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Pentagon lists possible military project cuts to pay for Trump's border wall
- March 21, 2019
Sasse told Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" late Monday the president has the "absolutely right" to declare his emergency declaration to address the crisis at the U.S. "This is not the secretary of defense in my view, this is the White House wanting to hold the list back because they worry that if senators and House members saw the potential projects that were going to be ransacked to pay for the president's wall, they would lose votes". (more...)
- March 21, 2019
Sasse told Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" late Monday the president has the "absolutely right" to declare his emergency declaration to address the crisis at the U.S. "This is not the secretary of defense in my view, this is the White House wanting to hold the list back because they worry that if senators and House members saw the potential projects that were going to be ransacked to pay for the president's wall, they would lose votes". (more...)
Trump Doubles Down On McCain, Cindy's Tweet Ramps Up War
- March 20, 2019
Johnny Isakson of Georgia is quoted Wednesday as telling The Bulwark conservative news and opinion website that "nothing is more important than the integrity of the country and those who fought and risked their lives for all of us". Vietnam veteran Terry Barker, who voted for Trump and agrees with his politics, told the Times the president "should let it go". "No one will ever love you the way they loved my father", she tweeted. (more...)
- March 20, 2019
Johnny Isakson of Georgia is quoted Wednesday as telling The Bulwark conservative news and opinion website that "nothing is more important than the integrity of the country and those who fought and risked their lives for all of us". Vietnam veteran Terry Barker, who voted for Trump and agrees with his politics, told the Times the president "should let it go". "No one will ever love you the way they loved my father", she tweeted. (more...)
New Zealand to 'confront' Erdogan over Christchurch mosque shooting remarks
- March 20, 2019
Erdogan. Using footage that Tarrant put on Facebook, Erdogan screened the attack for his audience in an apparent attempt to inflame them. While Morrison evoked the declaration commonly ascribed to the hero of Gallipoli and Turkey's founding president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk that the fallen Allied soldiers had become Turkey's sons as evidence of the strong bond between the two countries, real politik will guide the ultimate response. (more...)
- March 20, 2019
Erdogan. Using footage that Tarrant put on Facebook, Erdogan screened the attack for his audience in an apparent attempt to inflame them. While Morrison evoked the declaration commonly ascribed to the hero of Gallipoli and Turkey's founding president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk that the fallen Allied soldiers had become Turkey's sons as evidence of the strong bond between the two countries, real politik will guide the ultimate response. (more...)
Here's Proof Americans Agree With Me About Mueller 'Witch Hunt'
- March 20, 2019
Three percent were undecided. Among independents, 54 percent echo this view. As questions continue to swirl over when Robert Mueller will release his investigative findings, CNN's Jessica Schneider said the White House expects to see the special counsel's report before Congress. (more...)
- March 20, 2019
Three percent were undecided. Among independents, 54 percent echo this view. As questions continue to swirl over when Robert Mueller will release his investigative findings, CNN's Jessica Schneider said the White House expects to see the special counsel's report before Congress. (more...)
George Conway Is 'Whack Job' Doing 'Tremendous Disservice' To Kellyanne
- March 20, 2019
Conway's comments presented Jim Carrey with a chance to produce his latest anti-Trump artwork, where he praised him for telling the "truth" about Trump as opposed to his wife who supposedly tells lies. And Conway chose to drop out of consideration from the DOJ job. "Good for you!" he wrote on Twitter, adding: "#NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder". Trump responded Tuesday, using his favorite social media platform to call Conway a " total loser ". (more...)
- March 20, 2019
Conway's comments presented Jim Carrey with a chance to produce his latest anti-Trump artwork, where he praised him for telling the "truth" about Trump as opposed to his wife who supposedly tells lies. And Conway chose to drop out of consideration from the DOJ job. "Good for you!" he wrote on Twitter, adding: "#NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder". Trump responded Tuesday, using his favorite social media platform to call Conway a " total loser ". (more...)
Facebook says no one flagged New Zealand mosque shooting livestream
- March 20, 2019
Differing censorship laws in different jurisdictions also need to be taken into account, Bascand says . Despite their efforts, Facebook and other social media platforms have come under intense scrutiny due to the continued spread of the video. (more...)
- March 20, 2019
Differing censorship laws in different jurisdictions also need to be taken into account, Bascand says . Despite their efforts, Facebook and other social media platforms have come under intense scrutiny due to the continued spread of the video. (more...)
Beached Whale Found With 88 Pounds of Plastic in His Body
- March 20, 2019
In the Philippines , 40 kilograms of plastic waste was found inside the stomach of a dead whale . When the necropsy was performed, Blatchley told NPR, he was not prepared for the amount of plastic they found in the whale's stomach. "This can not continue", Blatchley said, noting the Philippines ranks as the second most plastic-polluted country in the world. As the whale had ingested a lot of plastic, it could not eat any food. (more...)
