Donald Trump tweeted that Iran has been formally warned by the US for firing a ballistic missile over the weekend. Trump repeatedly criticized the Iranian nuclear agreement during the course of his campaign, saying that he would “tear up” the deal if he became president. Trump wrote that “Iran was on its last legs and […]
Trump says Iran ‘put on notice’ for missile firing Read More »
Middle East, USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Following a request from U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) launched an investigation into the Federal Government’s chaotic and potentially illegal implementation of President Trump’s “travel ban” executive order. The independent federal watchdog is investigating
DHS Inspector General to probe 7-nation travel ban Read More »
International, Middle East, USAThe United States will go to war with China in “five to 10 years” over the South China Sea dispute, according to Steve Bannon, who is President Donald Trump’s chief political strategist. These comments by Bannon were made last March, but they resurfaced Thursday at a time when Washington and Beijing’s relations have soured after
Steve Bannon Says War With China Imminent Read More »
International, USAHomeland Security Secretary John Kelly said he hopes President Trump’s pledged wall along the U.S.-Mexico border is completed within two years. “The wall will be built where it’s needed first, and then it will be filled in. That’s the way I look at it,” Mr. Kelly said in an interview with Fox News this week.
John Kelly, DHS secretary, hopes to have U.S.-Mexico wall built in the next two years Read More »
International, USAA federal judge ordered the Trump administration this week to stop blocking travelers trying to reach the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority countries, delivering the latest and largest blow yet to the president’s extreme vetting policy. Judge Andre Birotte Jr.’s ruling added yet another level of confusion to an already chaotic situation, as all sides debated
Judge Andre Birotte orders Trump to end Muslim travel ban Read More »
International, Middle East, USANikki Haley, recently confirmed as the new US Ambassador to the United Nations, in a telephone conversation with her Israeli counterpart, Ambassador Danny Danon, pledged to block anti-Israel actions undertaken by the UN, the Washington Free Beacon reported. Ambassador Haley phoned Danon on Monday to state that America’s “ironclad support” for Israel remains strong under
Trump’s UN Ambassador pledges to block anti-Israel actions at UN Read More »
Middle East, USAThe mayor of a small Texas town has become the first openly transgender mayor in state history after coming out in a post on the town’s website, the Texas Observer reported Tuesday. “As your mayor I must tell you about something that has been with me since my earliest memories. I am transgender,” New Hope
Texas Mayor Comes Out As Transgender In Open Letter On Town’s Website Read More »
USAMEXICO CITY — The Mexican government on Wednesday vehemently denied reports that President Donald Trump threatened to send American soldiers into Mexico during a phone call with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. Such a threat “did not happen during that call,” said a government statement released on Twitter Wednesday night. “I know it with absolute
Mexican government says Trump never threatened to send troops to Mexico Read More »
International, USAPalestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas”s spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, on Wednesday condemned Israel”s announcement of 3,000 new homes in Judea and Samaria. In a statement posted on the WAFA news agency”s website, Abu Rudeineh said the construction plans defy United Nations resolutions and international law. “We have started urgent consultations in order to take
PA threatens ‘measures’ against Israeli construction Read More »
Middle East, USABerlin (dpa) – Germany’s Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said late Wednesday he was taking a message of friendship to Washington, which has clashed repeatedly with Berlin under newly inaugurated President Donald Trump. Gabriel said he was bringing an “offer of friendship and trust” to the US, where he will on Thursday become the first foreign
German minister takes message of friendship to Washington Read More »
International, USAPresident Donald Trump reportedly cut short a phone call with the leader of staunch US ally Australia, casting doubt over his commitment to a refugee resettlement deal. Trump later took to Twitter asking: “Do you believe it? The Obama administration agreed to take thousands of illegal immigrants from Australia. Why? I will study this dumb
Trump ‘abruptly ends’ phone call with Australian PM Turnbull in refugee row Read More »
International, Middle East, USAU.S. President Donald Trump praised renowned African-American activist Frederick Douglass in a speech marking Black History Month yesterday—but his remarks have sparked confusion. Describing the late former slave, who became one of the leading abolitionists of his time, as one of many black inspirational figures who has made a “big impact” on America, Trump said:
Does Donald Trump Know That Frederick Douglass Is Dead? Read More »
USABack in high school, Neil Gorsuch — now Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court — reportedly founded a group called the Fascism Forever Club. Gorsuch reportedly founded the group, apparently named with tongue firmly in cheek, as a freshman and led it through his senior year. While at Georgetown Preparatory, an elite high school
Gorsuch Started ‘Fascism Forever’ Club Read More »
USAUS Ambassador to China nominee Terry Branstad [Photo/IC] MUSCATINE — US Ambassador to China nominee Terry Branstad said Wednesday that he would play a constructive role in enhancing China-US relationship during a news conference held in Muscatine, Iowa. “I am very honored and very proud to have been chosen to be the ambassador to China,”
US ambassador to China nominee says to work to enhance China-US ties Read More »
International, USA