A Surcharge on the Charge, Sir
The Scrapbook · December 15, 2017 If there’s one modern pricing phenomenon The Scrapbook loathes, it’s the add-on surcharge—a deceptive little proviso in the consumer/service-provider compact whereby the latter essentially says to the former, “We’re going to fleece you, but not tell you by how much until later.” There’s nothing…
Obama in 2013: Comey 'Doesn't Care About Politics'
Jenna Lifhits · October 31, 2016 Democrats have all but gone to war with FBI director James Comey. Their anger at him comes after Comey sent a letter to Congress last week that announced he would be reopening the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private server as secretary of state. But President Barack Obama, who…
Aiding and Abedin
Stephen F. Hayes · August 26, 2016 As Bill Clinton entered the final year of his presidency, his aides put together a legacy-building trip to South Asia—the first visit to the region by a U.S. president since Jimmy Carter's in 1978. Early drafts of the itinerary featured a notable exclusion: The president would visit India, an…
Video: Did Hillary Perjure Herself?
Michael Warren · August 16, 2016 Did Hillary Clinton commit perjury at a congressional hearing about the Benghazi attack? That's what two House Republican committee chairmen are asking the Justice Department to investigate. On Monday, House Oversight chairman Jason Chaffetz of Utah and House Judiciary chairman Bob Goodlatte of…
Clinton Still Claiming FBI Said She Was 'Truthful' About Server
Chris Deaton · August 5, 2016 Hillary Clinton restated her claim Friday that the FBI assessed her as "truthful" in investigations into her handling of classified material over a private email server, saying she didn't elaborate enough when she used that characterization during a weekend interview with Fox News.
Watch: FBI Director Reveals Every Hillary Claim About Classified Emails Was a Lie
Jenna Lifhits · July 5, 2016 The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation offered an assessment of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server as secretary of state Tuesday. Many of his conclusions contradicted Clinton's often-repeated assertions and criticized the former secretary of state…
FBI Director Will Not Recommend Charging Hillary
Michael Warren · July 5, 2016 The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation says that while there is evidence Hillary Clinton and her State Department aides violated statutes with regard to her privately held email server, the Bureau will not be recommending the Department of Justice prosecute the former secretary of…
It's the Server, Stupid
Shannen Coffin · June 3, 2016 The State Department inspector general’s conclusion that Hillary Clinton violated federal records law should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the controversy. The IG report, released in late May, is devastating to Clinton's constantly shifting defenses of her misconduct. And while the…
On Call Promoted By Campaign, Two Fmr Obama Officials Refuse to Defend Hillary on Private Server
Michael Warren · October 19, 2015 Two former high-ranking Obama administration officials say they did not know about the existence of Hillary Clinton’s private email server while she was serving as secretary of state. They also refused to say whether they approved her use of such a server.
Hillary Clinton Emailed Aide on Hotmail Account
Jeryl Bier · September 9, 2015
Clinton Spokesman: 'I Don't Know What Wiped Means' (Updated)
Michael Warren · September 3, 2015 A spokesman for Hillary Clinton told CNN he did not know what it means for a computer server to be "wiped."
Hillary Received Plan to Impeach Clarence Thomas
Shoshana Weissmann · September 1, 2015 Hillary Clinton's recently released emails includes a memo sent by David Brock titled, "Memo on Impeaching Clarence Thomas."
Christie Ad: 'We Need a Strong Law Enforcer as President'
Michael Warren · August 24, 2015 New Jersey governor Chris Christie says America needs a "strong law enforcer as president" in a new 30-second TV ad. In the spot, Christie, a Republican, lists off examples of "lawlessness in America and around the world under Barack Obama," including the terror of ISIS, sanctuary cities for…
Big Hillary Booster Scolds Clinton for Email Server Comments
Daniel Halper · August 23, 2015 Bakari Sellers, a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and a key supporter in that early state, scolded Hillary Clinton for her comments about her email server.
RNC Selling Hillary-Branded 'Secret Server Wiper'
Michael Warren · August 19, 2015 The Republican National Committee is selling a special, "Hillary-Clinton"-branded wipe cloth.
Clinton Refuses to Say Whether She Wiped the Server
Daniel Halper · August 18, 2015 Hillary Clinton refused to tell the press whether she wiped her private email server. Instead, Clinton played dumb and asked whether the reporter was wondering whether she wiped her server "with a cloth."
Hillary Won't Share Videos of Granddaughter Because of 'Security'
Daniel Halper · August 5, 2015 Hillary Clinton is worried about Internet security. That's why she will not share videos of her granddaughter.
Tom Brady and Hillary Clinton
William Kristol · July 29, 2015 A friend with political experience who's also a sports fan writes:
Boehner to Hillary: 'Immediately' Turn Over Email Server
Daniel Halper · July 24, 2015 Speaker of the House John Boehner is calling on Hillary Clinton to turn over her private email server "immediately."
Axelrod Hits Hillary for Hidden Email Server
Daniel Halper · June 17, 2015 President Obama's former top political adviser David Axelrod revealed this morning that he did not know about Hillary Clinton's private email server:
O'Malley: Easy for Clinton to Answer Questions If She Has Nothing to Hide
Daniel Halper · April 1, 2015 Former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley told Fox News that, if she isn't hiding anything, it should be easy for Hillary Clinton to answer questions about her email usage.
President Mocks Hillary's Homebrew Server
Daniel Halper · March 15, 2015 Hillary Clinton was the butt of a joke from the commander in chief Saturday night in Washington. The line was delivered at the secretive Gridiron Club dinner, an annual event held by club made up of journalists.
Podcast: The Hillary Show is Back
TWS Podcast · March 10, 2015 THE WEEKLY STANDARD podcast with staff writer Michael Warren on Hillary Clinton's email press conference at the United Nations.
Secret Service 'Guarding' Hillary's Home Email Server
Daniel Halper · March 4, 2015 A buried lede in the Associated Press story about Hillary Clinton's use of a private, home email server: