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First 100 Days Poll: 53% Say Trump Is Keeping His Promises
- April 27, 2017
The survey results were weighted to match demographic characteristics such as race and gender as well as population distribution by location in order to ensure a balance between urban and rural residents. The poll adds, however: "Attributes where he did not get majority endorsement: speaking for people like them, inspiring confidence, being ethical and trustworthy, and basing policy decisions on facts". (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The survey results were weighted to match demographic characteristics such as race and gender as well as population distribution by location in order to ensure a balance between urban and rural residents. The poll adds, however: "Attributes where he did not get majority endorsement: speaking for people like them, inspiring confidence, being ethical and trustworthy, and basing policy decisions on facts". (more...)
US criticizes Turkey for striking Kurds in Iraq, Syria
- April 27, 2017
Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga, friendly to Turkey , also reportedly suffered fatalities. Turkey frequently carries out airstrikes in the mountainous regions of northern Iraq without coordination with the Iraqi government. "It is an operation that [Iraqi Kurdistan President Massoud] Barzani has been informed about". The number killed has not been confirmed but reports suggest about 18 YPG and five Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga members died. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga, friendly to Turkey , also reportedly suffered fatalities. Turkey frequently carries out airstrikes in the mountainous regions of northern Iraq without coordination with the Iraqi government. "It is an operation that [Iraqi Kurdistan President Massoud] Barzani has been informed about". The number killed has not been confirmed but reports suggest about 18 YPG and five Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga members died. (more...)
Infrastructure bill stumbles again; Legislature extended another day
- April 27, 2017
Bullock says he thinks there's been constructive conversations between both Democrats and Republicans about how to make a budget that funds essential services, doesn't spend more than it brings in, "And leaves me with a degree of flexibility so I'm not picking up the pieces and calling them back into session". (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Bullock says he thinks there's been constructive conversations between both Democrats and Republicans about how to make a budget that funds essential services, doesn't spend more than it brings in, "And leaves me with a degree of flexibility so I'm not picking up the pieces and calling them back into session". (more...)
Stocks hold steady ahead of tax-plan announcement
- April 27, 2017
That tax collectively raised Trump's 2005 income taxes and self-employment taxes from $7 million to $38 million, according to a copy of Trump's 2005 return released last month. The proposed changes include a cut to the top tax rate on pass-through businesses to 15% from the current rate of up to 36.9%. And in the case of millions of low- and middle-income families, the breaks could raise their tax burden when combined with Trump's other proposals to eliminate head of household status, repeal ... (more...)
- April 27, 2017
That tax collectively raised Trump's 2005 income taxes and self-employment taxes from $7 million to $38 million, according to a copy of Trump's 2005 return released last month. The proposed changes include a cut to the top tax rate on pass-through businesses to 15% from the current rate of up to 36.9%. And in the case of millions of low- and middle-income families, the breaks could raise their tax burden when combined with Trump's other proposals to eliminate head of household status, repeal ... (more...)
North Korea threatens weekly missile tests as tensions soar over Korean peninsula
- April 27, 2017
Never miss a story again - sign up to our Telegram channel and we'll keep you up to speed! "President Trump has made it clear that the patience of the United States and our allies in this region has run out", Pence said. Watchers say that, given the circumstances, cooperating with these leaders to find an optimal solution to tensions on the Korean peninsula will be a crucial task for Korea's next president. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Never miss a story again - sign up to our Telegram channel and we'll keep you up to speed! "President Trump has made it clear that the patience of the United States and our allies in this region has run out", Pence said. Watchers say that, given the circumstances, cooperating with these leaders to find an optimal solution to tensions on the Korean peninsula will be a crucial task for Korea's next president. (more...)
Bashar Assad asks United Nations to probe suspected chemical attack
- April 27, 2017
The implication is that Syria may be concerned about additional USA strikes following the cruise missile attack earlier this month in retaliation for alleged Syrian use of sarin gas. Meanwhile, Dan Kaszeta, a UK-based chemical weapons expert, told the AP that the Israeli estimate of Assad's chemical weapons cache appeared to be conservative, yet it was enough to be highly lethal. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The implication is that Syria may be concerned about additional USA strikes following the cruise missile attack earlier this month in retaliation for alleged Syrian use of sarin gas. Meanwhile, Dan Kaszeta, a UK-based chemical weapons expert, told the AP that the Israeli estimate of Assad's chemical weapons cache appeared to be conservative, yet it was enough to be highly lethal. (more...)
