Good morning! In the news today: Republicans protest release of torture report, saying it's a political exercise that will endanger lives; report includes sexual threats; White House says no sanctions for Israel; racial profiling rules slammed; and Gruber's in the hot seat on Capitol Hill.
Have a great day.
Keith
Republicans rail against release of torture report . . . Top Republicans are warning that the "unconscionable" release, by order of Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, of a report on CIA interrogation techniques used on Al Qaeda suspects in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks could "endanger the lives of Americans" all over the world.
The report on the techniques, which some officials credit with helping track down Usama bin Laden and other terror leaders, is expected to be released late Tuesday morning. The White House and President Obama are backing the decision to release the report, despite warnings from lawmakers and some inside the administration that it could lead to a backlash against Americans. Fox News
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White House: No sanctions against Israel . . . White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Monday that reports the U.S. governing is considering economic sanctions against Israel are “completely unfounded and without merit.” Earnest provided no further details about any internal discussions on sanctions against Israel. Washington Examiner
Well, last week he wouldn't talk about it. So it look like they decided the blowback would be too great.
Gruber in the hot seat . . . One of the architects of ObamaCare is in the hot seat Tuesday as Republicans call him before Congress to explain his controversial statements boasting how the law's authors took advantage of the "stupidity of the American voter." Gruber, an MIT economist, recently apologized for saying Americans' "stupidity" was vital to passing the health law in 2010. Fox News
Leaving so soon? . . . When Ron Klain leaves his post as the White House's "Ebola response coordinator," or czar, sometime early next year, don't expect a big send-off from President Obama, much less a declaration of mission accomplished. The Atlantic
Obama cursed out reporters over his coverage . . . Ann Compton, who recently retired after many years covering the White House for ABC, reveals that President Obama offered a profanity-laced critique of his coverage to reporters during an off the record session. White House Dossier
His press flacks have thrown tirades featuring the worst possible language at individual reporters for years. Apparently the disgusting behavior, designed to suppress speech by intimidating reporters into refraining from tough coverage, starts at the top.
Is this the cause of Obama's sore throat? . . . Despite my lack of qualifications, I have an excellent hunch that President Obama’s persistent sore throat – diagnosed as “consistent with soft tissue inflammation related to acid reflux” – has an obvious cause, but one the White House would prefer not to talk about. That is, he’s chewing too much Nicorette. White House Dossier
When Barry Met Shelley . . . A new movie is in the works chronicling that historic summer afternoon in 1989 when Barry and Michelle went out on their very first date. White House Dossier
Government demands end to cookie dough eating . . . The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued an order that millions of Americans will likely find impossible to carry out: stop eating raw cookie dough. “Avoid raw or partially cooked eggs or foods containing raw eggs, such as cookie dough,” USDA advised. The Blaze
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Torture report to include gory stuff . . . The report will include graphic details about sexual threats and other harsh interrogation techniques the CIA meted out to captured militants in the years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, sources familiar with the document said on Monday. Reuters
U.S. prepares for security risks . . . American embassies, military units and other U.S. interests are preparing for possible security threats related to the release of a report on the CIA's harsh interrogation techniques at secret overseas facilities after the 9/11 terror attacks. Associated Press
Cheney: Report "a crock" . . . "What I keep hearing out there is they portray this as a rogue operation and the agency was way out of bounds and then they lied about it,” former Vice President Cheney said. “I think that’s all a bunch of hooey. The program was authorized. The agency did not want to proceed without authorization, and it was also reviewed legally by the Justice Department before they undertook the program," he said. The Hill
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McConnell likely to back Rand Paul for president . . . "Well, I’m a big fan of his," Sen. Mitch McConnell R-Ky., said of his fellow Kentuckian. I mean we started off on opposite paths, but we’ve become great allies. I’m a big fan of his. I think he’s a very, very smart, capable guy." Daily Caller
How Republicans might change your taxes . . . In the wake of the GOP’s victories in last month's midterm elections, Republican lawmakers are newly empowered to work on overhauling the nation’s byzantine tax system: Cheaper medical devices, lower rates, but higher mortgage costs. Washington Examiner
Priebus re-ups . . . Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus announced Monday that he plans to run for a third term. In an email sent to RNC members obtained by The Daily Caller, Priebus said he already secured the endorsement of 150 of the 168 committee members. Daily Caller
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Bishops condemn Obama gender regs . . . The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) condemned new regulations to implement President Obama’s July 21 executive order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating "on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.” CNS News
Profiling guidelines slammed from the Left . . . The Justice Department on Monday announced new “stricter policies” forbidding the use of profiling by federal law enforcement officers, but the guidelines — which don’t apply to local police departments — were immediately criticized by civil rights advocates as being overly broad and riddled with loopholes. Washington Times
Liberals want a police state, but not the police . . . What liberals forget as they promulgate all these laws and regulations and taxes is that these things have to be enforced. Sometimes, rough tactics are required to enforce the law. Bringing down a 350-pound man who is resisting arrest is not easy. And now, liberals don’t like the result. White House Dossier
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