BREAKING:  Comey defied authority during Clinton probe: inspector general.

Is anyone surprised?  Andrew McCabe wants immunity for testimony on Clinton email probe — or he’ll plead Fifth. 

There is a campaign on to help child victims of sexual abuse, however, the bill that is being pushed by lobbyists and big money contributors is a biased bill.  Read former Associate Justice (of the NY Court of Appeals)  Susan Phillips Reed’s assessment of the Hoylman/Rosenthal Bill here. 

Critics blast Mayor de Blasio’s school desegregation plan, as well they should.  The Manhattan Institute provides the reasons why Mayor de Blasio is wrong.   

Keith Wofford, the Conservative Party candidate for Attorney General, vows to “Clean House.”

File this under “greed.”

Good advice here:  Watch your wallet until the Legislature goes home. 

The NY Post editorial makes some very good points on the rush to ok sports gambling. 

Disgraceful:  Obama Administration Secretly Helped Iran Skirt Financial Sanctions. 

How Chief of ICE Responds to Jerry Brown and Andrew Cuomo on Illegal Immigrants. 

74 years later, we honor the patriots who saved the world on D-Day:  from the Daily Signal; the Washington Times and the History Channel.  We Salute YOU – the Greatest Generation. 

Wednesdays with Walter E. Williams.

Senate Majority Leader cancels August recess…citing Democrats’ “obstruction” and the need to pass spending bills. 

The Daily Signal examines Trump’s and Mueller’s Constitutional Powers. 

The editors of National Review call yesterday’s Supreme Court decision Broad Enough to Matter.  Wesley Pruden opining in the Washington Times says the gay times roll, but the Supremes stop the music.

Bill Hammond asks the question, “Is the death spiral back?”

R. J. Lehmann opines in National Review on-line that New York’s Assault on the NRA Sets a Dangerous Precedent.  This is a loophole that has to be closed. 

Here is another proposal that is a dangerous precedent, put forward by the new Attorney General in NYS. 

Chairman Long signs on to Conservative Action Project’s latest petition:  CONSERVATIVES OPPOSE “AMNESTY” DISCHARGE PETITION.  Read it here. 

It is unusual that the NY Post editorial board runs consecutive editorials on the same subject.  Today is the 2nd day blasting Mayor de Blasio’s plan to diversify the city’s 8 elite high schools. 

Molinaro blasts Cuomo for keeping donor cash after film studio flop. 

Poland’s Catholic Church bucks Pope Francis’ liberal embrace.  Kudos to Poland’s Catholics. 

William McGurn, writing the in the Wall Street Journal, wants to know what the FBI knows, when did it know it and how did it learn it?

This article by Cheryl K. Chumley is one that should be widely distributed on social media and to your friends. 

Dennis Prager opines on Google’s new slogan.

Guy Benson:  US Restores Top Ranking As Most Competitive Global Economy, As Democrats Fret.

Taxing the Rich? Assembly wants money spread around.  Note this paragraph, “Taxing the wealthy in New York City is once again part of a discussion for bolstering the ailing New York City subway system, a move that’s unlikely to take place this legislative session considering opposition in the state Senate. (emphasis added).  It is extremely important that this November voters delivers a Republican/Conservative majority to the Senate.  The Democrats will deliver ever increasing taxes if they are not held in check; the wealthy will move out of New York State and you will pay the ever-increasing taxes. 

It is so easy to waste money when you don’t earn it and have the ability to just take it from those who do earn it.  State will pay $1.7M to get rid of unsuccessful movie studio…after it paid $14 million to build it.  Mayor de Blasio will use $7 million of your tax dollars for a study – A STUDY – for de Blasio’s trolley idea.  Just the study will cost $7 million, image what the trolley will cost to build.  I guess this is why these two are in government because if they ever tried to become CEO’s of a business, they would be gone before they were able to drive the business into bankruptcy.  Remember this in November when you have the opportunity to vote for governor!

Mayor “de Lusional” is back on the delusional path thinking is plan to diversify the eight special schools is “blessed.”  The NY Post editorial board decimates Mayor de Blasio’s idea to destroy New York’s top schools, rightfully so. 

Here is another reason why Mayor de Lusional is delusional:  New York City violated its own policy by letting criminal aliens free: DHS

Saturday’s Adirondack Daily Enterprise editorial decimates Governor Cuomo’s spokesperson!  Kudos to them. 

