National Archive

Beautiful tropical weather, fresh thirst quenching orange juice and gorgeous spring breakers on beaches aren't the only points of envy for Iowans or Americans over sunny Florida. Today I am in Florida to photograph a wedding, but like Krusty recently pointed out with Kathy Obradovich... who cares - right, but while I'm here I have a ... Full story

Written by Congressman Steve King Iowa's 5th District Congressman Spending is out of control in Washington, and even liberals who have long supported Keynesian economics are starting to talk about reducing the national debt. President Obama recognized this sentiment last month when he created a bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. This ... Full story

Well at least Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid things so. Only 36,000 people lost their job today! Talk about being out of touch with the American public. ... Full story

Another sign of the Apocalypse occurred today as The Des Moines Register ran an essay by anti federal reserve activist congressman Ron Paul. Recently Dr. Paul has noted that during the 2008 campaign he was rarely granted major cable network air time interviews, but once the election was bequeathed to the liberal media's princess Barry Sorento a.k.a B. ... Full story

Written by Chuck Laudner “Who am I? And why am I here?” Admiral Stockdale’s introductory comment in the 1992 Vice Presidential debate would seem just as appropriate for 2010 American politics. Set aside for today’s purposes the Democrat Party’s true mission, for whom everybody either knows or is quickly learning. Rather, the Republican Party and ... Full story

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has gone to great lengths to protect her children and keep them out of the public spotlight. This week, ABC Family announced that Bristol Palin will play herself in an episode of “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” The popular show deals with unexpected teenage pregnancy and the relationships between families and friends.... Full story

The National Enquirer is being considered for a Pulitzer Prize for its investigation of two-time Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards affair with Rielle Hunter. For almost two years, the Enquirer trailed the Edwards conspiracy and cover-up. Now the Enquirer is up for a Pulitzer in two categories: investigative reporting and national news reporting.... Full story

Peter Teahen recently traveled to Haiti for relief work.  The following is his unedited firsthand reflection from his personal journal after a night of providing care while in Haiti: I Prayed For Courage What an incredible experience last night.  I became a part of a three man team, consisting of an LPN nurse who is ... Full story

Written by Jamie Johnson It is been said, "Don't bring a knife to a gunfight." It has also been said, "Don't use a shotgun when a rifle will do." Last Saturday, I was in the audience at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington when syndicated radio talk show host and FOX News commentator Glenn Beck delivered his ... Full story

Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s eldest daughter Liz spoke at CPAC yesterday on national security. She told the crowd, “President Obama and Attorney General Holder don’t get it, and it’s time for Congress to act, a wise man wouldn’t fret over whether a terrorist was read his Miranda rights.” At the end of her ... Full story