Donald Trump: Border Patrol Agents Unable to Enforce Lax Immigration Laws
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said immigrations laws are so lax that Border Patrol agents can’t do their jobs.
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Former U.S. House Speaker Hastert Pleads Not Guilty in Awkward Court Appearance
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges involving hush money payments and lying to federal agents, the Chicago Tribune reports. The Tribune wrote that Hastert looked “extremely uncomfortable.” “As the judge left the bench and Hastert’s high-powered attorneys conferred with prosecutors, Hastert, once one of Illinois’…
Former Secret Service Agent Believes He’s Going to Pull Off Upset in Congressional Race
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A former Secret Service agent for President Obama is expressing optimism that he is going to win Maryland’s Sixth District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in what he characterizes “a huge upset,” WND.com reports. Daniel Bongino, the Republican candidate, said he’s feeling good about his chances. “I can…
Has ISIS Militants Crossed Border into Texas? Congressman Says So
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A California Congressman is claiming ISIS fighters trying to get into the U.S. were busted at the Texas border with Mexico, Fox News reports. “ISIS is coming across the southern border,” said Rep. Duncan Hunter, whose district includes much of San Diego. “They aren’t flying B-1 Bombers bombing American cities,…
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback Becomes Sixth Republic Governor Under Scrutiny by Investigators
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Republican governors have been under heat recently, and the latest is Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback. The FBI is investigating whether Brownback confidantes were running an influence-peddling operation over getting people personal access to the governor, MSNBC reports. He’s far from the only Republican governor receiving scrutiny. According to MSNBC: New Jersey Gov….
Florida Republican Gets Quick Visit From Secret Service After Tweet About Hanging Obama
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Florida Republican discovered a quick way to get a visit from the Secret Service. The Daily Caller reports that an African American candidate for state assembly tweeted Tuesday that he believes President Obama should be arrested and hanged. But the candidate, Joshua Black, didn’t stop there. He posted this on Facebook:…
Ex-Secret Service Agent Wins Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Seat
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Ex-U.S. Secret Service agent Daniel Bongino was triumphant Tuesday, winning the Republican Maryland primary for U.S. Senate, the Associated Press reported. He will now square off in November against incumbent Democrat Benjamin Cardin in what’s expected to be an uphill battle. Bongino has been campaigning on the need to reduce tax…
Presidential Hopeful Santorum Wants Secret Service Protection
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Could it be that presidential hopeful Rick Santorum wants what Mitt Romney already has? Apparently, so. ABC and Fox news report that Santorum has sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security asking for Secret Service Protection, USA Today reports. Romney is currently the only GOP candidate who has the…