New York City wants to add an “X” category to birth certificates.  Did you know that currently if parents – in New York City – of a newborn do not want to identify a sex, they can say the sex of the child is undetermined or unknown…isn’t this also detrimental to a child? 

California has some rather unusual travel bans.  And as long as California keeps passing laws like this, they will lose the population capable of paying the bills. 

Mika and Joe and their morning panel turn on Bill Clinton. 

Why should states that protect illegal immigrants be rewarded with more political power?  Good question.  Hans von Spakovsky answers the question here and informs us that Alabama has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Census Bureau. If the state wins, it could have major political ramifications and restore fundamental fairness in political representation in Congress.

Supreme Court sides with Colorado baker who refused to make wedding cake for same-sex couple.  While the decision was based on Colorado’s anti-religious bias on the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the vote was 7-2 with only Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor dissenting.   Religious liberty has be strengthened, but, Guy Benson reminds everyone it is a very narrow ruling  that still leaves some questions open.   Dan McLaughlin has some of the same concerns in his National Review on line piece.   David French, also writing in National Review on line, is a bit more optimistic noting that tolerance, it appears, is not a one-way street.

It’s been a week of celebrities, pseudo-celebrities and quasi-celebrities as “entertainers” staking out various parts of the political spectrum have made spectacles of themselves. (And be aware, some of the following links have disturbing language and images, because we’re dealing with disturbing people here.)

Somebody you’ve probably heard of, Roseanne Barr, who has cast herself as pro-Trump, said something vile (not surprising) and was immediately fired. 

Somebody you’ve probably never heard of, Samantha Bee, who apparently has a TV show and is beloved on the left, said something vile… and got an award. 

So let’s start with the first question in our new Weekly Poll: Overall, what do you think about celebrities becoming active in politics? 

In these specific cases of celebrity activism, both situations are repugnant, but many see a clear double standard at work since Roseanne was immediately punished and Samantha Bee wasn’t.  

What do you think – how big is the media’s double standard for liberals and conservatives? That’s the second Weekly Poll question I have for you.

I ask this question keeping in mind that many conservatives had grave doubts about Roseanne as a Trump standard-bearer from the very start, and their concerns seemed to have been well-founded.  At any rate, Rich Lowry explains how the Roseanne meltdown in reality says nothing about Trump’s America.

But liberals will believe anything and lie about everything when it comes to President Trump. 

Nevertheless, there’s been plenty to smile about this week (the economy lifting plenty of spirits), which is fitting – May 31 was actually National Smile Day. So let’s end with our third Weekly Poll question – what makes you smile right now when you think about politics? 

Have a great weekend!

Stephen Moore’s Op-Ed in today’s NY Post will give “blue Wave” believers agita.

Mayor de Blasio really should read Michael Goodwin’s column in today’s NY Post.  It is shameful that Mr. Goodwin felt it necessary to write this particular column. 

Valerie Richardson makes some valid points in her Washington Times column pointing out the validity of the quote “be careful what you wish for.”

Today’s Daily Signal has three columns that give us some real hope that the swamp is being drained.  President Trump signed an executive order calling for the end to taxpayer subsidies to federal unions; Republicans introduced a bill to rescind $15 billion in spending which President Trump fully supports; and most importantly President Trump’s directive that will allow fewer tax dollars to go to abortion providers. 

Alas, just when you think things are getting better, along comes this headline:  Social Security pays benefits to hundreds of dead people. 

Sen. Chuck Schumer should be ashamed of himself.  I hope he never has the “need to try” but since the President and republicans passed the “need to try” bill, you can be certain if he does he will take full advantage of the “need to try” bill. 

The Beat examines Albany’s energy war and writes about the grand schemes at the MTA. 

Analysis by Guy Benson: As Competing Russia Accusations Swirl, Pay Close Attention to What Trey Gowdy is Telling Us.

RNC Torches Democrats in New Midterm Ad: ‘MS-13 Killers…They Aren’t So Bad’

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams. 

One would think that Governor Andrew Cuomo would have more self-confidence in himself, after all he has been a part of the political world since he was campaign manager for his father Mario at the tended age of 25 — 36 years ago.  Yet, instead of standing proudly on his record, Andrew Cuomo can’t resist a chance to bash Trump.  And he is running scared – still latched onto Bill and Hillary Clinton.  

Man murders one of our New York City police officers, now he wants your money!

Schumer’s Hypocrisy Soars to New Heights Over Gasoline Prices.

Talk about hypocrisy:  The Wall Street Journal informs us how Democrats cash in on tax reform.  

