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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

Clint Eastwood Slams Trump’s Behavior, Shows Support for Bloomberg

February 23, 2020 Focus Washington

Actor and Academy Award-winning director Clint Eastwood, who’s been a longtime supporter of Republican candidates, made an appearance in support of Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg for president, as he slammed Donald Trump’s behavior as president in an […]

Trump Accuses Schiff of Leaking Info about Russia Meddling in Election

February 23, 2020 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump blamed House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff of leaking intelligence that Russia has been seeking to meddle with the Democratic primary to help Senator Bernie Sanders with his presidential campaign. “Nobody said it to me […]

Bernie Sanders talks spending plan

MSNBC Host Who Compared Sanders Win to Nazis Urged to Resign

February 23, 2020 Focus Washington

An MSNBC host has been called to give his resignation following his comparison of Bernie Sanders’ victory in the Nevada caucus to the Nazi invasion of France. The Vermont Senator won the Nevada Democratic caucuses […]

Marc Short Spars with Fox Anchor over Russia Interference in Election

February 23, 2020 Focus Washington

Vice President Pence’s chief of staff sparred with Fox News’s Chris Wallace on Sunday after he rejected claims that U.S. intelligence has shown that Russia will attempt to interfere in the 2020 election to aid President Donald Trump. […]

U.S. Cancer Medicine Inventor Arrested in Russia on Bribery Charges

February 23, 2020 Focus Washington

Russian police have arrested an American cancer-medicine inventor on suspicion of bribery, business daily Kommersant reported Friday. According to the charges, Gene Miron Spektor gave 4 million rubles ($64,000) in the form of two holiday packages to […]

Trump Directly Sought to Block Publication of Bolton’s Book

February 22, 2020 Focus Washington

President Trump has reportedly personally called for the publication of John Bolton’s upcoming book to be blocked, telling staff he thinks his former national security adviser is “a traitor”, according to The Washington Post. People […]

Bernie Sanders Calls Out MSNBC Over Campaign Coverage

February 22, 2020 Focus Washington

Bernie Sanders went ballistic at NBC and MSNBC execs ahead of the Democratic debate this week — jabbing one top TV exec repeatedly in the face with his finger and accusing the networks of offensive […]

DEA Agent Accused of Conspiring with Cartel

February 22, 2020 Focus Washington

A former agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was arrested on charges that he laundered money for a Colombian drug cartel, according to The Hill. Jose Irizarry and his wife were arrested Friday at […]

Twitter Suspends 70 Bloomberg-Boosting Accounts for Violating Company Policy

February 22, 2020 Focus Washington

Twitter is reportedly suspending 70 accounts, some of which are backed by Michael Bloomberg’s campaign, that have posted identical messages in support of the Democrat’s presidential bid, calling the content “platform manipulation”, New York Post […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Michigan Senate – Big State Primaries – Trump in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan

February 21, 2020 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, February 21, 2020 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 46%Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls, ranging from 43% (Reuters, The Economist) to 49% (Rasmussen). Without […]

Washington, Afghanistan and Taliban Announce 7-Day ‘Reduction In Violence’

February 21, 2020 Focus Washington

According to U.S. and Afghan officials, the coalition led by the United States, along with the Afghan forces and the Taliban militia will begin a seven-day reduction in violence starting from Saturday midnight local time. […]

President’s DNI Chief is Gold Member of Trump Loyalty Program

February 21, 2020 Focus Washington

Richard Grenell, the new acting Director of National Intelligence became a gold member of the ‘’Trump Card’’ loyalty program. Trump announced this on his Twitter account on Wednesday: ‘’I am pleased to announce that our […]

Trump Says he’s Considering Doug Collins for DNI Post; GOP Rep Says Not Interested

February 21, 2020 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump said late Thursday that he is considering Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., for the permanent Director of National Intelligence job, a move that could resolve a mini-crisis in the GOP surrounding Collins’ challenge against […]

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 Suspends More Penalties on U.S. Goods After Trade Truce

February 21, 2020 Focus Washington

China on Friday suspended more punitive tariffs on imports of U.S. industrial goods in response to a truce in its trade war with Washington that threatened global economic growth, The Associated Press reported. Financial markets […]

