Donald Trump
Trump, Israel, and American Jews
Opinion
December 18, 2019
Trump, Israel, and American Jews
Trump signed a new executive order sparking controversy among supporters of the Palestinian cause in the US, with the toughest…
As Trump vote nears, centrist Democrats stand firm on impeachment
World
December 17, 2019
As Trump vote nears, centrist Democrats stand firm on impeachment
US lawmakers on Monday careened toward the brink of one of the most divisive and momentous political steps in years:…
Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest
Middle East
December 16, 2019
Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest
WASHINGTON (AP) — In recent days, Iran hawks in Congress leveraged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interest in a Senate run to…
Washington pulled apart by partisan divide over ‘facts’
World
December 14, 2019
Washington pulled apart by partisan divide over ‘facts’
In Washington these days, there are facts, alternative facts and disputed facts. It also seems like there are Democratic facts…
North Korea conducts ‘crucial test’ at Sohae launch site: KCNA
World
December 14, 2019
North Korea conducts ‘crucial test’ at Sohae launch site: KCNA
North Korea has conducted another “crucial test” at its Sohae satellite launch site, state media reported Saturday, as nuclear negotiations…
US-China trade deal gets tepid reception
World
December 14, 2019
US-China trade deal gets tepid reception
US officials announced a truce in the trade war with China with much fanfare, but economists and trade experts call…
China says trade deal with US must be ‘mutually beneficial’
World
December 13, 2019
China says trade deal with US must be ‘mutually beneficial’
BEIJING (AP) — Expectations for a U.S.-Chinese trade truce rose Friday, though Beijing accused Washington of unfairly attacking its economy…
Trump criticizes climate activist Thunberg after Time honor
World
December 12, 2019
Trump criticizes climate activist Thunberg after Time honor
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out at 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday, a day after she…
Trump pays $2 mn in damages to charities after court ruling
World
December 11, 2019
Trump pays $2 mn in damages to charities after court ruling
Donald Trump on Tuesday paid two million dollars in damages as part of a settlement over use of his former…
US officials painted ‘rosy’ picture of Afghanistan despite evidence: WPost
Middle East
December 10, 2019
US officials painted ‘rosy’ picture of Afghanistan despite evidence: WPost
Senior US officials insisted that progress was being made in Afghanistan despite clear evidence the war there had become unwinnable,…