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Trump to Provide $12 Billion in Aid to Farmers. Critics Cry ‘Welfare!’
- July 26, 2018
The two would work for zero tariffs, zero non-tariff barriers, and zero subsidies on non-auto goods, he said . He also assures us that "Negotiations are going really well, be cool". His call for calm came hours after he told the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Kansas City to "just be a little patient' on trade and agriculture". During a recent European trip, Trump referred to the EU as a "foe , what they do to us in trade". (more...)
- July 26, 2018
The two would work for zero tariffs, zero non-tariff barriers, and zero subsidies on non-auto goods, he said . He also assures us that "Negotiations are going really well, be cool". His call for calm came hours after he told the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Kansas City to "just be a little patient' on trade and agriculture". During a recent European trip, Trump referred to the EU as a "foe , what they do to us in trade". (more...)
Family Says Oakland Murder Suspect Mentally Ill
- July 26, 2018
Nia Wilson and her sister, Letifah, were returning from a family gathering when 27-year-old John Lee Cowell attacked the 18-year-old and her 26-year-old sister at the MacArthur Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station. He said a third sister was also with them at the time. VIDEO: What we know about the deadly Oakland BART stabbing " I don't know what it was but he was just always kind of a problem", said neighbor Carol Kincaid. (more...)
- July 26, 2018
Nia Wilson and her sister, Letifah, were returning from a family gathering when 27-year-old John Lee Cowell attacked the 18-year-old and her 26-year-old sister at the MacArthur Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station. He said a third sister was also with them at the time. VIDEO: What we know about the deadly Oakland BART stabbing " I don't know what it was but he was just always kind of a problem", said neighbor Carol Kincaid. (more...)
Hundreds reported missing in Laos after dam collapse: State media
- July 26, 2018
Rescue efforts were under way today as top government officials rushed to the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in Attapeu province. More than 6,600 people in the Sanamxay district are now homeless, according to state Lao News Agency . In a letter, the company's head of resettlement, Lee Kan Yeol, told colleagues in Champasak and Attapeu provinces that, "Saddle Dam D is not safe and is in very unsafe condition" due to heavy rainfall. (more...)
- July 26, 2018
Rescue efforts were under way today as top government officials rushed to the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in Attapeu province. More than 6,600 people in the Sanamxay district are now homeless, according to state Lao News Agency . In a letter, the company's head of resettlement, Lee Kan Yeol, told colleagues in Champasak and Attapeu provinces that, "Saddle Dam D is not safe and is in very unsafe condition" due to heavy rainfall. (more...)
What's in the Trump-Cohen audio - and what's not
- July 26, 2018
President Trump refused to answer questions from reporters Wednesday about his taped conversation with former attorney Michael Cohen . "I need to open up a company for the transfer of all of that info regarding our friend David", Cohen can be heard saying, which CNN notes likely refers to American Media head David Pecker. (more...)
- July 26, 2018
President Trump refused to answer questions from reporters Wednesday about his taped conversation with former attorney Michael Cohen . "I need to open up a company for the transfer of all of that info regarding our friend David", Cohen can be heard saying, which CNN notes likely refers to American Media head David Pecker. (more...)
Maddow doesn't relent on White House transcript
- July 26, 2018
Sanders also repeated another Trump line - namely, disparaging the investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into potential collusion between Trump's campaign and the Russian government - during a Monday appearance on one of Trump's favorite television shows , "Fox & Friends". (more...)
- July 26, 2018
Sanders also repeated another Trump line - namely, disparaging the investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into potential collusion between Trump's campaign and the Russian government - during a Monday appearance on one of Trump's favorite television shows , "Fox & Friends". (more...)
Right-wing Congressmen file articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein
- July 26, 2018
Democrats have argued that House Republicans' clashes with Rosenstein are little more than a pretext to weaken Mueller's efforts. In early May, upon hearing that at least some members of the House Freedom Caucus had drafted articles of impeachment against him, Rosenstein fired back. (more...)
- July 26, 2018
Democrats have argued that House Republicans' clashes with Rosenstein are little more than a pretext to weaken Mueller's efforts. In early May, upon hearing that at least some members of the House Freedom Caucus had drafted articles of impeachment against him, Rosenstein fired back. (more...)
Cohen secretly recorded conversation with CNN anchor
- July 26, 2018
Last week, Giuliani said the recording would prove that "the President said it has to be done correctly and it has to be done by check". Cohen is under criminal investigation by the U.S. Davis said his client - who is under investigation by federal officials in NY - "has been disparaged and insulted and called all kinds of things". (more...)
- July 26, 2018
Last week, Giuliani said the recording would prove that "the President said it has to be done correctly and it has to be done by check". Cohen is under criminal investigation by the U.S. Davis said his client - who is under investigation by federal officials in NY - "has been disparaged and insulted and called all kinds of things". (more...)