Iran Votes in Parliament Elections That Favor Conservatives

February 21, 2020 Focus Washington

Iranians were voting for a new parliament Friday, with turnout seen as a key measure of support for Iran’s leadership as sanctions weigh on the economy and isolate the country diplomatically, The Associated Press informs. […]

Coronavirus Fears Create Ghost Town in South Korea

February 21, 2020 Focus Washington

The streets of South Korea’s fourth-largest city were abandoned on Thursday, with residents holed up indoors after dozens of people caught the new coronavirus in what authorities described as a “super-spreading event” at a church, […]

Warren Taps $3mn Loan for Campaign

February 21, 2020 Focus Washington

Senator Elizabeth Warren raised more money than most of her Democratic presidential rivals in the weeks before the Iowa caucuses, but spent so heavily that her campaign took out a $3 million loan fearing she […]

Assange’s Fate Hangs in Balance as UK Court Considers U.S. Extradition Bid

February 21, 2020 Focus Washington

Almost a decade after his WikiLeaks website enraged Washington by leaking secret U.S. documents, a London court will begin hearings on Monday to decide whether Julian Assange should be extradited to the United States, Reuters […]

U.S. Intelligence Told Lawmakers of Russian Bid to Boost Trump Re-Election

February 21, 2020 Focus Washington

U.S. intelligence officials told lawmakers last week that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump’s re-election, a person […]

Roger Stone Sentenced to 3-1/3 Years

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced President Donald Trump’s long-time adviser Roger Stone to three years and four months in prison and said his lies to lawmakers investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential […]

PepsiCo Ups Investments in Saudi Arabia to $1.6bn

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

PepsiCo has said that it seeks to invest over six billion riyals ($1.6 billion) in Saudi Arabia over the next five years, Asharq Al-Awsat informed. The governor of the Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority (SAGIA), […]

White House Appoints Grenell As New Acting Head Of Intelligence

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump has named Richard Grenell, the vocal and controversial U.S. ambassador to Germany, as the new acting director of national intelligence, replacing the current acting head of the nation’s 17 spy agencies, NPR […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: ERA – South Carolina – Arizona Senate – Election Boxscore – Candidate Favorability

February 20, 2020 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, February 20, 2020 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 46%Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls, ranging from 43% (Reuters, The Economist) to 49% (Rasmussen). Without […]

Westinghouse Set to Sign Pact With Indian Firm for Nuclear Reactors During Trump Visit

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

U.S. energy firm Westinghouse is expected to sign a new agreement with state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India for the supply of six nuclear reactors during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit next week, officials said, […]

UK Blames Russia for Cyber Attacks on Georgia

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

Britain blamed Russia on Thursday for cyber-attacks on Georgia, including a major assault that knocked out thousands of state, private and media websites last year, Reuters informs. Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre, which is part […]

Trump Ally Roger Stone to Be Sentenced as Case Roils DOJ

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

Roger Stone, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, faces sentencing Thursday on his convictions for witness tampering and lying to Congress, The Associated Press reported. The action in federal court comes amid Trump’s unrelenting […]

Weinstein Jurors Focus on Sciorra as Deliberations Continue

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

Jury deliberations in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial are set to continue for a third day on Thursday, The Associated Press reported. So far, jurors have been focusing a lot of attention on actress Annabella Sciorra’s […]

Increased Number of Coronavirus Cases Outside China

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday, a day after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record levels, as the number of coronavirus cases outside China increased, Reuters informs. South Korea reported a spike […]

Pentagon Policy Chief John Rood to Step Down in Latest High-Level Departure

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

Pentagon policy chief John Rood is leaving his job at the end of this month, the Defense Department confirmed on Thursday, marking yet another high-level departure from the Trump administration’s senior national security ranks, Politico […]

Gunman Kills Nine in German Shisha Bar Rampage

February 20, 2020 Focus Washington

A suspected right-wing extremist shot nine people dead in two shisha bars in an overnight rampage through a German city before, police believe, returning home and killing himself, Reuters writes. Federal prosecutors said they had […]

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