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White House reiterates Trump's support for strong US
- June 16, 2017
In the course of negotiations the parties discussed the business practices applied by foreign development banks, as well as most promising business lines and sectors. Kushner's financial disclosure documents show no mention of his family's substantial art collection, standing in stark contrast to the reports of other White House officials such as Treasure Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross , who disclosed massive collections and their stakes in famous works of ... (more...)
- June 16, 2017
In the course of negotiations the parties discussed the business practices applied by foreign development banks, as well as most promising business lines and sectors. Kushner's financial disclosure documents show no mention of his family's substantial art collection, standing in stark contrast to the reports of other White House officials such as Treasure Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross , who disclosed massive collections and their stakes in famous works of ... (more...)
Donald Trump Is Under Investigation for Obstruction of Justice
- June 16, 2017
But behind the scenes, there was significant pushback from Democrats - including Senate Intelligence Committee vice chairman Mark Warner - who raised objections with Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr that Sessions may be trying to skirt public scrutiny. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
But behind the scenes, there was significant pushback from Democrats - including Senate Intelligence Committee vice chairman Mark Warner - who raised objections with Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr that Sessions may be trying to skirt public scrutiny. (more...)
Joe Scarborough: Donald Trump Never Discussed Firing Robert Mueller as Special Counsel
- June 16, 2017
Trump himself does not have the authority to directly fire the special counsel. Under questioning from Sen. "I don't think Newt said that", Graham told reporters. "And I'm not going to speculate on what he will or will not do", Sekulow said. Said Ryan: "I know Bob Mueller". Still, he said: "Bob Mueller did a great job as Federal Bureau of Investigation director". (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Trump himself does not have the authority to directly fire the special counsel. Under questioning from Sen. "I don't think Newt said that", Graham told reporters. "And I'm not going to speculate on what he will or will not do", Sekulow said. Said Ryan: "I know Bob Mueller". Still, he said: "Bob Mueller did a great job as Federal Bureau of Investigation director". (more...)
This Is Us: Earliest Fossils of Our Species Found in Morocco
- June 16, 2017
Another site in Ethiopia, in Herto, contained a Homo sapiens fossil that dated to 160,000 years ago. "The story of our species in the last 300,000 years is mostly the evolution of our brain", Hublin said. According to the Hublin they are lucky that they not only fetch the dates of this but also got the hints of the hominids. Rick Potts of the human origins program at the Smithsonian believes that parts like the cranium and facial shape are not quite developed enough example to be a ... (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Another site in Ethiopia, in Herto, contained a Homo sapiens fossil that dated to 160,000 years ago. "The story of our species in the last 300,000 years is mostly the evolution of our brain", Hublin said. According to the Hublin they are lucky that they not only fetch the dates of this but also got the hints of the hominids. Rick Potts of the human origins program at the Smithsonian believes that parts like the cranium and facial shape are not quite developed enough example to be a ... (more...)
Indian-origin Leo Varadkar becomes Ireland's youngest and first gay PM
- June 16, 2017
Much has been made of the fact that Varadkar is openly gay, and the son of an Indian immigrant. Upon winning the parliamentary vote, he promised to transform Ireland into a "republic of opportunity". Worldwide reaction to the election of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach has largely focused on his sexuality. He went to Aras a Uachtarain (official residence of the Irish president) to receive his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Much has been made of the fact that Varadkar is openly gay, and the son of an Indian immigrant. Upon winning the parliamentary vote, he promised to transform Ireland into a "republic of opportunity". Worldwide reaction to the election of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach has largely focused on his sexuality. He went to Aras a Uachtarain (official residence of the Irish president) to receive his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins. (more...)
United Nations slaps sanctions on NKorean officials
- June 16, 2017
The secretary said Beijing's activities "undermine regional stability", drawing attention to " China's disregard for worldwide law" and its "contempt for other nations' interests". The measures adopted on Friday could have been agreed by the council's North Korea sanctions committee behind closed doors, but Washington convinced China to back a public vote on the blacklist, amplifying the council's unhappiness with Pyongyang's defiance of a United Nations ban on ballistic missile launches. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The secretary said Beijing's activities "undermine regional stability", drawing attention to " China's disregard for worldwide law" and its "contempt for other nations' interests". The measures adopted on Friday could have been agreed by the council's North Korea sanctions committee behind closed doors, but Washington convinced China to back a public vote on the blacklist, amplifying the council's unhappiness with Pyongyang's defiance of a United Nations ban on ballistic missile launches. (more...)
