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Tillerson Raps China as ‘Predatory’ Rule Breaker

October 19, 2017 Focus Washington

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson rebuked China on Wednesday for destabilizing the global order and subverting its neighboring countries’ sovereignty with its “predatory” economic policies. At the same time, he expressed the Trump administration’s determination […]

Corporate Tax Cuts Will Lift Workers’ Wages, Kevin Hasset Says

October 16, 2017 Focus Washington

Kevin Hassett, who leads the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers and is President Donald Trump’s top economist, issued a report in which he predicts that corporate tax cuts being pushed by Republicans would increase a […]

Hillary Clinton Compares Alleged Russian Interference with 9/11

October 16, 2017 Focus Washington

Hillary Clinton compared Russia’s alleged interference in last year’s presidential elections with September 11, 2001, when nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that happened in the U.S. “We have really well-respected […]

UN Ambassador Says U.S. Hopes to Stay in Iran Nuclear Deal

October 16, 2017 Focus Washington

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikky Haley said that Washington hopes to remain in the nuclear deal with Iran, but is also trying to strengthen it so that the “American people feel safer,” New York […]

Clinton Foundation to Keep Harvey Weinstein’s Donation

October 16, 2017 Focus Washington

The Clinton Foundation is not considering the possibility to return as much as 250 thousand dollars it has received from Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, who was accused of sexual harassment and rape. The reason is […]

Critics Warn of Risks in Trump’s Iran Decision

October 14, 2017 Focus Washington

Although President Donald Trump did not walk away from the Iran nuclear deal by decertifying it, critics say, he is risking a negative outcome, possibly leading to military action. On Friday, the president made the […]

Mulvaney Supports Trump’s Healthcare Decision

October 14, 2017 Focus Washington

Office of Management and Budget director, Mick Mulvaney, stood behind President Donald Trump’s decision on Friday to end ObamaCare subsidies to health insurers. “The President doesn’t want to write a check of your and my […]

Democrats Want Border Wall Bill to Pass Every Committee with Jurisdiction Before it Goes to House Floor

October 14, 2017 Focus Washington

Democrats want the Republicans’ proposal for authorization of the wall between the U.S. and Mexico to pass every committee with jurisdiction before the bill comes to the House for a vote, Politico reports. According to […]

Trump Says He Will ‘Always Be’ with the People of Puerto Rico

October 14, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump sought Friday to repair political damage over his handling of the crisis in Puerto Rico, tweeting that he “will always be with them.” “The wonderful people of Puerto Rico, with their unmatched […]

House Passes Second Hurricane and Wildfire Disaster Package

October 13, 2017 Focus Washington

On Thursday, the House approved another aid package of $36.5 billion, which is to supply funding for hurricane and wildfire disaster relief. The package includes $18.7 billion which are to be appropriated to FEMA’s disaster […]

President’s Lawyers May Offer Mueller a Meeting with Trump

October 13, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s lawyers may offer Special Counsel Robert Mueller a chance to meet with him in order to expedite Mueller’s Russia probe. In case an interview is not requested by the special counsel before […]

New York, California Threaten to Sue over Healthcare Subsidies

October 13, 2017 Focus Washington

In order to prevent the ending of ObamaCare subsidies that President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, attorneys general from New York and California may decide to sue the Trump administration. According to Attorney General Eric […]

U.S. Withdraws from UNESCO, Citing Anti-Israel Bias

October 13, 2017 Focus Washington

Washington announced it is withdrawing from the UN cultural organization next year, saying UNESCO’s biased against Israel. Heather Nauert, White House spokeswoman, said the decision was not taken lightly. The U.S. co-founded the U.N. Educational, Scientific […]

Trump Expected to Withdraw Iran Deal Backing

October 13, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump will most likely announce the Iran nuclear deal is not in U.S. best interests, but he is not expected to kill the deal altogether. This move makes the future of the Obama-era […]

Democrats Want Answers from Sessions on Trump Conversations

October 12, 2017 Focus Washington

Democratic senators are warning Attorney General Jeff Sessions that when he takes the stand before the Senate Judiciary Committee next week, he should detail his conversations with President Donald Trump, Politico reports. Should Sessions fail […]

