The United States asked David Cameron’s government to keep details of the alleged failed Trident missile test launch secret, according to reports. American technology was to blame for the problems in the June 2016 test and Barack Obama’s administration pressed the UK not to reveal details, The Times said.
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White House opens door to cooperation with Russian in Syria1 hour ago
The Trump administration has opened the door to cooperating with Russia “or anyone else” to combat the Islamic State group in Syria, suggesting it could reverse a previous refusal to coordinate military action with Moscow as long as it backs the Syrian government. “I think if there’s a way that we can combat ISIS with any country, whether it’s Russia or anyone else, and we have a shared national interest in that, sure, we’ll take it,” White House press secretary Sean Spicer said.
Trumpa s top diplomat narrowly wins vote
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has narrowly approved Rex Tillerson as US secretary of state, despite concerns about his business ties to Russia. It split along party lines, with all 11 Republicans voting in favour and all 10 Democrats against.
Nikki Haley Easily Confirmed as UN Ambassador
The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations, making her the fourth member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to be approved even as Republicans and Democrats battle angrily over the pace of confirmations. Republicans are upset at what they complain is a deliberate effort by Democrats to slow walk approval of Trump’s top government executives and argue the GOP was much more cooperative when President Barack Obama got seven Cabinet members confirmed on the day he was sworn in back in 2009.
Trump undoes parts of Obama agenda with executive actions
President Donald Trump signed three executive memorandums on Monday, kicking off his first full week in the White House by undoing parts of his predecessor’s agenda and renewing a longtime Republican priority on abortion funding. Trump signed a memorandum that freezes hiring for some federal government workers, a notice to abandon the proposed Pacific Rim trade pact known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and another executive action to reinstate a ban on providing federal money to international groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option.
Trump talks Obamacare with Congressional leaders
President Trump is going to start hitting the Washington dinner party circuit. In most cases, actually, his guests will come to him as he tries building bridges in a city that he has spent years railing against.
Trump and Sisi discuss fight against terror
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday discussed ways to boost the fight against terrorism and extremism, Reuters reports. Trump told Sisi in a telephone call that he appreciated the difficulties faced by Egypt in its “war on terror”, and affirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the country, Sisi’s spokesman Alaa Youssef said in a statement quoted by the news agency.
Trump moves to pull US out of big Asia trade deal
Charting a new American course abroad, President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the sweeping Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, using one of his first actions in office to reject a centerpiece of Barack Obama’s attempts to counter China and deepen U.S. ties in Asia. Trump’s move on trade aimed to fulfill a central campaign promise even as he appeared to be fixated on re-litigating the 2016 election.
Trump moves to pull US out of big Asia trade deal
Charting a new American course abroad, President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the sweeping Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, using one of his first actions in office to reject a centerpiece of Barack Obama’s attempts to counter China and deepen U.S. ties in Asia. of a central campaign promise.
Trump pulls out of major trade accord
Charting a new American course abroad, President Trump withdrew the United States from the sweeping Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, using one of his first actions in office to reject a centerpiece of Barack Obama ‘s attempts to counter China and deepen U.S. ties in Asia. For Trump, the move was a fulfillment of a central campaign promise.
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President Donald Trump is telling union leaders that he is redoing the nation’s trade deals “to put a lot of people back to work.” He noted that he earlier in the day signed a memorandum announcing the United States’ intention to withdraw from the multi-nation trade agreement known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
The test saw an unarmed Trident missile reportedly malfunction off the coast of Florida in June
The United States asked David Cameron’s government to keep details of the alleged failed Trident missile test launch secret, according to reports. American technology was to blame for the problems in the June 2016 test and Barack Obama’s administration pressed the UK not to reveal details, The Times said.
If Trump ends America’s world leadership, who will step up?
President Donald Trump’s pursuit of an “America first” foreign policy is raising questions about who, if anyone, will fill the void if the U.S. relinquishes its traditional global leadership role. China and Russia are among the aspirants for greater economic and military influence, while an ambivalent Germany could emerge as the West’s moral compass.
