The Las Vegas Review Journal editorial headline nails Hillary!  EDITORIAL: Mrs. Clinton now plays dumb.  Here is just part of what they have to say about Hillary: “So now the seasoned stateswoman of media lore offers up the “I didn’t know what I was doing” defense. Instead of “smart” and “savvy,” the word “pathological” comes to mind.  “To the public, she claims to be a sharp professional who knows the score,” the Wall Street Journal opined over the weekend. “To the FBI, she presents herself as a clueless grandee who left the details to her minions.  Either way, she’s lying to someone. But that, of course, should come as no surprise.” 

How long will American citizens be fooled by this woman, or worse, not see a problem?   The National Review’s David French opines in his column,  Even if You Believe the Left’s Excuses, Hillary Clinton Still Violated Criminal Law,  “In other words, even if you believe the explanations and rationalizations of a known liar — as Drum apparently does — the undisputed, known facts still point to criminal wrongdoing. Hillary Clinton had classified information on her homebrew server. She sent it. She received it. She kept it. On this point, it doesn’t matter if she maintained that server for convenience or to evade FOIA. It doesn’t matter if records were wiped through a mistake or to evade a subpoena. Her behavior contains the elements of a federal crime, yet she is escaping prosecution entirely. It must feel good to be a Clinton.”

William McGurn, writes in the Wall Street Journal (subscription required) that even worse than the revelations in Friday’s FBI dump (on a long holiday weekend, no less) is that “… when the American people finally learned about Mrs. Clinton’s use of private email for public business, it wasn’t because of a functioning civil service. It was because of a hacker.”

More disturbing news in today’s Daily Caller: DOJ Official Who Led ‘Independent’ Clinton Email Probe Is An Obama Donor.

And then there is this in the Washington Post,  Inside Bill Clinton’s nearly $18 million job as ‘honorary chancellor’ of a for-profit college. 

Dennis Prager opines on Trump, Republicans and the ‘Principles’ Question

In eight years Liberal Judges Took Control of 70 Percent of US Appeals Courts, can you imagine what it could be after Obama’s third term with Hillary at the helm. 

In case you missed these article over the weekend:  Hail King Cuomo, The Curious Case of Cheryl Mills,   Larry Kudlow opines in the NY Sun on taxes and Donald Trump’s Angel Moms.

Tuesday’s with Thomas Sowell.

There will be no Daily Update on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.

Labor Day is here already which means two things; Summer is almost over and the citizens really start paying attention to the upcoming November Elections.  There are 68 days until we choose a new president and either continue the dismal Obama Administration or remember that our US Constitution is based on the fact that “We, the people…” control our government. 

This week our national debt reached $19.5 trillion dollars, in eight years, under Barack Obama, it has almost doubled.  Obama’s left-wing policies have created more debt in his eight years than the combined debt in the history of our nation.  Which of his policies have caused the most damage to hardworking Americans?  Let us know in his week’s poll questions.  Just as a reminder, the $19.5 trillion is only the federal debt, states and local debt add to the burden taxpayers shoulder. 

We learned this week how Bill and Hillary have used taxpayers money to support the Clinton Foundation.  Judicial Watch let us know that Huma Abedin was more than willing to help Doug Band — a Clinton Foundation executive — get DIPLOMATIC PASSPORTS through Clinton’s State Department. 

Hillary’s VP pick, Tim Kaine does not think sanctuary cities exist which shows just how out of touch Tim Kaine is. 

We also learned this week that the Obama Administration wants to nationalize our elections.  What could possibly go wrong with that idea — Obamacare is doing so well. 

Donald J. Trump had a very good week.  Charles Krauthammer thought Donald Trump dominated President Pena Nieto.   If you missed his speech on Immigration, you can read it here.  The editors at National Review called it “A Tough but Sensible Immigration Policy.”  Trump’s outreach to the minority vote is having positive results despite what the main stream media is reporting.  This brings me to our second and third poll questions, what do you think Mr. Trump has to work hardest on to win the White House and what should Trump focus on between now and November 8.

The Heritage Foundation explains that Harry Reid is all out to end Rule 22, the Senate rule that allows debates.  All the more reason to be certain that New York’s Charles Schumer never becomes the Senate Majority Leader. 

We have a special bonus question in this week’s poll — and I will personally deliver your response to Donald Trump at our September 7 reception that features Mr. Trump.  Be sure to answer our fourth question.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

Hillary’s week isn’t getting any better — first there is this:  Experts poke holes in Clinton Foundation’s promised donor ban, then there is this: Reuters is reporting that according to a think tank there were secret deals for Iran after the nuclear agreement, but the most damaging must read article today is in Politico:  Bill Clinton used tax dollars to subsidize foundation, private email server.  Without a doubt, Hillary and Bill are the most corrupt couple in US politics and actually make President Coriolanus Snow look good. 

