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U.S. Unemployment at New Record Low

March 9, 2018 Focus Washington

The unemployment rate in the U.S. has dropped to a new minimum of 4.0 percent in more than 17 years, even though, the wage gains are going to slow down after three months of increases. […]

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President Trump Imposes Tariffs, Exempts Some Countries

March 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Despite opposition by U.S. allies and fellow Republicans, President Donald Trump decided to move forward Thursday with his plan to impose stiff tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. He signed two tariff proclamations at the […]

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Kim Jong-un and Trump to Meet in May

March 9, 2018 Focus Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump accepted the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s invitation for a meeting that will happen by the end of May. The unexpected development supprised Washington after a year of nuclear tensions and exchange […]

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China, Europe Warn Trump Trade Wars Cannot Be Won

March 8, 2018 Focus Washington

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China is going to respond as necessary in the event of a trade war with the United States adding that such a war would only harm […]

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U.S. Closes Consular Agency in Mexico over Security Threat

March 8, 2018 Focus Washington

The United States has closed its consular agency in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, barring its employees from traveling there due to a “security threat.” The embassy in Mexico City issued the alert Wednesday night, shortly after a […]

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Kushner Did Not Invite U.S. Ambassador to Meetings with Mexico Officials

March 8, 2018 Focus Washington

The U.S. Ambassador to Mexico wasn’t invited to the meetings that were between President Donald Trump’s son-in-law as well as senior adviser Jared Kushner and top Mexican officials. The New York Times reported that a […]

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Lewandowski to Be Interviewed by House Intelligence Committee

March 8, 2018 Focus Washington

Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski will return to Capitol Hill on Thursday for a second closed-door interview with the House Intelligence Committee looking into Russia’s election meddling as well as allegations of collusion between […]

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Alabama School Shooting Leaves 17-Years-Old Girl Dead

March 8, 2018 Focus Washington

A student died and another teen was injured during a school shooting at an Alabama High School on Wednesday. The police described the shooting as an accident, adding that it happened when a “gun discharged.” The […]

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Detained Asylum Seeker Released after Suing Trump Administration

March 7, 2018 Focus Washington

Federal authorities have released a Congolese woman seeking asylum with her daughter in the U.S. after she accused the Trump administration of unfairly separating immigrants like herself from their children, her lawyer said on Tuesday […]

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Two Democrats Likely to Be First Female Texas Latinos in Congress

March 7, 2018 Focus Washington

Two Democratic candidates are most likely to make history as the first Latino women from Texas to serve in Congress. Candidates Veronica Escobar and Sylvia Garcia won the Democratic primaries in their respective races, which […]

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U.S. Blames North Korea for Kim Jong-nam’s Killing, Sanctions Country

March 7, 2018 Focus Washington

The U.S. government announced sanctions against North Korea after it blamed the regime for the murder of Kim Jong-un’s half-brother Kim Jong-nam, the State Department said on Tuesday. The announcement came only hours after South […]

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Kushner Visits Mexico to Improve Relations

March 7, 2018 Focus Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a senior adviser, Jared Kushner, is scheduled to visit Mexico on Wednesday where he will be meeting with President Enrique Pena Nieto to discuss the rising trade issues and […]

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Trump’s Chief Economic Adviser Resigns

March 7, 2018 Focus Washington

The top economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as the White House voice for Wall Street, announced on Tuesday that he is going to resign. Gary Cohn’s decision comes after he got […]

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North Korea Promised to Stop Nuclear Tests If U.S. Holds Talks

March 6, 2018 Focus Washington

A South Korean delegation visiting North Korea said that the North’s leader Kim Jong-un promised that they will stop testing nuclear missiles only if the United States hold talks with Pyongyang, The Associated Press reported […]

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DACA Deadline Expired, No Clear Path Forward

March 6, 2018 Focus Washington

The deadline set by President Donald Trump that gave Congress time to reach a deal to help the so-called Dreamers expired Monday, which means that any chance for a legislative fix won’t happen before the […]