Trump’s Withdrawal From Asia Trade Deal Viewed as Boon for China
Shoppers walk past lanterns displayed at an ornament market in the Yuyuan district ahead of the Lunar New Year in Shanghai, China, on Jan. 22, 2017. President Donald Trump’s formal withdrawal from a long-planned trade deal with Pacific Rim nations creates a political and economic vacuum that China is eager to fill, offering a boost for beleaguered U.S. manufacturing regions while damaging American prestige in Asia.
Trump signs executive order withdrawing US from TPP
US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders withdrawing America from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and instituting a government hiring freeze. In an Oval Office ceremony, Mr Trump delivered on his campaign promise to formally withdraw from the TPP, which was negotiated by Barack Obama between 12 countries including Australia.
Virginia’s House is the most important legislature up this year, and Clinton won a majority of seats
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes.But according… Send a letter to U.S. Senators: Block Jeff Sessions’ appointment as Attorney General. **NOTE: THE FORM LETTER IS BLANK.
The Latest: Utah Speaker: State needs to tackle homelessness
Senate President Wayne Niederhauser says President Donald Trump’s inauguration comments about transferring power back from Washington. D.C. and “giving it back to you, the people” were encouraging.
Don’t Let Trump Get Away with ‘Alternative Facts’
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer makes a statement to members of the media at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Call them what you will-whoppers, untruths, lies-but casual falsehoods have been the hallmark of President Donald Trump’s young political career.
Report: Hillary Clinton Could Decide Her Next Move As Soon As This Spring
The former presidential candidate is charting her future after a stunning election loss last November left her devastated. According to a report published by Politico Monday, that could include writing or pushing specific policy initiatives by this spring.
Trump’s ‘running war’ on the media undermines trust
Donald Trump’s “running war” on the media is continuing into his presidency, with statements over the weekend calling into question the extent to which information from the White House can be trusted. White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Monday will hold his first daily press briefing, at which he could face questions about a statement Saturday night that included demonstrably false assertions about the crowd size at Trump’s inauguration and a promise by the new administration that “we’re going to hold the press accountable.”
Trump’s biggest campaign promises face ‘Day 1’ test
He declared that repealing and replacing his predecessor’s health care law would be “one of his first acts as president.” He released an 18-point plan for actions that would push forward sweeping ethics reforms and potentially undo scores of regulations.
Israel delays annexation vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday delayed a vote on a proposal to annex one of the West Bank’s largest settlements, a move that gives him time to coordinate his policy toward the Palestinians with the new administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Education Minister Naftali Bennett, leader of the pro-settlement Jewish Home Party, has been pushing Netanyahu to abandon the idea of a Palestinian state and to annex the Maaleh Adumim settlement near Jerusalem.
President calls protests ‘hallmark of democracy’
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy stands with President Donald Trump during a reception for inaugural law enforcement officers and first responders in the Blue Room of the White House on Sunday in Washington. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he recognized the protests against his leadership as a “hallmark of our democracy,” shortly after he questioned where Saturday’s marchers were on Election Day.
The Latest: Trump vows to ‘send in the Feds’ to help Chicago
Trump tweeted Tuesday night, “If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible ‘carnage’ going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings , I will send in the Feds!” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel criticized Trump on Monday for worrying about the size of the crowd at his inauguration. Emanuel, a longtime political ally of former President Barack Obama, also acknowledged his own frustration with Chicago’s crime rate.
Trump’s Nominees Face – Unprecedented’Democrat Obstructionism
President Donald Trump starts his first full week in the White House with just two Cabinet secretaries confirmed by the U.S. Senate. That’s the lowest number in decades and a sharp contrast from former President Barack Obama.
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Former President Barack Obama looked to be in deep thought as he headed home from a workout, escorted by his smallest motorcade in years. The nationA s 44th president has chosen to spend the first days of his newfound retirement playing golf and hitting the gym at Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.
