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Hannity: You don't have to be a brain surgeon to see dangers of defunding, disbanding police

June 9, 2020

Hannity: You don't have to be a brain surgeon to see dangers of defunding, disbanding police

One does not "have to be a brain surgeon" to see defunding police is an insane idea, "Hannity" host Sean Hannity stated Monday night.

Ex-Obama adviser Jarrett: 'To some degree,' police 'need more money' for 'recruitment and training'

June 8, 2020

Ex-Obama adviser Jarrett: 'To some degree,' police 'need more money' for 'recruitment and training'

Former Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Monday that most police departments across America need more money, despite growing calls to "defund the police following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month.

Tim Graham: Rosenstein testifies – and suddenly mainstream media say this about Russia collusion

June 8, 2020

Tim Graham: Rosenstein testifies – and suddenly mainstream media say this about Russia collusion

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was at the red-hot center of the Robert Mueller probe into the phantom menace of Donald Trump's collusion with the Russians.

Obamas, celebrities voice support for George Floyd demonstrators in virtual graduation message

June 7, 2020

Obamas, celebrities voice support for George Floyd demonstrators in virtual graduation message

The couple joined an A-list lineup of celebrities to cheer the new graduates.

Sen. Ron Johnson on new Russia probe subpoenas: What are Democrats afraid to find out?

June 5, 2020

Sen. Ron Johnson on new Russia probe subpoenas: What are Democrats afraid to find out?

As Democrats label Senate Republicans' authorization of subpoenas in their probe into the origin of the Russia investigation as politically motivated, Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson wondered Friday what they were so afraid to uncover.

Obama urges George Floyd protesters to push for change, 'make people in power uncomfortable'

June 4, 2020

Obama urges George Floyd protesters to push for change, 'make people in power uncomfortable'

Former President Barack Obama, in a virtual town hall hosted by his foundation Wednesday, called on demonstrators to channel their anger over George Floyd's death into an opportunity to make leaders "uncomfortable" and pressure them into making real policy changes.

Cruz calls Obama, Biden actions in Russia probe 'much, much worse' than 'everything Richard Nixon did'

June 4, 2020

Cruz calls Obama, Biden actions in Russia probe 'much, much worse' than 'everything Richard Nixon did'

The actions of former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden in the early days of the Russia investigation were "much, much worse" than Richard Nixon's during the Watergate scandal, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Wednesday.

Obama 'heartened' to see police march alongside protesters, says 'vast majority' want to protect and serve

June 3, 2020

Obama 'heartened' to see police march alongside protesters, says 'vast majority' want to protect and serve

Former President Barack Obama said Wednesday he was "heartened" to see law enforcement marching alongside protesters and showing restraint, adding that a "vast majority" of them want to protect and serve.

Jimmy Carter the latest former president to weigh in on George Floyd, says violence 'is not a solution'

June 3, 2020

Jimmy Carter the latest former president to weigh in on George Floyd, says violence 'is not a solution'

Former President Jimmy Carter spoke out Wednesday against the racial discrimination that plagues America and said people in power must say "no more" to a racially discriminatory police system and the "immoral" economic disparities between white and black people.

Barack Obama to address George Floyd's death for first time on camera

June 3, 2020

Barack Obama to address George Floyd's death for first time on camera

Former President Barack Obama will address the death of George Floyd for the first time on camera in a virtual town hall Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET.