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Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner should have security clearance reviewed
- May 30, 2017
Russia, a pivotal player in Syria, has backed Syrian President Bashar Assad, often at the expense of civilians and at odds with USA policy during Syria's long civil war. Schiff said he expects Kushner, who serves as a senior adviser to Trump, will soon be asked to testify before his House committee. CBS News has confirmed Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, discussed setting up back-channel communications between the Trump transition team and Russian Federation ... (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Russia, a pivotal player in Syria, has backed Syrian President Bashar Assad, often at the expense of civilians and at odds with USA policy during Syria's long civil war. Schiff said he expects Kushner, who serves as a senior adviser to Trump, will soon be asked to testify before his House committee. CBS News has confirmed Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, discussed setting up back-channel communications between the Trump transition team and Russian Federation ... (more...)
Trump tweets thanks to US service members
- May 30, 2017
In the first of two tweets Trump sent out on Monday, he says: "Today we remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving". "We pay tribute to those courageous souls who raced into gunfire, roared into battle, and ran into hell to face down evil". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
In the first of two tweets Trump sent out on Monday, he says: "Today we remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving". "We pay tribute to those courageous souls who raced into gunfire, roared into battle, and ran into hell to face down evil". (more...)
US House oversight panel head Chaffetz to leave Congress
- May 30, 2017
Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he will resign his congressional seat effective June 30. What did he give as his reasons for stepping down then? Chaffetz is chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee . Did Trump ask Comey to end his investigation? I told voters I did not believe Congress should be a lifetime career. Chaffetz said he had a "little bit of a midlife crisis" in March when he turned 50. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he will resign his congressional seat effective June 30. What did he give as his reasons for stepping down then? Chaffetz is chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee . Did Trump ask Comey to end his investigation? I told voters I did not believe Congress should be a lifetime career. Chaffetz said he had a "little bit of a midlife crisis" in March when he turned 50. (more...)
Fallen heroes remembered in Phoenix on Memorial Day
- May 30, 2017
Christopher D. Horton , 26, of Collinsville, Okla., who died while serving in Afghanistan, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, during the burial services at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. As a bugler played taps, he rested his hand on his heart. Moments later, Trump stopped for a young man who wanted to snap a picture of himself with the president. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Christopher D. Horton , 26, of Collinsville, Okla., who died while serving in Afghanistan, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, during the burial services at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. As a bugler played taps, he rested his hand on his heart. Moments later, Trump stopped for a young man who wanted to snap a picture of himself with the president. (more...)
Trump, Republicans push back on Kushner reports
- May 30, 2017
Some critics have called for Kushner's security clearance to be revoked, others say he should temporarily step aside while his ties to Moscow are being reviewed. "There's a lot of different ways to communicate, backchannel publicly with other countries", Kelly told NBC News' Chuck Todd on " Meet the Press ". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Some critics have called for Kushner's security clearance to be revoked, others say he should temporarily step aside while his ties to Moscow are being reviewed. "There's a lot of different ways to communicate, backchannel publicly with other countries", Kelly told NBC News' Chuck Todd on " Meet the Press ". (more...)
Trump and pope focus on peace
- May 30, 2017
During the campaign, Trump's doctor, Harold Bornstein , evaluated the then-candidate's lab results to be "astonishingly excellent", adding on the dubious claim: "If elected, Mr. Following the meeting, Ivanka wrote on Instagram "It was an incredible honor to have an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis today". The pope asked her, through a translator: "What do you give him to eat, potizza? ". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
During the campaign, Trump's doctor, Harold Bornstein , evaluated the then-candidate's lab results to be "astonishingly excellent", adding on the dubious claim: "If elected, Mr. Following the meeting, Ivanka wrote on Instagram "It was an incredible honor to have an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis today". The pope asked her, through a translator: "What do you give him to eat, potizza? ". (more...)
Macron warns Putin over Syrian chemical weapons in 'frank' meeting
- May 30, 2017
Putin emphasised the need for closer cooperation between Russian Federation and France, two nuclear-armed permanent members of the UN Security Council. On Monday, he defended that gesture as simple good manners, saying it would have been unusual to rebuff Le Pen's Russia-friendly overtures. He says the meeting with Le Pen didn't represent an attempt to sway the race. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Putin emphasised the need for closer cooperation between Russian Federation and France, two nuclear-armed permanent members of the UN Security Council. On Monday, he defended that gesture as simple good manners, saying it would have been unusual to rebuff Le Pen's Russia-friendly overtures. He says the meeting with Le Pen didn't represent an attempt to sway the race. (more...)