Trump, amid combative start, pledges to rise to moment
After what was seen as a combative start to his presidency, Donald Trump delivered a more unifying message Sunday and sought to reassure Americans he was ready to begin governing a divided nation. Mr. Trump began rolling out his plans for diplomatic outreach, speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and announcing plans for early meetings with Mr. Netanyahu and other world leaders.
Trump to begin renegotiating NAFTA with leaders of Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will begin renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement when he meets with the leaders of Canada and Mexico. At a White House event Sunday, Trump said he had scheduled meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pea Nieto.
Trump is refusing to ‘go native’ in Washington, DC :0
Listening to President Trump on Friday, I was reminded of Barry Goldwater’s 1964 Cow Palace speech when he accepted the Republican nomination. “My God,” someone said.
Team Trump’s pointless inaugural numbers fight :0
Yes, new President Barack Obama drew a bigger crowd for his inauguration back in 2009 than President Trump did last Friday. And Saturday’s Women’s March pulled in yuuge numbers, too.
Trump, amid combative start, pledges to rise to moment
After a combative start to his presidency, Donald Trump delivered a more unifying message Sunday and sought to reassure Americans he was ready to begin governing a divided nation. Trump began rolling out his plans for diplomatic outreach, speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and announcing plans for early meetings with Netanyahu and other world leaders.
Trump has no plans to release tax returns, his counselor says
Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, prepares to appear Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” On ABC’s “This Week,” she said that President Trump had no plans to release his tax returns.
Alternative facts, fake news and Trump’s war on mainstream media
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Trump on women’s march: ‘We just had an election’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, in his first public comments on the Women’s March on Washington , welcomed peaceful protests as a “hallmark of democracy” though wondered why they showed up now rather than on Election Day. The unprecedented protests a day after Trump was inaugurated as the nation’s 45th president drew hundreds of thousands of protesters to the nation’s capital.
Trump offers scattershot response to global protests
President Donald Trump on Sunday offered a scattershot response to the sweeping post-inauguration protests against his new administration, sarcastically undermining the public opposition and then defending demonstrators’ rights a short time later. “Watched protests yesterday but was under the impression that we just had an election! Why didn’t these people vote? Celebs hurt cause badly,” tweeted Trump, at 7:51 a.m. on Sunday.
Trump takes to Twitter to weigh in on demonstrations
President Donald Trump weighed in for the first time on the massive protests of his presidency in Washington and around the globe, stating sarcastically on Twitter on Sunday morning that that he was ”under the impression that we just had an election!” His tweet came in response to more than 1 million people gathering Saturday for the Women’s March on Washington and at other rallies in the United States and abroad, all meant as a rejoinder to his inauguration a day before. Trump and his aides remained silent about the protests on Saturday.
How Trumpa s executive order impacts future of a Obamacarea
President Donald Trump’s first executive order targets the sweeping “Obamacare” law by giving federal agencies broad leeway to chip away at the measure. But Trump still needs Congress to do away with the law for good.
Israeli leader delays West Bank annexation vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a vote Sunday on an explosive proposal to annex one of the West Bank’s largest settlements, apparently to coordinate his policy toward the Palestinians with the new administration of President Donald Trump. The move put on hold legislation that threatens to unleash fresh violence and damage already faded hopes for Palestinian independence.
Trump won’t release his tax returns because people don’t care, top adviser says
Kellyanne Conway, a senior aide to President Donald Trump, said Sunday that he has no plans to release his tax returns, a marked shift from Trump’s pledge during the campaign to make them public once an audit was completed. “The White House response is that he’s not going to release his tax returns,” said Conway, counselor to the president, during an appearance on ABC’S “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.”
After two months of imprisonment for celebrating the death of…
It is no surprise that dissident artist Danilo “El Sexto” Maldonado was arrested and imprisoned for nearly two months simply for celebrating the death of Cuba’s apartheid dictator, Fidel Castro. These are the types of human rights violations Cuba’s brutally repressive dictatorship has been committing for more than half a century.