Category: US Politics

Hillary Clinton’s uplifting holiday message

Hillary Clinton has thanked her supporters in an uplifting end-of-year message, encouraging her dedicated followers to “keep doing our part to build a better, stronger, and fairer future”. In a moving Facebook post, the former presidential candidate said she was “proud” of her campaign, and the millions of people who voted for her – perhaps subtly acknowledging her substantial lead in the popular vote.

Japan’s prime minister offers condolences for Pearl Harbor :0

Under a warm Oahu sun, with the tranquil, teal waters of Pearl Harbor behind them, former enemies came together Tuesday to acknowledge the tremendous loss caused by the Japanese attack on U.S. military installations in Hawaii 75 years ago. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Barack Obama made a historic pilgrimage to the site where the devastating surprise attack sent America marching into World War II.

Japana s Abe offers a everlasting condolencesa at Pearl Harbor

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii >> Under a warm Oahu sun, with the tranquil, teal waters of Pearl Harbor behind them, former enemies came together Tuesday to acknowledge the tremendous loss caused by the Japanese attack on U.S. military installations in Hawaii 75 years ago. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Barack Obama made a historic pilgrimage to the site where the devastating surprise attack sent America marching into World War II.

Shinzo Abe, Barack Obama lay wreaths at Pearl Harbor memorial7 min ago

Pearl Harbor , December 28: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Barack Obama made a poignant joint pilgrimage to Pearl Harbor today, laying wreaths for the victims of a stealth attack that triggered America’s entry into World War II. The pair paid homage to the more than 2,400 Americans killed on December 7, 1941, delivering a ring of peace lilies and standing in silence before a shrine to those lost on the USS Arizona.

Elected officials in Montana condemn attacks on Jews

The two U.S. senators from Montana and its governor were among the state’s top elected officials who condemned attacks on the Jewish community there and across the nation. Sens. Jon Tester, a Democrat, and Steve Daines, a Republican, along with Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat, were among those who signed on to an open letter issued Tuesday.

Wisconsin GOP eyes Duffy for senate

Despite rumors that Rep. Sean Duffy might make a run for the U.S. Senate against democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in 2018, he said it’s too early to make that decision. “I was just elected to serve another term in the 7th Congressional District,” Duffy said.

The Latest: US, Japan leaders meet before Pearl Harbor visit

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii – The Latest on President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii : Ahead of a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Barack Obama are holding a formal meeting at Camp H.M. Smith, a Marine Corps installation and headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Command. Obama and Abe sat next to each other in front of Japanese and American flags, with white flowers in between them and translators at their sides.

Trump supporter who insulted Obamas says it was a ‘mistake’ new

A businessman who co-chaired the Trump campaign in New York state said Tuesday his recent derogatory statements about President Barack Obama and his wife weren’t meant for publication but were nevertheless “inappropriate” and a “mistake.” Carl Paladino said he intended his email response to a weekly alternative publication’s survey to only go to a couple friends, not the newspaper.

U.N. anti-Israel vote finds contempt from both sides of House

The vote by the United Nations Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements on the West Bank has drawn sharp criticism from Brooklyn lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the House of Representatives. On Dec. 23, the 15-member Security Council voted to adopt a non-binding resolution, stating that establishing Israeli settlements in The U.S., which in the past has blocked anti-Israel resolutions by vetoing them, abstained this time around.

Obama, Japan’s Abe to show solidarity in Pearl Harbor visit

President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will use a symbolic joint visit to Pearl Harbor to highlight the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance on Tuesday, weeks before Republican Donald Trump takes over at the White House. Obama, who is on vacation in Hawaii, and Abe will meet to discuss ties between the two former World War Two foes before going together to the site of the 1941 attack.

Iranian Currency Hits Record Low After Trump Election

President-elect Donald Trump is doing more to hinder the terror state of Iran before he even takes office than President Barack Obama managed in eight years. Reuters reports that the value of Iran’s rial has fallen to a record low against the U.S. dollar, in part due to concerns about Iran’s “ability to attract foreign money after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump takes office.”

N.Y. AG says Trump can’t close foundation while under investigation

New York’s attorney general is saying President-elect Trump can’t dissolve the Donald J. Trump Foundation just yet. “The Trump foundation is still under investigation by this office and cannot legally dissolve until that investigation is complete,” Amy Spitalnick, a spokesman for New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, said in a statement.

Washington to test Alabama defense with offensive balance

In a story Dec. 25 about a nightclub shooting in Mount Vernon, New York, The Associated Press, relying on information provided by the mayor’s office, reported erroneously on how many people were killed. One person died… The United States and Japan will seek to put pain and resentment over the Pearl Harbor attacks behind them when their leaders pay a historic visit to the place where bloodshed drew the U.S. into World War II.

Russia calls U.S. move to supply Syria rebels weapons a hostile act – RIA

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it viewed a U.S. decision to ease restrictions on weapons supplies to Syrian rebels as a “hostile act” which threatened the safety of Russian warplanes and military personnel, the RIA news agency reported. RIA quoted the ministry as saying the administration of Barack Obama was attempting to complicate the situation in the world before Donald Trump took over the White House in January.

Rivals hit Netanyahu on U.N.-vote response

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s domestic critics are coming out in force as the effects of the United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements begin to sink in. After focusing initially on condemning what most Israeli politicians considered a hostile act, the opposition on Monday blamed Netanyahu for hurting the country’s standing and criticized his response to the Security Council’s resolution.

GOP plans to cut tax rates and brackets

Congressional Republicans are planning to simplify a complicated tax code that rewards wealthy people with smart accountants, as well as corporations that can easily shift profits and jobs overseas. Overhauling the nation’s tax system is a heavy political lift that could ultimately affect families at every income level and businesses of every size.