Case Against Sudanese Pastors Reopened Amidst Hopes For Democracy, Freedom of Religion
In a discouraging sign, 9 Sudanese pastors originally indicted under Islamist dictator Omar al-Bashir have been brought up on charges again.
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Republican plans to cancel Trump primaries in some states see pushback
As California Democrats try to keep President Trump off the state’s Republican primary ballot next year, Republicans in other states are pondering plans to cancel or modify their own 2020 presidential nominating contests and essentially affirm the party’s support for Mr. Trump before voters head to the polls.
‘Defenseless’ Indonesian State Caves to Islamist Pressure as Pentecostal Church Shut Down
A controversial government decree on the construction of places of worship has led to the closure of a Pentecostal church in Indonesia.
Trump promises action on gun violence after two mass shootings
President Trump said Sunday he will announce steps to stop gun violence, as top Democrats raced to blame him for fomenting two mass shootings this weekend in Texas and Ohio with a toxic stew of violence and white nationalism, and pressed him for quick action on gun control.
Trump budget deal passes with 22 Senate GOP defections
Congress sent a two-year budget and debt ceiling deal to President Trump over the objection of 22 Senate Republicans.
Senate confirms Kelly Craft as US envoy to UN
The Senate has confirmed Kelly Craft to become the next US. envoy to the United Nations despite Democratic concerns about her inexperience and potential conflicts of interest.
A Give-Away Of Sensitive U.S. Military Technology’: Trump Vetoes Resolutions Blocking Saudi Arms Sales
A series of arms sales by the Trump administration to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia were pushed through Monday, after Republicans and Democrats failed to buoy resolutions blocking the sales against vetoes from Trump.
California governor signs law demanding Trump release tax returns for spot on primary ballot
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday that would force presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order to appear on the state’s primary ballot, a move apparently aimed at President Trump.
Moderates warn that Sanders, Warren risk throwing 2020 to Trump
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock tried to pump the brakes Tuesday night after watching the more progressive Democrats stake out left-leaning territory on border crossings, health care for undocumented immigrants and “Medicare for All” over three debates.
Judge dismisses DNC lawsuit against Trump campaign, Russia over election interference
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) alleging that the Trump campaign, WikiLeaks and the Russian government had conspired to interfere in the 2016 election.
Trump administration, Democrats make progress on new NAFTA
Congressional Democrats appear to be moving from ‘no way’ to ‘maybe’ on President Donald Trump’s rewrite of a trade pact with Canada and Mexico.
Senate bows to Trump vetoes, allows Saudi arms sales
The Senate failed Monday in a bid to override a trio of vetoes issued by President Donald Trump, allowing the administration to move forward with plans to sell billions of dollars of weapons to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Republicans abandon Trump-backed budget deal
The House passed a massive budget and debt ceiling deal Thursday, but a majority of Republican lawmakers voted against it.
House Passes Bipartisan Budget Bill With Trump Support
Observing a rare cease-fire in their battles with President Donald Trump, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday easily passed bipartisan debt and budget legislation to permit the Treasury to issue bonds to pay the government’s bills and lock in place recent budget gains for both the Pentagon and domestic agencies.
Israel’s left-wing unites under new party ahead of September elections
Israel’s left-wing Meretz party and former premier Ehud Barak’s Israel Democratic Party join forces ahead of September 17 elections to form a new political faction called ‘The Democratic Camp.’
Mueller testimony fails to move Pelosi toward impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called former special counsel Robert Mueller’s Wednesday testimony ‘the crossing of a threshold’ but made no call for the impeachment inquiry that proponents were hoping his appearance would trigger.
Key Takeaways From Robert Mueller’s Congressional Testimony
Robert Mueller refused to play the part. Not for Republicans and not for Democrats.
Federal Judge Approves Legal Settlement Granting NC Transgenders Restroom Access
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a legal settlement granting transgender people the right to use restrooms matching their gender identity in North Carolina public buildings controlled by the state’s executive branch.
US House overwhelmingly passes anti-BDS resolution
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Tuesday that rejects the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel, after some Democrats expressed concern last week that the measure could cause infighting within the party leading up to the 2020 election.
Trump sues to block New York from revealing his tax returns
President Trump asked a federal court Tuesday to take steps to block New York from sharing his tax returns with congressional Democrats, saying a new state law designed to make the information available to Capitol Hill is unconstitutional.