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State Department Science Envoy Resigns

August 24, 2017 Focus Washington

The science envoy for the State Department has resigned following President Donald Trump’s response to the violent clashes at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, The Hill reports. Daniel Kammen announced his resignation in […]

Trump Called Two More GOP Senators over Russia Matters

August 24, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump called at least two more GOP senators than the ones he has been publicly feuding with in an effort to iron out matters pertaining to Russia, Politico reported. The president has been […]

White House to Brief Pentagon on Transgender Ban Details

August 24, 2017 Focus Washington

The White House is almost ready to issue guidance to the Pentagon on the implementation of President Trump’s proposal to ban transgender people from serving in the military, The Hill reports. The Wall Street Journal […]

Trump Calls for Unity and ‘Shared Humanity’

August 24, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the nation to come together in “shared humanity” and “citizenship” one day after stoking deep divisions on race and politics during a fiery campaign speech, The Hill reports. […]

Gianforte to Meet with Reporter He Body-Slammed after Recess

August 24, 2017 Focus Washington

Representative Greg Gianforte is expected to meet with the reporter he body-slammed on the eve of the Montana special election once the Congressional recess concludes, The Hill reports. “We’ve been in discussions for several weeks […]

Black Republicans’ Support for Donald Trump ‘Flatlines’ after Charlottesville

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

Gregory Cheadle, the man whom Donald J. Trump famously called “my African-American” at a California campaign rally, watched this month as now-President Trump praised the “very fine people on both sides” of the deadly melee […]

U.S. Will Deploy New Troops to Afghanistan in ‘Days or Weeks’

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

New U.S. troops could arrive in Afghanistan in a matter of “days or weeks,” the top U.S. commander in the Middle East told reporters on Tuesday, just hours after President Donald Trump unveiled his administration’s […]

President Trump Hints at Pardon for Former Arizona Sheriff

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump hinted on Tuesday that he would issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio, a controversial former sheriff convicted last month of criminal contempt in a racial profiling case. Trump, who had already held […]

McMaster Adds Muscle to Kushner’s Middle East Peace Effort

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

Jared Kushner has spent eight months as his father-in-law’s point person in the Middle East, relying primarily on one envoy, former Trump Organization lawyer Jason Greenblatt, to do the diplomatic heavy lifting in the region, […]

Fighting with Major Debt, Connecticut Faces Budget Cuts

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

Connecticut, home to hedge fund billionaires alongside cities mired in poverty, is racing against the clock to pass a budget or face further spending cuts to education and municipal aid across the state. Nearly two […]

Trump Threatens to Shut down Government to Fund Border Wall

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would be willing to shut down the government in order to get the funding needed for his proposed border wall, CNBC reports. “If we have to close down […]

Trump-Russia File Firm Cofounder to Speak with Senate Investigators

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

The co-founder of a Washington opposition research firm that produced a dossier of salacious allegations involving President Donald Trump has met for hours with congressional investigators in a closed-door appearance that stretched into the evening, […]

Donald Trump Mildly Optimistic about North Korea Ties

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump showed mild optimism on Tuesday about likely advancement in relations with North Korea following months of escalating tension over its nuclear and missile programs, Reuters reports. “I respect the fact that he […]

Justice Department Adjusts Demand for Donald Trump Opponents’ Records

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

According to a new court filing, federal prosecutors have adjusted their inquiry for a website to deliver records related to Donald Trump protest web page “in light of factual revelations,” CNN reported. The Justice Department […]

Trump Defends His Charlottesville Comments at Phoenix Rally

August 23, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump ferociously backed the comments he made to violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, at his first public appearance since his response sparked a national debate about whether he had encouraged racists, The Hill reports. […]

Idaho Lawmaker Shares Conspiracy Theory on Charlottesville Involving Obama

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

An Idaho lawmaker is facing backlash for sharing a conspiracy theory that former President Barack Obama helped to orchestrate the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, as part of a plot to take down […]

Vandals Damage Christopher Columbus Monument in Baltimore

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

Vandals damaged a Christopher Columbus monument in Baltimore Sunday night, and posted a video of the incident to YouTube, Newsmax reports. The inscription on the statue, which read “Sacred to the memory of Chris. Columbus […]

McClatchy: Cyber Hack Feared in USS John S. McCain Crash

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

Red flags are being raised over fears that the latest at-sea collision involving the USS John S. McCain could have been caused by a cyberattack on the Navy’s electronic guidance systems, Newsmax reports. The Pacific […]

Secret Service Unable to Pay Agents Due to Trump’s Travel

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

The Secret Service no longer has the funds to pay agents needed to protect President Donald Trump and his large family in their extensive travels, CNN reports. Trump has traveled frequently to his properties in […]

WSJ: Investors Quickly Losing Faith in Trump Market Rally

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

Investors reportedly are running out of reasons to keep buying U.S. stocks amid a growing number of warning signs, Newsmax reports. While it is too soon to call the end of the eight-year bull market, […]

House Speaker Ryan Agrees Trump ‘Messed Up’, Opposes Censure

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Monday he will not support a resolution to censure President Donald Trump over his comments following the white supremacist march in Virginia, even though he believes Trump “messed up” by […]

Democrats Criticize Trump on Afghanistan Strategy

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats hit President Donald Trump on Monday for failing to offer much detail during his much-anticipated speech laying out the future for the 16-year-old war in Afghanistan, […]

McConnell: ‘Zero Chance’ Congress Doesn’t Raise Debt Limit

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pledged Monday that lawmakers and the president wouldn’t allow the United States to default on its debt this fall, risking a global financial crisis, The Hill reports. McConnell said there […]

Trump’s Afghanistan Strategy Aimed at Winning ‘Longest War’

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump announced Monday he will not pull out U.S. troops from Afghanistan, saying he is committed to a new strategy aimed at winning the nation’s longest war, The Hill reports. During a prime-time […]

Amazon’s Growing Monopoly Sends Shockwaves throughout Retail Food Market

August 22, 2017 Focus Washington

News that Amazon was buying Whole Foods has sent shockwaves throughout the retail food market. The stock prices of top grocery stores all declined, and thousands of Whole Foods workers began to worry whether Amazon’s […]

Jeh Johnson: Trump’s Generals Shouldn’t Resign

August 21, 2017 Focus Washington

Jeh Johnson, who ran the Department of Homeland Security under President Barack Obama, said Sunday that the cadre of generals and retired generals advising President Donald Trump must remain in place for the good of […]

Number of Diplomats in Cuba Sonic Attack More than First Reported

August 21, 2017 Focus Washington

A higher number of US and Canadian diplomats and their families are believed to have been attacked by a mystery sonic weapon in Havana than was initially reported, CNN has learned from two senior U.S. […]

NAFTA Negotiators Vow for Fast-Paced Talks on Revamped Deal

August 21, 2017 Focus Washington

The United States, Canada and Mexico are “committed to an accelerated and comprehensive negotiation process” on upgrading the North American Free Trade Agreement, the three countries announced in a joint statement released Sunday. The announcement […]

U.S. Embassy in Russia Suspends Issuing Nonimmigrant Visas

August 21, 2017 Focus Washington

The U.S. embassy in Russia says it will suspend issuing nonimmigrant visas in Moscow for eight days and will stop issuing visas at its consulates elsewhere in Russia in response to the Russian decision to […]

Liberal Activists Warn Democrats in Tax Reform Fight

August 21, 2017 Focus Washington

Liberal activists who hounded the GOP throughout its failed ObamaCare repeal bid are gearing up to hit any Democrat who strays from the fold on tax cuts for the wealthy, including some of the party’s […]

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