what has the government shutdown done? here's a list
US President Donald Trump, second from left, is joined by US senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz Texas, on Thursday, January 10. ..…
around the halls: brookings experts react to secretary of state
But that’s the point to which President Trump has brought us. . Wittes: It’s a sad day when the American secretary of state goes on a major regional tour making bold declarations of American policy, and no one in the region can rationally give them much credit. . . ... But let..…
if president hillary clinton had stormed out of a meeting... – the
Newspapers would be flooded with letters to the editor, contending that Hillary’s female biology was protracting the government shutdown – much like this letter from a Trump cultist, published in the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Sun Gazette shortly before the 2016 election: “They call us..…
trump’s deal of the century: will we see peace between israel and
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said on Sunday that although the Trump administration’s long-anticipated Middle East peace plan is “pretty much completed,” the release of the proposal will be delayed by several months. . ... US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said..…
america’s southern border isn’t just a crisis, it’s a disgrace
Speaking to the nation from Oval Office, President Trump, explained the responsibility of our government to each of us do not build walls because they hate the people on the outside, except because they love the people on the inside. ..…
ex-israeli general warns iof lacks preparedness for war – al-manar
Former US Defense Secretary: Trump’s Syria Policy “Confusing, Chaotic, Dangerous” . ... Trump Says US-China Trade Talks Going ‘Very Well’ . US Sanctions Venezuelans including TV Owner on Alleged Corruption . ..…
us coast guard tells employees to babysit & hold garage sales to
US transport security workers forced to work for free during shutdown call in sick en masse . . . . While Trump claims government workers support him, the absence of a paycheck tends to erode political posturing. ..…
women politicals of the american empire
And they carried with them indictments of the US, President Trump and Brian Lepine, for war crimes. ..…
no deal reached in us-china trade talks
Further talks are scheduled Washington of March deadline set by Trump administration.. ... In statement issued yesterday, Office of US Trade Representative declared that US negotiators had conveyed President Trump's commitment to addressing our persistent trade deficit..…
if trump declares a national emergency, he'll be breaking the law
Congress refuses to enact legislation containing the nearly $6 billion that Donald Trump is demanding for an unnecessary wall on the southern US border. ... Under US law, Trump cannot successfully declare a national emergency to evade the Constitution’s separation of..…
john w. whitehead: beware the emergency state
So, too, every action taken by the Trump administration to weaken the system of checks and balances, sidestep the rule of law, and expand the power of the president makes us that much more vulnerable to those who would abuse those powers in the future. . No matter whether you consider Trump..…
trump’s déjà vu china trade war - global researchglobal research
By the end of March, given all the exemptions, it became clear the real target of Trump's trade offensive was China and not the rest of US allies.. Perhaps the US, in particular NSA and Trump's military generals-heavy administration, playing in the US- China..…
does the trump regime intend war on iran?
Trump and regime hardliners running his geopolitical agenda are hellbent for replacing Iranian sovereign independence with US-controlled fascist tyranny. . ... Covert US/Israeli anti-Iran destabilizing actions have been ongoing for years. . ..…
beware the emergency state
So, too, every action taken by the Trump administration to weaken the system of checks and balances, sidestep the rule of law, and expand the power of the president makes us that much more vulnerable to those who would abuse those powers in the future. . No matter whether you consider Trump..…
presstv-eu not to include agriculture in deal with us
US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed July that neither side would impose any new tariffs on the other so long as talks continued.. ..…
six killed in “preemptive” security operation in saudi arabia’s
In conference call with the media, US State Department official said that Trump administration was pleased to see the beginning of the trial of Khashoggi assassins and added that the legal process had not yet hit that threshold of credibility and accountability... ..…
the syrian war is over it never should have started
They have been far more responsible than the US for the defeat of the Islamic State that Trump is now taking credit for. . ... It was surprising, then, to hear Trump declare, not only that the US can now withdraw from Syria, but that 'Iran . . . can frankly do whatever..…
presstv-israel to seize palestinian land for settlement project
Less than a month before US President Donald Trump took office, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2334, calling on Israel to “immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem” al-Quds. . ..…
trump-o-meter: have mandatory minimum sentences for criminals caught
But it's enough for us to rate this promise In the Works. . . . Trump promises new minimum mandatory sentences for certain criminals . ... Senate and House Democrats may oppose Trump's plan, and its potential costs may raise concerns from fiscal conservatives, Gill said. . ..…
democrats raise alarm, republicans sound wary as trump floats
Under Title 10 of the US Code, Trump could use funds 'that have not been obligated' within the Defense Department's budget. . ..…
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