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U.S. Health Officials Confirm 11 Coronavirus Cases

February 3, 2020 Focus Washington

Health officials in the State of California have confirmed three more cases of coronavirus, which brings the state to a total of six, and a total of 11 across the U.S. Late Sunday, a San […]

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First Coronavirus Death Outside China

February 2, 2020 Focus Washington

China ramped up measures to contain the coronavirus epidemic and shore up an economy hit by travel curbs and business shut-downs on Sunday as the first death from the illness was reported outside the country, […]

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Pompeo Urges Kazakhstan to Press China Over Uighurs

February 2, 2020 Focus Washington

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Kazakhstan on Sunday to join Washington in pressing Beijing over its treatment of Muslim minorities, a sensitive matter for the Central Asian nation which has close ties with its […]

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U.S. Confirms Eighth Case of Coronavirus

February 2, 2020 Focus Washington

U.S. health officials on Saturday confirmed an eighth case of the fast-spreading new coronavirus in the United States and the Pentagon said it would provide housing for people arriving from overseas who might need to […]

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AP: Sanders Calls for Unity, but His Supporters Have Other Ideas

February 2, 2020 Focus Washington

When Bernie Sanders addresses throngs of supporters who gather at his rallies, the divisions that plague the Democratic Party can feel far away. The Vermont senator speaks of building a “mutliracial, mutli-generational movement” that will […]

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Britain Lays out Tough Stance for EU Trade Talks

February 2, 2020 Focus Washington

Britain laid out a tough opening stance for future talks with the European Union on Sunday, saying it would set its own agenda rather than meeting the bloc’s rules to ensure frictionless trade, Reuters informs. […]

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AP: 2020 Candidates Brace for Frenzied, Final Weekend in Iowa

February 1, 2020 Focus Washington

Democratic presidential candidates kicked off a final, frenetic weekend of campaigning ahead of the Iowa caucuses, which will begin the battle to take on President Donald Trump in November, The Associated Press reported. Former Vice […]

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Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban Targets Six New Countries

February 1, 2020 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump issued an expanded version of his travel ban on Friday that targets prospective immigrants from Nigeria and five other countries, a move that could affect thousands of people and reignite debate on […]

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China Faces More Border Curbs as Virus Death Toll Rises

February 1, 2020 Focus Washington

The number of deaths from a coronavirus epidemic in China has risen by 46 to 259, the country’s health authority said on Saturday, as the United States and other nations announced new border curbs on […]

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Senate Rejects Witnesses in Trump Impeachment Trial

February 1, 2020 Focus Washington

The U.S. Senate voted on Friday against calling witnesses and collecting new evidence in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, clearing the way for Trump’s almost certain acquittal next week, Reuters reported. By a vote of […]

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UK Plans Full Border Checks on EU Goods

February 1, 2020 Focus Washington

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to impose full customs and border checks on all European Union goods entering Britain from next year, in an attempt to increase pressure on the bloc in trade […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Supreme Court Justices Rated – Superbowl Picks – Iowa and New Hampshire First? – Texas Senate – Dem Unity – Trump and the Economy

January 31, 2020 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, January 31, 2020 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 45%Up 1 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 41% (Reuters) to 50% (Rasmussen). Without these […]

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Jimmy Carter Blasts Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

Former President Jimmy Carter issued a statement Thursday rejecting President Donald Trump’s newly proposed Middle East peace plan, which calls for the Israeli annexation of key swaths of Palestinian-held land, AJC reported. The statement issued […]

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Johnson Hails UK’s ‘New Beginning’ as Brexit Day Arrives

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. Its status at the end of the day, as a proud nation that has reclaimed its sovereignty, or a diminished presence in Europe and […]

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Trump Revives Border Wall Promise in Iowa Campaign Speech

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump campaigned on Thursday in Iowa – the state that kicks off the presidential nominating race next week – basking in the support of his base while the U.S. Senate trial considering his […]

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Pompeo Pledges Support for Ukraine

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo underscored Washington’s support for Ukraine on a visit to Kyiv on Friday, as both countries sought to smooth over relations buffeted by the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, Reuters […]

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FBI Probes Use of Israeli Firm’s Spyware in Personal and Government Hacks

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

The FBI is investigating the role of Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group Technologies in possible hacks on American residents and companies as well as suspected intelligence gathering on governments, according to four people familiar with […]

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Confusion Spreads Over Coronavirus Protection

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

“Do not wear a mask if you are well” read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore’s main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen […]

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Democrats’ Bid for New Trump Impeachment Witnesses Likely to Fail

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

Democrats appeared to have fallen short on Thursday in their bid to garner the votes needed to call witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, clearing the way for his likely acquittal as early as […]

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World Share Markets Struggle for Footing After Virus-Battered Week

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

World share markets fought to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes that China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of more cases and deaths, travel bans, evacuations, and factory […]

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Britain Quits EU, Steps Into Transition Twilight Zone

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, the most significant change to its place in the world since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years […]

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SpaceX Successfully Blows Up Starship’s Tank in New Stress Test

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

A prototype of SpaceX’s Mars-colonization spacecraft blew its lid in a valuable stress test on Tuesday. For the duration of a cryogenic strength test at the South Texas facility near the village of Boca Chica, […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Big State Primaries – Separation of Church, State – Trump’s Removal – Superbowl Picks – Debate Influence

January 30, 2020 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, January 30, 2020 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 41% (Politico, Reuters) to 50% (Rasmussen). Without these […]

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U.S. Warns Citizens Against Travel to China

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

The United States warned Americans not to travel to China as the death toll from a new virus reached 213 on Friday and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency, Reuters reported. […]

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AP: Gulf Arabs Back Trump’s Mideast Efforts, but Not Peace Plan

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

A tectonic shift in relations quietly underway for years now was on full display as representatives of Gulf Arab states attended President Donald Trump’s unveiling this week of an Israeli-Palestinian plan that heavily sides with […]

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Trump Impeachment Trial Nears End of Initial Phase

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

The U.S. Senate is expected to wrap up the initial phase of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial before turning on Friday to the explosive question of whether to call witnesses such as former national security […]

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China Virus Toll Rises to 170

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

Countries began isolating hundreds of citizens evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan on Thursday to stop the spread of an epidemic that has killed 170 people as worry about the impact on the world’s […]

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Republicans Hopeful Senate Will Acquit Trump by Friday

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

A Democratic push to force Republicans to accept witnesses at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate appeared to be flagging on Wednesday, raising the possibility he could be acquitted as early as […]

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U.S. Economy Growing Moderately in Fourth Quarter

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

The U.S. economy likely maintained a moderate pace of growth in the fourth quarter, and probably again fell short of attaining the Trump administration’s coveted but elusive 3% annual growth target because of slumping business […]

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U.S. to Arrange More Evacuation Flights From Wuhan Next Week

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

The U.S. government will lay on extra evacuation flights from Wuhan with capacity for private U.S. citizens on or about February 3, the State Department said in a statement on Thursday, Reuters reported. Individuals on […]

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