Month: May 2018

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly claimed that a vast majority of undocumented immigrants to the U.S. “don’t have skills” and would not “integrate well” into American society. During his interview with NPR’s “Morning […]

Schneiderman Urged to Donate $8.5M to Women’s Charity

Following accusations of sexual misconduct, which led former state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to quit his job, female Republican lawmakers from the state of New York are urging him to donate his $8.5 million campaign […]

Kelly Says Trump is Embarrassed by Mueller’s Investigation

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly stated in a new interview that President Donald Trump is “somewhat embarrassed” by the investigation into Russia’s attempts to meddle in the 2016 presidential election. Kelly, in his interview […]

Cohen Hit with New Ethics Complaints

The legal troubles confronting President Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen are growing, as on Thursday watchdog group Public Citizen filed complaints with Congress and the Justice Department, saying the New York attorney broke federal ethics […]

Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Hands Back Private Jets

Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska has handed back three private jets he was leasing because U.S. sanctions imposed on him last month make it impossible for him to keep using the planes, Reuters reported. The aircrafts, […]

Trump Says U.S. Did Not Pay for Release of North Korea Prisoners

President Donald Trump on Thursday evening praised the release of the three Americans prisoners that were held in North Korea and have arrived home this week, adding that the U.S. did not pay for their […]

George W. Bush Wins Distinguished International Leadership Award

Former President George W. Bush on Thursday urged for “moral” and “practical” spending on global interests, emphasizing the capacity for the U.S. to save lives around the world, CBS reported. “Some Americans may ask, ‘Is […]

GOP Receives $30 Million Donation to Save House in November

Sheldon Adelson has written a $30 million check to the House GOP-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund, which is a massive donation that top Republicans hope will alter the party’s electoral outcome six months before Election Day. […]

Net Neutrality Rules Set to End in June

Net neutrality rules in the U.S. are set to end in June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Thursday. Reuters reports that a notice by the FCC sets the end date around June 10. Net neutrality […]

U.S. Quietly Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Defense Companies

On May 9, the United States imposed sanctions against Russian entities and companies that, according to Washington, violated U.S. legislation on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. According to a notice from the State Department’s Federal Register, […]

White House Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel

On Thursday, the White House condemned Iran for launching a barrage of missiles from Syria at Israeli military targets while expressing U.S. support for any retaliatory strikes by Israel, asserting the Jewish state’s “right to […]

GOP Representative Warns About Need of ‘Concrete Changes’ from North Korea

Republican Representative Carlos Curbelo commended the release and return of the three U.S. citizens that were held in North Korea, but warned on Thursday that we still need “concrete changes” from Pyongyang. “This is something […]

Company That Paid Cohen $500,000 Registered Alt-Right Websites During 2016 Elections

A company linked to Russian oligarchs and Russian President Vladimir Putin that reportedly hired President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, had also registered websites aimed at white nationalists as well as alt-right groups during […]

McCain Urges Senate to Reject Haspel’s Nomination

After Gina Haspel’s confirmation hearing in the Senate, Senator John McCain on Wednesday said that he is against President Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director, CNN reported. McCain urged the Senate to vote against Haspel, […]

Germany Wants Details from U.S. on Iran Sanctions

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday that Germany was seeking more details from the United States about possible sanctions Washington planned to impose on Iran, Reuters reported. On Wednesday, the White House said […]

Democrats Pressure Gina Haspel on Her Morality

Gina Haspel did not face much scrutiny on Wednesday, as it was expected in her highly anticipated testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Haspel, who as a career CIA officer spent over three decades undercover, […]

North Korea Releases Imprisoned Americans

President Donald Trump welcomed the three American prisoners that were released by North Korea Thursday morning, marking an important diplomatic moment between the two nations. According to The New York Times, the freed prisoners, Kim […]

Putin Warns of ‘Fragile’ World and Threats from ‘Aggressive Nationalism’

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of the threats from “aggressive nationalism” and “claims to exceptionalism” a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. will withdraw from the landmark 2015 deal to curb Iran’s […]

IAEA: Iran Still Implementing Commitments Under Nuclear Deal

Iran is continuing to implement its nuclear commitments under a deal with major powers, the U.N. atomic watchdog policing the deal said on Wednesday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington was pulling […]

Trump Accuser Secures Her Nomination for Ohio Seat

Rachel Crooks, who has accused President Donald Trump of forcibly kissing her in 2005, secured her Democratic nomination for her seat on Tuesday after running unopposed, CNN reports. Crooks, the 35-year-old Democrat running for state […]

U.S. Pulling Out of Iran Deal Prompted Israel to Launch Missiles at Syria

Israel was accused by Syria of attacking Damascus with missiles on Tuesday, moments after President Donald Trump announced that he was withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear deal. Israeli military stated that after identifying “irregular activity” […]

Haspel Will Have to Promise Not to Use Enhanced Interrogation

Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s choice to be the director of the CIA, is scheduled to give a pledge in front of senators during her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, vowing that she is not going […]

Pompeo Will Return With All U.S. Citizens Imprisoned in North Korea

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is planning on returning from North Korea with three U.S. citizens who are currently detained in the country, a South Korean official said. According to Reuters, the official told South […]

Morrisey Wins West Virginia Primaries

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is expected to win the GOP Senate primary, ending Republican fears that ex-coal executive Don Blankenship could win the nomination and blow Republican chances in November for a key […]

Iranian Supreme Leader Accuses Trump of Being a Liar

The supreme leader of Iran on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is withdrawing the U.S. from the nuclear accord with Iran, saying his comments were all lies. Reuters reported that Ayatollah Ali […]

Trump Threatens to Take Away Press Credentials

President Donald Trump early Wednesday said that he might take away news networks’ press credentials if they continue with “negative” coverage. “The Fake News is working overtime. Just reported that despite the tremendous success we […]

Trump Withdraws From Iran Nuclear Accord

On Tuesday President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the international nuclear accord with Iran which may result in additional conflict in the Middle East. The withdrawal, besides upsetting European allies, is also expected […]

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

President Considers Banning Giuliani from Doing TV Interviews

President Donald Trump has become frustrated with his lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who frequently goes off-script, complicating matters for his client. Two people familiar with Trump’s thinking said that the President has begun questioning whether Giuliani, […]

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

Trump Will Not Attend Opening of New Jerusalem Embassy

The White House announced on Monday that President Donald Trump is not going to be a part of the high-ranking delegation that is scheduled to attend the opening of the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. […]

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

Kremlin Warns of ‘Harmful Consequences’ if Trump Withdraws from Iran Deal

Russia on Tuesday warned that if the U.S. withdraws from the Iran nuclear deal it would spark “harmful consequences.” Reuters reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said if President Donald Trump chooses to pull out […]