Joe Wolverton, II, J.D.
GOP Governors Flip-flop and Embrace ObamaCare Exchanges
While many constitutionalists and Republicans took heart at the courage of various Republican state governors in refusing to implement ObamaCare in their states, a few of those same state executives are now embracing the government-run medical care plan and abandoning their former firm resolve to stand up for the rights of their citizens and the sovereignty of their states.
U.K. Lawsuit Threatens to Expose Allies' Complicity in Drone War Deaths
As reported by the New York Times, a lawsuit filed in Britain by the family of an innocent victim of a U.S. drone strike may be giving allies a reason to reconsider their participation in the deadly program.
Rand Paul Calls for Containment, Common Sense in U.S. Foreign Policy
In a speech to the Heritage Foundation on Wednesday, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) called for restoring the Founding Fathers' vision of a restrained and rational approach to U.S. foreign policy.
Will John Brennan Be a Voice of Restraint in the CIA's Deadly Drone War?
An article in the online Daily Beast suggests that CIA chief nominee John Brennan will be a moderating influence at the CIA — suggests despite the evidence.
Justice Dept. Memo Argues Killing Americans Overseas is Justified
A Justice Department memo obtained by NBC News sets out the Obama administration's legal justification for the assassination of American citizens overseas.
Pentagon Plans New North African Drone Base
The New York Times reported last week that the Defense Department plans to build a drone base in northwest Africa to enable it keep a closer eye on African organizations believed to be associated with the larger al-Qaeda network.
Utah Governor: "Utah Will Adhere to the Law" and Obey Federal Gun Laws
As courageous state legislators enlist in the fight to repel the federal government’s assault on the Second Amendment, the governor of one western state is telling a liberty-minded state representative to stand down.
Governor Gary Herbert of Utah recently called a pro-gun rights bill sponsored by a Utah state representative “an exaggeration” and encouraged the lawmaker to “adhere to the law.”
South Carolina Bill Exempts Unorganized Militia From Federal Gun Grab
A bill introduced in the South Carolina State Senate would exempt all members of the unorganized militia from complying with federal gun restrictions passed after December 31, 2012.
Senate Rejects Paul Amendment to Prevent Arms Sales to Egypt
By a vote of 79-19, an amendment to the debt limit bill offered by Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was rejected by the Senate. The Paul amendment would have prohibited the U.S. government from selling F-16 jet fighters, M1A1 tanks, and similar military weapons to the Egyptian government.
Sen. Rand Paul to Promote "Founders' Vision of Foreign Policy"
On February 6, Senator Paul will deliver a message to the Heritage Foundation entitled “Restoring the Founders’ Vision of Foreign Policy.” In an outline of the speech provided to The New American in advance of the meeting, Paul says he plans to describe “his vision of a foreign policy that respects the plain language of our Constitution, the legal powers of Congress and the important role of a strong presidency.”