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Phoenix mayor: Trump should use rally to apologize for Charlottesville comments
- August 23, 2017
In a story published on August 14, Fox News reported that Trump said he is " seriously considering a pardon " for Arpaio . On Tuesday, however, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump would not be announcing any pardon of Arpaio at the Tuesday event or surrounding trip, telling reporters about Air Force One, "There will be no discussion of that today at any point, and no action will be taken on that front at any point today". (more...)
- August 23, 2017
In a story published on August 14, Fox News reported that Trump said he is " seriously considering a pardon " for Arpaio . On Tuesday, however, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump would not be announcing any pardon of Arpaio at the Tuesday event or surrounding trip, telling reporters about Air Force One, "There will be no discussion of that today at any point, and no action will be taken on that front at any point today". (more...)
MSNBC visits ME to pick Sen. Collins' brain
- August 23, 2017
Asked if she believes Trump will be the party's 2020 nominee, Collins responded: "It's too hard to say". "And he should have said that very clearly". According to Politico , Trump's re-election campaign team lead by his son Eric Trump and long-time ally Michael Glassner has begun tracking likely Democratic challengers such as Senators Cory Booker , Kirsten Gillibrand , Kamala Harris , and Amy Klobuchar and political outsiders like Howard Schultz , the C.E.O. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Asked if she believes Trump will be the party's 2020 nominee, Collins responded: "It's too hard to say". "And he should have said that very clearly". According to Politico , Trump's re-election campaign team lead by his son Eric Trump and long-time ally Michael Glassner has begun tracking likely Democratic challengers such as Senators Cory Booker , Kirsten Gillibrand , Kamala Harris , and Amy Klobuchar and political outsiders like Howard Schultz , the C.E.O. (more...)
Charlottesville, Trump and the media
- August 23, 2017
I'm sorry. After what he said about my child, and it's not that I saw somebody else's tweets about him. With dismay, I sat and watched as the country became more and more torn apart, and the moral compass of the US was swinging from one pole to another. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
I'm sorry. After what he said about my child, and it's not that I saw somebody else's tweets about him. With dismay, I sat and watched as the country became more and more torn apart, and the moral compass of the US was swinging from one pole to another. (more...)
Serbian Diplomats Summoned From Macedonia Amid 'Anti-Serbian Activities' - Vucic
- August 23, 2017
The president noticed that "there are many speculations", promising that "everything will be much clearer in the next 10 days". Serbian-Macedonian relations have grown tense amid reports of Macedonia's plan to vote in favor of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo's bid to join UNESCO . (more...)
- August 23, 2017
The president noticed that "there are many speculations", promising that "everything will be much clearer in the next 10 days". Serbian-Macedonian relations have grown tense amid reports of Macedonia's plan to vote in favor of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo's bid to join UNESCO . (more...)
Feds Say Demand for Inauguration Day Protest Info is Narrow Enough
- August 23, 2017
DreamHost , the site's hosting provider, had characterized the government's initial warrant as "overly broad". DreamHost and other privacy rights advocates such as the non-profit group Public Citizen , argued the warrant violated the users' Constitutional rights. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
DreamHost , the site's hosting provider, had characterized the government's initial warrant as "overly broad". DreamHost and other privacy rights advocates such as the non-profit group Public Citizen , argued the warrant violated the users' Constitutional rights. (more...)
Secret Service Running Low on Cash?
- August 23, 2017
That's because Trump has taken trips nearly every weekend of his presidency so far, both to his resort properties as well as global travel. Trump's stay at his New Jersey club cost less per day but still required the Secret Service to not only protect Trump and his family but also secure the golf club while still allowing members and guests to use the facility. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
That's because Trump has taken trips nearly every weekend of his presidency so far, both to his resort properties as well as global travel. Trump's stay at his New Jersey club cost less per day but still required the Secret Service to not only protect Trump and his family but also secure the golf club while still allowing members and guests to use the facility. (more...)
US Navy to Relieve Admiral of Command After Collisions
- August 23, 2017
McCain collided with the oil tanker Alnic MC on Monday morning local time while the guided-missile destroyer was passing near the Malacca Strait to make a port visit in Singapore, the Navy's 7th Fleet said in a statement. Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin, commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet based in Japan. Navy Adm. John Richardson, the chief of naval operations, on Monday ordered a pause in 7th Fleet operations for the next few days to allow commanders to get together with leaders, sailors and ... (more...)
