Focus Washington September 2018

Activists Pressure Collins to Vote Against Kavanaugh

September 12, 2018 Focus Washington

Senator Susan Collins, who may give the decisive vote in Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, has lately been subjected to pressure by activists who fear that Kavanaugh may undo abortion rights and roll back […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Analysis of 8 House Districts – Anonymous Allegations – Iowa, West Virginia

September 11, 2018 Lisa Clayton

Your Daily Polling Update for Tuesday, September 11, 2018 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 41% Down 2 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 37% (CNN) to 47% (Rasmussen). Without these […]

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John Kerry Warns of Trump’s Policy to Change Regime in Iran

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Former Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday stated that President Donald Trump is attempting a “regime change” in Iran with his history of threats and disengagement toward Iran’s government. During a CNN interview, the […]

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McConnell Says GOP is Facing a Storm in Midterm Elections

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that the November midterm elections will be “very challenging” for Republicans, adding that the GOP is facing a “storm” as it tries to hold on to the […]

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Russian and U.S. Energy Chiefs to Meet in Moscow Regarding Nord Stream 2

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry will meet in Moscow on September 13 to discuss the introduction of new U.S. sanctions against Iran, the construction of the Nord Stream 2 […]

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Amid U.S. Sanctions, Russia and China Step Up Cooperation

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Russian and Chinese businesses are considering 73 joint investment projects cumulatively worth more than $100 billion ahead of a meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping this week, ABC news reports. Cooperation between China and Russia […]

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Russian Citizen who Hacked JP Morgan Appears Before New York Judge

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

A Russian cyber theft specialist accused of hacking JP Morgan, one of the world’s largest bank institutions, appeared before a New York court Monday after he was extradited from the Caucasus nation of Georgia. The hack, […]

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Tesla Retiring Two Iconic Color Options for Cars to Increase Production

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Tesla will eliminate certain color options for its electric cars to streamline production as the company intensifies its efforts to increase production, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Tuesday, Reuters informed. At the moment, […]

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Florence Threatens East Coast as More Than One Million Are Told to Evacuate

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Florence is poised to become the strongest hurricane in almost 30 years to hit the Carolinas, as more than one million people began fleeing the American coastline, Bloomberg reports. North Carolina’s Outer Banks are under […]

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Trump Administration to Close PLO Office in Washington

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

The Trump administration ordered the closure of the Palestinian diplomatic mission in Washington on Monday, citing the refusal of Palestinian leaders to enter into peace talks with Israel as the reason for closing the office, […]

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U.S. Seafood Industry Group Concerned Trump Tariffs Will Help Russia

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

A U.S. seafood industry group is concerned that President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs against Chinese goods will help their main global competitor, the Russian pollock industry, Russia Business Today informed. Trump’s administration is engaged in […]

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U.S. Marks 17th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks

September 11, 2018 Focus Washington

On Tuesday, Americans mark the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed almost 3,000 people in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania, Voice of America reported. September 11 still shapes American policy, […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Four Key House Races – New York, Arizona – Should Trump Run Again?

September 10, 2018 Lisa Clayton

Your Daily Polling Update for Monday, September 10, 2018 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43% Same as Friday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 41% (Gallup) to 48% (Rasmussen). Without these two […]

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Trump Blasts Obama for 2016’s ‘Magic Wand’ Remarks Regarding U.S. Economy

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Monday took aim at former President Barack Obama for his claim in 2016 that Trump would need a “magic wand” to deliver on his promises to boost U.S. manufacturing employment. The […]

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U.S. Military Mobilizes Ships and Troops to Assist With Damages Done by Hurricane Florence

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

Ahead of Hurricane Florence’s expected landfall on the east coast the U.S. military moved 30 Navy ships based in Virginia and activated more than 950 North and South Carolina National Guard troops. According to Reuters, […]

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Bernie Sanders Continues With His Attacks on Amazon

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday continued with his attacks on Amazon by sharing videos on Twitter that accuse the company of using “Orwellian language.” “Listen to how Amazon uses its own lingo to blur […]

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U.S. Sanctions Hurt Russian Developing of New Power Plants

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

International sanctions against Russia have complicated plans by Russia’s power company Rushydro to join a new aluminum smelter project that Rusal wants to build in Siberia, Rushydro’s head Nikolai Shulginov said on Monday. According to […]

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President’s Iran Strategy ‘Dangerous,’ Says Kerry

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

Former Secretary of State John Kerry, who spoke on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS” on Sunday, deemed the President’s move to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal “a very dangerous and ill-advised move.” Kerry […]

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Hurricane Florence Rapidly Intensifying, On Track to Hit East Coast

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

Hurricane Florence is tracking toward the East Coast with an inevitability rarely seen in storms several days away from landfall, and while forecasters were careful to cite “high uncertainty” in recent days, the tone changed […]

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Beijing Vows to Retaliate if Washington Takes New Steps on Trade

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

China will respond if the United States takes any new steps on trade, its foreign ministry said on Monday, after President Donald Trump warned he was ready to add tariffs on virtually all Chinese imports […]

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North Korea Hints at Denuclearization, China Calls for Implementation of Singapore Deal

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

North Korea staged a military parade on Sunday focused on conventional arms, peace and economic development as it marked the 70th anniversary of the country’s founding – and most important, it left out its infamous […]

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CBS Chief Moonves Steps Down amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

Longtime chairman and chief executive of CBS, Leslie Moonves, is to step down from his position in the wake of sexual-assault allegations, concluding a whirlwind six weeks that saw him fall from a perch as […]

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California Tries to Tackle Gun Violence with Ammo Control

September 10, 2018 Focus Washington

In many states, ammunition is easier to buy than cold medicine but in California, which already enforces some of the nation’s most restrictive gun laws, there is a movement underway against the unfettered sale of […]

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Cohen’s Company Offers to Tear up Stormy Daniels Hush-Money Agreement

September 8, 2018 Focus Washington

The company set up by the President’s former lawyer Michael Cohen offered yesterday to drop the Stormy Daniels’ hush-money agreement and its planned lawsuit of $20 million against the adult-film star who had allegedly violated […]

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Obama Admin Made Staff Take Polygraphs to Stop Leaks

September 8, 2018 Focus Washington

Republican Senator Rand Paul made national headlines Thursday after he suggested the Trump administration should administer lie detector tests to anyone in the White House with a security clearance in order to unearth the anonymous […]

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Pompeo Received Letter from Kim to Trump, State Department Has Confirmed

September 8, 2018 Focus Washington

A State Department official confirmed Friday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had received a letter to President Donald Trump from North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un. According to the official, the President told reporters earlier […]

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No Aid for Palestine Unless Peace with Israel is Made

September 8, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump held a conference call with reporters where he said that unless Palestine makes peace with Israel, he will not provide aid for the war-torn country. “I stopped massive amounts of money that […]

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Source Says Search for Anonymous Op-Ed Writer Narrowed Down

September 8, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s aides have managed to narrow down the search for the anonymous writer of the New York Times op-ed to a few people, according to a source close to the White House. The […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Surprising New Polls in Tight Races – Nike’s Declining Numbers – Generic Ballot Update

September 7, 2018 Lisa Clayton

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, September 7, 2018 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43% Up 1 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: President Trump has bounced back some from his recent low of 40%. Today’s average is based […]

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Mattis Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan’s War-Shattered Capital

September 7, 2018 Focus Washington

US defense secretary James Mattis has made a surprise visit to Afghanistan’s war-shattered capital, days after a suicide bomber killed 21 people and wounded 90 others in the city. Accompanied to Kabul by General Joseph […]

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