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New Disclosure States Trump Retains $1.4 Billion in Worldwide Assets
- June 24, 2017
The documents, which include investments, assets, income, retirement accounts and other holdings, cover January 2016 through April of this year. The document showed Mr Trump held officer positions in 565 corporations or other entities before becoming USA president. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The documents, which include investments, assets, income, retirement accounts and other holdings, cover January 2016 through April of this year. The document showed Mr Trump held officer positions in 565 corporations or other entities before becoming USA president. (more...)
Red Sox retire No. 34 for David Ortiz
- June 24, 2017
Friends and family and dignitaries from two countries lined the infield. "We won't be able to accomplish any of the reforms we need to in the VA if we don't get the right people in place", said VA Secretary David Shulkin, who with the support of the President, has pressed ahead with internal changes. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Friends and family and dignitaries from two countries lined the infield. "We won't be able to accomplish any of the reforms we need to in the VA if we don't get the right people in place", said VA Secretary David Shulkin, who with the support of the President, has pressed ahead with internal changes. (more...)
Congressman Ryan says party's message is why Democrats losing elections
- June 24, 2017
Trump himself weighed in over Twitter Thursday morning with digs at Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY. The Georgia contest was the most expensive House race in history, and the GOP dusted off the same playbook it has used effectively since the Republican wave of 2010: Hammering Democratic candidates with a relentlessly anti-Pelosi message that drives out the conservative base. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Trump himself weighed in over Twitter Thursday morning with digs at Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY. The Georgia contest was the most expensive House race in history, and the GOP dusted off the same playbook it has used effectively since the Republican wave of 2010: Hammering Democratic candidates with a relentlessly anti-Pelosi message that drives out the conservative base. (more...)
Government health insurance markets holding up, barely
- June 24, 2017
Empower Americans to save for health care and make informed health care decisions. It covers 62 million Americans-almost as many as Medicare and the entire individual market combined. But, they run directly in contradiction to these people's lives. The Senate is weighing a new plan and may vote on it next week. Harris said Medicaid is hampered by how many providers accept it. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Empower Americans to save for health care and make informed health care decisions. It covers 62 million Americans-almost as many as Medicare and the entire individual market combined. But, they run directly in contradiction to these people's lives. The Senate is weighing a new plan and may vote on it next week. Harris said Medicaid is hampered by how many providers accept it. (more...)
No 'proof' on 'collusion' with Russians, Trump says
- June 24, 2017
Major news organizations - including the Washington Post - have announced that President Donald Trump is now under investigation for possible obstruction of justice by special prosecution, Robert Mueller . Last week, former FBI Director James Comey told Congress he believes he was sacked by Mr Trump to undermine the agency's Russian Federation probe. Trump's personal attorney, Marc Kasowitz, responded to this report evading responsibility and blaming leakers. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Major news organizations - including the Washington Post - have announced that President Donald Trump is now under investigation for possible obstruction of justice by special prosecution, Robert Mueller . Last week, former FBI Director James Comey told Congress he believes he was sacked by Mr Trump to undermine the agency's Russian Federation probe. Trump's personal attorney, Marc Kasowitz, responded to this report evading responsibility and blaming leakers. (more...)
Russia claims it killed Islamic State leaders in airstrike
- June 24, 2017
According to the latest reports , Russia's defence ministry claimed Baghdadi was killed with scores of IS commanders and fighters when Sukhoi combat jets carried out a 10-minute strike early on May 28 at a location near Raqqa in Syria , one of the last strongholds of the terror group. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
According to the latest reports , Russia's defence ministry claimed Baghdadi was killed with scores of IS commanders and fighters when Sukhoi combat jets carried out a 10-minute strike early on May 28 at a location near Raqqa in Syria , one of the last strongholds of the terror group. (more...)
Republican wins Georgia election in blow to anti-Trump effort
- June 24, 2017
Turns out, they've been here the whole time-and they might just outnumber Earthlings. "We can't keep losing races and keep the same leadership in place. They argued that the Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff's loss in the Republican held House seat in the Atlanta suburbs was further evidence that the party needed both a new message and messenger. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Turns out, they've been here the whole time-and they might just outnumber Earthlings. "We can't keep losing races and keep the same leadership in place. They argued that the Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff's loss in the Republican held House seat in the Atlanta suburbs was further evidence that the party needed both a new message and messenger. (more...)
