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Comey hearing puts Rubio back in national spotlight
- June 08, 2017
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats refuses to publicly discuss private conversations he's had with President Donald Trump. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , the second-ranking official at the Department of Justice who signed a letter recommending Comey's dismissal, also testified on Wednesday, as did acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, who took over after Comey was sacked. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats refuses to publicly discuss private conversations he's had with President Donald Trump. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , the second-ranking official at the Department of Justice who signed a letter recommending Comey's dismissal, also testified on Wednesday, as did acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, who took over after Comey was sacked. (more...)
Hezbollah threatens to strike US in Syria over 'red lines'
- June 08, 2017
The Raqqa assault overlaps with the final stages of the USA -backed attack to recapture Islamic State's capital in Iraq, the city of Mosul . US -backed fighters gained ground against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ( ISIL ) in the streets of Raqqa on June 7, a day after their months-long offensive finally broke into the jihadists' Syrian bastion. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The Raqqa assault overlaps with the final stages of the USA -backed attack to recapture Islamic State's capital in Iraq, the city of Mosul . US -backed fighters gained ground against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ( ISIL ) in the streets of Raqqa on June 7, a day after their months-long offensive finally broke into the jihadists' Syrian bastion. (more...)
Kansas lawmakers reject Brownback's 'experiment,' force taxes higher
- June 08, 2017
Sykes, who was among the moderate Republican lawmakers to vote to override Brownback's veto , said she thought she had no choice but to push for a change. "He still believes in this", Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning, an Overland Park Republican, said about Brownback and the tax cuts. Brownback's remaining legislative allies argued that Kansas has done little to control its spending - a point many Democrats and GOP moderates disputed. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Sykes, who was among the moderate Republican lawmakers to vote to override Brownback's veto , said she thought she had no choice but to push for a change. "He still believes in this", Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning, an Overland Park Republican, said about Brownback and the tax cuts. Brownback's remaining legislative allies argued that Kansas has done little to control its spending - a point many Democrats and GOP moderates disputed. (more...)
Trump backs Saudi over Qatar row, then urges 'unity'
- June 08, 2017
Officials in the Gulf say the comments marked a turning point, prompting Saudi Arabia , Egypt , Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to cut relations with Qatar in the biggest diplomatic shock in the region for years. The group issuing sanctions on Doha "is clearly the imposition of guardianship over Qatar, which is in itself a violation of its sovereignty, and is rejected outright", the statement said. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Officials in the Gulf say the comments marked a turning point, prompting Saudi Arabia , Egypt , Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to cut relations with Qatar in the biggest diplomatic shock in the region for years. The group issuing sanctions on Doha "is clearly the imposition of guardianship over Qatar, which is in itself a violation of its sovereignty, and is rejected outright", the statement said. (more...)
Fired FBI Director James Comey to testify before Congress
- June 08, 2017
Some argue that these reports indicate Trump may have committed obstruction of justice when he asked Comey to end the Russian Federation investigation. Comey said the president told him, "I need loyalty" and "I expect loyalty" during the dinner. He said he was considering ordering me to investigate the alleged incident to prove it didn't happen. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Some argue that these reports indicate Trump may have committed obstruction of justice when he asked Comey to end the Russian Federation investigation. Comey said the president told him, "I need loyalty" and "I expect loyalty" during the dinner. He said he was considering ordering me to investigate the alleged incident to prove it didn't happen. (more...)
South Korea: North Korea fires several short-range missiles
- June 08, 2017
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, however, pledged over the weekend at a major security forum in Singapore that the United States will "increase diplomatic and economic pressure until Pyongyang finally and permanently abandons its nuclear and missile programs". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, however, pledged over the weekend at a major security forum in Singapore that the United States will "increase diplomatic and economic pressure until Pyongyang finally and permanently abandons its nuclear and missile programs". (more...)
Iran must be punished for its interference in region: Saudi FM
- June 08, 2017
The Arab states accuse Qatar of supporting extremism, a charge Doha firmly denies. "The President underscored that a united Gulf Cooperation Council is critical to defeating terrorism and promoting regional stability", the document said. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The Arab states accuse Qatar of supporting extremism, a charge Doha firmly denies. "The President underscored that a united Gulf Cooperation Council is critical to defeating terrorism and promoting regional stability", the document said. (more...)
