Year: 2018

In the past few months, the United States has left several important UN agencies and defunded others, making clear that it stands on its own. Back in May, when President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. […]

Trump Claims Democrats Are Using ‘False Accusations’ to Attack Kavanaugh

Donald Trump on Monday seemed to abandon all pretense that he believes any part of the sexual assault allegations that two women have publicly leveled against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, CNBC informed. “The Democrats […]

US and China will meet for the first time at a high level since Russia's attack on Ukraine as Biden tries to get Beijing's help with the war.

China Trade Negotiator Accuses U.S. of Protectionism

China’s deputy trade negotiator said on Tuesday that talks with the United States were difficult and not making much progress because the U.S. was unwilling to negotiate in good faith. “How could you negotiate with […]

Judge Poised to Throw out Stormy Daniels Lawsuit against Trump: Report

A U.S. federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday appeared poised to reject adult film star Stormy Daniel’s defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump on free-speech grounds, Fox News informed. Stephanie Clifford (aka Stormy) filed […]

September 24, 2018 Lisa Clayton

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Kavanaugh, Ford – 3-Way Race – Pennsylvania, Iowa, Michigan, Florida, California

Your Daily Polling Update for Monday, September 24, 2018 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 45% Same as Friday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls, ranging from 38% (Gallup) to 49% (Rasmussen). Without these two […]

September 24, 2018 Lisa Clayton

BREAKING: Rosenstein At White House, Expects To Be Fired

CNN reports that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is at the White House and expects to be fired. He has met with chief of staff John Kelly. Rosenstein’s departure would raise immediate questions about the […]

September 24, 2018 Lisa Clayton

RNC Blasts Kavanaugh Accuser for “Working Toward Human Rights”

According to the Daily Intelligencer the Republican National Committee attempted to discredit Deborah Ramirez, the Yale classmate of Brett Kavanaugh’s who has accused the Supreme Court nominee of sexual misconduct. Shortly after The New Yorker published Ramirez’s allegation against Kavanaugh, the […]

OPEC Countries Reject Trump’s Request for Oil Output Boost

Saudi Arabia and Russia said on Sunday that they would not be raising crude output immediately, a move seen as a tough response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tweet demanding that OPEC should immediately […]

Iran Blames U.S. for Deadly Parade Attack, Threatens ‘Devastating’ Response

On Monday, the deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Hossein Salami blamed the United States and Israel for Saturday’s deadly attack at a parade in the city of Ahvaz, which killed 25 people, 12 of […]

House Panel to Release Russia Probe Documents

House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes has indicated the panel was planning to make public interview transcripts from its now-concluded Russia investigation, arguing their release before the November midterms was very important. “We believe that […]

U.S.-China Trade Conflict Escalates

The United States-China trade war saw the biggest round of tariffs yet on Monday, resulting in further escalation. Namely, the Trump administration imposed another 10 percent tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, including thousands […]

Democrats Call for Halt to Kavanaugh’s Nomination Process After Second Accuser Comes Forward

Another woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault has come forward, sparking outrage among Democrats who are demanding that his nomination process be put to a halt. Kavanaugh immediately denied the accusations, published […]

September 23, 2018 Focus Washington

U.S. Blue Chip Plan Delayed by Moscow Stock Exchange Over Sanctions

Plans to offer access to the 50 most liquid U.S. shares at the Moscow Stock Exchange were put off on due to a political standoff with the West, the MSE announced on Friday according to […]

September 23, 2018 Focus Washington

Pompeo Says Administration Officials Should Find “Something Else to Do” if They Don’t Support Trump’s Agenda

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday stated that administration officials should find “something else to do” if they do not support President Trump’s agenda. “I’ve been pretty clear since my beginning of service here […]

September 23, 2018 Focus Washington

Kavanaugh Accuser to Testify on Thursday Before Judiciary Committee

On Thursday, Christine Blasey Ford will be testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her accusations that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in the early 1980s. CNBC reported that the decision was […]