Donald J. Trump is completing his best week yet,  The Washington Times says, Donald Trump: International Man of Diplomacy — yes, really.    This from Byron York: Mexico gamble a huge win for Trump.  From the NY Post editorial page:  Pivoting on immigration and Mexico: A good day for Trump.   BRYAN FISCHER, writes this in One News Now, Trump just won the White House. 

George F. Will opines on Team Obama’s bank-settlement cash grab is unconstitutional.  Imagine what could happen under a Hillary Administration….just another reason to make certain she does not become president.  The NY Post editorial headline states:  You can see right through Obama aide’s ‘transparency’ lies.  Again on this topic, imagine a Hillary Administration…she would probably jail reporters for reporting the truth. 

How government waste almost cost the life of a child and what was done to prevent such issues in the future. 

Legislators in Virginia fight back — File Contempt Motion Against McAuliffe Over Felon Voting. 

Read what Chairman Long thinks of this:  New York state court rules non-biological, non-adoptive parents can seek custody, visitation if couple breaks up. 

Sen. Schumer is still silent on EpiPens, but has no problem slamming Canadian rules. 

Thursday’s with GipperTen. 

Deroy Murdock opines in National Review how Never Trump equals Hillary, plain and simple. 

A fresh reminder that the Clintons never play by the rules is the headline of a NY Post editorial.

And if all of the above isn’t enough reason, read Mark Thiessen opinion piece titled Where are the #NeverHillary Democrats?  Part of what he says is “Now they have a kleptocratic nominee who epitomizes everything they claim to oppose — and they seem to be completely fine with it.” Read the rest of the column here.

And then there is this:  “Clinton emailed classified information after leaving State Dept.”  Read the rest of Daniel Halper’s article here. 

One can’t help but wonder what will happen when Hillary answers the 25 question posed by Judicial Watch. Here are the 25 questions. 

With all of the above, it is no wonder that The Hill is reporting a tightening of the polls.  And that Hillary’s support among women is waning.

It is frightening to think that “other players” could hack and disrupt our election system.  It is even more dismaying to think the federal government is thinking about taking charge of our elections!  There is do doubt our election system has some problems.  Today’s Daily Signal has some solid ideas on how to address the issue of being hacked by “other players”. 

Why does the IRS Commissioner, JohnKoskinen,  still have a job?

More wasted taxpayer’s money.  And even more wasted by Social Security. 

Here is a bonus Thomas Sowell column.

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams.

Sen. Schumer —  who we all know loves the camera and creates news on “hot topics”  —  has been strangely silent on the EpiPen skyrocketing costs.  Now we know why thanks to our US Senate candidate Wendy Long who broke the story yesterday. 

Mayor de Blasio is so indebted to the Teacher’s Union, he is seeking to create PROSE schools.  Mr. Mayor, please put the children first — support and expand Charter Schools. 

Cuomo administration announces plan to overhaul medical marijuana after complaints that the original bill is too restrictive.  The camel will soon be totally inside the tent!  Most of what they want to do now will be done by the DOH;  afterproposing regulatory amendments that will be published in the state register next month,  Most alarming is that one of the proposals is to allow schools to administer medical marijuana.   Think about that for a minute — schools cannot give a student an asprin — but they want to allow schools to administer “medical marijuana.”  Also, just last month the DEA would not take marijuana of the Schedule 1 list because it has never been proven that marijuana has medicinal effects.  The unintended consequences of any changes will be immeasurable. 

Is that college education worth the costs?

From the Daily Caller:  EXCLUSIVE: Hillary’s Closest Aides Worried About Who Had Access To Her Email Address.

Then there is this from the Observer:  Media Orgs Donate to Clinton Foundation Then Downplay Clinton Foundation Scandal. 

File this under:  Entitled College President using your tax dollars. 

The Albany Times Union’s editorial page asks Governor Cuomo “What’s to hide, governor?”

Obama tweaks Obamacare.

Dennis Prager opines On Hillary Clinton as a Model for Young Girls. 

Tuesday’s with Thomas Sowell.

Taxi tycoon Evgeny Freidman owes $13M in taxes, NYC blasted for doing nothing about it is a headline in the Daily News.  Apparently he hasn’t paid the $.50 surcharged that is supposed to go to the MTA for years, but he still has his 900 medallions.  Add this to the list of why people do not trust government anymore. 

Stephen F. Hayes has an excellent piece in the Weekly Standard – Aiding and Abedin.  Well worth reading. 

Hillary told us all about the Alt-Right last week, now the New York Sun wants to know why Hillary won’t denounce the Alt-Left. 

The State Department — President Obama — is stalling and doing their best to “protect” Hillary, AGAIN!  Seven months after a federal judge ordered the State Department to begin releasing monthly batches of the detailed daily schedules showing meetings by Hillary Clinton during her time as secretary of state, the government told The Associated Press it won’t finish the job before Election Day.  What do they have to hide?