On Twitter, Trump decries obstruction probe related to 'phony' Russia story
- June 16, 2017
Robert Mueller , the special counsel recently appointed to oversee the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election is reported to beinterviewing senior intelligence officials. Comey also testified he had told Trump he was not under investigation. Trump has repeatedly lambasted the Russian Federation probe as a "witch hunt", using the phrase in at least eight tweets since March. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Robert Mueller , the special counsel recently appointed to oversee the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election is reported to beinterviewing senior intelligence officials. Comey also testified he had told Trump he was not under investigation. Trump has repeatedly lambasted the Russian Federation probe as a "witch hunt", using the phrase in at least eight tweets since March. (more...)
Congressional Baseball Players to Wear Colors of Scalise's Favorite Team
- June 16, 2017
Hodgkinson opened fire on lawmakers and their staff during a practice session at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park Wednesday morning. Both Republican and Democratic leaders at the game encouraged a sense of unity in the wake of the shooting during an otherwise politically rancorous time in Washington when the parties are sharply divided over healthcare legislation and investigations of the members of the Trump administration. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Hodgkinson opened fire on lawmakers and their staff during a practice session at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park Wednesday morning. Both Republican and Democratic leaders at the game encouraged a sense of unity in the wake of the shooting during an otherwise politically rancorous time in Washington when the parties are sharply divided over healthcare legislation and investigations of the members of the Trump administration. (more...)
Texas unemployment rate for May slips to 4.8 percent
- June 16, 2017
Overall, Weld County in May gained another 100 jobs in the mining, logging and construction sector over the month, bringing year-to-date totals to 1,000 for the biggest sector change for the year. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was up slightly from April, marking the second monthly increase following four consecutive declines. Most of the increase came in wholesale and retail trade, health care and social assistance, accommodations and food services, finance and insurance and professional, ... (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Overall, Weld County in May gained another 100 jobs in the mining, logging and construction sector over the month, bringing year-to-date totals to 1,000 for the biggest sector change for the year. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was up slightly from April, marking the second monthly increase following four consecutive declines. Most of the increase came in wholesale and retail trade, health care and social assistance, accommodations and food services, finance and insurance and professional, ... (more...)
Scalise shooter went to Washington to "fix the tax system", wife says
- June 16, 2017
GOP members were practicing for the game Wednesday when a gunman opened fire at an Alexandria, Va., ballfield. At the end of 2016, according to Illinois Secretary of State corporate records Hodgkinson voluntarily dissolved his home inspection business. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
GOP members were practicing for the game Wednesday when a gunman opened fire at an Alexandria, Va., ballfield. At the end of 2016, according to Illinois Secretary of State corporate records Hodgkinson voluntarily dissolved his home inspection business. (more...)
China won't release men investigating supplier producing Ivanka Trump items
- June 16, 2017
State Department call to release the three activists detained while investigating a Chinese company that produced shoes for Ivanka Trump and other brands. But Amnesty International said the men were likely taken into custody to prevent the publication of potentially " embarrassing information " about a supplier connected to US President Donald Trump's daughter. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
State Department call to release the three activists detained while investigating a Chinese company that produced shoes for Ivanka Trump and other brands. But Amnesty International said the men were likely taken into custody to prevent the publication of potentially " embarrassing information " about a supplier connected to US President Donald Trump's daughter. (more...)
Injured Capitol Police officer throws out first pitch in emotional moment
- June 16, 2017
Capitol Police and North Carolina Central University graduate, who was wounded as he helped stop a shooter Wednesday at a Congressional baseball practice threw out the first pitch Thursday night at the annual Congressional Baseball game. British ambassador Nigel Kim Darroch was originally scheduled to throw out the pitch. He wore a purple boot and gear from LSU. Just short of 25,000 watched the Democrats defeat the Republicans 11-2. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Capitol Police and North Carolina Central University graduate, who was wounded as he helped stop a shooter Wednesday at a Congressional baseball practice threw out the first pitch Thursday night at the annual Congressional Baseball game. British ambassador Nigel Kim Darroch was originally scheduled to throw out the pitch. He wore a purple boot and gear from LSU. Just short of 25,000 watched the Democrats defeat the Republicans 11-2. (more...)