Rachel Maddow Stands by Report on WH Putin Transcript
- July 26, 2018
However, a top Kremlin aide on July 24 said Putin is waiting for the "dust to settle" over his controversial meeting with Trump in Helsinki before deciding whether to take up Trump's offer for a second summit. Ushakov did not explain why Moscow had not yet accepted Trump's invitation. The intelligence community said Russian Federation interfered with an aim of aiding Trump. (more...)
- July 26, 2018
However, a top Kremlin aide on July 24 said Putin is waiting for the "dust to settle" over his controversial meeting with Trump in Helsinki before deciding whether to take up Trump's offer for a second summit. Ushakov did not explain why Moscow had not yet accepted Trump's invitation. The intelligence community said Russian Federation interfered with an aim of aiding Trump. (more...)
USDA commits $12B for farmers, ranchers affected by tariffs
- July 26, 2018
President Trump and European Commission President Juncker held a news conference Wednesday afternoon. "We agreed today, first of all, to work together toward zero tariffs, zero nontariff barriers and zero subsidies on non-auto industrial goods", Trump said during his remarks in the Rose Garden as he stood next European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. (more...)
- July 26, 2018
President Trump and European Commission President Juncker held a news conference Wednesday afternoon. "We agreed today, first of all, to work together toward zero tariffs, zero nontariff barriers and zero subsidies on non-auto industrial goods", Trump said during his remarks in the Rose Garden as he stood next European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. (more...)
China’s Xi warns of ‘unilateralism’ in USA trade dispute
- July 26, 2018
President Cyril Ramaphosa criticised countries that act unilaterally in trade deals and discount World Trade Organisation rules in his opening address at the Brics Business Forum in Sandton on Wednesday afternoon. Last week, President Trump said he was ready to impose tariffs on all goods imported from China - worth $500bn (£380bn). The Brics group , comprising more than 40 percent of the global population, represents some of the biggest emerging economies, but it has struggled to find a ... (more...)
- July 26, 2018
President Cyril Ramaphosa criticised countries that act unilaterally in trade deals and discount World Trade Organisation rules in his opening address at the Brics Business Forum in Sandton on Wednesday afternoon. Last week, President Trump said he was ready to impose tariffs on all goods imported from China - worth $500bn (£380bn). The Brics group , comprising more than 40 percent of the global population, represents some of the biggest emerging economies, but it has struggled to find a ... (more...)
Demi Lovato 'awake,' with family at hospital after apparent drug overdose
- July 26, 2018
A police source told news site TMZ that it appeared to be a heroin overdose . I think it was with Wilmer. All of us love her and need to pray for her to get well. "I can't imagine what Demi's going through right now, even though I know what it's like to have the whole world talk about you in your most vulnerable state". (more...)
- July 26, 2018
A police source told news site TMZ that it appeared to be a heroin overdose . I think it was with Wilmer. All of us love her and need to pray for her to get well. "I can't imagine what Demi's going through right now, even though I know what it's like to have the whole world talk about you in your most vulnerable state". (more...)
Donald Trump's Secret Call with Michael Cohen About Karen McDougal Released
- July 25, 2018
Under U.S. election law, presidential candidates must disclose campaign contributions, which are defined as things of value given to a campaign in order to influence an election. "The question is whether the payment was meant to affect the campaign", Mr Douglas said. Cohen's decision not to seek a pardon suggests he may be cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election and whether Trump attempted to obstruct justice. (more...)
- July 25, 2018
Under U.S. election law, presidential candidates must disclose campaign contributions, which are defined as things of value given to a campaign in order to influence an election. "The question is whether the payment was meant to affect the campaign", Mr Douglas said. Cohen's decision not to seek a pardon suggests he may be cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election and whether Trump attempted to obstruct justice. (more...)
Trump 'very concerned' Russian Federation will help Democrats in midterm elections
- July 25, 2018
Mr Trump undermined the findings of USA intelligence agencies on Russian meddling in his press conference with Mr Putin but has been trying to walk back on these assertions since then. Just last week, the president twice said "no" when ABC News' Cecilia Vega asked if he believed Russia was still targeting the U.S. Such as response would seem to contradict the president's Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats who had recently warned that "the warning lights are blinking red again" when ... (more...)
- July 25, 2018
Mr Trump undermined the findings of USA intelligence agencies on Russian meddling in his press conference with Mr Putin but has been trying to walk back on these assertions since then. Just last week, the president twice said "no" when ABC News' Cecilia Vega asked if he believed Russia was still targeting the U.S. Such as response would seem to contradict the president's Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats who had recently warned that "the warning lights are blinking red again" when ... (more...)
Cohen's Attorney Releases Tape Of Cohen-Trump Chat About Karen McDougal
- July 25, 2018
Rudy Giuliani , Trump's current attorney, told Fox News on Tuesday that there was no "indication of any crime being committed on this tape", though didn't address why the Trump campaign had previously denied having any knowledge of the McDougal payment. (more...)
- July 25, 2018
Rudy Giuliani , Trump's current attorney, told Fox News on Tuesday that there was no "indication of any crime being committed on this tape", though didn't address why the Trump campaign had previously denied having any knowledge of the McDougal payment. (more...)