Trump to Nominate Top Aide Nielsen for DHS Secretary

October 12, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump will nominate top White House aide Kirstjen Nielsen to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the White House said in a statement on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Nielsen, 45, is a […]

Trump Wants Separate Trade Deals with Canada, Mexico

October 12, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he wants separate trade deals with Canada and Mexico to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), The Wall Street Journal reports. “I think Justin understands this, […]

North Korea Reportedly Hacks U.S., South Korean Military Plans

October 11, 2017 Focus Washington

North Korean hackers have obtained a large amount of documents related to South Korean and U.S. military action, according to a report from the BBC. The hack reportedly happened in September 2016, and the documents […]

White House Says Trump Was ‘Joking’ With Tillerson’s IQ Challenge

October 11, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump was joking when he challenged Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to an IQ test in an interview with Forbes, the White House said Tuesday, Politico reports. “The president certainly never implied that […]

Top Democrats Denounce Hollywood Producer Weinstein

October 11, 2017 Focus Washington

Top Democrats on Tuesday finally condemned famous Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, a top donor to their party, days after he was formally accused of multiple sexual assaults and demeaning behavior towards women, Politico reports. “Michelle […]

Trump ‘Likely Obstructed Justice’ Firing FBI Director

October 10, 2017 Focus Washington

Analysis from the Brookings Institution say President Donald Trump may have obstructed justice by firing James Comey, the director of the FBI. On Thursday, Brookings released a report dealing with the issue, concluding that despite […]

Defense Secretary Tells U.S. Army to Prepare for War with North Korea

October 10, 2017 Focus Washington

Defense Secretary James Mattis urged the U.S. Army “to be ready” for war with North Korea in case President Donald Trump orders military action. Mattis spoke at the Association of the United States convention where […]

Poll: Trump’s Approval Rating Drops in Every State

October 10, 2017 Focus Washington

The approval rating of President Donald Trump’s has dropped in all 50 states since his inauguration in January, according to a new poll, The Hill reports. A Morning Consult poll showed that Trump’s national job performance numbers […]

White House Says Trump Has Done More in Defeating ISIS than Obama

October 10, 2017 Focus Washington

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, said President Donald Trump has done undeniably more in the efforts to defeat ISIS and isolate North Korea than former President Barrack Obama. “It’s indisputable that President Donald […]

Clinton Calls on Congress to Reauthorize Children’s Health Insurance Program

October 10, 2017 Focus Washington

On Monday night, Hillary Clinton expressed her strong support for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, calling for the reauthorization of the expired program by the Congress. The deadline for federal funding to be provided for […]

Corker: President Trump is Leading U.S. Toward WWIII

October 9, 2017 Focus Washington

Senator Bob Corker said that Donald Trump risks sparking World War III with his threats to other countries. Corker also claimed the president is acting as if the presidency is “a reality show” and as […]

Feinstein: No Gun Law Could Have Prevented Las Vegas Shooting

October 9, 2017 Focus Washington

Senator Dianne Feinstein said she didn’t believe any gun laws could have stopped the massive shooting from happening. When asked which laws she would have enacted prior to the massacre in Las Vegas in order […]

Chief of Staff’s Phone Compromised

October 9, 2017 Focus Washington

The White House has reason to believe that John Kelly’s personal cellphone may have been compromised in President Donald Trump’s transition headquarters in late 2016. Kelly reported that after entering the transition office space, his […]

Trump to Announce New Measures Towards Iran

October 7, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump will announce new U.S. against Iran’s missile tests, support for “terrorism” and cyber operations, the White House said on Friday, Reuters reports. “The president isn’t looking at one piece of this. He’s […]

Democrats Rush to Distance Themselves from Harvey Weinstein

October 7, 2017 Focus Washington

Democrats are rushing to distance themselves from film producer Harvey Weinstein after a bombshell New York Times story revealed allegations that the mega-donor spent decades sexually harassing the women he worked with, The Hill reports. […]

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