Rasmussen reports that most American’s favor America First foreign policy…and believe Obama doesn’t. 

Bill Hammond explains how New York is doing with its Affordable Care Act — Obamacare.  True to form, New York’s is one of the most costly in the country. 

Constitution.Com has a video and article on Voter Fraud, a serious concern for all of us and one that could be curtailed quite a bit with a photo ID.  The Daily Signal reminds us of 7 things the government requires ID for.  If ID is required to those 7 items, why not for voting? 

FBI warns states that there is heightened concerns among U.S. intelligence officials about the possibility of cyberintrusions, potentially by Russian state-sponsored hackers, aimed at disrupting the November elections.

The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) says the US may give up internet stewardship — giving control to the United Nations.   From WSJ “When the Obama administration announced its plan to give up U.S. protection of the internet, it promised the United Nations would never take control. But because of the administration’s naiveté or arrogance, U.N. control is the likely result if the U.S. gives up internet stewardship as planned at midnight on Sept. 30”  Congress can stop the Obama plan…by continuing its ban on the Obama plan.  Do you want the UN to control the Internet?  This should be an issue that every Congressman can agree on getting passed and override a possible veto. 

Governor Cuomo has a strange definition of “ethic reform“.

Monday’s with Robert J. Knight. — (Sometimes it is good to know New York is the only state with serious problems.)

“Bleachbit” – it’s a company you may not have been familiar with, but thanks to Trey Gowdy we now know that it is a “deep-cleaning” tech program that annihilates emails for those with things to hide. Is this why Hillary is so sure there are no more damaging emails to be discovered?

What do you think is the most shocking item that might be found in the deleted State Department emails that Hillary Clinton is so desperate to hide? 

That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll – I hope you’ll vote today. 

The Clinton Foundation was corrupt to its core as Hillary took over the State Department, and she knew it. 

Looking back at the long history of Clinton corruption, you’ll recall that contributions to the Clinton Foundation have come from deep-pocketed left-wing donors, companies and organizations with ties to foreign nations, despots and dictators, international criminals, media outlets, and large corporations. 

Which of these groups do you think has benefited the most from Clinton Foundation corruption?  That’s our second Poll question for this week.

Meanwhile, thanks to all the Clinton corruption Hillary is forcing voters to sort through, other key issues are being ignored – from growing deficits and a ballooning national debt to Obamacare’s death spiral, and the cruel impact of illegal immigration. 

Which campaign issue would you like to see covered more extensively by the national media? That’s the third and final question in our Weekly Poll. 

I’ve been talking lately about double standards for liberals and conservatives, such as the laughable way that the media has excused President Obama’s shameful (non-)response to the Louisiana floods. 

Time to add some more hypocrisy to the pile – this time, it’s the bizarre media blackout of hacked George Soros documents. The left-wing billionaire’s anti-Israel crusade, his pro-abortion zealotry and his efforts to hijack global politics are huge stories – just not to the big media outlets.

Have a great weekend!

Breaking:  US Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian ship; 4 Mideast close calls this week.  Townhall.com is also following this breaking news. 

Do you remember Bill Clinton saying this during his 1995 State of the Union Address?  I’m sure Hillary approved what he said then but if asked would say he never said that.  Hillary was quite critical of President Obama’s relationship with his financial backers, but, now bristles if anyone says there is a link between the Clinton Foundation and access to her.  Some areeven calling for the Clinton Foundation to be shutdown. 

National Review has a list of 15 questions Hillary should answer under oath. 

With all of the serious problems facing Hillary, it is a comical that we still have a sense of humor about the pickle she is in.  Of course, our sense of humor is what she is counting on, because the laugh will be on us should she become the leader of the free world.  Will the complicit media should the responsibility of giving us this ethically challenged woman because they are too afraid to properly vet her or worse really think she is capable due to their bias?

Harvard prof Laurence Tribe changed his tune on the IRS scandal. 

The Empire Center let’s us know Governor Andrew Cuomo’s new Clean Energy Standard is shaping up to be one of the largest tax hikes in state history.  Read about this massive tax hike here.

The Daily Signal tells us that some doctors are fighting Obama’s mandate that forces doctors to perform gender transition procedures on adults and children against their medical judgment. 

States are facing pension fund gap approaching $1 trillion.

Washington, DC restaurants are losing 8 jobs a day with new wage increase. 

It is organizations like the “Cajun Navy” that makes America great!  Kudos to a great group of people. 

Thurdsay’s with Gipperten. 

Hillary is not having a good week — Kathleen Parker opines in the Washington Post that “the coziness between State and the Clinton family charity exposes a troubling hubris…” among other equally eye-opening sentences in a decidedly left-of-center newspaper.  Read the rest of Ms. Parker’s column here.

