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Whitaker to Testify Before House Panel

February 8, 2019 Focus Washington

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, who previously said that he wouldn’t testify before the House Judiciary Committee unless Democrats on the panel withdrew the threat of subpoenaing him, has confirmed he will speak before the […]

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Barr’s Nomination Approved by Senate Committee

February 8, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, William Barr, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, which voted to send his nomination to the full Senate next week. Barr, who served as attorney […]

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Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on Migrant Children Deaths

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

The Senate Judiciary Committee plans on holding a hearing on the two migrant children who died in U.S. custody last year. The Hill reports that SJC’s chairman, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, stated on Thursday that […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Wearing Blackface – Social Security – Estate Tax – Will Trump Leave Office?

February 7, 2019 Lisa Clayton

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, February 7, 2019 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43% Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 38% (Reuters) to 49% (Rasmussen). Without these […]

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McDonald’s to Raise Investment in Russia by 40%

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

Global restaurant chain McDonald’s will raise investment in Russia by 40 percent this year, Marc Carena, the company’s managing director in Russia, told reporters on Wednesday, according to Russia Business Today. The fast-food giant plans […]

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As Sanctions Uncertainty Rises Bankers Suggest Russian Firms to Delist

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

The possibility of expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia and the uncertainty it has caused last year has pushed companies’ share prices lower, prompting investment bankers to suggest their clients should delist from local and […]

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Tesla’s Model 3 Price Inches Closer to $35,000 Target

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

Tesla has reduced the price of the Model 3 by $1,100, bringing the starting price of its cheapest model down to $42,900 before incentives. All three versions of the car saw the same price reduction, […]

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Trump Says he Wants to Boost U.S. Legal Immigration due to Low Unemployment

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that he wants to increase the percentage of people who are legally migrating to the U.S., because of the low unemployment numbers, Fox News informed. Talking with the reporters […]

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Venezuela Blocks Humanitarian Aid, Pompeo Demands Corridor To Be Opened

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

The Venezuelan government, led by embattled President Nicolas Maduro, has blocked a bridge connecting Venezuela to Colombia, according to Colombian officials. The move effectively blocks the passage of humanitarian aid called for by Venezuela’s opposition, […]

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U.S.-Germany Dispute Deepens Tensions

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

Tensions in frail relations between Germany and the United States are becoming more strained with Berlin deporting a terrorist to Turkey instead of to the U.S. Namely, after serving his 11-year prison sentence German-Turkish citizen […]

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Democrats Set to Dispute Saudi-Trump Relations

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

The Democratic majority is set to dispute the relations between President Donald Trump and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, making one of their biggest moves regarding foreign policy since they retook House. According to The […]

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Democrats Set to Get President’s Tax Returns

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

A House committee will hold a hearing Thursday about legislative proposals and a tax law regarding presidential tax returns. The House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing, which Democrats have anticipated for some time, was […]

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As Possible Shutdown Looms Negotiators Run out of Time

February 7, 2019 Focus Washington

Negotiators are in a hurry to reach a deal on border security that would be approved by both chambers of Congress and would prevent a second government shutdown in a matter of weeks. Lawmakers have […]

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Ivanka to Lead a New White House Global Women’s Empowerment Initiative

February 6, 2019 Focus Washington

Ivanka Trump is to be announced on Thursday by her father as the lead for a new White House initiative aimed at developing economic stability for women in countries around the world. According to The […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Mississippi Governor’s Race – SOTU Reaction

February 6, 2019 Lisa Clayton

Your Daily Polling Update for Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43% Up 1 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 41% (POLITICO) to 48% (Rasmussen). Without […]

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Trump Calls Schiff a ‘Political Hack’ for Opening New Investigation

February 6, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D) a “political hack” for starting an investigation into Trump’s connections to Russia as well as his personal finances. “He has no basis […]

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Democratic Women Honor Suffragette Movement by Wearing White at SOTU

