Comey: I hope history doesn’t remember me
The former federal prosecutor turned FBI Director has reached an unusual place in the vitriol of American politics. He's disliked by both the right and left.
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Trump blasts Comey again as he heads to Florida amid fallout from Syria strike, China trade
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - - President Trump began a week-long trip to Florida on Monday by extolling his recently enacted tax cuts and once again excoriating former FBI director James Comey on the eve of his explosive new book's publication.
Commentary: Reserve judgment on ‘mission accomplished’ in Syria
The US felt compelled to act, and Bashar al-Assad has been punished, yet he may not be deterred, says one observer. SYDNEY: The US military claims the ability of the Syrian regime to use chemical weapons has been set back "for years" following strikes on Saturday.
For France’s Macron, Syria red lines were credibility test
When Emmanuel Macron called Vladimir Putin on Friday, the day before launching his first major military operation with strikes on Syria, the French president knew the credibility of his foreign policy was at stake. PARIS: When Emmanuel Macron called Vladimir Putin on Friday, the day before launching his first major military operation with strikes on Syria, the French president knew the credibility of his foreign policy was at stake.
Glencore Loses Billionaire Allies to Trump’s Punitive Sanctions 2 hours ago
Glencore Plc chief Ivan Glasenberg has lost two of his closest business allies as President Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy hits home, forcing him to cut ties with billionaires Oleg Deripaska and Dan Gertler. The U.S. actions demonstrate the rising risk from international sanctions for companies like Glencore, which has built a global business by cutting deals with powerful people, and leaves the trader without its key men in two major markets.
All eyes on Syria as U.S. weighs military strike: Here’s the latest…
The world is waiting for President Trump's response to the alleged chemical weapons attack by Syrian President Bashar Assad on civilians in a rebel-held suburb of Damascus. The rebel Syria Civil Defense Force claimed more than 40 people were killed and entire families were gassed to death in Saturday's attack on Douma.
Trump says ‘missiles coming’ against Syria, ‘new and smart’
Defying Russian warnings against U.S. military strikes in Syria, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that missiles "will be coming" in response to Syria's suspected chemical attack that killed at least 40 people. "Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria," Trump tweeted.
Trump promises decision – very quickly’ on Syria response
President Donald Trump has said he will decide on a US response to the apparent chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians "probably by the end of today". Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, Mr Trump condemned the "heinous attack" on Saturday that killed at least 40 people, including children.
Trump confers with military on suspected gas attack in Syria
President Donald Trump plans to confer with senior military leaders Monday, after he threatened a "big price to pay" for a suspected poison gas attack in Syria that killed women and children. Trump was set to get a briefing and have dinner with military leaders.
Trump confers with military about Syria
This image made from video released by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows a toddler given oxygen through respirators following an alleged poison gas attack in the opposition-held town of Douma, in eastern Ghouta, near Damascus, Syria, Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Civil Defense said patients were having difficulty breathing and burning in their eyes.
Syria says U.S. suspected of attacking air base but Pentagon denies it
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Syria chemical attack, missile strike: 5 things to know Source: Cox Media Group
DOUMA, Syria - A missile strike on a Syrian air base left at least 14 dead Monday, just days after a suspected chemical attack on Douma, a rebel-held town, killed at least 40 people. 1. President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to blame Syrian President Bashar Assad for Saturday's alleged chemical attack.
Israel behind fatal strike on Syrian air base, says Russia
The Israeli Air Force was behind the latest air strike in Syria, and launched eight missiles on a Syrian base, Russia's defence ministry has said. The Israeli Air Force was behind the latest air strike in Syria, and launched eight missiles on a Syrian base, Russia's defence ministry has said.
News 26 Mins Ago Trump warns Assad: ‘Big price to pay’ for fatal Syria attack
President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian President Bashar Assad an "animal" and said there would be a "big price to pay" for resorting to outlawed weapons of mass destruction. Hours later, Syria's state-run news agency reported a missile attack early Monday at an air base in Syria's Homs province and labeled it a "likely" U.S. aggression.
A medical worker giving a toddler oxygen near Douma
President Donald Trump condemned a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian president Bashar Assad an "animal" and delivered a rare personal criticism of Russian president Vladimir Putin for supporting the Damascus government. As Washington worked to verify the claim by Syrian opposition activists and rescuers that poison gas was used, Mr Trump said there would be a "big price to pay" for resorting to outlawed weapons of mass destruction.
Trump Warns Assad: ‘Big Price to Pay’ for Fatal Syria Attack
President Trump on Sunday condemned a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian President Bashar Assad an "animal" and delivered a rare personal criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting the Damascus government. As Washington worked to verify the claim by Syrian opposition activists and rescuers that poison gas was used, Trump said there would be a "big price to pay" for resorting to outlawed weapons of mass destruction.
Trump vows a big pricea for Syria attack, raising prospect of missile strike
President Donald Trump on Sunday promised a “big price” to be paid for what he said was a chemical weapons attack that choked dozens of Syrians to death the day before, and a top White House official said the administration would not rule out a missile strike to retaliate against the government of President Bashar Assad. In a tweet, Trump laid the blame for the attack partly on President Vladimir Putin of Russia, the first time since his election that he has criticized the Russian leader by name on Twitter.
Trump calls out ‘Animal Assad’ for attack, criticizes Putin
As Washington worked to verify the claim by Syrian opposition activists and rescuers that poison gas was used, Trump said there would be a "big price to pay" for resorting to outlawed weapons of mass destruction. A top White House aide, asked about the possibility of a U.S. missile strike in response, said, "I wouldn't take anything off the table."
Trump condemns Putin, a Animal Assada after Syria chemical attack
President Trump on Sunday condemned a Saturday chemical attack in Syria and criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran for backing Syrian President Bashar al Assad, who Mr. Trump called an "animal." "Many dead, including women and children, in mindless CHEMICAL attack in Syria.
Watch: Al Gore tells Van Jones ‘our democracy was hacked before Vladimir Putin’
Al Gore sat down with Van Jones on Saturday night for a wide-ranging interview that touched issues from Russia to Scott Pruitt. But the questions that got him most excited were campaign financing.