Child? Charlie Gard’s Parents are Fighting for His Life

by Claire Chretien Life Site At a preliminary hearing today, a UK judge agreed to hear new evidence in Charlie Gard’s case on Thursday. His parents have 48 hours – until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday – to provide this evidence to the court. “Ten percent,” Charlie’s mother, Connie Yates, said to the judge, Mr. Justice …

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