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Senate Likely to Vote on Disaster Aid Next Week

May 14, 2019 Focus Washington

The Senate is hoping to hold a vote on promised multibillion-dollar disaster aid package next week, Senate aides have said. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been urging his colleagues in the chamber to vote […]

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Air Force Programs Lose Funding in Border Wall Reprogramming

May 14, 2019 Focus Washington

In the wake of the Pentagon reprogramming $1.5 billion in fiscal 2019 funds to support President Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico, only the U.S. Air Force appears to be losing money appropriated for equipment […]

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Attorney General Appoints Prosecutor to Look into Origins of Russia Investigation

May 14, 2019 Focus Washington

U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham has been appointed by Attorney General William Barr to examine whether the origins of the special counsel’s Russia probe were “lawful and appropriate,” according to a source with knowledge […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Democrats on Sanders – South Carolina – The Parties – Political Bookshelf

May 13, 2019 Lisa Clayton

Your Daily Polling Update for Monday, May 13, 2019 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 45%Same as Friday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 43% (Reuters, Politico-Morning Consult, IBD/TIPP) to 49% (Rasmussen). […]

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Yemeni Government Pleads for CPJ’s Help in Releasing Detained Journalists

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

The Yemeni government issued a letter to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), requesting its assistance for the release of journalists currently detained, tortured, and sentenced to death by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. In […]

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Trump Blasts Dems “Constitutional Crisis” Claims

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump blasted the declaration from many Democrats that the United States has been facing a “constitutional crisis” in a series of tweets on Sunday, calling it “pathetically untrue,” Fox News informs. “The Democrats […]

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Rashida Tlaib Slammed by House GOP over Comments on Holocaust, Palestinians

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

House Republican leaders urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to “take action” against Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Sunday after Tlaib made a remark about the holocaust saying that thinking about it gave her “kind of […]

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Uber, Lyft Face High Driver Turnover

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

Now that Uber and Lyft are trading on public markets, the ride-hailing companies are under pressure to achieve years of rapid growth, the Wall Street Journal reports. First they will have to figure out how […]

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Florida Police Investigating Shooting Near Trump Resort

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

Sunny Isles Beach police in Florida have launched an investigation after a shooting took place on Sunday close to a resort that is in ownership of President Donald Trump, The Hill reported, citing Miami Herald. […]

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White House Complains Democrats Don’t Follow ‘Rules’ in Investigations

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

The White House accused Democrats on Sunday of not abiding by “rules and norms” governing oversight authority, saying that they were issuing subpoenas for documents they have no right to request. “There are rules and […]

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EU Supports Iran Nuclear Deal, Could Talk to Pompeo

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

The European Union fully supports the international nuclear accord with Iran and wants rival powers to avoid any further escalation over the issue, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday, Reuters informs. “We […]

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Two Saudi Oil Tankers Attacked Near UAE Waters

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted by a “sabotage attack” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, condemning it as an attempt to undermine the security […]

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China to Retaliate for Tariffs, Says Kudlow

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s top economic advisor, Larry Kudlow, told Fox News on Sunday that they expected China to retaliate against the U.S.’ latest move to increase tariffs on some Chinese products from 10 to 25 […]

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Agriculture Secretary Urges Japan to Reach Trade Deal with U.S.

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue urged Japan on Monday to move swiftly to clinch a trade deal with Washington on farm products and other goods, in a way that would treat his country fairly as […]

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Biden’s Campaign Responds After Giuliani Cancels Ukraine Trip

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

Following the announcement that President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani had canceled his planned trip to Ukraine, where he was to meet with the country’s president-elect to discuss investigations into Joe Biden’s son and […]

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As Houthis Withdraw from Key Ports, Yemen Prepares for Next Peace Steps

May 12, 2019 Focus Washington

The Houthi forces in Yemen began to withdraw from maybe the most important ports. Following that, the government of Yemen requested from the United Nations to give time-frames for the next steps of peace, in […]

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Six Killed in Church Shooting in Burkina Faso

May 12, 2019 Focus Washington

Six people including a priest at a Catholic church in Burkina Faso were killed on Sunday by several gunmen, according to recent reports. This is the second attack against Christians within two weeks in Burkina […]

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Schiff Says No Reason to Investigate Biden

May 12, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump was accused of promoting accusations without evidence with the purpose of damaging former Vice President Joe Biden before the presidential election in 2020, by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calf.) as […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Economic Growth in 2019 May Be Slightly Higher than its Earlier 1.8 Percent Forecast

May 12, 2019 Focus Washington

The plan to transform the economy of Saudi Arabia “Vision 2030” was introduced by the kingdom three years ago. This plan was the topic of many media outlets. According to the Financial Times, there are […]

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No Deal in U.S.-China Trade Talks

May 11, 2019 Focus Washington

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin issued a statement on Friday in which he said that a U.S. delegation concluded trade talks with high Chinese officials, but did not announce a deal resolving the two countries’ long-running […]

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Nadler Says Mueller Won’t Testify Next Week

May 11, 2019 Focus Washington

Robert Mueller will not testify before the House Judiciary Committee next week, as Jerrold Nadler (House Judiciary Committee Chairman) said on Friday. Nadler was talking with the reporters on the topic, saying that his panel […]

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Kim Jong-un Wanted to Hang Out with “Famous Basketball Players” in Exchange for Nuke Deal

May 11, 2019 Focus Washington

Even murderous dictators hell-bent on amassing nukes need a hobby, and for Kim Jong-un, it’s basketball. But his well-documented superfandom recently found some unusual expression: He requested “famous basketball players” be sent to North Korea […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Louisiana – Baltimore – New Hampshire – Arizona – Hill Ratings

May 10, 2019 Lisa Clayton

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, May 10, 2019 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 45%Same as Wednesday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 43% (Reuters, Morning Consult) to 49% (Rasmussen). The […]

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Tesla’s Musk Faces Trial for Calling British Diver a ‘Pedo’

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

Tesla CEO Elon Musk will have to go to trial to defend himself for mocking a British diver as a pedophile in a verbal sparring match that unfolded last summer after the underwater rescue of […]

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Apple’s Latest iPhone Privacy ad Touts iMessage Encryption

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

Apple on Friday published a third installment to an ad series focusing on iPhone privacy, with the latest commercial throwing a spotlight on the company’s end-to-end encrypted iMessage platform, Apple Insider writes. The ad posted […]

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Swedish Prosecutor to Announce Decision on Assange Rape Probe on Monday

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

Sweden’s state prosecutor will announce next Monday whether or not she will reopen a preliminary investigation into a rape allegation against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, Reuters reports. Assange is currently in prison in Britain after […]

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Secretary of State Threatens ‘Swift’ Response if Iran Provokes

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the United States was not seeking a war with Iran, but warned that his country would respond if provoked by Iran. Pompeo noted that the Islamic Republic […]

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Trump Slaps China with New Tariffs, Escalating Trade War

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s administration increased tariffs on some Chinese imports, which went in effect on Friday, putting the economy and his 2020 reelection bid in risk. The move will also escalate the already heated trade […]

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Kim Jong-un Calls for “Full Combat Posture”

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered its military to boost its strike capability as he directed another missile firing, state media said on Friday, as tensions grew over tests that appeared to show preparations for […]

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Giuliani to Travel to Ukraine to Push for Investigations Beneficial to Trump

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has announced plans to visit Ukraine as soon as this week in an effort to push for probes that could help Trump. Giuliani made the announcement in a […]

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