US officially rejoins Paris Climate Accord
The US officially rejoined the Paris Climate Accord on Friday — almost a month after President Biden declared that the US again accepted the agreement’s terms.
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Biden team colluded with Iran to foil Trump diplomacy
President Trump in 2019 sought to open a backchannel of communication with top Iranian officials and saw the U.N. General Assembly meeting in September as a potential opportunity to defuse escalating tension with Tehran, but the effort failed.
Biden walks back Trump’s restoration of UN sanctions on Iran
The Biden administration on Thursday rescinded former US President Donald Trump’s restoration of UN sanctions on Iran, an announcement that could help Washington move toward rejoining the 2015 nuclear agreement aimed at reining in the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
US says it’s ready to restart talks with Iran on its nuclear program
The Biden administration said Thursday it’s ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal. It’s also reversed the Trump administration’s determination that all UN sanctions against Iran had been restored and eased stringent restrictions on the domestic US travel of Iranian diplomats posted to the United Nations.
Democrats’ ‘No Glory For Hate Act’ Seeks To Ban Trump Namesake, Restrict Burial
Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill last month seeking to ban former President Donald Trump from having federally funded statues, monuments, street names, or even park benches named after him or dedicated to commemorating his presidency. The legislation, dubbed “No Glory for Hate” would also bar Trump from being buried at Arlington National Cemetary.
Iran’s Khamenei demands ‘action’ from Biden to revive nuclear deal
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei demanded “action, not words” from the United States if it wants to revive Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, challenging new President Joe Biden to take the first step toward a thaw.
New York Governor Threatens Legislator Over Deaths in Nursing Homes
A state lawmaker says New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has threatened to “destroy” him if he doesn’t help contain the damage over Cuomo’s “cover-up” of many nursing home deaths from COVID-19.
U.S. Radio Host Rush Limbaugh Dies at 70
Rush Limbaugh, the conservative talk show host who last year was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Donald J. Trump, has died at the age of 70. The cigar-smoking personality, who by many accounts saved American talk radio, passed away after losing his battle against lung cancer. His wife confirmed his death Wednesday.
Biden debuts on world stage as president with G-7, Munich meetings
President Biden’s vow to expand U.S. engagement with allies will be put to the test later this week when he participates in a virtual meeting with leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies and then delivers remarks to the annual Munich Security Conference.
Trump Cleared Of Inciting Insurrection
Former President Donald J. Trump was acquitted of inciting the January 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump Lawyers Deny Their Client Incited Deadly Assault
Lawyers of ex-President Donald J. Trump have vehemently denied their client incited a mob to attack the U.S. Capitol and warned of a political witch-hunt.
U.S. House Prosecutors Fear Future of Nation Without Trump Conviction
Democratic House prosecutors rested their case in the impeachment trial against former U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Thursday with a warning.
14 State Attorney Generals condemn Biden for cancelling Keystone XL oil pipeline
Fourteen Republican state attorneys general have signed a letter to President Biden, telling him that his cancellation of permits needed to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline will cause dramatic economic suffering to local communities. The attorneys have asked the President to reconsider his decision.
Trial Video Shows Mob Threatening Vice President Pence
Former President Donald J. Trump’s impeachment trial continued Wednesday with prosecutors playing chilling security video of rioters searching the U.S. Capitol for the Vice President, chanting: “Hang Mike Pence!”
U.S. Senate Agrees On Trump Impeachment Trial Amid Frustration Over Lawyers
Amid tight security, a divided U.S. Senate voted 56 to 44 on Tuesday to hold the impeachment trial of ex-president Donald J. Trump, despite his lawyers’ argument that it is unconstitutional.
Iran threatens to build nuclear weapons, accusing US of backing it into a corner
Iran will build nuclear weapons if Tehran’s demands regarding economic sanctions are not met, according to a top government official.
Senate begins historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump
The Senate Tuesday convened for the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump and will begin with a debate and vote on whether it is constitutional to try to convict an ex-president.
Blinken says US returning to ‘flawed’ UN Human Rights Council
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday that the Biden administration had decided to return the US to the UN Human Rights Council, reversing the departure by former president Donald Trump, who cited ongoing Israel bias by the body in his decision to leave.
McConnell, Schumer strike deal on impeachment trial rules
Senate leaders said on Monday that a deal has been agreed upon regarding the framework for former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial slated to begin on Tuesday.
Nigerian government executes six Christian soldiers: “Nigeria is becoming like Rwanda”
The Nigerian government executed six Christian soldiers on trumped-up charges in Abuja last month, a civil rights lawyer has told the Christian Post. According to Emeka Umeagbalasi, Chair of the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, the soldiers were framed for a crime committed by one of their superiors.