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Trump Imposes Steep Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports

March 2, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump made a sudden announcement on Thursday, saying that he would impose a tariff on steel and aluminum imports “for a long period of time,” a move likely to trigger retaliation from the EU and […]

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NRA Official Says Trump Supports Strong Due Process

March 2, 2018 Focus Washington

One of the top officials at the National Rifle Association (NRA) had an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence after which he said that the pair “don’t want gun […]

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Russian Politican Claims He Has Access to Trump Through NRA

March 2, 2018 Focus Washington

A Russian politician who is well connected in the Kremlin stated that his ties to the National Rifle Association have given him access to President Donald Trump. NPR reported Thursday that Alexander Torshin, a former […]

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Belarusian Model Promises Trump-Russia Secrets in Exchange for Freedom

March 1, 2018 Focus Washington

A model from Belarus, who has been jailed in Thailand for offering sex lessons without a permit, claims she has knowledge of secrets involving the Kremlin, Russian billionaires and even the president of the United […]

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Barragan Advocates for Los Angeles Port While Challenging POTUS Agenda

March 1, 2018 Sara Corcoran

In an interview with LA Weekly contributor Sara Corcoran, U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragan noted the alarming fact that the Port of Los Angeles experiences about 20 million cyber-attacks per month. Barragan also explained why the […]

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U.S. Investors Seek Permission to Acquire Rosneft Lien in Citgo

March 1, 2018 Focus Washington

A group of U.S. investors is seeking Washington’s approval to acquire the nearly 50 percent collateral in U.S. refiner Citgo held by Rosneft, Russia’s largest state-owned energy firm, according to one of the investors. Such […]

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Hope Hicks Resigns from White House

March 1, 2018 Focus Washington

Hope Hicks, White House communications director and one of President Donald Trump’s closest and most trusted advisers, is resigning from her post. Hicks has been one of the president’s longest-serving aides who has been at his […]

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Kelly Being Blamed by Trump’s Family for Putting Kushner Between Political Crosshairs

February 28, 2018 Focus Washington

Several members of President Donald Trump’s family are apparently arguing that White House chief of staff John Kelly is allowing for Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner to be exposed to political attacks. Axios reports […]

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General Warns Russia and China Seduce U.S. Allies with Cheap Weapons

February 28, 2018 Focus Washington

The United States faces losing influence in the world because its partners are looking to buy military equipment and training from its rivals, particularly Russia and China, who offer cheaper weapons and can supply them […]

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Democrats Introduce Legislation Meant to Save Net Neutrality

February 28, 2018 Focus Washington

The legislation meant to reverse the Federal Communications Commission’s revoke of the net neutrality rules was introduced by the Democrats on Tuesday. The legislation that needs to passes both chambers in Congress is hanging on […]

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Jared Kushner Loses Access to Top-Secret Intelligence

February 28, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has been stripped of his access to the nation’s top secrets, officials said after his security clearance was downgraded, CNN reported. But, Kushner is not the only […]

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Successful Landing of NASA Astronauts After 168 Days Spent in International Space Station

February 28, 2018 Focus Washington

Three astronauts that were part of a five and a half month mission at the International Space Station (ISS) successfully landed their capsule in a snowy Kazakhstan steppe, NASA reported. The Soyuz capsule spacecraft brought back […]

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Hope Hicks to Appear Before House Panel

February 27, 2018 Focus Washington

White House Communications Director Hope Hicks will most likely meet with the House Intelligence Committee behind closed doors on Tuesday, sources with knowledge of the matter said. It is, however, unclear how forthcoming Hicks will […]

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Supreme Court Nullifies Trump’s March 5 Deadline for DACA

February 27, 2018 Focus Washington

It was decided on Monday by the Supreme Court to nullify President Donald Trump’s March 5 deadline for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The court’s ruling means an injunction preventing the Trump administration […]

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Trump Accuses Russia of Undercutting Efforts to Sanction North Korea

February 27, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump blamed Russia on Monday for helping North Korea and accused it of undercutting efforts to sanction the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un. Trump was questioned during a press conference about the news that […]

