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White House steps up accusations that Obama Administration spread intelligence about Trump
- April 02, 2017
However, Nunes failed to follow protocol and brief his Ranking Democratic committee co-chair Rep. Adam Schiff or any of the other committee members about what he discovered. Nunes, however, shows no signs of giving up his leadership role. He and a colleague, Michael Ellis - formerly a staffer on the House Intelligence Committee - then contacted Nunes, who was on Trump's transition team. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
However, Nunes failed to follow protocol and brief his Ranking Democratic committee co-chair Rep. Adam Schiff or any of the other committee members about what he discovered. Nunes, however, shows no signs of giving up his leadership role. He and a colleague, Michael Ellis - formerly a staffer on the House Intelligence Committee - then contacted Nunes, who was on Trump's transition team. (more...)
Michael Flynn Underreported $150000 in Income on White House Forms
- April 02, 2017
As part of his firm's lobbying, Alptekin invited Flynn last September to meet at a NY hotel with a group that included Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and energy minister Berat Albayrak, son-in-law of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
As part of his firm's lobbying, Alptekin invited Flynn last September to meet at a NY hotel with a group that included Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and energy minister Berat Albayrak, son-in-law of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (more...)
Arab leaders: We'll try to relaunch Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
- April 02, 2017
Opening the one-day summit in the Dead Sea region, Jordanian King Abdullah said there would be no peace or stability in the Middle East without solving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Agenda also includes debates on latest developments of the situation in Syria, Iraq, Libya, Yemen and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The proposed conference, which would convene most probably this summer, would bring together the Saudi leadership at the crown prince level, other Persian Gulf Arab ... (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Opening the one-day summit in the Dead Sea region, Jordanian King Abdullah said there would be no peace or stability in the Middle East without solving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Agenda also includes debates on latest developments of the situation in Syria, Iraq, Libya, Yemen and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The proposed conference, which would convene most probably this summer, would bring together the Saudi leadership at the crown prince level, other Persian Gulf Arab ... (more...)
USA calls countering Russian Federation on of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation priorities
- April 02, 2017
According to data from NATO, Croatia previous year allocated to defence 1.21 percent of GDP, compared to 1.37 percent in 2015. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attended his first meeting Friday with NATO's foreign ministers in Brussels, where he took the opportunity to press members on their failure to meet their full financial obligations to the alliance. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
According to data from NATO, Croatia previous year allocated to defence 1.21 percent of GDP, compared to 1.37 percent in 2015. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attended his first meeting Friday with NATO's foreign ministers in Brussels, where he took the opportunity to press members on their failure to meet their full financial obligations to the alliance. (more...)
Chuck Schumer Says Democrats Will Filibuster Gorsuch
- April 02, 2017
Schumer said if Gorsuch can not attract 60 votes, "the answer isn't to change the rules". The Democrats' liberal base has been pressuring senators to block Trump's nominees across the government. Feinstein noted that Merrick Garland, Obama's Supreme Court nominee who the Republican-led Senate a year ago refused to consider for confirmation, also earned the ABA's highest rating and glowing evaluations. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Schumer said if Gorsuch can not attract 60 votes, "the answer isn't to change the rules". The Democrats' liberal base has been pressuring senators to block Trump's nominees across the government. Feinstein noted that Merrick Garland, Obama's Supreme Court nominee who the Republican-led Senate a year ago refused to consider for confirmation, also earned the ABA's highest rating and glowing evaluations. (more...)
Twitter erupts over Mike Pence's Billy Graham comment
- April 02, 2017
Some, however, praised the Pences' close relationship. Some on the left went insane, criticizing the VP's respectful stance as old-fashioned , demeaning to women, or even sharia-esque. Some argue that it reduces women to objects of sexual lust while also positing that men are completely helpless to resist them. These belief systems are what create male-dominated work environments where women are viewed as sexualized distractions or cut out of the office culture altogether. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Some, however, praised the Pences' close relationship. Some on the left went insane, criticizing the VP's respectful stance as old-fashioned , demeaning to women, or even sharia-esque. Some argue that it reduces women to objects of sexual lust while also positing that men are completely helpless to resist them. These belief systems are what create male-dominated work environments where women are viewed as sexualized distractions or cut out of the office culture altogether. (more...)
