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August 12, 2019

Sen. Rick Scott on gun control push: Focus on mental health, not taking guns from law-abiding citizens

Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who served as governor during the Parkland shooting tragedy, said on Monday that Democrats are more interested in taking away guns instead of solving problems with treating mental health conditions.

August 12, 2019

Tom Homan: Kamala Harris turning the 'world upside down' with illegal immigration rhetoric

Former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan accused Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., of playing politics with the DHS immigration raids in Mississippi, and said it was irresponsible to compare law enforcement to terrorists. 

August 9, 2019

Rep. Steve Scalise doubts 'red-flag' law or other proposed gun reforms would have stopped his attacker

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise said Friday on "America's Newsroom" that he doubts proposed "red flag" laws or stricter background checks would have prevented the 2017 attack that left him gravely wounded on a Virginia baseball field. 

August 9, 2019

NY lawmaker on Dems' opposition to bill making water attacks on cops a felony: Common sense is lacking

A Republican New York lawmaker said Friday on "America's Newsroom" that common sense in the state is "lacking," particularly over some Democrats' opposition to a bill which would increase penalties for throwing water on police officers. 

August 8, 2019

Sol Wisenberg: Mueller will get 'benefit of doubt' on his testimony even though Jeff Sessions did not

Sol Wisenberg said Thursday that Robert Mueller will likely get the "benefit of the doubt" that former Attorney General Jeff Sessions was not afforded when it comes to potentially false testimony to Congress. 

August 8, 2019

Guy Benson on Universal Studios pulling ads for 'The Hunt': Right thing to do in this moment

Townhall political editor Guy Benson said Universal Studios made the right call by pulling ads for their upcoming film "The Hunt," which depicts wealthy liberal elites physically hunting down "deplorables" with deadly weapons for sport. 

August 8, 2019

Donna Brazile to Joaquin Castro and Trump: 'Stop it,' volume must be lowered on both sides

Fox News contributor Donna Brazile called for the "volume" to be lowered on both sides of the political aisle, responding to Rep. Joaquin Castro's decision to tweet out the names of Trump donors in the San Antonio area.

August 7, 2019

Howard Kurtz: Put aside 'political blame game' while Trump visits Dayton, El Paso

"MediaBuzz" host Howard Kurtz said Wednesday he'd like to see both sides stop the "political blame game" while President Trump and the first lady visit Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas in the wake of two mass shootings that left 31 people dead. 

August 7, 2019

Conway hits back at Joaquin Castro: 'Trying to make life miserable or worse' for Trump donors

Kellyanne Conway pushed back Wednesday on Rep. Joaquin Castro after the brother and campaign chairman of 2020 presidential hopeful Julian Castro defended his decision to tweet out the names of prominent Trump donors in the San Antonio area and their employers. 

August 6, 2019

Sen. Toomey says gun background check loopholes must be closed, won't back assault weapons ban

Sen. Pat Toomey expressed support Tuesday for closing loopholes in background checks, but said he would not back a ban on assault rifles or high-capacity magazines.