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AP: Fears of Sanders Win Growing among Democratic Establishment

January 8, 2020 Focus Washington

Increasingly alarmed that Bernie Sanders could become their party’s presidential nominee, establishment-minded Democrats are warning primary voters that the self-described democratic socialist would struggle to defeat President Donald Trump and hurt the party’s chances in […]

Ivanka Trump Draws Applause at Tech Show

January 8, 2020 Focus Washington

Presidential adviser Ivanka Trump on Tuesday touted government-industry collaboration to create jobs, drawing applause at a tech show that contrasted with the criticism she faced beforehand for her lack of tech experience, Reuters informs. The […]

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Warren Calls on Trump to ‘De-escalate’ Conflict with Iran

January 8, 2020 Focus Washington

Democratic White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren rallied a raucous crowd of thousands in New York City on Tuesday alongside former rival Julian Castro, whose endorsement a day earlier could boost her candidacy at a critical […]

Iraqi Kurds Call for Region to Be Kept Out of Rivalries

January 8, 2020 Focus Washington

The leaders of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region said on Wednesday that the support of a U.S.-led military coalition in fighting Islamic State militants was vital and urged its member states not to allow the group’s […]

Senate Republicans Close Ranks on Rules for Trump Impeachment Trial

January 8, 2020 Focus Washington

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he had enough support from his fellow Republicans to set the rules for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, dealing a blow to Democrats’ efforts to call new […]

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Investors Pause Equity Selling as Fears of Iran-U.S. Escalation Grow

January 8, 2020 Focus Washington

European shares fell on Wednesday and U.S. equity futures pointed to weakness on Wall Street after Iran’s attack on U.S.-led forces in Iraq, but earlier sharp market moves were starting to fade as fears abated […]

Ukrainian Airliner Crashes after Take-off in Tehran, Killing All 176 Passengers

January 8, 2020 Focus Washington

A Ukrainian airliner burst into flames shortly after take-off from Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 176 people aboard in a crash that an initial report blamed on engine failure, Reuters informs. Debris and smoldering engine […]

Iran Attacks American Base in Iraq

January 7, 2020 Focus Washington

Iran attacked an American base in western Iraq early Wednesday, Iranian official news media and United States officials said, the start of what Iran had promised would be retaliation for the killing of a top […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Tuesday Trivia – Economic Outlook – Republicans for 2024? – Trump, Clinton

January 7, 2020 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Tuesday, January 7, 2020 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 47%Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 44% (The Economist) to 48% (Rasmussen). Without these […]

Senator Rand Paul Says Trump Got Bad Advice for Killing Soleimani

January 7, 2020 Focus Washington

Republican Senator Rand Paul on Monday stated that President Donald Trump “got bad advice” before making his decision to kill the top Iranian General of the Revolutionary Guard Qassem Soleimani. According to The Hill, Paul […]

Pentagon Chief Says U.S. Troops Not Leaving Iraq

January 7, 2020 Focus Washington

Pentagon Chief Mark Esper has rejected the claims that U.S. troops are pulling out of Iraq following a letter circulated online suggesting otherwise. Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters the […]

U.S. Customs Denies Detaining Iranian-Americans ‘Because of Their Country of Origin’

January 7, 2020 Focus Washington

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is rejecting claims suggesting that the agency was detaining people of Iranian descent, along with Iranian-Americans “because of their country of origin”. The CBP denied the allegations in a Twitter […]

Iran’s Zarif Denied Diplomatic Visa to Attend UN Security Council

January 7, 2020 Focus Washington

The Trump administration has rejected the Iranian foreign minister’s request for a visa in order to attend a UN Security Council meeting amid escalated tensions between Tehran and Washington, Foreign Policy reported Monday. Iran’s Foreign Minister […]

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Trump Offers Australia Assistance to Fight Wildfires

January 7, 2020 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump offered assistance to the Government of Australia in order to fight the raging fires devastating the continent for days. According to The Hill, Trump spoke with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, a […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Candidate Positioning – Democrats for 2024? – Iowa, New Hampshire

January 6, 2020 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Monday, January 6, 2020 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 47%Up 1 from Friday RON’S COMMENT: This is the highest rating President Trump has received in our averages. Note that only one […]