February 6, 2019 Focus Washington

A Democratic congressional group of women encouraged female lawmakers to wear white at the President’s State of the Union address in honor of the suffragette movement. They also cheered when President Donald Trump touted the […]

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Iran Dismisses EU Criticism of Missile Program

February 6, 2019 Focus Washington

Iran dismissed Brussels’ criticism of its missile program, regional policies and rights record on Tuesday, highlighting their increasingly testy relationship as both sides seek to salvage a troubled nuclear deal, Reuters writes. Iran’s comments came […]

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Abrams Slams Trump’s Address: America is Made Stronger by Immigrants, Not Walls

February 6, 2019 Focus Washington

Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams delivered the response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address in which she slammed the President’s call for a wall as well as his role in the government shutdown […]

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Venezuela’s Opposition Plans to Deliver Aid, Maduro Threatens to Jail Guaido

February 6, 2019 Focus Washington

Venezuela’s opposition is preparing to deliver tens of millions of dollars in food and medicine to ease devastating shortages and undermine the authoritarian rule of Nicolas Maduro, New York Times writes. However, some major relief […]

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Lawmakers Blast Trump for SOTU Comments About ‘Partisan Investigations’

February 6, 2019 Focus Washington

Congressional Democrats criticized President Donald Trump over his comments that “ridiculous partisan investigations” threatened the economic progress made by his administration. Trump made the remarks during his State of the Union speech, after praising his […]

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Second Trump-Kim Summit to Take Place at End of Month in Vietnam

February 6, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong-un on February 27-28 in Vietnam, where the two will discuss the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The President said the first […]

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Ann Coulter Blasts Trump for ‘Lamest, Sappiest’ SOTU Ever

February 6, 2019 Focus Washington

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter, who was one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal supporter, blasted his State of the Union speech on Tuesday as “the lamest, sappiest, most intentionally tear-jerking SOTU ever,” Fox News informed. […]

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Meghan McCain Blasts Trump for Making Fun of her Father

February 5, 2019 Focus Washington

The daughter of late Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), Meghan McCain, on Tuesday criticized President Donald Trump for making fun of her deceased father, saying “the greatness of my father’s life and legacy haunts you.” According to The Hill, Trump […]

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Warren Apologizes for Saying She has Native American Ancestry

February 5, 2019 Focus Washington

Senator Elizabeth Warren apologized on Tuesday for identifying as Native American in the past. Warren apologized to the Cherokee Nation for taking a DNA test to show that she had Native American ancestry. According to The Washington Post, […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Tuesday Trivia – Demo Nomination Trial Heat, Favorability Ratings, Electability

February 5, 2019 Lisa Clayton

Your Daily Polling Update for Tuesday, February 5, 2019 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 42% Up 1 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 39% (IBD/TIPP) to 45% (Rasmussen). Without these […]

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President Trump’s State of the Union Guests to Include Bullied Student Josh Trump, Alice Johnson

February 5, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Monday announced the guests invited at the State of the Union address, Fox News informed. The White House sent invitations to 13 people to attend the address on Capitol Hill. Those […]

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Ocasio-Cortez Calls Critics ‘Sexist’ after Her Knowledge is Labeled ‘Inadequate’

February 5, 2019 Focus Washington

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has clapped back at critics calling them sexist, following her Big Pharma comments that were dismissed by an expert of the industry, who called her knowledge “inadequate,” Newsweek reported. “This is what being […]

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President’s Iraq Comment Creates Confusion

February 5, 2019 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump said during an interview on Sunday that he would like to keep U.S. forces in Iraq and use a base there to “watch” Iran, causing confusion among Pentagon officials and provoking the […]

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U.S. Envoy Visit to North Korea Aims to Restart Denuclearization Talks

February 5, 2019 Focus Washington

U.S. envoy Stephen Biegun travels to Pyongyang Wednesday to meet his North Korean counterpart, where he will try to advance a plan to reinvigorate denuclearization talks ahead of a new summit, Washington Post reported. President […]

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