Should the Democrats Replace Nancy Pelosi Just Because She's Extremely Unpopular?
- June 24, 2017
Those Republicans chose their comfort level with their party and a candidate in Karen Handel , who is a known quantity, over someone with little experience who didn't even live in the district in Jon Ossoff . His 2015-16 giving was well behind Pelosi previous year, at $592,500. Ossoff regularly attempted to deflect questions about whether he would back Pelosi in the House, saying he hadn't given it any thought. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Those Republicans chose their comfort level with their party and a candidate in Karen Handel , who is a known quantity, over someone with little experience who didn't even live in the district in Jon Ossoff . His 2015-16 giving was well behind Pelosi previous year, at $592,500. Ossoff regularly attempted to deflect questions about whether he would back Pelosi in the House, saying he hadn't given it any thought. (more...)
Georgia 6th: Karen Handel to be sworn in on Monday
- June 24, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY and other Democratic leaders began a series of procedural requests to slow down consideration of the legislation, a discussion draft of which posted shortly before the Senate convened. Team Pelosi doesn't think there are enough detractors to eject her. After attending the meeting on Pelosi's future, Representative Richmond, the head of the Congressional Black Caucus, suggested the solution might be changing the narrative surrounding the minority ... (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY and other Democratic leaders began a series of procedural requests to slow down consideration of the legislation, a discussion draft of which posted shortly before the Senate convened. Team Pelosi doesn't think there are enough detractors to eject her. After attending the meeting on Pelosi's future, Representative Richmond, the head of the Congressional Black Caucus, suggested the solution might be changing the narrative surrounding the minority ... (more...)
Law on Offensive Trademarks Declared Unconstitutional
- June 24, 2017
According to an Associated Press report (via ESPN .com), the Redskins trademark was canceled on grounds it offends Native Americans in 2014. The Redskins' case in federal appeals court was put on hold until the Supreme Court ruled in the Tam case. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
According to an Associated Press report (via ESPN .com), the Redskins trademark was canceled on grounds it offends Native Americans in 2014. The Redskins' case in federal appeals court was put on hold until the Supreme Court ruled in the Tam case. (more...)
Grenfell Tower Fire: Police say blaze started in a refrigerator
- June 24, 2017
Cladding and insulation encasing the building did not pass any fire-safety tests, she added, increasing concern the 24-storey block's facade accelerated the blaze's spread. "There may well be people who no one has contacted us about - who they know were in the building or have close links to Grenfell Tower. But our forensic search may not be complete until the end of the year". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Cladding and insulation encasing the building did not pass any fire-safety tests, she added, increasing concern the 24-storey block's facade accelerated the blaze's spread. "There may well be people who no one has contacted us about - who they know were in the building or have close links to Grenfell Tower. But our forensic search may not be complete until the end of the year". (more...)
Talks to support May's Conservatives making progress, DUP says
- June 24, 2017
DUP sources have said that the two-party negotiations had not proceeded "in the way we would have expected" , but it is still possible Theresa May could go ahead with a minority government. It comes at time of increased tension between London and Dublin over Brexit and the status of the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland - the UK's only land-border with the EU. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
DUP sources have said that the two-party negotiations had not proceeded "in the way we would have expected" , but it is still possible Theresa May could go ahead with a minority government. It comes at time of increased tension between London and Dublin over Brexit and the status of the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland - the UK's only land-border with the EU. (more...)
At least 62 killed in forest fire still raging in Portugal
- June 24, 2017
Portugal was hit by a series of forest fires past year which devastated more than 100,000 hectares (1,000sq km) of the mainland. In a statement, the Secretary-General said he spoke earlier today with the President of Portugal , Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa , and with the Prime Minister, António Costa , expressing his "deep sadness". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Portugal was hit by a series of forest fires past year which devastated more than 100,000 hectares (1,000sq km) of the mainland. In a statement, the Secretary-General said he spoke earlier today with the President of Portugal , Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa , and with the Prime Minister, António Costa , expressing his "deep sadness". (more...)
