Philip Wegmann, a former reporter for The Daily Signal, covers the White House for RealClearNews.
View all authorsEnergyNews
North Dakota has drilled its way into the record books, producing more than a million barrels of oil a day. Fueled by the energy revolution… Read More
SocietyNews
A recent Gallup poll finds that Americans’ confidence in each of the three major media platforms—television news, newspapers and Internet news—has plummeted to record lows…. Read More
EconomyNews
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said he supports an increase to federal minimum wage even though it could have “traumatic effects” on small business owners and employees…. Read More
LawNews
Darrell Issa addressed his most recent summons to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Seeking more information about Lois Lerner’s lost emails, the House Oversight Committee chairman has… Read More
LawNews
The House’s investigation of the Internal Revenue Service targeting scandal reached a fever pitch on Capitol Hill today. During a hearing of the Ways and… Read More
SecurityNews
In the wake of a difficult Senate confirmation, regional protest and international consternation, George Tsunis remains on track to become the next U.S. ambassador to… Read More
EconomyNews
Conservatives are putting the finishing touches on legislation to end government spending on portraits of cabinet secretaries and members of Congress—artwork that regularly costs taxpayers… Read More
EnergyNews
President Obama will visit Cannonball, N.D., today, home of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation, to celebrate increased cooperation between tribal and federal governments. One issue,… Read More
SocietyNews
Hillary Clinton was on the hot seat today about her announcement last year that she supported same-sex marriage. In a tense interview, Terry Gross, host… Read More
EconomyNews
Boeing, the biggest beneficiary of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, watched its stock drop by the biggest margin in months following House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s… Read More