Distracted driving the suspected cause of Texas crash that killed 13
- April 02, 2017
I told him, 'Son, do you know what you just did?' Kuchler told the paper. "Somebody needs to get this guy off the road", Kuchler said, according to 911 audio obtained by KSAT . The only person in the bus who survived was in serious but stable condition, the church said in a statement Wednesday. The driver and front-passenger seats had three-point lap-and-shoulder belts while the rest of the seats behind had lap belts only, she said. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
I told him, 'Son, do you know what you just did?' Kuchler told the paper. "Somebody needs to get this guy off the road", Kuchler said, according to 911 audio obtained by KSAT . The only person in the bus who survived was in serious but stable condition, the church said in a statement Wednesday. The driver and front-passenger seats had three-point lap-and-shoulder belts while the rest of the seats behind had lap belts only, she said. (more...)
McGuinness: Ex-paramilitary who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland
- April 02, 2017
McGuinness was present during the opening salvoes of the conflict as a 20-year-old IRA commander fighting the British army on the streets of his native Londonderry on behalf of a community he said had been denied basic human rights. "The reason he suddenly became a man of peace, was that he was desperately afraid that he was going to be arrested and charged with a number of murders", he said, according to the BBC. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
McGuinness was present during the opening salvoes of the conflict as a 20-year-old IRA commander fighting the British army on the streets of his native Londonderry on behalf of a community he said had been denied basic human rights. "The reason he suddenly became a man of peace, was that he was desperately afraid that he was going to be arrested and charged with a number of murders", he said, according to the BBC. (more...)
Blumenthal Opposes Gorsuch, Will Support Democratic Filibuster
- April 02, 2017
Until now, McCaskill said she had been undecided on how she would vote, which is scheduled for next week. Ayotte said - as she did many times during her 2016 campaign against eventual victor lHassan - that as a senator, she "worked across the aisle". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Until now, McCaskill said she had been undecided on how she would vote, which is scheduled for next week. Ayotte said - as she did many times during her 2016 campaign against eventual victor lHassan - that as a senator, she "worked across the aisle". (more...)
Gonzaga Earns First Shot At Championship With Win Over South Carolina
- April 02, 2017
Gonzaga saw a 65-51 lead become a two-point deficit when SC went on a 16-0 run, but the Zags went back on top by as many as five down the stretch. Karnowski had a much better half, scoring 9 points and grabbing 4 rebounds, already besting his tournament average. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Gonzaga saw a 65-51 lead become a two-point deficit when SC went on a 16-0 run, but the Zags went back on top by as many as five down the stretch. Karnowski had a much better half, scoring 9 points and grabbing 4 rebounds, already besting his tournament average. (more...)
Michael Flynn wants immunity in the Russian Federation ties case
- April 02, 2017
On Thursday, an attorney for Michael Flynn, Trump's ex-national security adviser, said Flynn is in discussions with the congressional committees about speaking to them in exchange for immunity. Veterinarian Joseph Butterweck says he supports Nunes and believes the congressman did nothing wrong. The White House's apparent involvement in helping Nunes access the information has overshadowed what Trump officials contend are real concerns about how much information about Americans is ... (more...)
- April 02, 2017
On Thursday, an attorney for Michael Flynn, Trump's ex-national security adviser, said Flynn is in discussions with the congressional committees about speaking to them in exchange for immunity. Veterinarian Joseph Butterweck says he supports Nunes and believes the congressman did nothing wrong. The White House's apparent involvement in helping Nunes access the information has overshadowed what Trump officials contend are real concerns about how much information about Americans is ... (more...)
MI upsets Louisville in Midwest region
- April 02, 2017
It's obvious he has developed into one of Michigan's best players this season with his insane footwork and quick moves to the bucket. Moritz Wagner had arguably the best game of his career with a career-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting, three rebounds and two steals. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
It's obvious he has developed into one of Michigan's best players this season with his insane footwork and quick moves to the bucket. Moritz Wagner had arguably the best game of his career with a career-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting, three rebounds and two steals. (more...)
Egypt's Sisi to meet Donald Trump
- April 02, 2017
In addition to his meeting with Trump, Sisi, who arrived in Washington Saturday, will also meet with US Congressmen, businessmen and representatives of major US companies. The US, of course, spends massive amounts on military aid to Egypt, despite it being illegal to fund a military junta after a coup. Sisi and Trump are expected to discuss a number of issues, notably: combating terrorism and illegal immigration; the situation in the Middle East; and the crises in Palestine, Yemen, Syria, ... (more...)