Modi only interested in waiving loans of rich: Rahul
- June 08, 2017
I have said earlier that the farmers may have died in police firing. Gandhi was also accompanied by PCC Rajasthan chief Sachin Pilot and other party leaders, including Digvijay Singh , Girija Vyas, Kamalnath. "So the average debt of every citizen of Madhya Pradesh was Rs 13,853 as of March 31, 2016", the report quoted state finance minister Jayant Malaiya as saying. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
I have said earlier that the farmers may have died in police firing. Gandhi was also accompanied by PCC Rajasthan chief Sachin Pilot and other party leaders, including Digvijay Singh , Girija Vyas, Kamalnath. "So the average debt of every citizen of Madhya Pradesh was Rs 13,853 as of March 31, 2016", the report quoted state finance minister Jayant Malaiya as saying. (more...)
Jordan downgrades diplomatic relations with Qatar, revokes license of Al Jazeera
- June 08, 2017
The minister did not specify what he wanted from Qatar, saying that "a number of steps can be taken, they know it". The U.S. military began moving into Al Udeid not long after the September 11 terrorist attacks when Saudi Arabia asked the Americans to leave. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The minister did not specify what he wanted from Qatar, saying that "a number of steps can be taken, they know it". The U.S. military began moving into Al Udeid not long after the September 11 terrorist attacks when Saudi Arabia asked the Americans to leave. (more...)
President Trump Nominates Christopher Wray as FBI Director
- June 08, 2017
That word came one day before the Federal Bureau of Investigation director that Trump fired last month, James Comey , was to testify in public on Capitol Hill for the first time since that dismissal. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said. Wray most recently represented Christie during the fallout of a scandal in which the governor's allies were ultimately found guilty of engineering lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013 in retaliation against a Democratic mayor. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
That word came one day before the Federal Bureau of Investigation director that Trump fired last month, James Comey , was to testify in public on Capitol Hill for the first time since that dismissal. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said. Wray most recently represented Christie during the fallout of a scandal in which the governor's allies were ultimately found guilty of engineering lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013 in retaliation against a Democratic mayor. (more...)
Vladimir Putin Says the U.S
- June 08, 2017
Your lives must be so boring". He also suggested the hackers could be anywhere and were not necessarily Russian. But I'm not sure viewers learned much that was new. "That sums up my entire acquaintance with Mr. Flynn", he concluded. Putin denied knowledge of any meetings between Trump campaign officials and members of the Russian government, noting that he doesn't have time to meet with every ambassador every day. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Your lives must be so boring". He also suggested the hackers could be anywhere and were not necessarily Russian. But I'm not sure viewers learned much that was new. "That sums up my entire acquaintance with Mr. Flynn", he concluded. Putin denied knowledge of any meetings between Trump campaign officials and members of the Russian government, noting that he doesn't have time to meet with every ambassador every day. (more...)
Parents insist accused leaker not a flight risk
- June 08, 2017
Reality Winner , the government contractor accused of leaking a secret NSA report to the media, plans to enter a plea of not guilty, her lawyer Titus Nichols tells NPR. Victor remains in jail pending a detention hearing later this week, said the lawyer, adding that he expects the government will seek to keep her behind bars pending trial. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Reality Winner , the government contractor accused of leaking a secret NSA report to the media, plans to enter a plea of not guilty, her lawyer Titus Nichols tells NPR. Victor remains in jail pending a detention hearing later this week, said the lawyer, adding that he expects the government will seek to keep her behind bars pending trial. (more...)
Trump feels 'totally vindicated' by Comey testimony: lawyer
- June 08, 2017
What Comey statement says: "The President said , 'I need loyalty, I expect loyalty.' I didn't move, speak, or change my facial expression in any way during the awkward silence that followed". Sessions "did not reply". "He asked what we could do to 'lift the cloud '". About two weeks later, Comey said, Trump called and asked what was being done to underscore that he himself was not under investigation. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
What Comey statement says: "The President said , 'I need loyalty, I expect loyalty.' I didn't move, speak, or change my facial expression in any way during the awkward silence that followed". Sessions "did not reply". "He asked what we could do to 'lift the cloud '". About two weeks later, Comey said, Trump called and asked what was being done to underscore that he himself was not under investigation. (more...)
