Why the 2016 Election Proves America Needs the Electoral College

Nov. 15, 2016
Good morning from Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are flirting with the idea of a massive spending bill. Rachel Bovard explains how passing such a bill in December could curb Donald Trump's ability in the early days of his presidency to fulfill his promises. Speaking of promises, Melanie Israel notes what Trump can do for pro-lifers. Plus: Fred Lucas details President Obama's new remarks on Trump, and Kelsey Harkness shows you some of the signs at anti-Trump protests.
Commentary Why the 2016 Election Proves America Needs the Electoral College Since Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in a stunning electoral blowout, there have been calls from many on the left to abolish America's unique presidential election system. Read More
Commentary Pro-Life Americans Have the Opportunity of a Generation Since Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton effectively legalized abortion on demand, more than 56 million children have been denied the opportunity to live. Read More
Commentary Trump's Agenda Will Be at Risk If Congress Passes Big Spending Bill in December The wall that Trump wants to build along the southern border? It won't be immediately possible if this current Congress passes a big spending bill in December. Read More
News Obama Predicts Trump Will Maintain Iran Nuclear, Paris Climate Deals "I don't think he is ideological and ultimately he is pragmatic," Obama says of Trump. Read More
Commentary It's Time to Stop Spending Taxpayer Dollars on Elon Musk and Cronyism During his chairmanship at SolarCity, Elon Musk's family enterprise has taken in billions of taxpayer dollars in subsidies from both the federal and local governments. Read More
News Anti-Trump Protests in 31 Photos Civility wasn't exactly the hallmark theme of the signs. Watch the Video
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