After the GOP Primaries … a Brokered Convention?
The long string of Republican primaries and caucuses will begin in Iowa on January 3. Of course, candidates will gain delegates based on their performances in these contests —...
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Payroll Tax Cut, Unemployment Benefits Extended 2 Months
President Obama signed into law yesterday a two-month extension of the Social Security payroll tax cut and emergency federal unemployment benefits. The new law also includes the "doc-fix," which...
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked — a Cute Film
The Chipmunks are back and funnier than ever in this film for the family. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked features the beloved chipmunks and their female counterparts stranded on...
Romney, Gingrich, Paul Lead Early Poll for Nevada Caucuses
According to an 8NewsNow/Las Vegas Review-Journal Poll, Mitt Romney is currently leading in Nevada with 33.1 percent of the vote, followed by Newt Gingrich, with 29.2 percent, and Ron...
Minn. Landowners Battle County Commission for Their Property Rights
The rights granted to the American people by their Creator, and secured by the U.S. Constitution, are slowly being taken under siege by their government, both federal and local....
Is Ron Paul Leading in Iowa or Not?
Ron Paul is the true embodiment of a dark-horse candidate, at least in Iowa. He began in the polls with approval ratings of as low as four percent in...
The Unending Battle over Nativity Scenes
Lately it seems that there is nothing more contentious or detestable to some people than the sight of a Nativity scene, regardless of the seasonal inspiration for its presence....
Hacker Group “Anonymous” Threatens to Take Down Iowa Caucuses
As GOP presidential contender Ron Paul is increasingly becoming a threat to the establishment and to big government advocates on both ends of the political spectrum, some members of...
SNL Mocks Quarterback Tim Tebow’s Faith
Weeks ago, The New American reported on Denver Broncos’ quarterback Tim Tebow’s (left) passionate faith and the flak he has taken for it. Unfortunately, Tebow remains a target and...
Congress Locked in Heated Payroll Tax Cut Debate
Debate over the payroll tax cut remains heated as House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio, left) demanded from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) a year-long tax cut. The challenge...
NDAA Would “Quash Dissent” on Internet
Critics of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) have pointed to its provisions that permit the indefinite detention of American citizens, without charges and without trial. Additionally, the measure...
Anonymous Donors Pay Off Layaways for Struggling Kmart Customers
The New American has been reporting on the controversy surrounding the Christmas season, particularly when Christians attempt to display the Nativity scene or assert the holiness behind the Christmas...
Congress Negotiates Spending Deal; Now Focused on Tax Cut
There never seems to be a dull moment in the United States Congress, which has neared a government shutdown several times in the past two years. On Thursday night,...
Arkansas School Permits Display of Nativity Scene
Despite the excitement and anticipation for the Christmas season that pervades the nation every year, the religious element of the holiday continues to be a point of contention for...
Republicans Spar Over Anti-Piracy Law
Some top Republicans are clashing over an Amendment to the Stop Online Piracy Act. Texas Republican Rep. Lamar Smith proposed an amendment to SOPA that House oversight committee Chairman...