- April 02, 2017
In addition to his meeting with Trump, Sisi, who arrived in Washington Saturday, will also meet with US Congressmen, businessmen and representatives of major US companies. The US, of course, spends massive amounts on military aid to Egypt, despite it being illegal to fund a military junta after a coup. Sisi and Trump are expected to discuss a number of issues, notably: combating terrorism and illegal immigration; the situation in the Middle East; and the crises in Palestine, Yemen, Syria, ... (more...)
Holyrood backs Nicola Sturgeon's call for second referendum
- April 02, 2017
But Theresa May has already ruled out holding a second referendum on Scotland's future while the Brexit negotiations are underway adding, " now is not the time " for another vote. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon smiles as she visits Genpact, an Indian multinational company, where she announced new jobs for Scotland Wednesday March 29, 2017. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
But Theresa May has already ruled out holding a second referendum on Scotland's future while the Brexit negotiations are underway adding, " now is not the time " for another vote. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon smiles as she visits Genpact, an Indian multinational company, where she announced new jobs for Scotland Wednesday March 29, 2017. (more...)
Led Coalition strikes against ISIS have killed 229 civilians: Pentagon report
- April 02, 2017
A vehicle from the Iraqi Federal Police drives along a street controlled by Iraqi forces during combat between Iraqi forces and Islamic State in Mosul, Iraq , April 1, 2017. The US led anti-Islamic State coalition said it was unable to confirm the report. The U.S. -led coalition could not be reached for comment. The last official report about Baghdadi was from the Iraqi military on February 13. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
A vehicle from the Iraqi Federal Police drives along a street controlled by Iraqi forces during combat between Iraqi forces and Islamic State in Mosul, Iraq , April 1, 2017. The US led anti-Islamic State coalition said it was unable to confirm the report. The U.S. -led coalition could not be reached for comment. The last official report about Baghdadi was from the Iraqi military on February 13. (more...)
Armenia holds a parliamentary election, ruling party favored
- April 02, 2017
It is expected to be a close race between the majority-wielding Republican Party of Armenia, backed by President Serzh Sargsyan, and an alliance of businessman and former world champion arm wrestler Gagik Tsarukyan's Prosperous Armenia party. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
It is expected to be a close race between the majority-wielding Republican Party of Armenia, backed by President Serzh Sargsyan, and an alliance of businessman and former world champion arm wrestler Gagik Tsarukyan's Prosperous Armenia party. (more...)
Trump changes relationship between White House, spy agencies
- April 02, 2017
McMaster saw Cohen-Watnick as tainted because he had been brought to the NSC by Michael Flynn, Trump's first national security adviser, who quit after revelations that he had obscured the truth about his conversations with a Russian official. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
McMaster saw Cohen-Watnick as tainted because he had been brought to the NSC by Michael Flynn, Trump's first national security adviser, who quit after revelations that he had obscured the truth about his conversations with a Russian official. (more...)
Give Flynn immunity in 'witch hunt'
- April 02, 2017
Congressional investigators on Friday rebuffed former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's offer of cooperation in exchange for immunity from prosecution, saying it is too early in their probe of Russian Federation connections to discuss a deal. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Congressional investigators on Friday rebuffed former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's offer of cooperation in exchange for immunity from prosecution, saying it is too early in their probe of Russian Federation connections to discuss a deal. (more...)
Dickerson: Trump trying to make Flynn investigation seem like "political muddle"
- April 02, 2017
Before Thursday, if you'd asked President Donald Trump what he thinks of political operatives who ask authorities for immunity, you'd get a clear answer: They're guilty of something. This week, the White House latched onto a month-old television interview from an Obama administration official who said she encouraged congressional aides to gather as much information on Russian Federation as possible before the inauguration. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Before Thursday, if you'd asked President Donald Trump what he thinks of political operatives who ask authorities for immunity, you'd get a clear answer: They're guilty of something. This week, the White House latched onto a month-old television interview from an Obama administration official who said she encouraged congressional aides to gather as much information on Russian Federation as possible before the inauguration. (more...)
Murdered PC Keith Palmer will be given a full police service funeral
- April 02, 2017
Masood, a 52-year-old Muslim convert who had been living in Birmingham, was shot dead by armed police after an 82-second rampage in which he twice drove on to the pavement of Westminster Bridge in a rented 4x4, in a deliberate attempt to target pedestrians. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Masood, a 52-year-old Muslim convert who had been living in Birmingham, was shot dead by armed police after an 82-second rampage in which he twice drove on to the pavement of Westminster Bridge in a rented 4x4, in a deliberate attempt to target pedestrians. (more...)
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