Trump sets plan to renegotiate NAFTA, local lawmakers keeping watch
- May 30, 2017
This gives Trump's administration, Congress, and businesses a 90 day consultation period before he sits down with Canada and Mexico. "President Trump fulfilled one of his key promises to the American people". "On the other hand, efforts to abandon the agreement or impose unnecessary restrictions on trade with our North American partners will have devastating economic consequences". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
This gives Trump's administration, Congress, and businesses a 90 day consultation period before he sits down with Canada and Mexico. "President Trump fulfilled one of his key promises to the American people". "On the other hand, efforts to abandon the agreement or impose unnecessary restrictions on trade with our North American partners will have devastating economic consequences". (more...)
Texas set to embrace new abortion restrictions
- May 30, 2017
Abortion rights groups, civil rights lawyers and LGBT organizations have also renewed pledges to take the state to court this summer following a whirlwind weekend in which the Republican-controlled Legislature pushed new anti-abortion bills, a religious objections bill and a so-called " bathroom bill " closer to Abbott's desk before lawmakers adjourn May 29. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Abortion rights groups, civil rights lawyers and LGBT organizations have also renewed pledges to take the state to court this summer following a whirlwind weekend in which the Republican-controlled Legislature pushed new anti-abortion bills, a religious objections bill and a so-called " bathroom bill " closer to Abbott's desk before lawmakers adjourn May 29. (more...)
Oregon St. No. 1 national seed for NCAA baseball tournament
- May 30, 2017
The Mountaineers earned an NCAA Regional berth after finishing 34-24 on the season and 12-12 in Big 12 play. They fell just short, falling into the unsavory distinction of being one of the first four out . The host and No. 1 seed Long Beach State and No. 4 seed San Diego State are the other two teams in the pod. The National Seeds all came from four conferences: Big 12, SEC , ACC, and PAC 12, which is interesting. (more...)
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- May 30, 2017
The Mountaineers earned an NCAA Regional berth after finishing 34-24 on the season and 12-12 in Big 12 play. They fell just short, falling into the unsavory distinction of being one of the first four out . The host and No. 1 seed Long Beach State and No. 4 seed San Diego State are the other two teams in the pod. The National Seeds all came from four conferences: Big 12, SEC , ACC, and PAC 12, which is interesting. (more...)
JFK's life, legacy to be celebrated on his centennial
- May 30, 2017
On October 22, 1962, President Kennedy informed the American people of the presence of missile sites in Cuba. In Boston , the JFK Presidential Library will have free admission Monday just in time to view its new exhibit. "We fundamentally believe that JFK is a visionary who never goes out of style". "Let us look, as President Kennedy did, to the sacrifice of our fallen heroes as a guiding light for our own service to our country and humanity". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
On October 22, 1962, President Kennedy informed the American people of the presence of missile sites in Cuba. In Boston , the JFK Presidential Library will have free admission Monday just in time to view its new exhibit. "We fundamentally believe that JFK is a visionary who never goes out of style". "Let us look, as President Kennedy did, to the sacrifice of our fallen heroes as a guiding light for our own service to our country and humanity". (more...)
Pakistan defeat Bangladesh by 2 wickets in thrilling match
- May 30, 2017
But Fahim and Hasan did the unthinkable, the former smashing 64 from just 30 balls with four fours and the same number of sixes, and the latter adding 27 off 15 to deny Bangladesh a victory they thought they deserved. Iqbal's 93-ball knock was laced with nine fours and four sixes. Opener Tamim Iqbal was the pick of the Bangladeshi batsmen as he scored 102 runs from 93 balls. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
But Fahim and Hasan did the unthinkable, the former smashing 64 from just 30 balls with four fours and the same number of sixes, and the latter adding 27 off 15 to deny Bangladesh a victory they thought they deserved. Iqbal's 93-ball knock was laced with nine fours and four sixes. Opener Tamim Iqbal was the pick of the Bangladeshi batsmen as he scored 102 runs from 93 balls. (more...)
Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre comes off DL for season debut
- May 30, 2017
Shin-Soo Choo walked, went to third on Elvis Andrus' hit-and-run single, and both scored on Nomar Mazara's double. The 38-year-old Beltre went into this season 52 hits shy of 3,000 for his career. He began the 2017 season on the DL to deal with a right calf muscle injury. He was expected to be activated for the fifth game, but a new strain in the same calf bit him. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Shin-Soo Choo walked, went to third on Elvis Andrus' hit-and-run single, and both scored on Nomar Mazara's double. The 38-year-old Beltre went into this season 52 hits shy of 3,000 for his career. He began the 2017 season on the DL to deal with a right calf muscle injury. He was expected to be activated for the fifth game, but a new strain in the same calf bit him. (more...)
Preds encouraged despite Game 1 loss in Stanley Cup Final
- May 30, 2017
It was the third goal by the Penguins in seven shots on Rinne, who began the Cup Final with a sparkling.941 save percentage, and it should have inspired them. "Nothing surprises me in this game anymore, honestly", Predators forward Colton Sissons said. He wasn't the kind of devastated some goaltenders might have been, losing this kind of game. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
It was the third goal by the Penguins in seven shots on Rinne, who began the Cup Final with a sparkling.941 save percentage, and it should have inspired them. "Nothing surprises me in this game anymore, honestly", Predators forward Colton Sissons said. He wasn't the kind of devastated some goaltenders might have been, losing this kind of game. (more...)
