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Bridget Johnson

Bridget Johnson is a career journalist whose news articles and opinion columns have run in dozens of news outlets across the globe. Bridget first came to Washington to be online editor at The Hill, where she wrote The World from The Hill column on foreign policy. Previously she was an opinion writer and editorial board member at the Rocky Mountain News and nation/world news columnist at the Los Angeles Daily News. She has contributed to USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, National Review Online, Politico and more, and has myriad television and radio credits as a commentator. Bridget is Washington Editor for PJ Media.
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Hagel Wants to Take Power to Overturn Court-Martial Out of Commanders’ Hands

Monday, April 8th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Major change to Article 60 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice is in response to one case that angered Boxer, other lawmakers.

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Are Prosecutors in Danger Being Restricted from Concealed Carry?

Thursday, April 4th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Cornyn has questions for Holder as the killers of two Texas prosecutors are still on the loose.

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Hagel’s First Address: Light on Crises, Heavy on Restructuring

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

"If we refuse to lead, something, someone will fill the vacuum. The next great power may not use its power as responsibly."

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Trusted-Travel Status for Country that Produced Most of the 9/11 Hijackers

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Global Entry agreement with Saudi Arabia speeds forward with little information on key security concerns available to Congress.

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5 Gun-Control Bills You Haven’t Heard of Yet

Monday, April 1st, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Sue the NRA for gun violence, get a debit card for your high-crime gun, let Holder shut down gun dealers, and more.

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New EPA Tier 3 Regulations Threaten to Drive Up Gas Prices

Friday, March 29th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

"The Obama Administration is modeling our regulations after California, which has the worst economy in the nation."

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Administration Suddenly on Alert About ‘Bellicose’ North Korea

Thursday, March 28th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Hagel claims new defenses, B-2 runs not a "knee-jerk reaction," but this is the White House that wouldn't put Pyongyang back on the terror list.

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DOMA: A Question of Federalism or Equal Protection?

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Supreme Court hears arguments on Clinton-era statute as Roberts questions Obama and the "courage of his convictions" for enforcing DOMA while calling it invalid.

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Of Procreation and Labels: Supreme Court Hears Prop. 8 Challenge

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Justice Kennedy: "The problem with the case is that you're really asking...for us to go into uncharted waters."

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What Intel Did the White House Miss By Whisking Abu Ghaith Into Federal Court?

Monday, March 25th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Committee chairmen chide Obama: "Blinding ourselves to possible intelligence about terrorism threats does not make them go away."

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Will Quantico Tragedy Steer Gun-Control Efforts Toward Military?

Friday, March 22nd, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Policy makers casting suspicious eyes on the states of mind of service members already was a subplot in the broader debate.

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Reid Rushes Into ‘Basis for Opening Debate’ Gun-Control Bill

Thursday, March 21st, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Biden chides Congress to have "courage" and think about their "mortally wounded" colleague Gabby Giffords.

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Number of Undetected ‘City Killer’ Asteroids ‘Very Large,’ House Panel Told

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Sequestration, Bruce Willis, and even the pope: Challenges and strategies laid out by Obama's space team.

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Lax Security and a Laptop of Secrets: Chinese Contractor for NASA Nabbed

Monday, March 18th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Only thanks to a whistleblower to Rep. Frank Wolf: "This information could have significant military applications for the Chinese People's Liberation Army."

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Romney to CPAC: ‘Learn from My Mistakes’

Friday, March 15th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

If there was a "severely conservative" moment this year, it was Romney using that definitive tone to declare "I utterly reject pessimism." (Don't miss Next Generation's members-only coverage of CPAC 2013 — featuring former Congressman Allen West and Michelle Fields. Click here to learn more.)

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It’s On: Paul, Rubio Stir Up CPAC with 2016-Caliber Speeches

Thursday, March 14th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Both were at their personal best in terms of ease, messaging, and humor — and sandwiched into 15-minute slots on a Thursday afternoon. (Related: Don't miss Bridget at the PJ Tatler: "Rick Perry: If Only You’d Actually Nominated a Conservative…")

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Habemus Politicking: White Smoke Drifts Across Washington

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Obama: "Just as I appreciated our work with Pope Benedict XVI, I look forward to working with His Holiness to advance peace, security and dignity."

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Government Advertises for Nearly 2,600 New Jobs Since Sequestration

Monday, March 11th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

This includes 107 new positions at the Department of Homeland Security, which has freed illegal immigrants citing budgetary constraints.

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How an African Pope Could Fight the Spread of Islamic Extremism

Friday, March 8th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Fueling the fire of conversion and stoking pride of non-Christians alike could make al-Qaeda's entrenchment efforts harder in key regions.

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Rand’s Stand Shakes Up the 2016 Landscape

Thursday, March 7th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Even if the senator decides against a run -- and the chances of a run shot up this week -- other GOP hopefuls will be held to the filibuster-chutzpah standard.

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Paul Injects Life into Party with Nearly 13-Hour Filibuster

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

The "filiblizzard" of the Brennan nomination over Obama's secretive drone program, joined by one Dem, outlasted the snowstorm that paralyzed D.C.

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Church vs. Chavez Highlighted Power of a Faithful Fight Against Tyrants

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Venezuela's clerics didn't fear tangling with the ruler when moral principles and human rights were on the line.

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Barak to AIPAC: Political Will to Stand Up to Iran Failing the Syria Test

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Israeli defense minister: "All options must remain on the table... and we expect all those who say it to mean it. We mean it."

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Will Obama’s Defense Cuts Lead to a Military Draft?

Thursday, February 28th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Forces will be stripped, recruitment will be difficult, and gutting defense "will threaten the foundations of the all-volunteer force" as crises abound.

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Police Chief Shouts at Graham: Gun Background Checks Just ‘a Paper Thing’

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 - by Bridget Johnson

Feinstein angles for traction on assault weapons ban in heated Judiciary hearing; Reid says he'll bring one bill to the floor.

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