- March 20, 2019
In the Philippines , 40 kilograms of plastic waste was found inside the stomach of a dead whale . When the necropsy was performed, Blatchley told NPR, he was not prepared for the amount of plastic they found in the whale's stomach. "This can not continue", Blatchley said, noting the Philippines ranks as the second most plastic-polluted country in the world. As the whale had ingested a lot of plastic, it could not eat any food. (more...)
Teen Who Egged Senator To Donate Funds To Christchurch Attack Survivors
- March 20, 2019
Simmons made a similar, if decidedly more provocative, gesture Tuesday in a game against the Charlotte Hornets, when he wore bright yellow shoes with a simple message: " Egg Boy ". The senator responded by punching the 17-year-old. "It's sick to me", Simmons said . Simmons added his support for a boy who has been billed a hero by many for standing up to Anning's comments. (more...)
- March 20, 2019
Simmons made a similar, if decidedly more provocative, gesture Tuesday in a game against the Charlotte Hornets, when he wore bright yellow shoes with a simple message: " Egg Boy ". The senator responded by punching the 17-year-old. "It's sick to me", Simmons said . Simmons added his support for a boy who has been billed a hero by many for standing up to Anning's comments. (more...)
Nirav Modi arrested in London but may get bail like Vijay Mallya
- March 20, 2019
Nirav Modi, who was seen roaming on the streets of London recently, has been arrested by the London police. Nirav Modi was presented in Westminster court today. News of the certification of India's request came just as Modi was tracked down to a three-bedroom flat in the Centre Point tower block of luxury apartments in the West End of London . (more...)
- March 20, 2019
Nirav Modi, who was seen roaming on the streets of London recently, has been arrested by the London police. Nirav Modi was presented in Westminster court today. News of the certification of India's request came just as Modi was tracked down to a three-bedroom flat in the Centre Point tower block of luxury apartments in the West End of London . (more...)
Man loses job, deported from UAE for celebrating New Zealand mosque attacks
- March 20, 2019
A 44-year-old businessman was remanded in custody after a preliminary court appearance in Christchurch Wednesday on charges of distributing footage of one of the mosque shootings. Those comments, and the showing of the video, have been criticised by Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who is travelling to Turkey this week to "set the record straight". (more...)
- March 20, 2019
A 44-year-old businessman was remanded in custody after a preliminary court appearance in Christchurch Wednesday on charges of distributing footage of one of the mosque shootings. Those comments, and the showing of the video, have been criticised by Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who is travelling to Turkey this week to "set the record straight". (more...)
Boeing chief executive speaks on crash of Max 8 aircraft
- March 20, 2019
Boeing's 737 Max was grounded March 13 by US regulators after similarities to the October 29 Lion Air crash emerged in the investigation of the March 10 crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The latest effort, she said in a written statement, is meant to "assist the FAA in ensuring that its safety procedures are implemented effectively". He was also an Air Force pilot. (more...)
- March 20, 2019
Boeing's 737 Max was grounded March 13 by US regulators after similarities to the October 29 Lion Air crash emerged in the investigation of the March 10 crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The latest effort, she said in a written statement, is meant to "assist the FAA in ensuring that its safety procedures are implemented effectively". He was also an Air Force pilot. (more...)
Stage 4 load shedding scheduled for Wednesday
- March 20, 2019
This means within the boiler, we have kilometres of pipes and we have developed holes and those are biting us big time and we have eight units now down just on boiler tube leaks. "If that money was not spent on maintenance the question is what was that money spent on?" These include the utility's nine-point turn around plan, a report drawn up the Eskom Sustainability task teamappointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa past year. (more...)
- March 20, 2019
This means within the boiler, we have kilometres of pipes and we have developed holes and those are biting us big time and we have eight units now down just on boiler tube leaks. "If that money was not spent on maintenance the question is what was that money spent on?" These include the utility's nine-point turn around plan, a report drawn up the Eskom Sustainability task teamappointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa past year. (more...)
Trump lashes out again at late senator John McCain
- March 20, 2019
A former McCain aide disputed even more of the president's account. Trump received a series of deferments to avoid serving in Vietnam, including one attained with a physician's letter stating that he suffered from bone spurs in his feet. White House officials have made a show of the Brazilian leader's visit. The President did not mention the Steele document specifically on Tuesday when he was asked why he was attacking McCain seven months after his death. (more...)
- March 20, 2019
A former McCain aide disputed even more of the president's account. Trump received a series of deferments to avoid serving in Vietnam, including one attained with a physician's letter stating that he suffered from bone spurs in his feet. White House officials have made a show of the Brazilian leader's visit. The President did not mention the Steele document specifically on Tuesday when he was asked why he was attacking McCain seven months after his death. (more...)
