Israel and Palestinians both hindering peace plan President Trump said in an interview published Sunday that both Israelis and Palestinians are playing roles in hindering peace in the region. “Right now, I would say the Palestinians are not looking to make peace, they are not looking to make peace. And I am not necessarily sure […]
Category: Domestic
White House Says It Has Full Confidence In Chief Of Staff Kelly
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump still stands by Chief of Staff John Kelly after his handling of abuse allegations against a former aide, White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short said Sunday. “He has absolute confidence in Gen. Kelly” Short said on “Meet The Press.” “Gen. Kelly, in my mind, is an American hero,” […]
Two More Police Officers Murdered In The Line Of Duty
City of Westerville confirms two officers were killed in the line of duty; Bryan Llenas shares latest details. Two Ohio officers, referred to by peers as “two of the best we have,” died while responding to a call in Westerville on Saturday, police said. The slain officers were identified as Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering […]
Chief Of Staff Kelly Expresses Willingness To Resign
President Donald Trump, furious over the handling of domestic abuse allegations involving one of his closest aides, has spoken to confidantes about the possibility of replacing embattled Chief of Staff John Kelly, sources close to the president tell ABC News. One confidante — longtime friend and former executive chairman of his inaugural committee, Tom Barrack […]
Trump Accuses Dems Of Sending Him Memo Loaded With Poison Pills
President Donald Trump accused Democrats of deliberately producing a memo relating to the Russia investigation that they knew could not be released publicly. The president in a tweet Saturday morning referred to a memo by Democratic members of the House Intelligence Committee that responds to a document by Republican committee staff accusing the FBI and […]
Trump Signs New Budget Deal, Ending Brief Shutdown
Trump announced the signing on Twitter, shortly after the House delivered him the bill from Congress. “Just signed Bill. Our Military will now be stronger than ever before. We love and need our Military and gave them everything — and more. First time this has happened in a long time. Also means JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!” […]
Trump Looking To Possibly Replace Kelly As Chief Of Staff
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, frustrated by his staff’s handling of the abuse allegations against Rob Porter, is increasingly venting about Chief of Staff John Kelly and speculating about potential replacements, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. One senior administration official and three other people briefed on those conversations told NBC News Trump […]
Georgia Police Officer Killed, Two Others Injured In Line Of Duty
A Georgia police officer was killed Friday and two sheriff’s deputies were injured while serving an arrest warrant, police said. The incident occurred after two Henry County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at a residence, Sheriff Keith McBrayer said, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Law enforcement reportedly called for backup after speaking to the suspect, at which point […]
FBI Informant Says Uranium One Was A Clinton Pay To Play Deal
An FBI informant involved in the controversial Uranium One deal has told congressional committees that Moscow paid millions to a U.S. lobbying firm in a bid to influence then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by helping former President Bill Clinton’s charities during the Obama administration. The Hill first reported late Wednesday that informant Douglas Campbell gave a […]
School District Removes ‘To Kill A Mocking Bird’ and ‘Huckleberry Finn’ From Reading List
A Minnesota school district removed classic novels “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from its required reading lists due to the novels’ use of a racial slur. Michael Cary, the director of curriculum and instruction for Duluth School District, announced the two books were removed due to the n-word being used […]
Senate Agrees On Two Year Budget That Keeps Government Running
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has announced a deal with Senate Democrats to fund the government and set spending levels for defense and nondefense programs over the next two years. The legislation would avert a government shutdown on Friday, when federal funding is due to expire, and boost defense and nondefense programs. It also […]
Trump Wants To Talk To Mueller Despite Lawyer’s Advice
(CNN)President Donald Trump’s lawyers have aimed to hit the brakes on a potential sit-down with Robert Mueller, but Trump remains eager to speak with the special counsel, according to his allies. One person familiar with Trump’s thinking said — in addition to believing he is entirely innocent — part of what’s fueling the President’s willingness […]