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Trump Taps Billionaire Financier to Head Intelligence Board

May 12, 2018 Focus Washington

The White House announced on Friday that Stephen Feinberg, a billionaire financier, will head President Donald Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board, Politico reported. Feinberg is the co-founder, executive chairman and co-chief executive officer of Cerberus Capital […]

Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Gun Carry Bill in Blow for NRA

May 12, 2018 Focus Washington

Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed a bill late Friday that would have permitted adults to carry firearms without a license or training, dealing a rare defeat to the National Rifle Association in a conservative […]

Trump Lawyer Heard Allegations against Schneiderman years ago, Attorney Says

May 12, 2018 Focus Washington

A New York attorney reportedly told President Donald Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen, years ago that former New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was allegedly abusing women, Fox News informed. Schneiderman, a frequent legal nemesis […]

AT&T CEO Admits they Made Mistake Hiring Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen

May 12, 2018 Focus Washington

AT&T told employees Friday that hiring President Donald Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen as a consultant was a “big mistake,” CNBC informed. The telecommunications giant also announced the retirement of the executive whose unit retained Cohen. AT&T’s explanation about the […]

Kelly Says Trump is Embarrassed by Mueller’s Investigation

May 11, 2018 Focus Washington

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly stated in a new interview that President Donald Trump is “somewhat embarrassed” by the investigation into Russia’s attempts to meddle in the 2016 presidential election. Kelly, in his interview […]

Cohen Hit with New Ethics Complaints

May 11, 2018 Focus Washington

The legal troubles confronting President Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen are growing, as on Thursday watchdog group Public Citizen filed complaints with Congress and the Justice Department, saying the New York attorney broke federal ethics […]

Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Hands Back Private Jets

May 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska has handed back three private jets he was leasing because U.S. sanctions imposed on him last month make it impossible for him to keep using the planes, Reuters reported. The aircrafts, […]

Trump Says U.S. Did Not Pay for Release of North Korea Prisoners

May 11, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Thursday evening praised the release of the three Americans prisoners that were held in North Korea and have arrived home this week, adding that the U.S. did not pay for their […]

George W. Bush Wins Distinguished International Leadership Award

May 11, 2018 Focus Washington

Former President George W. Bush on Thursday urged for “moral” and “practical” spending on global interests, emphasizing the capacity for the U.S. to save lives around the world, CBS reported. “Some Americans may ask, ‘Is […]

White House Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

On Thursday, the White House condemned Iran for launching a barrage of missiles from Syria at Israeli military targets while expressing U.S. support for any retaliatory strikes by Israel, asserting the Jewish state’s “right to […]

McCain Urges Senate to Reject Haspel’s Nomination

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

After Gina Haspel’s confirmation hearing in the Senate, Senator John McCain on Wednesday said that he is against President Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director, CNN reported. McCain urged the Senate to vote against Haspel, […]

Germany Wants Details from U.S. on Iran Sanctions

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday that Germany was seeking more details from the United States about possible sanctions Washington planned to impose on Iran, Reuters reported. On Wednesday, the White House said […]

Democrats Pressure Gina Haspel on Her Morality

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

Gina Haspel did not face much scrutiny on Wednesday, as it was expected in her highly anticipated testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Haspel, who as a career CIA officer spent over three decades undercover, […]

North Korea Releases Imprisoned Americans

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump welcomed the three American prisoners that were released by North Korea Thursday morning, marking an important diplomatic moment between the two nations. According to The New York Times, the freed prisoners, Kim […]

U.S. Pulling Out of Iran Deal Prompted Israel to Launch Missiles at Syria

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Israel was accused by Syria of attacking Damascus with missiles on Tuesday, moments after President Donald Trump announced that he was withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear deal. Israeli military stated that after identifying “irregular activity” […]

Haspel Will Have to Promise Not to Use Enhanced Interrogation

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s choice to be the director of the CIA, is scheduled to give a pledge in front of senators during her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, vowing that she is not going […]

Pompeo Will Return With All U.S. Citizens Imprisoned in North Korea

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is planning on returning from North Korea with three U.S. citizens who are currently detained in the country, a South Korean official said. According to Reuters, the official told South […]

Iranian Supreme Leader Accuses Trump of Being a Liar

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

The supreme leader of Iran on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is withdrawing the U.S. from the nuclear accord with Iran, saying his comments were all lies. Reuters reported that Ayatollah Ali […]

Trump Threatens to Take Away Press Credentials

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump early Wednesday said that he might take away news networks’ press credentials if they continue with “negative” coverage. “The Fake News is working overtime. Just reported that despite the tremendous success we […]

Trump Withdraws From Iran Nuclear Accord

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

On Tuesday President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the international nuclear accord with Iran which may result in additional conflict in the Middle East. The withdrawal, besides upsetting European allies, is also expected […]

Kremlin Warns of ‘Harmful Consequences’ if Trump Withdraws from Iran Deal

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

Russia on Tuesday warned that if the U.S. withdraws from the Iran nuclear deal it would spark “harmful consequences.” Reuters reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said if President Donald Trump chooses to pull out […]

Trump Seeking $15 Billion Cut in Unspent Federal Funds, Official Says

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s administration is urging Congress to halt $15 billion in unspent government funds, including $7 billion from the Children’s Health Insurance Program, a senior administration official said Monday, Bloomberg informed. The suggestion is a Republican effort to claim […]

World on Edge While Waiting for Trump’s Iran Deal Decision

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump will announce on Tuesday his final decision regarding the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, threatening a global crisis if he decides to pull out of it. The upcoming decision will provide Trump with […]

NY Democrat Eric Schneiderman Resigns as State Attorney General

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced his resignation Monday night, hours after The New Yorker magazine published allegations of physical abuse and controlling behavior by four women who had romantic relationships or encounters with him, […]

CIA Delivers Congress Documents Related to Haspel’s Controversial Past

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

The CIA has supplied Congress with a portion of classified documents that are part of the controversial undercover background of President Donald Trump’s choice for a director of the spy agency. The documents are meant […]

Lava Flow Continues to Threaten Hawaii Residents

May 7, 2018 Focus Washington

After a day of relative calm, the Kilauea volcano erupted again Sunday, spewing lava 300 feet in the air and destroying nearby homes, bringing the number to 26. Hawaii’s Civil Defense Agency said that since […]

White House: Gina Haspel CIA Nomination ‘Won’t Be Derailed by Partisan Critics’

May 7, 2018 Focus Washington

The White House has just supported President Trump’s nomination of Gina Haspel as the head of the CIA, stating Sunday that “partisan critics” would not torpedo the president’s pick, Fox News informed. The White House’s response came after multiple reports claimed Haspel offered […]

China Softens Tone on Trade After U.S. Leaves Empty Handed

May 7, 2018 Focus Washington

China made an attempt to give a positive assessment of the U.S. trade talks after Donald Trump’s negotiators left Beijing Friday with no agreement on the horizon, while claiming that the U.S. shouldn’t make unreasonable demands, Bloomberg informed. State media over […]

Iran Warns U.S. Against Abandoning Nuclear Deal

May 7, 2018 Focus Washington

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned the United States on Sunday that leaving the 2015 nuclear deal would be a “historic mistake.” The warning came only days before President Donald Trump decides whether to scrap the […]

White House Condemns China For Pressuring Airlines Not to List Taiwan as a Country

May 5, 2018 Focus Washington

The White House condemned China on Saturday after the country’s aviation authority sent letters to several major airlines preventing them from referring to Taiwan as a country. “This is Orwellian nonsense and part of a […]

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