Govt steps in as crisis deepens in Jet Airways, pilots threaten strike
- March 19, 2019
He said he had "directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of the Government of India to hold an emergency meeting on grounding of flights by Jet Airways, advance bookings, cancellation, refunds and safety issues, if any", and had "asked him to get a report on Jet compliance issues immediately from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation". (more...)
- March 19, 2019
He said he had "directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of the Government of India to hold an emergency meeting on grounding of flights by Jet Airways, advance bookings, cancellation, refunds and safety issues, if any", and had "asked him to get a report on Jet compliance issues immediately from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation". (more...)
At least 42 dead in Indonesia flash floods
- March 19, 2019
He further added, the number of casualties and impact of the disaster is likely to increase, as search and rescue teams are still trying to reach other affected areas. In Doyo, one of the most affected areas, a housing complex was littered with huge rocks believed to have rolled down from a nearby mountain, while sediment and waste were piled up on the pavement. (more...)
- March 19, 2019
He further added, the number of casualties and impact of the disaster is likely to increase, as search and rescue teams are still trying to reach other affected areas. In Doyo, one of the most affected areas, a housing complex was littered with huge rocks believed to have rolled down from a nearby mountain, while sediment and waste were piled up on the pavement. (more...)
United States considers keeping 1000 soldiers in Syria
- March 19, 2019
The U.S. now plans to keep working with Kurdish fighters in Syria, despite Turkish threats to cross the border and attack the Kurds, the U.S. officials said. Meanwhile, Washington plans to withdraw hundreds of American forces when "the last bastion of Islamic State (IS) is seized", a move that will be in accord with Trump's original plan, according to the report. (more...)
- March 19, 2019
The U.S. now plans to keep working with Kurdish fighters in Syria, despite Turkish threats to cross the border and attack the Kurds, the U.S. officials said. Meanwhile, Washington plans to withdraw hundreds of American forces when "the last bastion of Islamic State (IS) is seized", a move that will be in accord with Trump's original plan, according to the report. (more...)
New Zealand PM Ardern vows never to speak killer's name
- March 19, 2019
He is a criminal. "But he will, when I speak, be nameless". A photo tribute for Christchurch mosque shooting victim Tariq Omar lies amid mounds of flowers across the road from the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch , New Zealand on March 19, 2019. (more...)
- March 19, 2019
He is a criminal. "But he will, when I speak, be nameless". A photo tribute for Christchurch mosque shooting victim Tariq Omar lies amid mounds of flowers across the road from the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch , New Zealand on March 19, 2019. (more...)
Brazil's Bolsonaro backs Trump wall, derides immigrants ahead of meeting
- March 19, 2019
Trump phoned Bolsonaro within hours of him being declared the victor of October's election, during which he espoused loud pro-America - and pro-Trump - views. In addition to his praise of the President, Bolsonaro has adopted some of the President's online habits, including on Twitter . And he's shared the President's combative attitude toward China. (more...)
- March 19, 2019
Trump phoned Bolsonaro within hours of him being declared the victor of October's election, during which he espoused loud pro-America - and pro-Trump - views. In addition to his praise of the President, Bolsonaro has adopted some of the President's online habits, including on Twitter . And he's shared the President's combative attitude toward China. (more...)
Jack the Ripper unmasked, he was a Polish barber
- March 19, 2019
They said the results match with the only eyewitness account of Jack the Ripper - that the suspect was a man with brown eyes and brown hair. "I was able to identify body cells that were consistent with the presence of seminal fluid on the shawl and which enabled us to match DNA with the descendants of one of the suspected killers, Polish immigrant Aaron Kosminski", Miller said in a news release . (more...)
- March 19, 2019
They said the results match with the only eyewitness account of Jack the Ripper - that the suspect was a man with brown eyes and brown hair. "I was able to identify body cells that were consistent with the presence of seminal fluid on the shawl and which enabled us to match DNA with the descendants of one of the suspected killers, Polish immigrant Aaron Kosminski", Miller said in a news release . (more...)
Cenk Uygur: Kellyanne Conway is Warning People About Trump Through Her Husband
- March 19, 2019
On Monday, he accused the president suffering from a mental illness. "He hurts his wife because he is jealous of her success", Parscale had tweeted . POTUS doesn't even know him!' Parscale tweeted Monday night. You just guaranteed that millions of more people are going to learn about narcissistic personality disorder and malignant narcissism! His tweet was included in Trump's reaction Tuesday. (more...)
- March 19, 2019
On Monday, he accused the president suffering from a mental illness. "He hurts his wife because he is jealous of her success", Parscale had tweeted . POTUS doesn't even know him!' Parscale tweeted Monday night. You just guaranteed that millions of more people are going to learn about narcissistic personality disorder and malignant narcissism! His tweet was included in Trump's reaction Tuesday. (more...)
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