Bolton Ready to Testify in U.S. Senate Impeachment Trial

January 6, 2020 Focus Washington

Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Monday that he is prepared to testify in a possible Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump if he receives a subpoena, Reuters reports. “I have […]

Tesla Tops Wall Street Estimates With Record Vehicle Deliveries in Q4 2019

January 6, 2020 Focus Washington

Tesla delivered a record 112,000 vehicles globally during the fourth quarter, significantly topping Wall Street estimates and achieving CEO Elon Musk’s year-end sales goal, CNBC informed. Wall Street expected Tesla to deliver 106,000 vehicles to […]

Weinstein Rape Trial Begins, Hollywood Mogul Facing up to Life in Prison

January 6, 2020 Focus Washington

The rape trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul who transformed the independent film world with award-winning movies like “Shakespeare in Love” and “The English Patient,” begins this week in Manhattan, Reuters informed. Once […]

Britain Alarmed by Tehran’s Nuclear Announcement

January 6, 2020 Focus Washington

Iran’s announcement that it will abandon limitations on enriching uranium is extremely concerning and Britain is urgently speaking to parties about possible next steps, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, Reuters […]

Iran to No Longer Abide by Uranium Enrichment Limits Under 2015 Nuclear Deal

January 6, 2020 Focus Washington

Less than a week after Iran’s top military commander was killed by U.S. drone strike, the regime said Sunday that it would further scale back compliance with an international nuclear pact, CNBC reported. Iran will […]

Soleimani’s Daughter Warns U.S. of ‘Dark Day’

January 6, 2020 Focus Washington

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians thronged Tehran’s streets on Monday for the funeral of military commander Qassem Soleimani, killed by a U.S. drone strike last week, and his daughter said his death would bring a […]

Democratic Leaders Urge Trump to Release Iran Intelligence

January 6, 2020 Focus Washington

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez on Sunday sent President Donald Trump a letter urging him to declassify the formal notification Congress received regarding the […]

Trump Doubles Down on Threat to Attack Iran’s Cultural Sites

January 6, 2020 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his threats to attack Iranian cultural sites and warned of a “major retaliation” if the Iranian government planned tit-for-tat attacks in the aftermath of the killing of […]

Who Are the Kataib Hezbollah?

January 5, 2020 Focus Washington

In the videos captured from the attack on the American Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, some of the attackers are carrying flags. The distinctive yellow flag picturing a raised fist holding an AK-47 at the center belongs […]

Biden Criticizes Trump Threatening Tweets on Iran Saying its ‘Incredibly Dangerous and Irresponsible’

January 5, 2020 Focus Washington

On Saturday night, Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump’s tweetstorm on Iran as “dangerous and irresponsible”. Earlier the same night Trump threatened to hit Iranian sites if there is retaliation for Qassem […]

Trump’s Lawyers Ask New York Judge to Dismiss Rape Allegation Case: Report

January 5, 2020 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump asked a New York judge to dismiss the allegation from a woman who claims Trump raped her in a department store dressing room 20 years ago. According to The Hill, in a […]

Texas Troopers Inflict 16 Fatal Wounds on Black Man, Jury Decides Not to Indict

January 4, 2020 Focus Washington

A black man was fatally shot by Texas state troopers 16 times, with the autopsy report saying the man, Schaston Hodge, was shot in the torso, head, and thighs. According to The Dallas Morning News, […]

World Leaders Warn of Possible War after US Airstrike Kills Top Iranian General

January 4, 2020 Focus Washington

A number of world leaders raised alarms to the news of a U.S. airstrike that killed Qassem Soleimani, one of Iran’s top generals of the Revolutionary Guard. The leaders of China, Russia, and France said […]

AP: Iran General Steps Out of Soleimani’s Shadow to Lead Proxies

January 4, 2020 Focus Washington

A new Iranian general has stepped out of the shadows to lead the country’s expeditionary Quds Force, becoming responsible for Tehran’s proxies across the Mideast as the Islamic Republic threatens the U.S. with “harsh revenge” […]

Trump Claims Killing of Iranian General Was to ‘Stop a War’

January 4, 2020 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump said Friday he ordered the killing of a top Iranian general “to stop a war,” not start one, but in the tense aftermath the Pentagon braced for retaliation by sending more troops […]

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