Anti-Islamic law, Muslim demonstrators gather in CT
- June 24, 2017
Muslim man, Jewish woman pray together in Manchester tribute " A lot of Muslims follow Sharia law and that's a scary thing for Americans because our rule of law is the U.S. In Syracuse, NY, counter-protesters marched, shouting "Shame!" The marches attracted Islamophobic hate group members, neo-Nazis and white supremacists ― all to rally against the completely nonexistent threat of Sharia law in the U.S. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Muslim man, Jewish woman pray together in Manchester tribute " A lot of Muslims follow Sharia law and that's a scary thing for Americans because our rule of law is the U.S. In Syracuse, NY, counter-protesters marched, shouting "Shame!" The marches attracted Islamophobic hate group members, neo-Nazis and white supremacists ― all to rally against the completely nonexistent threat of Sharia law in the U.S. (more...)
What is the point of Sean Spicer's briefings?
- June 24, 2017
More recently, similar rumors swirled and Spicer brushed off the reports of an alleged White House shakeup by stating that he's "right here". As the White House hunkers down in the midst of the expanding Russian Federation scandal, press briefings are becoming less frequent and the once-daily sightings of press secretary Sean Spicer a thing of the past. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
More recently, similar rumors swirled and Spicer brushed off the reports of an alleged White House shakeup by stating that he's "right here". As the White House hunkers down in the midst of the expanding Russian Federation scandal, press briefings are becoming less frequent and the once-daily sightings of press secretary Sean Spicer a thing of the past. (more...)
Milwaukee Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Sylville Smith Found Not Guilty
- June 24, 2017
Smith had thrown his gun over a fence one second before Heaggan-Brown fatally shot him. Smith was on the ground when he received the fatal shot. "I think we must be mindful that a young man lost his life", said Steven Kohn. After Smith was shot, the resulting violence during protests left businesses burned, police cars damaged and officers injured. Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged in a fatal shooting that sparked unrest in a ... (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Smith had thrown his gun over a fence one second before Heaggan-Brown fatally shot him. Smith was on the ground when he received the fatal shot. "I think we must be mindful that a young man lost his life", said Steven Kohn. After Smith was shot, the resulting violence during protests left businesses burned, police cars damaged and officers injured. Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged in a fatal shooting that sparked unrest in a ... (more...)
Unpopular Among Voters, Pelosi Says She's 'Worth the Trouble'
- June 24, 2017
Half of Democrats (49 percent) view Pelosi favorably, while 1 in 4 Democrats (26 percent) have an unfavorable view of her. The special election was held to fill the seat vacated by Tom Price after Trump appointed him as secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Half of Democrats (49 percent) view Pelosi favorably, while 1 in 4 Democrats (26 percent) have an unfavorable view of her. The special election was held to fill the seat vacated by Tom Price after Trump appointed him as secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services. (more...)
40 people killed in bomb, gun attacks in 3 Pakistani cities
- June 24, 2017
Another 21 people were wounded, according to Waseem Baig, a spokesman for Quetta's Civil Hospital. Hours after the attack, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban , claimed responsibility. Rescue operations are underway. At least 18 people were killed and almost 100 others injured in twin explosions that went off in Pakistan's northwestern town of Parachinar bordering Afghanistan, according to Associated Press . (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Another 21 people were wounded, according to Waseem Baig, a spokesman for Quetta's Civil Hospital. Hours after the attack, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban , claimed responsibility. Rescue operations are underway. At least 18 people were killed and almost 100 others injured in twin explosions that went off in Pakistan's northwestern town of Parachinar bordering Afghanistan, according to Associated Press . (more...)
Democrats turn on party leader Nancy Pelosi after Georgia election defeat
- June 24, 2017
The criticism toward Pelosi is not new but the recent backlash against her led some liberals to reiterate their support for the long-time party leader. Keep raising the concern that something needs to change within the ranks of the party's leadership. And as long as they remain so angry at Trump they can't think straight, I say, "Stay angry, my friends". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The criticism toward Pelosi is not new but the recent backlash against her led some liberals to reiterate their support for the long-time party leader. Keep raising the concern that something needs to change within the ranks of the party's leadership. And as long as they remain so angry at Trump they can't think straight, I say, "Stay angry, my friends". (more...)
China ready to coordinate with USA on Korean Peninsula
- June 24, 2017
China and the United States agreed that efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula should be "complete, verifiable and irreversible", Chinese state media said on Saturday, reporting the results of high level talks in Washington this week. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
China and the United States agreed that efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula should be "complete, verifiable and irreversible", Chinese state media said on Saturday, reporting the results of high level talks in Washington this week. (more...)
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