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[ September 29, 2023 ] Iranian Navy Repeatedly Aimed Laser at American Military Helicopter Politics
[ September 29, 2023 ] Zelensky, Navalny Among Favorites for Nobel Peace Prize NGO
[ September 28, 2023 ] Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to Cease to Exist on January 1 Politics
[ September 28, 2023 ] Poland Might Seek Extradition of Ukrainian Nazi Veteran that Embarrassed Canada Politics
[ September 27, 2023 ] UN Women’s Bahous Asks UN to Declare ‘Gender Apartheid’ in Afghanistan NGO

AOC Says Sanders Endorsement is the ‘Most Authentic Decision’ She Made

October 20, 2019 Focus Washington

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Saturday applauded Senator Bernie Sanders’s efforts of fighting for the working-class people like herself, adding that her endorsement of the 2020 candidate represents an “authentic decision to let people know how I feel […]

Trump Ditches Plan to Host G7 Summit at Florida Resort

October 20, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump abandoned plans to host a G7 summit at his Trump National Doral resort in Miami. This happened, he said, after “the hostile media and their Democratic allies began to rage” because of […]

Trump Calls Hillary Clinton Insane over Gabbard-Russia Comments

October 20, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump accused former Secretary of State and former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton of insanity over her remarks to two American politicians whom she suspected of having ties to Russia – Democratic congressman Tulsi […]

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‘Bernie’s Back’ and Rallies Alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

October 19, 2019 Focus Washington

Senator Bernie Sanders is coming back to the campaign trail with a Saturday rally in New York City endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, CNN reported. While he was still in the hospital recovering after a […]

Survey Shows Majority of U.S. Backs Impeachment Inquiry into Trump

October 19, 2019 Focus Washington

The Pew Research Center’s newest survey shows that a majority of American adults endorse the House’s decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, with support even more pronounced among younger age groups, […]

Clinton’s Attack on Gabbard Could Help Trump’s Reelection Efforts, Says Amash

October 19, 2019 Focus Washington

Representative Justin Amash slammed former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for her allegations that Russia was aiding Democratic hopeful Tulsi Gabbard to run as a third-party candidate, arguing the attack only helps President Trump’s reelection efforts. Clinton spoke […]

Tulsi Gabbard Hits Back at Hillary Clinton, Calls Her ‘Queen of Warmongers’

October 19, 2019 Focus Washington

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton claimed that Russia is ‘grooming’ a member of the Democratic Party that is currently in the primary for the presidential race, in order to become a third-party candidate and […]

How Cummings Rose From Segregated Childhood to Powerful Political Voice

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

The U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital due to complications with his severe health issues. On several occasions, Cummings was speaking about the legacy for the next generations but was unsure […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Michigan Senate – Unions, GM Dispute – New Iowa Poll – Trump vs. Generic Dem

October 18, 2019 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, October 18, 2019 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43%Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 40% (Politico) to 48% (Rasmussen). Without these extremes, […]

Mick Mulvaney Confirms Trump Asked Ukraine for ‘Exchange of Favors’

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

Acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney reported that President Trump had concealed military aid to Ukraine amounting to almost $400 million, in an attempt to push the nation to kick off an investigation that he […]

Warren Says Facebook is Helping Trump Spread Lies and Misinformation

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

Although Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has defended his company’s position on political advertisement in a free speech address, presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren claims the platform is helping Trump spread lies and misinformation for profit. Senator […]

James Mattis Calls Himself the ‘Meryl Streep of Generals’

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis hit back at President Donald Trump who called him “the world’s most overrated general” during a Congress leader meeting on Wednesday. The Al Smith Memorial Foundation hosted a dinner on […]

Democratic Senator Tells Trump ‘Enough is Enough’

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

Hawaii Democrat Brian Schatz confronted GOP congressmen after President Donald Trump likened the Turkish military offensive against Kurds in Syria to a schoolyard fight. “Enough is enough. Republican silence is a historic travesty,” Schatz tweeted […]

U.S, Russia Renew Cybersecurity Cooperation: FSB Head

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

Russia’s security service FSB said Thursday it is now reviving cooperation with American agencies on cybersecurity issues despite major tensions between the two countries, TASS reported citing the agency’s head Alexander Bortnikov. “We are restoring those relations,” FSB’s chief […]

