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January 4, 2017

Forensic Nightmare: The Perils of Touch DNA By Michelle Malkin

Have you heard of "touch DNA?"

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January 4, 2017

The Trump Years by John Stossel

Two more weeks until the new administration begins!

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January 4, 2017

Oblivious Obama Pens Farewell as World Burns Down Around Him By Charles Hurt

What a guy!

And just in case anybody has failed to grasp how extraordinarily lucky we have been these past eight delightful years, Mr. Obama also announced that he has begun “penning a farewell address to the American people.”

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January 4, 2017

Cable News Viewers Still Turn To Fox First

Most voters turn to cable news for political coverage, and Fox News remains the top channel for these viewers. But voters still remain dubious of much of the political news they are getting.

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January 3, 2017

Obama Fans Approve of His Last-Minute Actions; Others Don’t

Barack Obama supporters think it’s great that the president is making major policy decisions in his final days in office even though many are opposed by President-elect Donald Trump. Other voters say Obama should defer to the next president.

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January 3, 2017

Can Trump and Putin Avert Cold War II? By Patrick J. Buchanan

In retaliation for the hacking of John Podesta and the DNC, Barack Obama expelled 35 Russian diplomats and ordered closure of their country houses on Long Island and Maryland's Eastern shore.

January 3, 2017

Americans Are Feeling Good About 2017

Americans are less than thrilled about the way 2016 turned out but are feeling good about the year ahead.

January 2, 2017

33% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-three percent (33%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending December 29.  

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January 2, 2017

Is This Obama’s Last Political Gasp?

What is President Obama up to?

December 31, 2016

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending December 31, 2016

Trick or treat. That may be the holiday slogan many have in mind as a new year and the Trump presidency beckons.

December 30, 2016

May the Force Be With Her

Actress-writer Carrie Fisher, best known for portraying Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films, passed away this week, capping a year marked by a seemingly high number of major celebrity deaths. Most Americans remember her fondly.

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December 30, 2016

Americans Are No Longer on the Move By Michael Barone

Americans see themselves as people on the move. When the going gets tough or when opportunity beckons, we get up and go. We move around a lot.   

December 30, 2016

Here Comes 2017

Americans appear to be a bit more excited about the new year.

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December 30, 2016

Israel First or America First By Patrick J. Buchanan

Donald Trump has a new best friend.

December 29, 2016

44% Resolve to Do Better Next Year

It’s almost time to bid 2016 farewell, and some Americans already have big plans for 2017.

December 29, 2016

Voters Are More Positive About U.S. Efforts in Middle East

Voters are more confident that U.S. involvement in the Middle East has been beneficial for the region, but they remain less convinced that that involvement benefits the United States.

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December 29, 2016

Voters Say Obama Bad for U.S.-Israel Relations, Trump Better

U.S. voters think America’s relationship with Israel has deteriorated under President Obama but believe incoming President Trump will repair those relations.

December 28, 2016

Voters Still See U.S. As More Positive Force Than UN

Most American voters still view the United Nations favorably but remain convinced that the United States is still a greater force for good than the international organization.

December 28, 2016

Voters Are Less Concerned About Effects of U.S. Support For Israel

Tensions between the United States and Israel have risen yet again after the former abstained from voting on a UN Security Council resolution that condemns Israeli settlements in Israel’s occupied territories, allowing the resolution to pass. Voters in the United States continue to view Israel as an important partner when it comes to U.S. national security and are less negative about how that relationship looks to other countries.

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December 28, 2016

Thank You, Professor Sowell By Michelle Malkin

I first read Thomas Sowell in college -- no thanks to my college.