President Trump to Name Robert C. O’Brien as New National Security Adviser
President Donald Trump said on Sept. 18 that he will name Robert C. O’Brien as the new national security adviser to replace John Bolton, who abruptly resigned earlier this month.
“I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C.…
Trump Administration Revokes California’s Ability to Set Its Emissions Standards
President Donald Trump announced that his administration is revoking a waiver that allows California to set its own greenhouse gas and vehicle fuel-efficiency limits for passenger cars.
Trump said on Sept. 18 that the administration’s move…
The Fed Announces Second Rate Cut
WASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve announced Sept. 18 that it would cut its benchmark federal funds rate for the second time this year and signaled “modest adjustments” to the rates going forward.
As widely predicted, the central bank cut its…
Trump Says More Can Be Done Against Iran Besides War
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President Donald Trump said there are avenues other than war that can be employed to punish Iran, which the United States blamed for recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
“There are many options. There’s the ultimate…
CNN Interview With ‘No Obligation To Be Honest’ Corey Lewandowski Sparks Online Fury
CNN faced criticism on Wednesday for giving air time to former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, a day after he said at a congressional hearing that he had “no obligation” to be honest with the media.
Lewandowski made his…
How Memes Were Weaponized For Trump-Era Politics
Internet memes have come a long way since the Hamster Dance ― but over the past few years, they’ve taken on a more volatile, violent and racist tone, part of a propaganda war that morphed Pepe the Frog into a Trump-supporting Nazi.
This is,…
White House Pitches Republicans On Draft Gun Plan To Broaden Background Checks
A draft White House proposal expanding background checks on commercial sales of guns was circulated among some Republican Senate offices on Wednesday.
It’s not clear who authored the document, first published by the conservative website The…
A Divided Fed Reduces Rates But May Not Cut Again This Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year but indicated that it may not cut rates any further this year.
The Fed’s move will reduce its benchmark rate — which…
Trump On Netanyahu Amid Tense Elections: ‘Our Relationship Is With Israel’
President Donald Trump, usually a vocal supporter of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was less enthusiastic about their friendship Wednesday amid tense Israeli elections that might cost the right-wing prime minister his position.…
The Military Has Spent $184,000 At Trump’s Scottish Golf Resort In 2 Years
The U.S. military has spent up to $184,000 at President Donald Trump’s Scottish golf resort since he took office, according to a letter from the Defense Department released Wednesday by the House Oversight Committee.
The spending means the…
Ilhan Omar Says Trump Spreading False 9/11 Tweet About Her Puts Her Life At Risk
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump for sharing a tweet that falsely claimed she was partying on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks when in fact the video was of a Sept. 13…
Peter Gaynor Expected To Be Nominated As FEMA Administrator
The White House is expected to nominate Peter Gaynor, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to officially take on the role permanently, according to several media reports.
Axios and The New York Times reported…
Whistleblower Complaint Reportedly Involved Trump’s Pledge To A Foreign Leader
The secret whistleblower complaint that the acting director of national intelligence has refused to hand over to Congress involves President Donald Trump’s “communications with a foreign leader,” The Washington Post…