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Trump defends immigration ban in fiery statement, says GOP senators opposing are ‘looking to start World War III’

Trump defends immigration ban in fiery statement, says GOP senators opposing are ‘looking to start World War III’

  After top Republican lawmakers harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily barring people from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the US, he fired back… Read More ›

With US ban, despair sets in among refugees, their American relatives

With US ban, despair sets in among refugees, their American relatives

‘What’s next?’ asks US citizen whose father was detained, sent back to Iraq, ‘are they going to create camps for Muslims and put us in… Read More ›

Mexico City – Mexicans Begin To Unite In Fight Against Trump’s Plans

Mexico City – Mexicans Begin To Unite In Fight Against Trump’s Plans

  Mexico City –  Mexicans are beginning to debate how to fight back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on trade and immigration. Prominent… Read More ›

Trump’s immigration ban sends shockwaves

Trump’s immigration ban sends shockwaves

  Washington – A federal judge granted an emergency stay Saturday night for citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries who have already arrived in the US… Read More ›

Washington – Survey: DC Women’s March Drew Many First-time Protesters

Washington – Survey: DC Women’s March Drew Many First-time Protesters

  Washington – About a third of the people who turned out for the Women’s March on Washington were first-time protesters, an unusually high share… Read More ›

‘I’ve never heard of anything like this’: Former State Department officials say high-level resignations are ‘a huge blow’

‘I’ve never heard of anything like this’: Former State Department officials say high-level resignations are ‘a huge blow’

  A mass exodus was underway at the State Department on Thursday as the department’s entire senior level of management officials abruptly left positions they’d… Read More ›

Palestinians say Obama’s last-minute $221 million payout frozen by Trump

Palestinians say Obama’s last-minute $221 million payout frozen by Trump

Source says State Department has notified Ramallah the funds will not be immediately available, while it examines the transfer   The Trump administration has informed… Read More ›

New York – New York City Subway Avoids Base Fare Hike, But Other Rates To Rise

New York – New York City Subway Avoids Base Fare Hike, But Other Rates To Rise

  New York – New York City subway riders will not face a 25-cent hike on the system’s base $2.75 fare, but the cost of… Read More ›

Trump orders construction of border wall, boosts deportation force

Trump orders construction of border wall, boosts deportation force

Washington – President Donald Trump on Wednesday started to reshape US immigration enforcement policies via executive action, taking his first steps toward fulfilling some of… Read More ›

Baghdad – PM Abadi Says Iraq’s Oil Is For Iraqis, In Reaction To Trump

Baghdad – PM Abadi Says Iraq’s Oil Is For Iraqis, In Reaction To Trump

  Baghdad – Iraq’s oil is the property of Iraqis, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday, in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump who… Read More ›

Trump has narrowed his Supreme Court list to 3 nominees

Trump has narrowed his Supreme Court list to 3 nominees

  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has narrowed his choice to fill the Supreme Court vacancy to three judges and said he expects to make… Read More ›

Washington – White House Press Secretary: ‘Our Intention Is Never To Lie’

Washington – White House Press Secretary: ‘Our Intention Is Never To Lie’

  Washington – White House press secretary Sean Spicer told a roomful of reporters that “our intention is never to lie to you,” although sometimes… Read More ›

Trump’s TPP withdrawal: 5 things to know

Trump’s TPP withdrawal: 5 things to know

  Washington – President Donald Trump has begun carrying out his campaign pledges to undo America’s trade ties — starting Monday with executive action to… Read More ›

Gaza City – Hamas Official Says Trump Is An Ignoramus

Gaza City – Hamas Official Says Trump Is An Ignoramus

  Gaza City – The US president has failed to learn from history, a senior Hamas official said regarding Donald Trump’s remarks about “radical Islamic… Read More ›

Trump’s biggest campaign promises are about to face a ‘Day One’ test

Trump’s biggest campaign promises are about to face a ‘Day One’ test

  WASHINGTON (AP) — As a candidate, Donald Trump made a slew of “Day One” promises that any president would find daunting. He declared that… Read More ›

Washington – White House Edits Melania Trump’s Official Bio

Washington – White House Edits Melania Trump’s Official Bio

  Washington – The White House has edited first lady Melania Trump’s official bio to remove a reference to the QVC shopping network. When posted… Read More ›

Ex-CIA director John Brennan: ‘Trump should be ashamed of himself’ over CIA remarks

Ex-CIA director John Brennan: ‘Trump should be ashamed of himself’ over CIA remarks

  Former CIA Director John Brennan said President Donald Trump “should be ashamed” for using a speech at the agency’s headquarters to boast about himself,… Read More ›

Washington – Trump Steps Into Security Bubble; Will He Bring His Phone?

Washington – Trump Steps Into Security Bubble; Will He Bring His Phone?

  Washington – A few hours after President-elect Donald Trump was briefed by intelligence officials about Russian meddling in the election, an Associated Press reporter… Read More ›

Boeing, Chevron, and other huge companies are spending $90 million on Trump’s inauguration

Boeing, Chevron, and other huge companies are spending $90 million on Trump’s inauguration

  President-elect Donald Trump is stepping into office on Friday. And some analysts argue that his “America first” foreign policy agenda could mark a break… Read More ›

Obama’s parting words: ‘We’re going to be OK’

Obama’s parting words: ‘We’re going to be OK’

Washington – Barack Obama used his departing words as President Wednesday to offer an assured — if not entirely optimistic — outlook for a country… Read More ›