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Nikki Haley Accuses United Nations of Bullying Israel

March 6, 2018 Focus Washington

The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, bashed the UN on issues relating the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine. During her speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference […]

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Florida Senate Raises Minimum Purchasing Age for Guns

March 6, 2018 Focus Washington

Florida’s Senate where Republicans have the majority approved on Monday reforms to the state’s gun law which will raise the minimum purchase age and add a three-day waiting period. The legislation which was approved by the […]

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Trump’s Election Fraud Expert to Defend Claims of Illegal Voting

March 6, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s election fraud expert and Kansas’ secretary of state, Kris Kobach is scheduled to defend in court his assertions of widespread election fraud Tuesday as part of a major voting rights case that […]

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South Korean Delegation Heads to North as Mediator Between Washington, Pyongyang

March 5, 2018 Focus Washington

A delegation from South Korea left for North Korea on Monday. A South Korean presidential official said that the trip’s main goal is to bring the North and the U.S. to the talking table for […]

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Mueller Seeks Document on Numerous Trump Associates

March 5, 2018 Focus Washington

The investigation into a possible collusion between President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia has progressed to a point where the grand jury has sent a subpoena to a witness where they are demanding all […]

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North Korea Warns U.S. Not to Misjudge Its Intentions

March 5, 2018 Focus Washington

Following Donald Trump’s comments on Saturday evening that North Korea has reached out about possible talks, Pyongyang said on Sunday that the U.S. “should not misjudge” its intentions for dialogue. The spokesperson for North Korea’s Ministry […]

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U.S. Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam for First Time Since End of War

March 5, 2018 Focus Washington

For the first time since the Vietnam War finished, a U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in Vietnam on Monday showing the developing strategic ties between former enemies as a result of China’s rising regional influence. Reuters reports […]

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Sowing and Reaping the Seeds of Russian Influence

March 4, 2018 Sara Corcoran

Washington DC is a capital and international city. It’s common to hear people speaking different languages while walking down Pennsylvania Avenue, but in the past year, one might notice a disquieting change: an influx of […]

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North Korea Threatens to ‘Counter’ U.S. over Military Drills

March 3, 2018 Focus Washington

North Korea threatened on Saturday to “counter the U.S.” if the United States holds joint military exercises with South Korea, saying the drills would harm reconciliation efforts on the peninsula, CNBC reported. The United States […]

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Trump’s Shifting Stance on Guns Leaves Lawmakers Baffled

March 3, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s decision on Thursday to impose hefty tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum was as much of a surprise for the White House as it was for everyone else, CNBC reported. Trump unilaterally made […]

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Trump’s Steel Tariffs Are ‘Troubling’ Sign for Canada’s Oil Industry

March 3, 2018 Focus Washington

The threat of American tariffs on Canadian steel sent shivers through the northern nation’s oil industry, sparking fears of higher costs for everything from pipelines to drilling equipment, Bloomberg informs. U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 […]

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Scaramucci Denied White House Access, Purportedly by Chief Kelly

March 3, 2018 Focus Washington

Anthony Scaramucci, a President Trump supporter who had a brief yet infamous stint as the administration’s communications director, can no longer enter White House grounds without special permission, he confirmed to Fox News on Saturday. […]

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EU Threatens Iconic U.S. Brands After Trump Opens Door to Trade War

March 3, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump set the stage for a trade war after slapping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, daring other countries to retaliate and leading the European Union to warn that it would target iconic […]

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FBI Counterintelligence Investigates Ivanka Trump Business Deal

March 2, 2018 Focus Washington

Counterintelligence officials are looking into Ivanka Trump’s international business deals, two sources familiar with the matter said. A U.S. official and a former U.S. official said that the FBI is scrutinizing the negotiations and financing […]

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Putin Presents New Nuclear Missiles Capable of Hitting Florida

March 2, 2018 Focus Washington

During his speech on Thursday where he presented new advanced Russian weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin showed an animated video of his new nuclear missile with unlimited range hitting President Donald Trump’s home state of […]

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