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Category Archives: State of the Union
After Syria missile strikes, US stuck in holding pattern Source: AP
The drama of U.S. and allied missile strikes on Syria has obscured a sobering fact: The U.S.-led campaign to eliminate the Islamic State from Syria has stalled. The U.S. has 2,000 troops in Syria assisting local Arab and Kurdish fighters against IS, even as President Donald Trump resists deeper U.S. involvement and is eager to withdraw completely in coming months.
‘Find the joy’: The day Barbara Bush wowed Wellesley’s feminist protesters with a graduation speech
Commencement speeches are as much a part of a modern first lady's job description as hosting state dinners and reading to school kids.
‘Absurd’: CNN’s Bharara smacks down Trump’s…
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara poured cold water on President Donald Trump's early morning tweet that attorney-client privilege is "now a thing of the past," saying the president has no idea what he is talking about. Appearing on State of the Union with Jake Tapper, the CNN contributor was asked about the tweet, which said in full, "Attorney Client privilege is now a thing of the past.
Plurality of Democrats Now Say Trump, Not Obama, Is Responsible for U.S. Economy, Poll Finds
A plurality of Democrats have indicated that President Donald Trump-not his predecessor Barack Obama-is responsible for the current state of the country's economy, a tonal shift from earlier this year when top members of the party argued the economic conditions were still due to former President Barack Obama. As of April 9, 46 percent of Democrats agreed that the United States economy was down to Trump, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released earlier this week.
Kudlow says China has not wanted to ‘talk in earnest’
White House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow says President Donald Trump is trying to get China's attention by ramping up trade war rhetoric, but so far, Beijing has not wanted "to come round and talk in earnest." "Look, we have had to go and fire a shot across the bow.
Author: Conway is No. 1 leaker
The author of a new book on the current state of affairs in the White House claims that Kellyanne Conway is the "number one leaker" in President Donald Trump's White House. In a Sunday interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union," Ronald Kessler, the author of "The Trump White House: Changing the Rules of the Game," claimed that the president's counselor and former campaign manager leaks more information to the press than any other individual working in the White House.
The Latest: Santorum says better for students to learn CPR
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has suggested that students pushing for changes in gun laws would be better off taking classes in CPR so they would be better prepared for active shooter situations. The Republican appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday and said: "How about kids instead of looking to someone else to solve their problem, do something about maybe taking CPR classes or trying to deal with situations when there is a violent shooter that you can actually respond to that."
Kasich: GOP Should Be Wary of Protesters’ Rising Tide
Republicans should be worried about young Democratic voters who are energized to vote in the midterm elections, Ohio GOP Gov. John Kasich said Sunday. In an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," Kasich said massive protests advocating gun control Saturday show younger voters might defy their usual pattern of low turnout in off-year elections.
Sen. Tim Kaine: Trump Either ‘Lying’ or ‘Delusional’ on DACA
President Donald Trump is either "lying" or "delusional" by blaming Democrats for the lack of a fix for an Obama-era program protecting illegal immigrants brought to the country by their parents, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said Sunday. In an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," Kaine said Trump could protect Dreamers "in the stroke of the pen in the next five minutes."
Latest version of legislation to bypass FDA oversight must now to go back to the Senate.
On March 21 the House of Representatives passed controversial Right to Try legislation to increase access to unapproved drugs, with most members voting along party lines. The bill needed only a simple majority to pass - the margin was 267-149 - after a failed attempt last week to pass it more quickly by a two-thirds margin.
Why new coal plant is being proposed for Indiana
A new coal facility that would be the first of its kind in the U.S. is being proposed in Indiana. But is it really clean, and will it save the declining coal industry? Could this 'clean coal' plant proposal be answer to Indiana's 17 billion tons of reserves? A new coal facility that would be the first of its kind in the U.S. is being proposed in Indiana.
Sen. Lindsey Graham gives stern warning to Trump
"As I said before, if he tried to do that, that would be the beginning of the end of his presidency," the South Carolina Republican said on CNN's "State of the Union." "The only reason that Mr. Mueller could be dismissed is for cause.
Listen: Robert Reich: Donald Trump vs. the Common Good
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Junglepussy Lets Down Her Guard On “Showers”
I'm not sure if you were fully aware, but it's currently Junglepussy season so get ready to shed off some layers. Last month, the Brooklyn rapper returned with "State of the Union" and now she's hitting us with something funky fresh.
Fate hazy for GOP bill helping dying patients try new drugs
A leading House Democrat announced his opposition Monday to a Republican bill making it easier for some terminally ill patients to try experimental drugs, clouding the measure's fate. Republicans are hoping for House approval today, seven months after a similar package cleared the Senate.
Summit raises hope North Korea will release 3 US detainees
Hopes for the release of three American citizens imprisoned in North Korea got a big boost by the news of a possible summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Freeing the prisoners would be relatively low-hanging fruit and a sign of goodwill by Kim.
White House: No tariff exemptions planned
President Donald Trump's administration appears unbowed by broad domestic and international criticism of his planned import tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying Sunday that the president is not planning on exempting any countries from the stiff duties. Speaking on CNN's State of the Union , White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said: "At this point in time there's no country exclusions."
Another Opinion: Trump budget adds to deficits, debt
It's human nature. Politicians are tempted to tell people they can have their cake and eat it, too.
Trump embracing potential for trade war
President Donald Trump is embracing the potential for a trade war after announcing his intent to place tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, as he rebuffs allies who have pushed to be exempted from the stiff duties. The protectionist policy will be made official in the next two weeks, White House officials said Sunday, as the administration defended the decision from critics in Washington and overseas.