Trump weighing military options against North Korea: Ted Cruz
- April 27, 2017
Indiana's senators joined the rest of the Senate in meeting with top military and intelligence officials at the White House on Wednesday. "We're told the priority is still the diplomatic option, trying to isolate North Korea economically, making it hard for it to get components that may be needed for many of its military capabilities". (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Indiana's senators joined the rest of the Senate in meeting with top military and intelligence officials at the White House on Wednesday. "We're told the priority is still the diplomatic option, trying to isolate North Korea economically, making it hard for it to get components that may be needed for many of its military capabilities". (more...)
Republicans offer plan to keep government open through May 5
- April 27, 2017
And some Democrats, who had insisted the legislation contain guarantees that the Trump administration continue healthcare subsidies for millions of low-income people enrolled in Obamacare, no longer appear willing to slow down the legislation for this. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
And some Democrats, who had insisted the legislation contain guarantees that the Trump administration continue healthcare subsidies for millions of low-income people enrolled in Obamacare, no longer appear willing to slow down the legislation for this. (more...)
Cities Applaud Court Injunction Against "Sanctuary Cities" Executive Order
- April 27, 2017
The injunction will remain as it moves through court, according to The Associated Press. In addition, White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus criticized the "Ninth Circuit" for its ruling. While lawyers for Trump's Justice Department argued that the order applied to a small number of federal grants and merely required local governments to provide information already required by law, Orrick said the wording of Trump's order, and the president's public statements, were far broader. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The injunction will remain as it moves through court, according to The Associated Press. In addition, White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus criticized the "Ninth Circuit" for its ruling. While lawyers for Trump's Justice Department argued that the order applied to a small number of federal grants and merely required local governments to provide information already required by law, Orrick said the wording of Trump's order, and the president's public statements, were far broader. (more...)
Ann Coulter asked back to Berkeley after scrapped visit
- April 27, 2017
On Wednesday, Coulter claimed that UC Berkeley officials sent her a list of demands that had to be met before her appearance. The violence that erupted after Yiannopoulos was invited on campus prompted campus officials to cancel his speech last-minute as protesters smashed windows, set fires and clashed with police. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
On Wednesday, Coulter claimed that UC Berkeley officials sent her a list of demands that had to be met before her appearance. The violence that erupted after Yiannopoulos was invited on campus prompted campus officials to cancel his speech last-minute as protesters smashed windows, set fires and clashed with police. (more...)
Netanyahu Sparks Diplomatic Crisis over German FM Snub
- April 27, 2017
Gabriel responded that it would be "regrettable" if Netanyahu cancelled their meeting but that "it would not be a catastrophe" either, and that it would not damage Israel-German ties. Netanyahu requested to delay the decision until a replacement will be found for the fertilizer industry, which is the main consumer of ammonia. Germany's largely ceremonial president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is due to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories May 6-9 on a previously arranged trip. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Gabriel responded that it would be "regrettable" if Netanyahu cancelled their meeting but that "it would not be a catastrophe" either, and that it would not damage Israel-German ties. Netanyahu requested to delay the decision until a replacement will be found for the fertilizer industry, which is the main consumer of ammonia. Germany's largely ceremonial president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is due to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories May 6-9 on a previously arranged trip. (more...)
Turkey gave 'inadequate' warning before deadly strikes - US military spokesman
- April 27, 2017
The air strikes in Syria targeted the YPG, a key component of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which are backed by the United States and have been closing in on the Islamic State bastion of Raqqa. He said Turkey had exercised its right to self-defense as stipulated in Article 51 of the UN Charter. It was unclear why the escalation occurred this week, days after a referendum in Turkey that gave sweeping new powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was narrowly approved by Turkish voters. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The air strikes in Syria targeted the YPG, a key component of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which are backed by the United States and have been closing in on the Islamic State bastion of Raqqa. He said Turkey had exercised its right to self-defense as stipulated in Article 51 of the UN Charter. It was unclear why the escalation occurred this week, days after a referendum in Turkey that gave sweeping new powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was narrowly approved by Turkish voters. (more...)
US will not immediately exit NAFTA, Trump tells Canada, Mexico
- April 27, 2017
The three leaders agreed to "proceed swiftly" in renegotiating NAFTA, one of Trump's central campaign promises, the White House said . The statement further said Trump is honored to work with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, and that he believes the renegotiation process will make the three countries stronger. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The three leaders agreed to "proceed swiftly" in renegotiating NAFTA, one of Trump's central campaign promises, the White House said . The statement further said Trump is honored to work with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, and that he believes the renegotiation process will make the three countries stronger. (more...)