Andrew McCarthy opines in National Review on-line on the Obama Administration’s hypocritical pretext for spying on the Trump campaign.     

The NY Times has a problem.  Embarrassment for New York Times as top editor falls for old photo amid weekend of misleading anti-Trump tweets.

The Daily Signal writes about how the hubris of Judges threatens our ability to govern ourselves.   

Charles Hurt’s column points out how President Trump has inherited President Reagan’s wind. 

Robert Knight writes in the Washington Times on how the culture war spreads like wildfires over social media and can destroy a small business so fast that it never really knew what hit it. 

Larry Horist opines on how Angus King’s beef is a bit off.

First we learn that Mayor de Blasio puts PR over homeless, now we learn that he should be called Mayor deadbeat. 

E. J. McMahon, NY’s fiscal expert, wants what is best for New York taxpayers.

Bill Hammond writes how bad state policy drives bad behavior. 

Cuomo’s secret SUNY deal.  

Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a big-money deal to produce shows and films for Netflix – no surprise, since they certainly have friends in high places.

 Which movie or TV show do you think the Obamas should remake FIRST as they rake in money from Netflix? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

Did Obama spy on Trump? It’s becoming clear that the Obama Administration played a major role in infiltrating the Trump campaign.  This is the scandal the media doesn’t want to cover.

Bad news for anti-Trump Democrats – household income is up, and President Trump’s economic policies are getting the credit. And Republicans are now leading in the closely-watched generic ballot polling for the 2018 midterms. 

The opposition party generally has an advantage in mid-term elections – what do you think is the Democrats’ biggest liability heading into this year’s elections?

That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll, and you have plenty of options to choose from – whether it’s the Democrats’ hatred of Trump, their socialist leanings, their obsession with gun control or the specter of Hillary Clinton. 

Breaking his own statements of not getting involved in primaries, DNC Chairman Tom Perez stood on the stage of Hofstra University and endorsed Governor Andrew Cuomo praising Cuomo’s record of progressive accomplishments, from passing a $15 minimum wage to legalizing gay marriage and paid family leave, despite the fact that Governor Cuomo tried to wrap himself as a centrist democrat with the help of Larry Levy. 

Mayor de Blasio finally released FOILED requests for emails between himself and outside advisers who he famously referred to as “agents of the city.”  It clearly shows his disdain of the press and why he fought so long to keep them from the public. 

For many Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, but we should never forget the true meaning of this special day.  It’s a day with a special history, rooted right here in New York.

In commemoration of Memorial Day, what do you think is the best way for Americans to honor the fallen? That is the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Have a great weekend!

Newsday covered President Trump’s visit to Long Island yesterday.  Our State Chairman was also present with Congressman Lee Zeldin, Congressman Peter King and Congressman Dan Donovan.  Much has been said about President Trump calling the MS-13 members “animals” … I will go a step further and say animals is too kind a word.  Animals protect themselves against predators, MS -13 members viciously kill and dismember innocent strangers to be initiated into the club.   Here are some photos of yesterday’s forum taken by Chairman Long.

Some on the NY City Council are being leaders in certain issues.  Four members,  Fernando Cabrera, Chaim Deutsch, Andy King & Ruben Diaz Sr., have an Op-Ed in Gotham Gazette: Legalize to our demise.  Good for them. 

President Trump calls Kim Jung-Un’s bluff.   And is prepared for military action,  if necessary.  Pompeo defends Trump’s move to cancel summit with Kim. 

Seriously, Nancy?  Isn’t it about time you resign?  

The IRS is calling Governor Andrew Cuomo’s bluff.  (Wall Street Journal article, subscription may be necessary.)  Here is a LoHud.com article on the same subject.

The question is why; Cuomo stays silent on federal probe of campaign donations.

Governor Cuomo it is pathetic that as an elected official you have not respect for police and the people they protect.  How Andrew Cuomo gave cop-killer Herman Bell a vote

The Daily Signal writes how ‘Amnesty First’ Breaks Faith With the American People. 

The Daily Signal also thinks the NFL finally made the right call, however, team Kaepernick strikes back at Pence over his support for NFL kneeling ban.  This. Isn’t. Over.

Jazz Legend Wynton Marsalis Says Rap And Hip Hop Are ‘More Damaging’ To Culture Than A Confederate Statue.

Cal Thomas opines:  Gambling on sports is a bad bet

Last evening Chairman Mike Long was one of the “Wise Guys” on Inside City Hall with Errol Lewis.  If you missed it, you can watch it here.

