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Former Pennsylvania psychologist says he reported child molestation, lost license

Jim Singer, formerly a psychologist working in Pennsylvania, said that he reported a case of child molestation in 1986 to Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services agency, and not only was his report ignored, but soon after, in retaliation, the Pennsylvania Psychology Board prosecuted Singer and eventually removed his license to practice psychology.

Chick-Fil-A not welcome in Chicago, either

10:09 AM 07/26/2012

Chick-Fil-A is no longer welcome in the Northwest Side ward of Chicago.

Obama’s election-year immigration move could create logistical nightmare

12:02 AM 06/21/2012

President Barack Obama's new de facto amnesty for young illegals will create a logistical nightmare when it is implemented, according to a chorus of legislators and policy analysts.

Rep. Gutierrez: I drafted amnesty language for White House [AUDIO]

12:48 AM 05/11/2012

In stark contrast to prior Obama administration statements, Illinois Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez told The Daily Caller that he and the National Council of La Raza were deeply involved in the crafting and implementation of a controversial Obama administration memo that many conservatives believe amounts to a policy of amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants.

Rubio met with Hispanic Democrats to pitch DREAM Act vision

11:43 PM 05/10/2012

Rising political superstar Marco Rubio courted three high profile Hispanic Democratic lawmakers last month in an attempt to gain support for his alternative DREAM Act proposal, legislation which his spokesman told The Daily Caller would include a path to permanent residency and citizenship for some illegal immigrants.

DNC chairwoman angers constituents by supporting new immigration jail

12:43 AM 04/22/2012

Congresswoman and Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz continues to publicly maintain her support for the controversial construction of a new immigration jail in her South Florida district, even as her liberal colleagues claim that such facilities contribute to family break-ups and the mistreatment of suspected illegal aliens.

Scott Walker predicts: ‘We’ll prevail’ in recall election, put name in history books

10:50 PM 04/20/2012

CHICAGO -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker predicted on Friday that not only will he win his recall election in June, but that his victory would encourage other politicians at the state and national level to show more political courage.

Chicago tea party Tax Day event becomes Wisc. pep rally, folk music concert [VIDEO]

1:53 AM 04/17/2012

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch told a crowd of 500 tea party activists on Monday that under the leadership of Gov. Scott Walker, the Badger State has shifted from deficits to surpluses and from job losses to job gains.

Chaffetz: White House blocking access to ‘Fast and Furious’ witness who wants to testify

5:40 PM 04/06/2012

Utah Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz told the Fox News Channel’s Megyn Kelly on Friday that although a key White House witness in the ill-fated Operation Fast and Furious gun-walking program is willing to testify about what he knows, the Obama administration won’t let him appear before Congress.

Issa, Grassley hammer White House for stonewalling on ‘Fast and Furious’ witness

12:28 AM 04/06/2012

The Obama administration is stonewalling two lawmakers' requests to interview a former member of the National Security staff in connection with the failed Operation Fast and Furious gun-walking program, according to a March 28 letter obtained by The Daily Caller.

Allegation: ICE fast-tracks amnesty for illegal aliens to clear immigration-court backlog

3:02 PM 04/04/2012

With only 254 immigration judges available to hear 300,000 cases currently somewhere in the immigration judicial system, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun a review of its to determine who may be eligible for a type of ICE amnesty known as “administrative closure.”

Paul Ryan stumps for Romney, accuses Obama of ‘cash for clunkers economics’

11:00 PM 04/02/2012

Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan said Monday that if President Barack Obama is re-elected, his economic plan will look like the “cash for clunkers” program and he will raise taxes on successful small businesses. Ryan made his comments as part of a Mitt Romney town hall event in Northern Milwaukee, just a day before the primary in Wisconsin.

Immigration officials lack bed space for 90 percent of apprehended illegal aliens; DHS proposes more cuts

10:28 PM 03/31/2012

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official has told The Daily Caller that the agency only has enough space to hold approximately one in ten suspected illegal aliens that it processes. The rest must be released because of a lack of beds in holding facilities.

Congressman blasts ICE for releasing alleged child rapist

1:20 AM 03/24/2012

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released an illegal immigrant and alleged child rapist --- who is accused of incest --- because he has a child who is a U.S. citizen and has no prior criminal convictions or immigration violations.

Rep. Walsh on Obamacare: ‘We have to be prepared to go to jail’

6:40 PM 03/23/2012

Republican Rep. Joe Walsh told supporters that they have to be prepared to go to prison in order to protect the freedoms and liberties they now enjoy.

Status of ICE deportation program in Alabama remains unclear

12:26 AM 03/23/2012

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials presented The Daily Caller with a less-than-clear explanation of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s Feb. 15 comments that ICE would not increase cooperation with Alabama on its tough deportation program called "Secure Communities" while a state illegal immigration law is adjudicated.

Nationwide rallies aim to inspire tea party-like movement for religious freedom

12:26 AM 03/22/2012

CHICAGO --- If proponents of religious liberty have their way, March 23 will mark the beginning of a tea party-like grassroots movement.

Romney sounds like GOP nominee in Illinois victory speech

12:41 AM 03/21/2012

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Following a decisive victory in Illinois, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney sounded like the Republican nominee as he used his victory speech to take aim at his potential opponent in November, President Barack Obama.

ICE admits releasing alleged child rapist

12:20 AM 03/21/2012

A suspected child rapist is on the loose and in a statement obtained exclusively by The Daily Caller, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement accepts responsibility for releasing him.

Romney takes campaign to Obama’s home turf in Chicago

6:49 PM 03/19/2012

With the critical Illinois primary only a day away, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney took his pitch to President Barack Obama's home turf, speaking on the campus of the University of Chicago, where Obama taught constitutional law from 1991-2004. The university's home --- Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood --- was also home to the president before his move to Pennsylvania Avenue.