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Cheryl K. Chumley

Cheryl K. Chumley

cchumley@washingtontimes.com

Cheryl Chumley is online opinion editor, commentary writer and host of the “Bold and Blunt with Cheryl Chumley” video and audio show for The Washington Times, a Newsmax contributor, and a frequent media guest and public speaker. She is the author of several books, the latest titled “God-Given Or Bust: Defeating Marxism and Saving America With Biblical Truths" and "Lockdown: The Socialist Plan To Take Away Your Freedom.” She's also the co-author with Allen West of the upcoming "America's Second Civil War: Rescuing the Republic From the Unholy Alliance of Marxists, Islamists and Democrats" (April 2027). Email her at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.

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** FILE ** On March 20, 2001, President George W. Bush (right) visits the Langley, Va., headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency, where he thanked CIA employees for their service to their country and spoke of the importance of intelligence collection and analysis. At left is George J. Tenet, director of central intelligence from 1997 to 2004. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

CIA admits $3 billion intelligence operation was a flop

The Central Intelligence Agency admitted Monday in published comments that a $3 billion intelligence program that was implemented after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States was a big flop.

December 9, 2013

Berkshire County eschews dollars for own currency — BerkShares

It started at five community banks, and has now spread to more than 400 local businesses. One small county in Massachusetts has created its own system of money, currency called BerkShares that's accepted by a large portion of the establishments in the community.

December 9, 2013
** FILE ** Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale speak to a member of the public near the Woolwich Barracks in London in May 2013 in this photo made from CCTV and released by the Metropolitan Police on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Metropolitan Police)

Defendant in Lee Rigby machete murder trial: ‘I love al Qaeda’

A Muslim man on trial for the brutal machete street killing of British soldier Lee Rigby said during testimony in London's Central Criminal Court on Monday that he not only loved al Qaeda, but he also considered the terrorist group as close as family.

December 9, 2013
** Former President Ronald Reagan. (Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library)

Democrat thwarts Nevada activist’s try to name peak after Reagan

A Nevada conservative activist is incensed after his attempt to name a peak after former President Ronald Reagan was thwarted by a Democratic lawmaker who instead filed a bill to name the property after a former state politico — another Democrat.

December 9, 2013
** FILE ** A Ghader missile is launched from the area near the Iranian port of Jask, on the shore of the Gulf of Oman, during an Iranian navy drill on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jamejam Online, Azin Haghighi)

Iran touts new laser that bolsters missile accuracy

The defense minister of Iran said the military has a new laser system, and it's significantly bolstered the accuracy of ballistic missiles — to the point that they can hit within a couple feet of their targets.

December 9, 2013
Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., Wisconsin Republican (Associated Press) **FILE**

Patriot Act author on James Clapper: Fire, prosecute him

Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., the brains behind the Patriot Act who in recent months has called for a scale-back on part of its surveillance powers, now says that one of the nation’s leading surveillance operatives, National Intelligence Director James Clapper, should be fired and prosecuted.

December 6, 2013
The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is lit against the early morning sky Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, in Washington. The tree was officially lit Tuesday night to kick off the holiday season in the nation's capital. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Christmas, by Congress: Members mull a 15-cent tax on trees

It’s that time of year again – the Christmas tree tax has reared. Congressional members are mulling a 15-cent tax on fresh Christmas trees, a small but significant line-item mention in the current farm bill weaving through the House.

December 6, 2013