Author: John Rigolizzo

Notre Dame University President Disavows Professors Who Promoted Abortion In Major Newspaper

The president of Notre Dame University disavowed two professors after they pushed pro-abortion messaging in a major newspaper. Writing in the Chicago Tribune, Notre Dame professors Tamara Kay and Susan Ostermann defended abortion by attempting to debunk three “lies” told by pro-life advocates and policymakers. The two professors made spurious claims about abortion while leveling accusations …

DOJ: Russian-Backed Ukrainian Oligarch Bought Two California Condos, Used Convoluted Scheme To Get Around U.S. Sanctions

A Russian-backed Ukrainian politician faces up to 30 years in prison for fraudulently buying property in California. Ukranian politician Andrii Derkach was charged with seven criminal counts in an indictment unsealed on Tuesday. Derkach was previously sanctioned for trying to influence the 2020 elections, law enforcement officials said in a press release. Derkach allegedly bought …

DOJ IG: Mismanagement, ‘Bureaucratic Incompetence,’ Bad Policy Contributed To Prison Murder Of Former Most Wanted Fugitive ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Serious mismanagement, “bureaucratic incompetence,” and bad policy contributed to the death of a former FBI’s Most Wanted fugitive. According to a report from the Department of Justice Inspector General, the federal Bureau of Prisons grossly mishandled the transfer of former mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger from the Coleman federal prison in Florida to the Hazelton …

NYC Councilman Ditches Democrats Over Crime, Switches To GOP

A New York City councilman is switching parties from Democrat to Republican. Ari Kagan — a city councilman from Brooklyn who represents the 47th district — announced Monday that he is switching parties. Kagan also announced his intention to challenge Democrat Justin Brannan in next year’s general election in the newly-redrawn  district. Kagan said crime …

GOP Rep.-Elect Lawler: Congress Needs A ‘Come To Jesus’ Moment On Spending

Republican Congressman-elect Mike Lawler said that Congress needs a “come to Jesus” moment on spending. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday, Lawler, who defeated Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman Sean Patrick Maloney in last month’s midterms, said Congress needs to stop the reckless spending that keeps adding to the national debt, while keeping …

Blinken Reacts To Iran Abolishing Morality Police: ‘We Have To See How It Actually Plays Out In Practice’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed skepticism after reports surfaced of Iran abolishing the so-called “morality police.” Blinken reacted to the breaking news Sunday morning on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” Blinken was cautiously optimistic that the move could be a step in the right direction. However, he urged caution in reacting too quickly, saying that …

Benjamin Netanyahu: Anti-Semitism Is ‘The Oldest Disease,’ Given ‘Extra Life’ In The Internet Age

Incoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called anti-Semitism the “oldest disease” in the world. Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday, Netanyahu, who will return for a third stint as prime minister, blamed the rise of anti-Semitism on increased polarization in the internet age. He also condemned the recent anti-Semitic outburst from rapper Ye, formerly …