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Cheryl K. Chumley

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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Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley

Republican N.J. Gov. Chris Christie picks up more backing from Democrats

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may tout an "R" for Republican Party in his title, but he sure does get a lot of support from Democrats — the latest just this week.

February 22, 2013

Obama channels his inner Hillary Clinton, gets more emotional when pushing his message

A new and much more emotional President Obama has hit the town, with a second-term confidence that sees him dropping his tightly controlled expressions in favor of a softer, at times tearful, approach to selling his agenda.

February 22, 2013

U.N. finds troubling upgrades at Iran’s Natanz uranium-enrichment site

The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog has just released a report that shows Iran has installed advanced technology at Natanz, its main site for uranium enrichment.

February 22, 2013

$** FILE ** Millions of dollars already have been spent looking at fracking’s impact on water and air quality and at possible links to cancer and other diseases, but many analysts believe there hasn’t been enough research to draw firm conclusions. (Associated Press)$

EPA’s own watchdog faults agency for using inaccurate data to control fracking

The Environmental Protection Agency's own internal watchdog has faulted the agency for using inaccurate and unreliable estimates on the level of air pollutants that are released during oil and natural gas production.

February 22, 2013

EU economy to shrink, despite earlier reports for growth

The European Commission got it wrong. After first predicting the economy for the eurozone would grow slightly in the coming months, members now say wait a minute, the economy will actually shrink.

February 22, 2013

Al Qaeda’s drone defense plan surfaces in Mali: Cover cars with carpets

A document uncovered in Mali giving Islamist extremists 22 tips on avoiding drones is sending a subtle message to military analysts: Al Qaeda is becoming more united.

February 21, 2013

AFL-CIO strikes immigration deal with U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The AFL-CIO has struck a deal on immigration reform with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that eases the path for temporary workers and pushes for creation of a new federal agency.

February 21, 2013

‘White flight’ hits London, highlighting immigration trend

For the first time in history, the white Brit population has fallen below the 50 percent mark in London, the largest city in the country, the BBC reported.

February 21, 2013

Bob Menendez sees ‘dreadful’ 15-point poll drop

In one month's time, Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez's favor with constituents fell by 15 percentage points, according to a new poll from Quinnipiac University.

February 21, 2013

Ill. lawmaker wants to abolish Internet anonymity

An Illinois lawmaker has brought forth a bill in the state that would abolish the right of website commenters to post anonymously.

February 21, 2013

Three British Muslims found guilty in terrorist bomb plot

A London jury found three British Muslims guilty of planning terrorist bombings that were intended to cause more damage than the 2005 attacks against the city's transit system.

February 21, 2013

Momentum builds for U.S. successor to Pope Benedict

The cardinals are gathering in Rome to select Pope Benedict XVI's successor — and calls are growing for someone hailing from the United States.

February 21, 2013

‘Rolling gunbattle’ along Vegas Strip leaves 3 dead

It's like a movie scene — only not. Fox News reports that a "rolling gunbattle" that took place in the midst of the Las Vegas Strip early this morning has left three dead and police searching for suspects.

February 21, 2013

Jimmy Carter insists he had better support from Republicans, Congress than President Obama

Former President Jimmy Carter, who touts one of the lowest average approval ratings among all U.S. chief executives for his 1977-1981 term of office, said President Obama's biggest problem is Congress.

February 21, 2013

DNC struggles to rein in debt; RNC debt-free

The Democratic National Committee reported donations of $4.3 in January — but that's significantly less than the amount needed to pay off its debt.

February 21, 2013

Electric cars go full steam ahead in Estonia with national charging system

The Northern European nation of Estonia has made world history.

February 21, 2013

Chinese hackers have hit every Washington network, intel says

Chinese hackers have hit nearly every Washington institution, according to unnamed intelligence officials.

February 21, 2013

Liberal Bob Beckel: Women don’t need guns because campus rape isn’t common

Bob Beckel, co-host of "The Five" on Fox News, doubted the need for women to carry guns on college campus as protection because rape rarely takes place at institutions of higher learning anymore.

February 21, 2013

West set to make ‘serious offer’ to Iran for nuclear concessions

A Western diplomat says world powers are prepared to make Iran a "substantial and serious offer" to move along agreements about its nuclear development program.

February 21, 2013

Texas bill would charge police with crime for enforcing federal gun laws

A bill winding through the Texas Legislature would charge local police officers who dare to enforce any new federal gun laws with a Class A misdemeanor.

February 21, 2013

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Cheryl K. Chumley

Latest "Bold & Blunt" Podcast Episodes

Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley

Republican N.J. Gov. Chris Christie picks up more backing from Democrats

Obama channels his inner Hillary Clinton, gets more emotional when pushing his message

U.N. finds troubling upgrades at Iran’s Natanz uranium-enrichment site

EPA’s own watchdog faults agency for using inaccurate data to control fracking

EU economy to shrink, despite earlier reports for growth

Al Qaeda’s drone defense plan surfaces in Mali: Cover cars with carpets

AFL-CIO strikes immigration deal with U.S. Chamber of Commerce

‘White flight’ hits London, highlighting immigration trend

Bob Menendez sees ‘dreadful’ 15-point poll drop

Ill. lawmaker wants to abolish Internet anonymity

Three British Muslims found guilty in terrorist bomb plot

Momentum builds for U.S. successor to Pope Benedict

‘Rolling gunbattle’ along Vegas Strip leaves 3 dead

Jimmy Carter insists he had better support from Republicans, Congress than President Obama

DNC struggles to rein in debt; RNC debt-free

Electric cars go full steam ahead in Estonia with national charging system

Chinese hackers have hit every Washington network, intel says

Liberal Bob Beckel: Women don’t need guns because campus rape isn’t common

West set to make ‘serious offer’ to Iran for nuclear concessions

Texas bill would charge police with crime for enforcing federal gun laws