Also, on NY1’s Inside City Hall was Jonathan Trichter, the potential candidate for NYS Comptroller.  You can watch him here.  

Today’s Daily Signal podcast is about a former Obama supporter, Antonia Okafor, becoming a conservative.  After 8 years of the Obama Administration, many, many people find that they truly are conservatives and we will only learn of their existence at the polls as we did in 2016.

Tammy Bruce opines on how Hillary Clinton and Kirsten Gillibrand undercut their progress by mouthing female stereotypes. 

The NY Post opines that Trump and the GOP are asking tough questions like reporters once did.  

Here is another article about all the ways marihuana can hurt your health.   There are a few parts of the article that I would question, but for the most part, the facts are undisputable, especially this “The long-term effects of legalization are unknown — and potentially dangerous.”

The Manhattan Institute takes a look at “Pot City”

Poughkeepsie Council backs state bill offering undocumented immigrants driver’s licenses.  The Poughkeepsie Council is completely wrong in asking that undocumented immigrants be granted driver’s licenses.  UNDOCUMENTED…they are here illegally.  Why would any elected official reward people who are breaking the law? When did the Council’s purpose become passing local laws – recommendations — that undermine the US Constitution?   Driving is not a constitutional right, it is a privilege, and yet the Poughkeepsie Council seeks to reward people who thumb their nose to our laws.  Maybe every resident in Poughkeepsie should start ignoring all the local laws passed by the Council…drop your litter, don’t pick up after walking your dog, don’t use the meters, and most importantly, don’t pay the local taxes that pay the elected officials.  If only I lived in Poughkeepsie…. 

Jonathan S. Tobin opines in the NY Post that maybe The Obamas’ Netflix deal proves it’s time to stop paying ex-presidents.  Maybe he is right.  Think of the money that taxpayers would not be forced to pay out. 

Don’t Tell Anyone, But We Just Had Two Years Of Record-Breaking Global Cooling.

The NFL has new rules.

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams.

Photo Credit:  AllenAllen 1910 via Flicker

Chairman Mike Long will appear with the “Wise Guys” tonight on NY 1 to discuss politics, specifically the upcoming democratic convention.  Watch NY 1’s Inside City Hall tonight *Check your local listings for the channel) at 7:00 PM and repeated at 11:00 PM.

This headline really shows how far down the rabbit hole the Boy Scouts have fallen.  Obviously, they have forgotten, or worse, choose to ignore the Boy Scout oath.    It is only a matter of time before this once honorable, respected, goal driven organization that taught boys the important things in life, will be unrecognizable and will no longer exist.  Shame on the Left!

As we noted yesterday, until we can change the law,  this man will not be charged with killing his girlfriend’s baby.  Again, shame on the Progressive Left.

Errol Lewis, who is not opposed to the legalization of marihuana, has a column in today’s NY Daily News, that asks some very legitimate questions about the problems associated with making pot “legal.”  We would also strongly suggest that people truly interested in public policy and public health should look beyond the cash infusion states will have for their pet projects – trust us, your taxes will never be reduced – and study the problems that Colorado has incurred since they changed the law.  Mr. Lewis notes that over 60% of people want it made legal, is anyone really surprised by that number.  We elect leaders to be leaders, not to cave to the unwise wants of the general public who don’t really understand the problems associated with marihuana.  How many laws have we passed to try and stop DWI and DUI?  People still drink and drive and fatal accidents are not uncommon unfortunately.  But the Progressive Left – and some on the right – still encourage making marihuana legal in New York State.  Shame on them.

In case you missed this, New York spent $22,366 per pupil on education in 2016. And school budgets continue to go up.  We spend 90% more than the national average.  Everyone should make a mental note to vote NO on school budgets in the future and to not be bullied by the NYS Teacher’s Union — union leadership; not the teachers — who are so vocal about how little we spend on education. 

The Daily Signal explains why China represents such a global threat. 

Only in America’s Schools Could ‘Partying Like It’s 1776’ Be Offensive. 

How do you work more hours in the year than there are in the year?  The article really makes you shake your head in disbelief.  No wonder California’s pension system is even worse than New York’s. 

One has to admit that it is rather unusual for the NY City Council to be complaining about the Mayor’s spending.  Manhattan Institute explains here. 

Matt Vespa writes in Townhall.com that the FBI front office discussed Trump dossier with CNN

Those of you who attend CPPAC are familiar with Kathleen Gallagher and her knowledge and insight regarding the Pro-Life movement.  Here is her touching article on Death for Alzheimer’s Directive Is Dead Wrong. 