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Bernie Sanders’ Son Announces Candidacy for Congress

February 27, 2018 Focus Washington

The son of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, Levi Sanders, announced on Monday that he is going to run for the open House seat in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. “After much thought and consultation with […]

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Poll Shows Americans Trust Mueller More Than Trump

February 27, 2018 Focus Washington

A new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll shows that Americans believe special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe is more trustworthy than President Donald Trump’s denial there was collusion between his campaign and Russia in the 2016 election. […]

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Russia Continues to Exploit U.S. Political Polarization

February 26, 2018 Focus Washington

Experts are worried that the growing political polarization in the United States is a vulnerability that is used by foreign adversaries. The indictment of 13 Russians, as part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe into […]

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Senate Looks Into Temporary Fix for DACA

February 26, 2018 Focus Washington

As lawmakers are stuck in a stalemate regarding the immigration issue, Senate is trying to pass a short-term bill that will protect the “Dreamers.” The March 5 deadline that President Donald Trump set that will […]

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Ivanka Trump Is Unsure If Arming Teachers Would Save Lives

February 26, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka said in an interview on Sunday that she is unsure if her father’s suggestion to arm teachers as a way to prevent future school shootings would be effective, but added […]

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Trump Vows to Make School Safety Top Priority

February 26, 2018 Focus Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to the nation governors on Sunday that he is going to make school safety the top priority in his schedule, as a response to the increased pressure on gun control […]

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Gun Control Returns to Congress as Main Topic

February 26, 2018 Focus Washington

As Congress returns this week, the debate over the best legislative approach to mass shootings continues with the controversial ideas laid out both by President Donald Trump and lawmakers. The Hill reported that Republican Senator […]

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Another Two Top Advisers Could Resign Over Tensions With Trump

February 23, 2018 Focus Washington

Tensions in the White House could lead to the departure of two top advisers to President Donald Trump. According to Reuters, four senior administration officials said that tensions between the President and National Security adviser H.R. […]

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White House to Announce Largest Sanctions Against North Korea

February 23, 2018 Focus Washington

The promised sanctions against North Korea that will be the toughest and largest package of sanctions, meant to pressure the nation to give up their nuclear and missile programs, are soon to be announced by […]

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Republican Lawmaker Pressures Speaker Ryan on New Gun Control Legislation

February 23, 2018 Focus Washington

Florida Republican Representative Carlos Curbelo called on Speaker Paul Ryan to authorize the chamber to immediately start considering gun safety legislation, because President Donald Trump showed already support for such measures. Curbelo said in a […]

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Mueller Files New Charges Against Manafort, Gates

February 23, 2018 Focus Washington

As part of the Russia investigation, special counsel Robert Mueller has filed new charges against former Trump campaign head Paul Manafort and his close associate Richard Gates. The Hill reported that a federal court in […]

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Republican Congresswoman Says Many Mass Murderers Turn out to Be Democrats

February 22, 2018 Focus Washington

United States Representative Claudia Tenney said that many people who commit mass murder turn out to be Democrats, Associated Press reported. The Republican congresswoman made the statement during a discussion about calls for stricter gun control […]

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Amnesty International Accuses Trump of Creating Year of ‘Hate-Filled Rhetoric’

February 22, 2018 Focus Washington

Amnesty International, a London-based non-governmental organization focused on human rights that has over 7 million members and supporters around the world is accusing President Donald Trump of creating a year of “hate-filled rhetoric” through his […]

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Explosive Device Thrown at U.S. Embassy in Montenegro

February 22, 2018 Focus Washington

An explosive device was thrown by an unidentified man at the U.S. embassy compound in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. The attack happened around midnight, while the attacker committed suicide shortly after with what was […]

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Trump Suggests Arming Teachers While Students Protest over Gun Laws

February 22, 2018 Focus Washington

After the deadly shooting at a Florida school, U.S. students decided to confront lawmakers with demands to restrict sales of assault rifles. At the same time, President Donald Trump suggested arming teachers as a way […]

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