US Withdrawal from Syria Increasing Chances of ISIS Resurrecting

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

Experts are divided about the role of the United States in Syria as some say that the war in Syria was one of the many endless wars from the United States while others say that […]

Iranian-American Oil Businessman Coordinated With UAE to Target Iran Critics: Report

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

According to court documents filed in September in the United Kingdom, Amir Handjani, an Iranian-American oil executive and attorney, is a member of an international hacking and disinformation campaign. The businessman sits on the board […]

EU and UK Reach Deal but British Parliment Refuses Support

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

Boris Johnson finally managed to make a Brexit deal with the European Union as they now need to move out on 31 October. But first Johnson must push the deal through the British Parliament on […]

Pence Ratifies All of Turkey’s War Aims in Syria

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

The U.S. and Turkey agreed Thursday to a cease-fire in the Turks’ deadly attacks on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, requiring the Kurds to vacate the area in an arrangement that largely solidifies Turkey’s position […]

Saudi Aramco Delays Initial Public Offering

October 18, 2019 Focus Washington

Saudi Aramco’s stop-start initial public offering (IPO) has been delayed again just days before a planned launch as doubts re-emerged about the $2 trillion valuations placed on the state oil giant by Crown Prince Mohammed […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Syria – ISIS – Giuliani – Russian Interference in 2020 Election

October 17, 2019 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, October 17, 2019 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43%Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 40% (Politico) to 50% (Rasmussen). Without these extremes, it […]

Nancy Pelosi Uses Image in Trump Tweet as Twitter Cover Photo

October 17, 2019 Focus Washington

Hours after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that they stormed out of a Wednesday meeting with President Donald Trump on Syria, the California Democrat uploaded a new photo of […]

RNC Raises Record-setting $27.3 Million in September, amid Impeachment Push

October 17, 2019 Focus Washington

The Republican National Committee raised a record-setting $27.3 million in September and had $59.2 million in cash last month amid the attempt for impeachment against President Donald Trump which has fueled GOP campaign contributions heading […]

Erdoğan Rejects Trump Letter, Throws It in the Bin

October 17, 2019 Focus Washington

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discarded a letter from President Donald Trump who urged him not to be a “tough guy” or a “fool”, according to the BBC. Trump sent a letter to Erdoğan on October 9 in […]

Biden Faces New Threat from Buttigieg

October 17, 2019 Focus Washington

Joe Biden is facing a fresh threat in polls from South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who became a top contender for the support of centrist Democrats if the former vice president falters. Buttigieg has emerged as […]

Pompeo Extends Condolences, Describes Cummings as a ‘Dedicated Public Servant’

October 17, 2019 Focus Washington

State Secretary Mike Pompeo extended his condolences after the death of veteran Democrat congressman Elijah Cummings, and called the late veteran a “dedicated public servant,” The Hill reported. “Saddened by the news that @RepCummings, a […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Kentucky Governor – Last Night’s Debate – Maine – New York – South Carolina

October 16, 2019 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Wednesday, October 16, 2019 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43%Down 1 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 41% (Reuters, Politico, Quinnipiac) to 49% (Rasmussen). […]

Apple Investigated for Sending Safari Browsing Data to China’s Tencent

October 16, 2019 Focus Washington

Apple is attracting scrutiny for its practice of checking if the websites you’re visiting are fraudulent and malware-infested after Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent was found listed as a safe browsing provider, The Next Web reports. […]

Castro Says Trump Lets ISIS Run Free while ‘Caging Kids at Border’

October 16, 2019 Focus Washington

Democratic presidential hopeful Julián Castro lambasted Donald Trump on Wednesday after the President’s move to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, arguing that he was “effectively letting ISIS prisoners run free” but at the same time he […]

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Warren Takes Multiple Shots from Opponents in Debate

October 16, 2019 Focus Washington

Senator Elizabeth Warren secured her position as a leading candidate to win the Democratic presidential nomination, after she successfully deflected attacks from her opponents and shifted the conversation to her own advantage. Despite being the […]

North Korean Leader Rides a White Horse on Symbolic Mountain

October 16, 2019 Focus Washington

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has taken a scenic, and politically significant, ride on a white horse on a snowy mountain that’s considered sacred to many Koreans, CNN reports. Photos released on Wednesday by North […]

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