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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Monday again said a trade deal is imminent with Beijing that will help American farmers hurt by retaliation in the grinding conflict between the economic powers. “We’re looking probably to be ahead of schedule to sign a very big portion of the China deal, and we will call it to phase one,” Trump told reporters. The deal will “take care of the farmers” as well as […]
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said US President Donald Trump’s announcement of the death of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in neighboring Syria was “an important milestone”. “I want to congratulate President Trump on the impressive achievement of bringing about the elimination of al-Baghdadi,” Netanyahu said on a visit to an Israeli air force base in remarks broadcast by army radio. “This reflects the united resolve of […]
by Anita Chang Beattie Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump announced late Friday that acting US homeland security chief Kevin McAleenan has resigned, becoming the latest in a long list of top officials to leave the administration. “Kevin McAleenan has done an outstanding job as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security. We have worked well together with Border Crossings being way down,” Trump said in a tweet. “Kevin now, […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Turkey’s assault on Syrian Kurdish forces has not breached a red line declared by President Donald Trump, a US official said Thursday, as he added that Washington wanted to broker a ceasefire. Trump, in a week of mixed messages, initially voiced understanding for Turkey before criticizing the offensive and warning of sanctions if the operation is not “humane.” Asked to define what actions would violate Trump’s vague warning, the US […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — House Democrats conducting an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump for abuse of power issued a subpoena for documents on Thursday to his Energy Secretary Rick Perry. The subpoena from the House Intelligence Committee asks Perry to turn over documents related to his dealings with Ukraine by October 18. Democrats in the House are investigating whether Trump withheld military aid for Ukraine in exchange for an investigation into his […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump on Monday urged a “humane solution” in Hong Kong but noted that the crowds protesting against Chinese authorities were smaller than before. “We just want to see a humane solution,” Trump said in comments to reporters. “I think they have to do that in a peaceful manner.” He remarked on the “great people over there” and said, “they’re flying the American flag.” But Trump avoided expressing […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A second whistleblower has come forward, this one with first-hand information about events that triggered an impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump for alleged abuse of power, the informant’s lawyer said Sunday. “I can confirm this report of a second #whistleblower being represented by our legal team,” Mark Zaid said on Twitter. “They also made a protected disclosure under the law and cannot be retaliated against. This WBer has first-hand […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US will block the entry of immigrants without health insurance or the ability to pay for medical bills, President Donald Trump revealed Friday. Consular officers will only be allowed to issue visas to prospective immigrants who can prove they “will not impose a substantial burden” on the US health care system, according to a proclamation authored by Trump. “Lawful immigrants are about three times more likely than United States […]
by Paul HANDLEY WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced the impeachment inquiry threatening his presidency as a “coup,” as his administration pushed back hard against the investigation. Trump’s comments came after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed to prevent or delay five former or current State Department staffers from testifying in the investigation probing accusations that Trump abused his office by seeking dirt from Ukraine on a 2020 election rival. “As […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday accused Democrats of intimidation in their impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and refused to let State Department employees comply with orders to appear in coming days. In a letter to Congress, Pompeo said the subpoenas “can only be understood as an attempt to intimidate, bully and treat improperly the distinguished professionals of the Department of State.” “Let me be clear: I […]
by Jerome Cartillier and Chris Lefkow WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump attacked the Democratic lawmaker spearheading the impeachment inquiry on Monday as congressional committees subpoenaed his personal lawyer, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, for documents related to his dealings with Ukraine. As Trump lashed out at Democratic congressman Adam Schiff, suggesting he should be arrested for “treason,” a new poll showed a growing number of Americans support removing the president […]
by Emma Charlton WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he wants and deserves to meet the anonymous whistleblower at the center of the fast-moving scandal that has triggered an impeachment probe against him. The whistleblower, who could testify soon before Congress, fears for their safety if their identity is revealed, according to a lawyers’ letter released by CBS News. Battling the deepest crisis of his presidency, Trump in […]