September 22, 2018 Focus Washington

Woman Accusing Kavanaugh of Sexual Assault Asks for More Time to Decide on Testimony

Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault 36 years ago, and her attorneys are asking the Senate Judiciary Committee for one more day to make a decision about […]

September 22, 2018 Focus Washington

Hannity Urges Trump Not to Fire Anyone in DOJ

Fox News host Sean Hannity on Friday asked President Donald Trump not to fire anyone after a New York Times report said that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein had proposed to secretly tape conversations in […]

Theresa May Says Brexit Talks with EU Had Reached an Impasse

The EU must now come up with an alternative to her Brexit proposals, British prime minister Theresa May has said. The British PM said that talks had reached an impasse after the bloc’s leaders rejected […]

September 21, 2018 Lisa Clayton

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: New Numbers on Kavanaugh – Climate Change, Hurricanes – Friday’s Generic Ballot Update – Iowa 1, Rhode Island

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, September 21, 2018 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 45% Up 1 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: President Trump has now recovered from last week’s slump when he dropped to 40%…. Today’s […]

Rihanna Appointed as Ambassador of Barbados

Rihanna, as an internationally famous singer and artist, was appointed “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary” of Barbados, CNN reported on Friday. Rihanna, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, will have the “specific responsibility for promoting education, tourism, and […]

Trump Jr. Slams DOJ Over Times Report of Rosenstein Wanting to Record Trump

Donald Trump, Jr. blasted the Department of Justice after The New York Times reported that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein proposed to secretly record conversations in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump and influence […]

Rosenstein Denies New York Times Report on Him Recording Trump

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein dismissed The New York Times alleged story that he discussed secretly recording President Donald Trump last year, calling it “inaccurate” and “factually incorrect.” Rosenstein, through an official statement by the […]

Washington Slams Fresh Sanctions against Russian Military, Intelligence

The latest sanctions imposed by Washington against Russian firms and individuals have increased tensions between Russia and the U.S. and has “thoughtlessly stirred up global instability,” Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said, according […]

U.S. Places Dozens of Russian Firms on Blacklist, Claims There Were ‘Malign Activities’

The U.S. State Department said it was blacklisting nearly three dozen Russian people and companies with ties to military and intelligence agencies in its latest effort to punish Moscow for “malign activities,” Politico reported. Among […]

Prospects Looking Good for Mueller Interview of Trump, Source Says

Donald Trump’s outside legal counsel said that he is “pleased with the progress being made” in talks with the Special Counsel Robert Mueller about a potential interview of the President, Fox News informed. A source for Fox News […]

Senate Democrats Urge FBI to Investigate Threats against Ford

Senate Democrats on Thursday urged the FBI to launch a probe into the threats against Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who accused Brett Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault, Fox News informed. However, […]

Trump, at Vegas Rally, Calls for Border Wall, Urges Voters to ‘Keep America Great’

President Trump blasted Democrats at a rally in Las Vegas for ostracizing his plans to construct a wall at the border with Mexico and called on all his voters to go to the polls to […]

Trump, in Las Vegas, Speaks on Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Vote

Donald Trump on Thursday stated that he is “an outstanding person” who needs to be elected as a Supreme Court judge, adding: “I don’t think you can delay it any longer,” Fox News informed. The […]

September 20, 2018 Lisa Clayton

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Latest Senate, Gubernatorial, House Polls

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, September 20, 2018 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44% Up 1 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 38% (Gallup) to 48% (Rasmussen). Without these […]

September 20, 2018 Focus Washington

DeWine’s First Debate with Codray Ends up in Stark Contrasts

Republican Attorney General Mike DeWine opposed Democrat Richard Cordray, claiming that he would sign a restriction on a so-called heartbeat abortion procedure after Codray said he would veto the bill. Codray and DeWine’s first debate […]