David Keene opines in the Washington Times on a big slush fund for the Clinton Foundation.   Despite James Carville imprecise defense of the Foundation this morning, the Foundation does not have a stellar reputation as pointed out in Mr. Keene’s column…in fact, Charity Navigation had the Clinton Foundation on its watch list. 

How do your focus on your State Department priorities when the majority of you private meetings are with foundation donors?   Flashback:  Hillary said absolutely nothing she did at State was related with the foundation.

Huma Abedin was careless with material that needed to be burned.  That was careless, but, Huma’s working with her mother carries a much bigger concern. 

Hillary knows she really has a problem when old pal George Stephanopoulos and ABC covers the release of the additional 14,900 emails the FBI found and she did not turn over. 

But we shouldn’t worry as Hillary is just like us...as she proves with this email. 

Did George Soros teach the Clinton’s or did the Clinton’s teach George Soros that smearing your opponents is the only way to win?

Powerful: Mothers of Children Killed By Illegal Aliens Tell Their Stories

This is troublesome, hopefully we will be able to get a podcast and follow up on the EPA’s illegal human experiments. 

North Carolina is ground zero for the transgendered movement and what media gets wrong about the issue. 

Betsy McCaughey brings us up to date with her latest columns. 

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams.

Have you ever heard of the “Judgement Fund”?  Neither did I, until I read this.  Kudos to the NY Sun for letting us know how President Obama paid Iran at our expense.  Do you find it ironic that the State Department issued a warning urging U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Iran, which has made the detention of Americans a priority.  Now that Iran knows they can be paid a ransom the incentive to detain Americans increased ten times tenfold!

Clinton faces late summer scandal wave.  The Washington Times is also reporting on the undisclosed emails and the NY Post editorial sounds off on more Clinton Inc. sleaze.

Carl Campanile and Jazmin Rosa have an article in today’s NY Post that reads, “Cuomo wants the government to pay union workers higher wages.”  Since the government does not have any money of its own, the headline should be “Cuomo wants YOU to pay union workers higher wages.”

The Daily Signal lets us know how many jobs NYS (and other states) will lose with the staggering increase in the minimum wage — another Governor Cuomo boondoggle.

Yesterday a US District Judge in Texas blocked President Obama’s mandate to allow students to use the bathroom of their choice rather than of their birth.  Then another federal district court upheld a funeral director’s religious liberty in another case that considered transgendered rights. Today we learn of a two distinguished scholars at John Hopkins University  have released a lengthy, three-part report concluding that there’s not sufficient evidence to prove homosexuals and transgenders are born in that condition – in other words, there is no “gay gene.”  

Stephen Moore opines on What Republican Turncoats Forget. 

And William Bennett opines on What a Clinton Supreme Court Would Mean for America. 

Wendy Long responds to criticism of her remarks about Syracuse’s North Side (Commentary). 

Tuesday’s with Thomas Sowell. 

The Clinton Cartel now swears that if Hillary is elected to the White House, the Clinton Foundation will no longer accept foreign or corporate donations. I for one have the same question as Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus: “If everything was above board while Hillary Clinton ran the State Department as the Clintons have said, then why change a thing?” 

What do you think of Hillary’s Clinton Foundation promise – is it too little, too late? Does it show that Clinton Corp. is starting to worry about this scandal? Or do Bill and Hillary have their fingers crossed? That’s the first question in our new Poll. 

Hillary Clinton – Perjurer-in-Chief? That’s what Congress is trying to determine with new hearings into whether Hillary lied through her teeth about her email incompetence during recent hearings. Is it any wonder that Team Clinton appears to have never completed ethics training, according to State Department records? 

I don’t know if there’s enough ethics training in the world to help the Clintons – but what other training courses do you think Hillary should sign up for if she hopes to be President? 

Vote for your favorite today in our new Poll. 

This week we saw Donald Trump exemplify true leadership in showing solidarity with flood victims in Louisiana – while President Obama continues to show heartless apathy, going AWOL as a state suffers. 

This is the same Obama who accused President Bush of “unconscionable ineptitude” in his handling of Hurricane Katrina – “ineptitude” that involved caring enough to actually survey the damage and try to help. 

What a perfect example of the media double-standard I talked about in last week’s Wrap-Up. 

This week we also saw a new direction from Mr. Trump, as he apologized for the tone of some of his previous comments and laid out his vision for a “New American Future” that is now the theme of his campaign (and in the process, exposed the Democrats’ bigotry toward African-Americans and other minorities).

This speech followed Monday’s outstanding national security address focused on fighting terrorism and protecting America, which is being described as “a presidential address.” 

I am looking forward to similar addresses from Mr. Trump. Of the two he delivered this week, which one do you believe is the most powerful? I’ve made that the third and final question in the new Weekly Poll. 

Have a great weekend!