- August 23, 2017
McCain collided with the oil tanker Alnic MC on Monday morning local time while the guided-missile destroyer was passing near the Malacca Strait to make a port visit in Singapore, the Navy's 7th Fleet said in a statement. Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin, commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet based in Japan. Navy Adm. John Richardson, the chief of naval operations, on Monday ordered a pause in 7th Fleet operations for the next few days to allow commanders to get together with leaders, sailors and ... (more...)
United States sanctions Chinese and Russian entities for conducting business with North Korea
- August 23, 2017
A new round of US sanctions had been expected, but Washington appeared to delay them while securing Chinese and Russian support for tougher United Nations steps. Ltd, of conspiring to evade US economic sanctions on behalf of the North Korean Workers' Party. As a result, implementing such a ban following recent UN Security Council Resolutions prohibiting North Korea from exporting some of its most lucrative commodities could provoke much larger problems, one DPRK watcher told NK News . (more...)
- August 23, 2017
A new round of US sanctions had been expected, but Washington appeared to delay them while securing Chinese and Russian support for tougher United Nations steps. Ltd, of conspiring to evade US economic sanctions on behalf of the North Korean Workers' Party. As a result, implementing such a ban following recent UN Security Council Resolutions prohibiting North Korea from exporting some of its most lucrative commodities could provoke much larger problems, one DPRK watcher told NK News . (more...)
George & Amal Clooney Gave A $1 Million Grant To A Great Cause
- August 23, 2017
From Amal's successful worldwide law career to George's work with human rights in Sudan through the Not On Our Watch project, the Clooneys have made a serious effort to create positive change around the world. In the aftermath of the event, President Donald Trump was criticized for his unwillingness to condemn white supremacists and Neo-Nazis in a press conference given days after the unrest. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
From Amal's successful worldwide law career to George's work with human rights in Sudan through the Not On Our Watch project, the Clooneys have made a serious effort to create positive change around the world. In the aftermath of the event, President Donald Trump was criticized for his unwillingness to condemn white supremacists and Neo-Nazis in a press conference given days after the unrest. (more...)
As Trump glances at solar eclipse without glasses, aide yells, 'Don't look!'
- August 23, 2017
Like many other people across North America, U.S. President Donald Trump took a break from his daily duties Monday to witness the total solar eclipse . The rest of the North America experienced a partial solar eclipse . Trump was slated to unveil the plan, which is expected to involve the authorization of more US troops, Monday night from Ft. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Like many other people across North America, U.S. President Donald Trump took a break from his daily duties Monday to witness the total solar eclipse . The rest of the North America experienced a partial solar eclipse . Trump was slated to unveil the plan, which is expected to involve the authorization of more US troops, Monday night from Ft. (more...)
UNC declines Cooper's advice to remove Silent Sam
- August 23, 2017
Roy Cooper advising that depending on who shows up, there is the possibility of confrontation they are concerned that a student or bystander could be seriously injured. Spellings also wrote about the recent toppling of a Confederate statue in downtown Durham, North Carolina, and the damage to the Confederate statue of Gen. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Roy Cooper advising that depending on who shows up, there is the possibility of confrontation they are concerned that a student or bystander could be seriously injured. Spellings also wrote about the recent toppling of a Confederate statue in downtown Durham, North Carolina, and the damage to the Confederate statue of Gen. (more...)
Thousands descend on Boston for rally, protests
- August 23, 2017
Protesters in Boston threw bottles of urine at police officers who were patrolling a demonstration against a free speech rally , the Boston police commissioner told the media Saturday . Among those criticizing Trump is the mother of Heather Heyer - the 32-year-old woman who was killed when a white nationalist plowed a vehicle through a throng of counterprotesters. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Protesters in Boston threw bottles of urine at police officers who were patrolling a demonstration against a free speech rally , the Boston police commissioner told the media Saturday . Among those criticizing Trump is the mother of Heather Heyer - the 32-year-old woman who was killed when a white nationalist plowed a vehicle through a throng of counterprotesters. (more...)
Cambridge University Press Unblocks Censored Articles in China
- August 23, 2017
Editor of the Index on Censorship magazine, Rachael Jolley, said: "We welcome the change of heart by CUP not allow articles from The China Quarterly journal to be censored". HKFP remix. Photo: Wikicommons and Journal of Asian Studies . Cambridge University Press said over the weekend that it had complied with a request to block certain articles from " The China Quarterly " within China. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Editor of the Index on Censorship magazine, Rachael Jolley, said: "We welcome the change of heart by CUP not allow articles from The China Quarterly journal to be censored". HKFP remix. Photo: Wikicommons and Journal of Asian Studies . Cambridge University Press said over the weekend that it had complied with a request to block certain articles from " The China Quarterly " within China. (more...)
