President Obama Vetoes Keystone XL Bill

President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act today. He said that due to it circumventing the standard process, it had “earned my veto.” The bill, if signed, would have approved the construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. The approval of the pipeline typically goes through the State […]


CNN and Salem Partner Up for Republican Debates

Salem Media Group has announced that they will serve as the exclusive radio partner for CNN’s Republican primary debates. CNN was granted two debates by the Republican National Committee, with a third possible debate if the primary season runs long enough. “We are pleased to be working with CNN,” said […]


Egypt Sentences Alaa Abdel Fattah to 5 Years in Jail

Egypt has sentenced Alaa Abdel Fattah, a blogger and pro-democracy activist, to 5 years in jail. His retrial began in October of this year. He was arrested for organizing a protest in 2013. Two other journalists had appeared in court with Alaa Abdel Fattah, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed. Both […]


State Department Announces Special Envoy for LGBT Rights

Secretary of State John Kerry announced today that Randy Berry will serve as the first special envoy for LGBT rights around the world. His official title is Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons. Berry currently serves as the consul general to the Netherlands. Berry will work to […]


CNN’s 11 AM Hour Goes Back to @ThisHour Branding

CNN’s 11 A.M. hour with John Berman and Kate Bolduan has resumed using the At This Hour branding. However, the name is now At This Hour, instead of @ThisHour. The show also got new branding. The new sequences feature squares, similar to the original look for New Day. In addition, […]