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Trump declares national emergency over IT security

President Donald Trump declares a national emergency to limit the threat posed to the US by foreign IT technologies.

May 16, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Donald Trump

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Gives Statement On Robert Mueller Indictment Of I3 Russian Nationals

US deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein resigns, 2 weeks after Mueller report release

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has resigned, bringing an end to two years of non-stop tensions with the White House.

Apr 30, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Donald Trump

Former Vice President Joe Biden Calls Trump Presidency A "Tragedy"

Trump welcomes 'Sleepy Joe' as Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential bid, his third

The 76-year-old centrist Democrat faces a crowded field, which includes the progressive Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

Apr 26, 2019

By S Unnikrishnan Nair

Donald Trump

Former Peru President Alan Garcia kills himself, linked to Odebrecht scandal

Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia died by suicide Wednesday after police arrested him on bribery charges.

Apr 18, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Bill Weld Republican Presidential Candidate

Who is Bill Weld? First Republican to challenge Trump in 2020

Former two-term governor of Massachusetts Bill Weld released a three-minute-long video, highlighting his achievements during his two gubernatorial terms in the 1990s.

Apr 16, 2019

By Suman Varandani

EU to delay Brexit until October over failed negotiations

The European Union has granted the UK a "flextension" until Oct. 31.

Apr 11, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Brexit Theresa May

Trump 'purges' homeland security as another DHS official resigns

Trump aims to make the Department of Homeland Security more compliant to his will.

Apr 10, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Donald Trump

Congressional oversight is at the heart of America's democracy

Presidential power to override Congress is limited to a very small set of circumstances.

Apr 8, 2019

By Derek W. Black

Reiwa, Japan's new imperial era name, taken from 'Manyoshu' poetry anthology

The name Reiwa, meaning peace, harmony and fortune, comes from the country's oldest anthology of poems, Manyoshu, about the plum petals blooming after winter.

Apr 1, 2019

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

More Brexit Voters Think Theresa May Muddled Negotiations As Commons Takes Over

Brexit latest has the British parliament gaining an upper hand on the process, reflecting the disenchantment with Prime Minister Theresa May's handling of the Brexit negotiations.

Mar 27, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

Brexit

Mueller report saves Trump, says he didn't collude with Russia

The summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report released by Attorney General William Bar has resulted in confusion.

Mar 25, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Anti-Brexit protesters outside the Houses of Parliament

No-deal Brexit rejected by MPs: What does this mean?

After rejecting Prime Minister's Brexit plan twice, the British Parliament on Wednesday voted to reject a no deal Brexit too.

Mar 14, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

Brexit Theresa May

Brexit Britain's weakness exposed in US trade deal documents

America's objectives for a trade agreement with Britain spell out a stark Brexit future.

Mar 13, 2019

By Michael Plouffe

Brexit

No Deal Brexit To Cause Massive Layoffs In Germany, Ex-PM Calls For Delay

Britain's separation from the European Union with a "no deal Brexit" would seriously hurt Germany's job sector. Hardest hit will be the German auto, consumer goods, and banking sectors.

Mar 8, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

Brexit Theresa May

Theresa May promises £1.6B 'bribe' for Brexit-supporting communities

Prime Minister Theresa May has come under fire for the 1.6 billion pound ($2.1billion) fund that promises economic growth for pro-Brexit communities.

Mar 5, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

Brexit Theresa May

Brexit date could be delayed until 2021 as Theresa May's plans underwhelm

Brexit is unlikely to happen on March 29 and may drag on until 2021.

Feb 26, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

Brexit Theresa May

Trump denies US return of 'Isis bride' Hoda Muthana

President Donald Trump has taken a personal interest in the complicated case of "Isis bride" Hoda Muthana, who was born in New Jersey, grew up in Alabama.

Feb 21, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Donald Trump

Who is Jeffrey Rosen? Trump to name deputy attorney general nominee

Jeffrey Rosen is currently serving as the deputy secretary of the transportation department.

Feb 20, 2019

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

White House

Trump Will Declare National Emergency To Build Mexico Border Wall, Says McConnell

Donald Trump has grudgingly accepted a compromise deal forced on him by Democrats, but said he'll now declare a national emergency to fund his border wall with Mexico.

Feb 15, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Mexico

Why The $22 Trillion National Debt Doesn\'t Matter

Although US debt may be at eye-popping levels, an economist explains why it shouldn't keep you up at night.

Feb 15, 2019

By William D. Lastrapes

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