Alleged leaker's parents fear Trump will be tough on case
- June 08, 2017
Federal agents reviewed the material provided by the news outlet and determined that it appears to be folded or creased, suggesting it had been printed out and carried out by hand out of a secure space, according to the FBI. The emails packed malware into Microsoft Word documents and were forged to give the appearance of being sent by the system vendor, VR Systems of Tallahassee, Florida. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Federal agents reviewed the material provided by the news outlet and determined that it appears to be folded or creased, suggesting it had been printed out and carried out by hand out of a secure space, according to the FBI. The emails packed malware into Microsoft Word documents and were forged to give the appearance of being sent by the system vendor, VR Systems of Tallahassee, Florida. (more...)
Russian hackers 'planted false story' behind Qatar crisis
- June 08, 2017
CNN reported on Tuesday that USA intelligence officials believe Russian hackers planted a false news story that led Saudi Arabia and several allies to sever relations with Qatar. Qatar has repeatedly denied those charges. They accused the tiny Gulf state of harbouring extremist groups and suggested Qatari support for Saudi's regional arch-rival Iran. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
CNN reported on Tuesday that USA intelligence officials believe Russian hackers planted a false news story that led Saudi Arabia and several allies to sever relations with Qatar. Qatar has repeatedly denied those charges. They accused the tiny Gulf state of harbouring extremist groups and suggested Qatari support for Saudi's regional arch-rival Iran. (more...)
Trump v Comey: Who said what
- June 08, 2017
The testimony from Comey, who was sacked by Trump last month, puts more pressure on the Republican whose presidency has been overshadowed by allegations that Moscow helped him win last year's election. Looks like Christmas is coming early for Democrats , if James Comey's testimony goes the way they think it will go. What we had not known until now is that Trump pressed again, saying "That's what I need, honest loyalty". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The testimony from Comey, who was sacked by Trump last month, puts more pressure on the Republican whose presidency has been overshadowed by allegations that Moscow helped him win last year's election. Looks like Christmas is coming early for Democrats , if James Comey's testimony goes the way they think it will go. What we had not known until now is that Trump pressed again, saying "That's what I need, honest loyalty". (more...)
Tehran attackers were Iranian IS recruits
- June 08, 2017
Gunmen and suicide bombers, acting nearly simultaneously, attacked Iran's parliament and a shrine to the revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khomeini in the first attacks in the country claimed by the so-called Islamic State group. The rift was over comments allegedly made by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Hamad Al Thani hailing Iran as an "Islamic power" and criticizing Trump's policy toward Tehran . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Gunmen and suicide bombers, acting nearly simultaneously, attacked Iran's parliament and a shrine to the revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khomeini in the first attacks in the country claimed by the so-called Islamic State group. The rift was over comments allegedly made by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Hamad Al Thani hailing Iran as an "Islamic power" and criticizing Trump's policy toward Tehran . (more...)
Truck bomb kills 90 in attack near Kabul diplomatic quarter
- June 08, 2017
US President Trump offered his deepest condolences for the victims to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in a phone call, "underscoring the barbaric nature of the terrorist who are enemies of all civilized peoples", according to a statement by the White House. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
US President Trump offered his deepest condolences for the victims to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in a phone call, "underscoring the barbaric nature of the terrorist who are enemies of all civilized peoples", according to a statement by the White House. (more...)
Trump's Ex-Campaign Manager Lewandowski Eyes White House Position
- June 08, 2017
The White House is reportedly considering other changes, like fewer on-camera briefings. A separate set of reports surfaced around that same time claiming Kushner also discussed setting up a line of secret communication between Russian Federation and the Trump transition team. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The White House is reportedly considering other changes, like fewer on-camera briefings. A separate set of reports surfaced around that same time claiming Kushner also discussed setting up a line of secret communication between Russian Federation and the Trump transition team. (more...)
Polls open in UK election after campaign marred by attacks
- June 08, 2017
LONDON (AP) - After a seven-week election campaign that veered from the boredom of staged soundbites to the trauma of two deadly attacks , Britain's political leaders asked voters Wednesday to choose: Who is best to keep the United Kingdom safe and lead it out of the European Union? None of the polls have predicted this outcome, so it is seen as highly unlikely. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
LONDON (AP) - After a seven-week election campaign that veered from the boredom of staged soundbites to the trauma of two deadly attacks , Britain's political leaders asked voters Wednesday to choose: Who is best to keep the United Kingdom safe and lead it out of the European Union? None of the polls have predicted this outcome, so it is seen as highly unlikely. (more...)
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