Treasury Secretary's Wife Boasts Wealth On Instagram, Argues With Commenter
- August 23, 2017
Linton wrote. "I'm pretty sure we paid more taxes toward our day "trip" than you did". This came after the Scottish actress responded to an Instagram user who had commented negatively on a recent post, where she was, in the eyes of several followers and users, showing off her wealth by tagging multiple fashion designers. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Linton wrote. "I'm pretty sure we paid more taxes toward our day "trip" than you did". This came after the Scottish actress responded to an Instagram user who had commented negatively on a recent post, where she was, in the eyes of several followers and users, showing off her wealth by tagging multiple fashion designers. (more...)
56% of Americans Disapprove of President Trump's Response to Charlottesville
- August 23, 2017
The poll also found that 50 percent of Americans oppose the alt-right. In an ABC News/Washington Post poll released seven days after his comments, 56 percent of Americans said they opposed the president's response of last Tuesday, when he said some "very fine people" marched alongside the white supremacists, neo-Nazis and Ku Klux Klan members on August 12. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
The poll also found that 50 percent of Americans oppose the alt-right. In an ABC News/Washington Post poll released seven days after his comments, 56 percent of Americans said they opposed the president's response of last Tuesday, when he said some "very fine people" marched alongside the white supremacists, neo-Nazis and Ku Klux Klan members on August 12. (more...)
Robert F Kennedy's son and granddaughter arrested for disorderly conduct
- August 23, 2017
Among the crowd, Max Kennedy's 22-year-old daughter Caroline - Chris's niece - tried to open the cruiser door, the report states, adding that the father and daughter had "incited this crowd into an angry mob". Caroline Rose Kennedy will be arraigned a later date. Both were charged with disturbing the peace and violating a town noise ordinance, and are due back in court on November 22. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Among the crowd, Max Kennedy's 22-year-old daughter Caroline - Chris's niece - tried to open the cruiser door, the report states, adding that the father and daughter had "incited this crowd into an angry mob". Caroline Rose Kennedy will be arraigned a later date. Both were charged with disturbing the peace and violating a town noise ordinance, and are due back in court on November 22. (more...)
Saudi crown prince discusses Mideast peace with U.S. officials
- August 23, 2017
They said they would consider it but then they didn't get back to me'. "We hope they bring clear answers this time", he added. Kushner, who is Trump's son-in-law, is expected to meet with Israeli and Palestinian officials on Thursday as he tries to restart talks. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
They said they would consider it but then they didn't get back to me'. "We hope they bring clear answers this time", he added. Kushner, who is Trump's son-in-law, is expected to meet with Israeli and Palestinian officials on Thursday as he tries to restart talks. (more...)
After Spain Attacks, Four Suspects Appear In Court
- August 23, 2017
Chemlal told a judge that attackers were preparing bombs for an imam believed to be the leader of the cell to strike monuments in Barcelona , a source with Spain's judiciary said Tuesday. A spokesman from Mossos said: "The suspicious person was wearing what appeared to be an explosives belt". They are the only surviving suspects from a 12-man cell whose members rammed a van into pedestrians on a tourist-packed boulevard in Barcelona on Thursday. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Chemlal told a judge that attackers were preparing bombs for an imam believed to be the leader of the cell to strike monuments in Barcelona , a source with Spain's judiciary said Tuesday. A spokesman from Mossos said: "The suspicious person was wearing what appeared to be an explosives belt". They are the only surviving suspects from a 12-man cell whose members rammed a van into pedestrians on a tourist-packed boulevard in Barcelona on Thursday. (more...)
Pence: Need More, Not Less Monuments
- August 23, 2017
Charlottesville, Baltimore and other cities have taken down or are considering removing statutes and monuments connected with the Confederacy. Sen. "I will be introducing a bill to remove Confederate statues from the US Capitol building", Booker wrote on Twitter. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Charlottesville, Baltimore and other cities have taken down or are considering removing statutes and monuments connected with the Confederacy. Sen. "I will be introducing a bill to remove Confederate statues from the US Capitol building", Booker wrote on Twitter. (more...)
Law enforcement community surprises daughter of slain Kissimmee officer for her birthday
- August 23, 2017
As they moved in to make an arrest, the suspect reached toward his waistband, but a detective quickly tackled him to the ground. But later that night, when a detective adjusted his handcuffs in an interview room at Kissimmee police headquarters, Miller's demeanor had changed. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
As they moved in to make an arrest, the suspect reached toward his waistband, but a detective quickly tackled him to the ground. But later that night, when a detective adjusted his handcuffs in an interview room at Kissimmee police headquarters, Miller's demeanor had changed. (more...)
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