GOP Free Trade Lawmakers Criticize Trump's $12 Billion Ag Bailout
- July 25, 2018
Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose further tariffs on European cars being imported into the USA over a perceived imbalance in trade between the two economic blocs. The funds, however, will not be spent until Labor Day in early September, the Department of Agriculture said Tuesday, just months before the midterm elections. (more...)
- July 25, 2018
Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose further tariffs on European cars being imported into the USA over a perceived imbalance in trade between the two economic blocs. The funds, however, will not be spent until Labor Day in early September, the Department of Agriculture said Tuesday, just months before the midterm elections. (more...)
Stay out of sun, public told, as heat set to hit 35C
- July 25, 2018
Cavendish, in Suffolk, was the hotspot on Tuesday with the temperature reaching 31.4C (88.5F). Almost all parts of the United Kingdom are seeing above average temperatures, but it will be hot or very hot towards the east or south east. The Met Office has issued an amber heatwave warning for Berkshire from Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27. A Met Office spokesman said: "For the United Kingdom as a whole, we've only seen about 20% of the rainfall we'd normally expect throughout the ... (more...)
- July 25, 2018
Cavendish, in Suffolk, was the hotspot on Tuesday with the temperature reaching 31.4C (88.5F). Almost all parts of the United Kingdom are seeing above average temperatures, but it will be hot or very hot towards the east or south east. The Met Office has issued an amber heatwave warning for Berkshire from Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27. A Met Office spokesman said: "For the United Kingdom as a whole, we've only seen about 20% of the rainfall we'd normally expect throughout the ... (more...)
Trump Tweets it Looks Like his Campaign Spied Upon Illegally
- July 25, 2018
Senior fellow at the National Review Institute and contributing editor of National Review Andrew McCarthy joined Fox News Radio's Guy Benson and Marie Harf to share his insight into the FISA warrant . The application materials also identify the four judges who approved the wiretap and its extensions; all are appointees of Republican presidents. He's said: "I've never been an agent of a foreign power by any stretch of the imagination". (more...)
- July 25, 2018
Senior fellow at the National Review Institute and contributing editor of National Review Andrew McCarthy joined Fox News Radio's Guy Benson and Marie Harf to share his insight into the FISA warrant . The application materials also identify the four judges who approved the wiretap and its extensions; all are appointees of Republican presidents. He's said: "I've never been an agent of a foreign power by any stretch of the imagination". (more...)
Death toll rises from Greece wildfires
- July 25, 2018
According to the Red Cross, at least 26 bodies were found in the yard of a villa in the seaside village of Mati, which is at the centre of the disaster. Although it had abated by Tuesday afternoon, the blaze was far from extinguished and more than 230 firefighters were still trying to put it out, helped by volunteers and water-dropping aircraft. (more...)
- July 25, 2018
According to the Red Cross, at least 26 bodies were found in the yard of a villa in the seaside village of Mati, which is at the centre of the disaster. Although it had abated by Tuesday afternoon, the blaze was far from extinguished and more than 230 firefighters were still trying to put it out, helped by volunteers and water-dropping aircraft. (more...)
British voters largely opposed the Brexit plans of Prime Minister Theresa May
- July 25, 2018
Maas declined to comment on the threat from Britain's lead negotiator on Brexit that London might not pay its 39 billion pound ($51 billion) divorce bill if no trade agreement with the European Union is reached. Maas said Germany did not want a disorderly Brexit. Britain's prime minister says she will take personal control of the hard Brexit negotiations, boosting her responsibility in the key talks to determine the country's future relations with Europe. (more...)
- July 25, 2018
Maas declined to comment on the threat from Britain's lead negotiator on Brexit that London might not pay its 39 billion pound ($51 billion) divorce bill if no trade agreement with the European Union is reached. Maas said Germany did not want a disorderly Brexit. Britain's prime minister says she will take personal control of the hard Brexit negotiations, boosting her responsibility in the key talks to determine the country's future relations with Europe. (more...)
Michael Cohen Not Seeking Pardon From Donald Trump, Attorney Lanny Davis Says
- July 25, 2018
Michael Cohen , President Donald Trump's former attorney. CNN on Tuesday played the secretly recorded audiotape from two months before the 2016 presidential election. "Even more inconceivable that a lawyer would tape a client - totally unheard of & perhaps illegal". In the September 2016 conversation, Trump and Cohen discussed paying the parent company of the National Enquirer tabloid for the rights to the story of former Playboy model Karen McDougal , Giuliani previously said ... (more...)
- July 25, 2018
Michael Cohen , President Donald Trump's former attorney. CNN on Tuesday played the secretly recorded audiotape from two months before the 2016 presidential election. "Even more inconceivable that a lawyer would tape a client - totally unheard of & perhaps illegal". In the September 2016 conversation, Trump and Cohen discussed paying the parent company of the National Enquirer tabloid for the rights to the story of former Playboy model Karen McDougal , Giuliani previously said ... (more...)
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