U. S. House Backs More Stimulus; Rejects Trump’s Defense Veto
In a rare sign of agreement, the Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives has voted 275-134 to meet President Donald J. Trump’s demand for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks.
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Trump Signs COVID Relief Despite Misgivings
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed a massive 2.3 trillion dollar coronavirus relief and spending package, averting a government shutdown, despite calling it a “disgrace.”
Judge declines to enforce subpoenas seeking access to voting machines and records in Maricopa County
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge tossed out the Arizona state Senate’s request that he order local officials to allow access to voting machines and records to aid a GOP-led effort to audit the county’s election results.
Nashville Bomb Blast Kills 1, Injures 3; President Briefed
An apparent act of terrorism shook the United States on Christmas Day as a car bomb rocked downtown Nashville killing at least one person and injuring three others.
Supreme Court in no hurry to hear Trump campaign case, sets response deadline two days after inauguration
The latest Trump campaign appeal to the Supreme Court won’t see any action from the justices until after the inauguration.
Netanyahu says ‘many, many more’ Arab states to normalize ties with Israel soon
Two days after Israel and Morocco signed their first deals in the process of establishing full diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that “many, many more countries” would be signing normalization agreements with the Jewish state “a lot sooner than people expect.”
Trump rally in D.C. planned for Jan. 6, day Congress counts Electoral College votes
President Trump supporters have filed an application to hold a rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 – the legal date on which Congress counts the Electoral College votes that have certified Democrat Joe Biden as the next U.S. president.
Israel Using US Military Chief To Reach Biden
Israel reportedly uses the top U.S. military chief to send sensitive messages to declared President-elect Joe Biden about Iran and other Middle East tension.
Trump Warns Iran After Rockets Hit US Embassy
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that Iran fired “several rockets” at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, and he warned the Islamic nation of severe consequences if an American is killed.
Israel-Morocco Sign Abraham Accords Declaration on Establishment of Ties
In the latest sign of warming relations between Israel and the Arab world, Israel and Morocco signed a joint declaration on the establishment of ties in Rabat.
Trump issues 26 more pardons, commutations including Stone, Manafort
President Donald Trump granted 26 new pardons and commutations on Wednesday including additional pardons for individuals involved in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.
Pentagon chief Miller visits Afghanistan amid troop drawdown
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Tuesday, meeting with Afghan officials and American troops as the U.S. continues a major drawdown from the country during President Trump’s final weeks in office.
Trump Vetoes Defense Bill, Rejects It As ‘Gift to China and Russia’
U.S. President Donald J. Trump vetoed a massive defense spending bill saying the law was “a gift to China and Russia” putting “the interests of the Washington D.C. establishment” over American service members.
Syria: Trump administration imposes new sanctions on Assad and regime affiliates
The Trump administration slapped new sanctions on Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime Tuesday, in a further effort to end the civil war that has raged in Syria since 2011, the Sara Carter show (SCS) reported. Following sanctions imposed in 2019, the newest measures affect Syria’s central bank and a number of entities and individuals connected to Assad.
Trump Demands Different Coronavirus Package
Washington was in turmoil late Tuesday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatened not to sign a coronavirus stimulus package saying struggling Americans deserve much better.
President Pardons Convicted Supporters
U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday pardoned 15 people, but he did not extend amnesty to death row people.
In Response To Kremlin, U.S. Reiterates Proposed Extension Of New START Treaty
The United States has responded to Russia’s call to continue negotiations on the New START arms-control treaty by reiterating a U.S. proposal and saying the Russians have “rejected” attempts to restart the talks.
Special counsel Durham investigation ‘making good progress,’ Barr says
Special counsel John Durham is “making good progress” in his investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe, Attorney General William Barr said this week.
US Attorney-General Barr Abandoning President Trump
U.S. Attorney General William Barr has turned his back on embattled President Donald J. Trump by declining to appoint a special counsel to investigate the president’s claims of massive voter fraud during the 2020 election.
Trump campaign independently filing with Supreme Court over election results
The Trump campaign issued its first independent filing with the Supreme Court on Sunday, in hopes of reversing actions taken by Pennsylvania’s high court.