Today’s NY Post editorial board also points out the heartbreaking loophole in criminal law that does not allow one to be charged with a homicide when a wanted, loved, unborn child is wantonly killed. 

The good news is that President Donald J. Trump understands the importance of all lives.  Last week, he announced that his administration is bringing back a Reagan-era rule that would pull federal birth control funds from clinics that sell abortion.  Frank Cannon explains more on the Reagan-era rule that was upheld by the US Supreme Court.  The Federalist gives him kudos for doing so and advises what else must be done.   Speaking of President Trump, here is an article that gives you a better insight into what really makes him the person he is. 

You won’t see this article in the mainstream media:  This California Mayor, an Immigrant Himself, Explains Why He’s ‘Very Proud’ to Deport Illegal Immigrants From His City.    Here in New York, activists want to change a law that says, an immigrant convicted of a crime that carries a sentence of a year or more faces automatic deportation.  We do not think that law should be changed.   When we keep making it easier on the criminal, we are sending a message that says, committing crimes has no real consequence and relatively minor crimes like shoplifting and jumping turnstiles diminish the quality of life and increase the cost of business on all residents.   

Mr. Mayor, read the above paragraph!  Marihuana is a Schedule 1 drug and when people use marihuana walking down the streets of New York City THEY ARE BREAKING THE LAW!  This has to be the dumbest statement ever, “With marijuana legalization likely to occur in our state in the near future, it is critical our city plans for the public safety, health and financial consequences involved,” de Blasio said in a statement.   In 2014, de Blasio and then-Police Commissioner Bill Bratton announced a new policy under which city cops would no longer arrest most people caught with up to 25 grams of pot. Bratton famously held up a plastic bag bulging with oregano to illustrate how much of the drug was covered under the directive.  The current law does however, state that marijuana open to public view or being burnt in public is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $250 with a maximum sentence of 90 days.  If the day comes that marihuana is legal in NYC and State, how much preparation is really needed to not arrest or ticket the person who possesses it?  Yet, you want to stop making arrests now in anticipation. 

Another really bad idea:  Municipal shooting galleries. 

In case you missed this Saturday:  Cuomo’s bogus fix for the Buffalo Billion scandals.

Charles Hurt’s opinion:  What Obama and his political Choom Gang did is far worse than Watergate. 

John Fund writes how the media see only one collusion story. 

File this under “Unions and far-left Democrats look for ways to undermine the United States Supreme Court.”

Larry Horist opines on the gospel of love for MS-13 according to Rev. O’Donnell.

“Animals” – that one word set off one of the most despicable, most deliberate instances of media bias perhaps in all of recent U.S. history. 

The media’s Trump hatred is so intense, journalists are casting aside ethics, twisting the President’s words and even showing sympathy to the violent MS-13 gang, with Nancy Pelosi putting the Democrats right alongside the biased media. Unbelievable – especially considering the atrocities MS-13 has committed. 

It’s hard not to agree with President Trump that the press “purposefully lied” about his comment. 

How would you describe this latest instance of the media’s fake-news reporting? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

This has been a bad week for the media, after journalists did Hamas’ dirty work by calling violent terrorists “protesters” – again, all part of an effort to undermine President Trump and his success.

That success this week was illustrated by the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem – a “controversial” step promised by numerous past presidents. President Trump made history by actually keeping the promise, and more countries are following America’s leadership (while Democrats are following the party line by ignoring any progress made by our President).

What do you think is the biggest takeaway from this development? Do you think it says more about Trump’s leadership, Israel’s importance, the Democrats’ partisanship or the media’s bias? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

With Gina Haspel’s confirmation this week as head of the CIA – the first woman to hold that position – we are reminded once again of the many powerful women who make the Trump Administration great. 

Melania Trump is putting her stamp on the role of First Lady. 

Nikki Haley keeps showing the world what a strong woman – and a strong America – looks like, as Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen works to keep the country safe.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made history this week, right here in New York.

And the President has two extraordinary defenders in the media thanks to Kellyanne Conway and Sarah Huckabee Sanders. 

Out of all these extraordinary choices, which of the many accomplished women in the Trump Administration do you admire most?  That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Quick news you need to know from here in New York: There’s a fiscal crisis on the horizon if our state isn’t careful – and the rule of law is in jeopardy too.  As the New York Post asks, will every cop killer in New York now go free? 

Let’s hope not – and here’s hoping you have a great weekend!