Ariana Grande to perform another concert in Manchester
- May 30, 2017
She also said that we are tracking the links. Pop star Ariana Grande said Friday she is planning a charity concert in Manchester after a suicide attack on her show in the English city earlier this week killed 22 people. The UK government is also looking at the rumours and hoaxes that have been spread online. A Libyan spokesperson said that Salman's 20-year-old brother Hashim was aware of his brother's plans. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
She also said that we are tracking the links. Pop star Ariana Grande said Friday she is planning a charity concert in Manchester after a suicide attack on her show in the English city earlier this week killed 22 people. The UK government is also looking at the rumours and hoaxes that have been spread online. A Libyan spokesperson said that Salman's 20-year-old brother Hashim was aware of his brother's plans. (more...)
Indian PM on climate: would be 'crime' to spoil environment
- May 30, 2017
On top of this, Trump urged Germany to spend more on defense, pointing to Germany's trade surplus against the U.S.as he pledged during the presidential election.But Merkel spokesman Steffen Seibert said that his boss had not meant to start a wave of Trump-bashing."I've never seen her in 12 years give up on anything", she said. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
On top of this, Trump urged Germany to spend more on defense, pointing to Germany's trade surplus against the U.S.as he pledged during the presidential election.But Merkel spokesman Steffen Seibert said that his boss had not meant to start a wave of Trump-bashing."I've never seen her in 12 years give up on anything", she said. (more...)
Mourinho set for bumper five-year deal at Manchester United
- May 30, 2017
They join Juventus, Ajax , Bayern Munich and Chelsea as the only clubs to have won the Champions League , the Europa League and the now defunct European Cup Winners' Cup. "For the team it means everything, means a third trophy, go back to Champions League , means win a European trophy, means play European Super Cup in Macedonia in August, means for the club the last piece of the puzzle". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
They join Juventus, Ajax , Bayern Munich and Chelsea as the only clubs to have won the Champions League , the Europa League and the now defunct European Cup Winners' Cup. "For the team it means everything, means a third trophy, go back to Champions League , means win a European trophy, means play European Super Cup in Macedonia in August, means for the club the last piece of the puzzle". (more...)
Philippine military says it regained most of Marawi from militants
- May 30, 2017
This was revealed when Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General, Eduardo Ano, said three Malaysians, one Indonesian and possibly few Arab extremists have been killed in the latest military offensives in Marawi City. "There is intense fighting with small arms". He said the fighting in Marawi, along with smaller battles elsewhere in the southern Philippines, may be precursors to declaring a province, which would be "a huge success for the terrorists". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
This was revealed when Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General, Eduardo Ano, said three Malaysians, one Indonesian and possibly few Arab extremists have been killed in the latest military offensives in Marawi City. "There is intense fighting with small arms". He said the fighting in Marawi, along with smaller battles elsewhere in the southern Philippines, may be precursors to declaring a province, which would be "a huge success for the terrorists". (more...)
Versailles' Bottom Line: The Results of the Putin-Macron Meeting
- May 30, 2017
On his part, Putin warned that sanctions against Russian Federation over Ukraine would "in no way" resolve the crisis. France has been highly critical of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whom the Kremlin has backed for years. Macron said it was essential to talk with all actors in the Syria conflict, including representatives of Assad. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen maintains contacts with Moscow after visiting Vladimir Putin in March, but had no plans to meet with the ... (more...)
- May 30, 2017
On his part, Putin warned that sanctions against Russian Federation over Ukraine would "in no way" resolve the crisis. France has been highly critical of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whom the Kremlin has backed for years. Macron said it was essential to talk with all actors in the Syria conflict, including representatives of Assad. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen maintains contacts with Moscow after visiting Vladimir Putin in March, but had no plans to meet with the ... (more...)
Trump's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation scolding long overdue
- May 30, 2017
On U.S. commitment to NATO , Stoltenberg said "Trump inaugurated a 9/11 Article 5 memorial today, which is the strongest expression of U.S. support for NATO ". Donald Trump arrived in Italy Friday for his first meeting as President with leaders of the world's biggest economies amid a cloud of controversy at home and an increasingly adversarial tone between Washington and key European leaders following yesterday's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels . (more...)
- May 30, 2017
On U.S. commitment to NATO , Stoltenberg said "Trump inaugurated a 9/11 Article 5 memorial today, which is the strongest expression of U.S. support for NATO ". Donald Trump arrived in Italy Friday for his first meeting as President with leaders of the world's biggest economies amid a cloud of controversy at home and an increasingly adversarial tone between Washington and key European leaders following yesterday's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels . (more...)
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