Trump tax plan billed as 'largest tax reform' in US history
- April 27, 2017
The claim suggests the cuts would cut more than $600 billion a year in revenue - or roughly 4 percent of the economy, exceeding the size of President Ronald Reagan's 1981 tax package. "But other tax benefits will be eliminated", Cohn said. On the business side, the plan would lower the tax rate for corporations and most small businesses to 15 percent, more than halving the current 35 percent corporate rate. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The claim suggests the cuts would cut more than $600 billion a year in revenue - or roughly 4 percent of the economy, exceeding the size of President Ronald Reagan's 1981 tax package. "But other tax benefits will be eliminated", Cohn said. On the business side, the plan would lower the tax rate for corporations and most small businesses to 15 percent, more than halving the current 35 percent corporate rate. (more...)
US THAAD missile defence equipment enters South Korea site
- April 27, 2017
South Korea said on Monday it was in talks about holding joint drills with a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group, as U.S. President Donald Trump called the leaders of Japan and China amid fears North Korea could conduct another nuclear test . (more...)
- April 27, 2017
South Korea said on Monday it was in talks about holding joint drills with a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group, as U.S. President Donald Trump called the leaders of Japan and China amid fears North Korea could conduct another nuclear test . (more...)
Trump summons entire Senate to WH briefing on N. Korea
- April 27, 2017
Following the meeting, United States officials told Reuters that tougher sanctions could include an oil embargo, banning North Korea's airline and punishing foreign banks that continue to trade with the country. North Korea argues that USA actions justify its development of increasingly-powerful weapons for a possible war. The BBC reported that President Trump's North Korea strategy involves tightening sanctions in attempts to pressure Kim Jong-un to back off of his increasingly ... (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Following the meeting, United States officials told Reuters that tougher sanctions could include an oil embargo, banning North Korea's airline and punishing foreign banks that continue to trade with the country. North Korea argues that USA actions justify its development of increasingly-powerful weapons for a possible war. The BBC reported that President Trump's North Korea strategy involves tightening sanctions in attempts to pressure Kim Jong-un to back off of his increasingly ... (more...)
North Korea Holds Military Drill Amid Rising Tensions with US
- April 27, 2017
Donald Trump triggered speculation he was planning a response in the event of another nuclear test by Pyongyang when he made hastily scheduled calls to Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, and China's President, Xi Jinping, over the weekend. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Donald Trump triggered speculation he was planning a response in the event of another nuclear test by Pyongyang when he made hastily scheduled calls to Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, and China's President, Xi Jinping, over the weekend. (more...)
Drop 'tribal politics': Britain's May takes election fight to Wales
- April 27, 2017
Starmer's observation that "we do not accept that Brexit has to mean whatever Theresa May says it means" is important in allowing for each party to propose its own preferred path towards voters' chosen goal of a Britain outside the European Union and no longer subject to the bloc's political and legal structures. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Starmer's observation that "we do not accept that Brexit has to mean whatever Theresa May says it means" is important in allowing for each party to propose its own preferred path towards voters' chosen goal of a Britain outside the European Union and no longer subject to the bloc's political and legal structures. (more...)
D'oh! 'Simpsons' needle Trump ahead of 100-day milestone
- April 27, 2017
Trump's dueling advisors Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon are choking each other the way Homer chokes Bart. The clip shows an animated Trump in bed at the White House counting up accomplishments as president, like lowering his golf handicap and increasing his Twitter following. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Trump's dueling advisors Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon are choking each other the way Homer chokes Bart. The clip shows an animated Trump in bed at the White House counting up accomplishments as president, like lowering his golf handicap and increasing his Twitter following. (more...)
W.H. says Trump-Trudeau phone call 'amicable,' Canada disagrees
- April 27, 2017
The Trudeau government is resisting the urge to drop the rhetorical gloves, sticking to its muted, don't-offend-Trump message discipline. "Rhetoric is one thing, actually implementing policy is another". Later in the day, the White House said Trump and Trudeau talked by phone a few hours after the president's comments and had "a very amicable call". (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The Trudeau government is resisting the urge to drop the rhetorical gloves, sticking to its muted, don't-offend-Trump message discipline. "Rhetoric is one thing, actually implementing policy is another". Later in the day, the White House said Trump and Trudeau talked by phone a few hours after the president's comments and had "a very amicable call". (more...)
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