Trump makes case for apprenticeships to fill jobs gap
- June 16, 2017
White House officials have pointed to 6 million job openings across the United States-the highest level since 1980, it says-and the 8.4 percent U-6 unemployment rate as illustrative of the skills gap in action. "The issue is a mismatch between available jobs and prospective employee's jobs skills", he said, citing a survey where 95 percent of executives reported problems finding qualified workers. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
White House officials have pointed to 6 million job openings across the United States-the highest level since 1980, it says-and the 8.4 percent U-6 unemployment rate as illustrative of the skills gap in action. "The issue is a mismatch between available jobs and prospective employee's jobs skills", he said, citing a survey where 95 percent of executives reported problems finding qualified workers. (more...)
Curry to pass on White House celebration visit
- June 16, 2017
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green appears to be taking some shots at the Cleveland Cavaliers . While plenty of people would love for King James to fall off, the numbers tell a different story. Speaking on ESPN's First Take Lacob was asked if the thought had crossed his mind since the Warriors wrapped up the NBA Finals series against Cleveland. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green appears to be taking some shots at the Cleveland Cavaliers . While plenty of people would love for King James to fall off, the numbers tell a different story. Speaking on ESPN's First Take Lacob was asked if the thought had crossed his mind since the Warriors wrapped up the NBA Finals series against Cleveland. (more...)
Trump under investigation for possible obstruction
- June 16, 2017
President Donald Trump has lashed out at the investigators driving the Russian Federation investigation as "very bad and conflicted people", responding angrily to reports that the special counsel is looking into whether Trump obstructed justice. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
President Donald Trump has lashed out at the investigators driving the Russian Federation investigation as "very bad and conflicted people", responding angrily to reports that the special counsel is looking into whether Trump obstructed justice. (more...)
Senate OKs Sanctions Bill To Punish Russia
- June 16, 2017
The new Russian Federation sanctions would create a congressional review process if the executive branch eases current sanctions. The Republican-led Senate in the United States has approved wide-ranging sanctions against Russian Federation for interfering in last year's Presidential elections. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The new Russian Federation sanctions would create a congressional review process if the executive branch eases current sanctions. The Republican-led Senate in the United States has approved wide-ranging sanctions against Russian Federation for interfering in last year's Presidential elections. (more...)
Russian FM can't confirm IS leader's death
- June 16, 2017
Several Iraqi security officials said Iraq was doubtful as well. However, there was no independent confirmation and previous reports of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death have turned out to be false. Islamic State fighters are close to defeat in the twin capitals of the group's territory, Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria, after almost three years ruling over millions of people in a wide swathe of territory in both countries. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Several Iraqi security officials said Iraq was doubtful as well. However, there was no independent confirmation and previous reports of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death have turned out to be false. Islamic State fighters are close to defeat in the twin capitals of the group's territory, Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria, after almost three years ruling over millions of people in a wide swathe of territory in both countries. (more...)
London Tower Fire: Death Toll Rises as Anger Takes Hold
- June 16, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May faced mounting criticism on Friday for not meeting the survivors of a deadly London tower block blaze, ratcheting up the pressure as she tries to strike a deal to stay in power after a botched election gamble. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May faced mounting criticism on Friday for not meeting the survivors of a deadly London tower block blaze, ratcheting up the pressure as she tries to strike a deal to stay in power after a botched election gamble. (more...)
Puerto Rico votes to become the 51st state
- June 16, 2017
According island's election commission (CEE in Spanish) had reported that about 23 percent of the island's eligible voters had cast ballots and 97 percent of the votes were for statehood. Puerto Rico has effectively been in a state of bankruptcy following a decade of depression. In the most recent vote, which was held in 2012 , the island opted for statehood, though many people argued the answers on the two-question ballot proved inconclusive. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
According island's election commission (CEE in Spanish) had reported that about 23 percent of the island's eligible voters had cast ballots and 97 percent of the votes were for statehood. Puerto Rico has effectively been in a state of bankruptcy following a decade of depression. In the most recent vote, which was held in 2012 , the island opted for statehood, though many people argued the answers on the two-question ballot proved inconclusive. (more...)
Trump says Congressman Scalise 'in some trouble' after shooting
- June 16, 2017
In addition to Mr Scalise, a police officer, a congressional aide and a lobbyist were wounded on Wednesday morning when a man opened fire as the Republican lawmakers practised for the game in the Washington suburb of Alexandria, Virginia. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
In addition to Mr Scalise, a police officer, a congressional aide and a lobbyist were wounded on Wednesday morning when a man opened fire as the Republican lawmakers practised for the game in the Washington suburb of Alexandria, Virginia. (more...)
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