WASHINGTON -- Having trouble following the fast-moving developments about the Trump team's ties to Russia? Here's a primer to get you up to speed: President Trump got to know Russian President Vladimir Putin "very well," but he doesn't "know Putin." Putin sent Trump "a present" and they spoke, but Trump has "no relationship with him." Trump has "nothing … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about Trump and Russia
And I saw fear in her eyes
A few days ago, I visited with a family that I very much like. They happen to hail from Mexico and have two kind and winning young children who were born and are being raised in the United States. The children speak fluent English; they look and sound like my own children when they were that age. They love America, television, sports, In-N-Out Burgers, and creating their own … [Read more...] about And I saw fear in her eyes
Cartoon: TAPPED WIRE OR FRIED WIRES?
Tapped wires or friend wires? by Clay Jones Donald Trump has lost his mind. This is not a new development. Before he ran for president he was behind the birther campaign accusing President Obama of being born in Kenya. He swore he’d reveal the truth and claimed he hired investigators that would expose all. Years later near the end of the presidential campaign he finally … [Read more...] about Cartoon: TAPPED WIRE OR FRIED WIRES?
Trump Deflects With Wild Obama Wiretapping Accusations
In an apparent bid to deflect attention from the mounting controversy over whether his administration has ties to Russia, the commander-in-chief deployed his favorite weapon in the early hours of Saturday morning: dropping a Twitter bomb on the world that accuses President Obama of a conspiracy on the scale of Watergate. The president, whose administration is… … [Read more...] about Trump Deflects With Wild Obama Wiretapping Accusations
More Americans are trying to become refugees in Canada
Canada is world famous for welcoming refugees, but one group has had a tough time getting in: US citizens. A small but increasing number of Americans want refuge in Canada. In fact, the number of them requesting asylum north of the border more than doubled between 2015 and 2016, from 80 to 187, according to Canada… … [Read more...] about More Americans are trying to become refugees in Canada
Cartoon: Trump’s White House remodeling
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Trump Claims Wiretaps by Obama
Jonathan Chait analyzes Trump's claim of Obama wiretapping Trump Tower in New York Magazine. Before this morning, Trump’s message on the Russia scandal has emphasized his innocence. He and his associates have done nothing wrong, and all the charges reflect baseless Democratic attempts to make excuses for Crooked Hillary’s sad defeat. (i.e., “Russia talk is FAKE NEWS put out … [Read more...] about Trump Claims Wiretaps by Obama
Trump offering zero evidence accuses Obama of “Nixon/Watergate” wiretapping him (UPDATE 1)
Donald Trump's Saturday morning tweets have become notorious for being over-the-top, angry and lashing out -- and largely without substance. And today he held to his record: in a series of tweets he accused Barack Obama of wiretapping him during the campaign in a "Nixon/Watergate" like operation. He offered not one shred of proof, which suggests the tweets were sent out with … [Read more...] about Trump offering zero evidence accuses Obama of “Nixon/Watergate” wiretapping him (UPDATE 1)
Cartoon: Putinphant
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George P. Bush: Docent to the American Dream”
George P. Bush: Docent to the American Dream by Jordan Cooper In America we are a cultural melting pot with a population over 300 million. Also it is growing very fast with the ethnic minority population going to be about 40 percent of the total population in 2025. Therefore, there is a need for a public servant to enlighten citizens about the socioeconomic disparities … [Read more...] about George P. Bush: Docent to the American Dream”
Cartoon: Trump, Russia, Smoke
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Reuters: Trump administration considering separating women, children at Mexican border
By Julia Edwards Ainsley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Women and children crossing together illegally into the United States could be separated by U.S. authorities under a proposal being considered by the Department of Homeland Security, according to three government officials. Part of the reason for the proposal is to deter mothers from migrating to the United States with their … [Read more...] about Reuters: Trump administration considering separating women, children at Mexican border
If Sessions Had Nothing to Hide, Why Did He Try to Hide it?
If Sessions Had Nothing to Hide, Why Did He Try to Hide it? by Thomas Winship There’s something out there that has a lot of people scared, but no one’s telling the full story. Yet. For months and weeks, bits and pieces of the continuing saga of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Russian intelligence and its influence on the 2016 elections have been dribbling out, thanks to … [Read more...] about If Sessions Had Nothing to Hide, Why Did He Try to Hide it?
America’s Energy Future
America’s energy future shouldn't be a politically-partisan issue. Perhaps Americans of all political orientations can find common ground on what America’s energy future should be. Let’s begin by dealing with a harsh reality: Non-renewable fuels are just that – non-renewable. That is because Mankind is using those fuels faster than Mother Nature can create … [Read more...] about America’s Energy Future
No, Trump’s speech was not ‘presidential’
WASHINGTON -- What I heard from President Trump in his speech Tuesday night was a greatest-hits compilation of campaign promises he has no earthly way to keep. "Dying industries will come roaring back to life," he vowed. Gleaming new roads, bridges and airports will magically materialize. Health care will be better, cheaper and available to all. Terrorism, crime, poverty and … [Read more...] about No, Trump’s speech was not ‘presidential’
Barack Obama is “ready to roll” — the former president will soon return to politics focusing on a key issue
Barack Obama took a step back from the political spotlight after President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2017, but fans of the former president can now rejoice — Obama is returning to politics, and soon. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Feb. 28, former Attorney General Eric Holder said Barack Obama is getting closer to making… … [Read more...] about Barack Obama is “ready to roll” — the former president will soon return to politics focusing on a key issue
Cartoon: Russian to Lie
Russian to Lie by Clay Jones Attorney General Jeff Sessions sat before the United States senate during his confirmation hearings and committed perjury. Sessions lied to Congress. During the presidential campaign Jeff Sessions was an early advocate for Donald Trump. He was on that bandwagon early and sported a Make America Great Again hat every chance he could find … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Russian to Lie
Mike Peters Cartoon: Trump’s Buck
Trump's Buck by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Donald Trump blasts 'total witch hunt' as US attorney general Jeff Sessions recuses himself from Russia probe --Here’s Everyone Trump Blames For Everything Going Wrong Since He Became President Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Cartoon: Trump’s Buck
Trump’s bromance with Russia’s Putin appears to be cooling
By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With his administration on the defensive over investigations into alleged Russian meddling in last year's election, U.S. President Donald Trump is no longer tweeting praise for his Kremlin counterpart. Less than five weeks after he took office, the chances of a spring thaw in relations between Washington and Moscow – once buoyed … [Read more...] about Trump’s bromance with Russia’s Putin appears to be cooling
Cartoon: Sessions Bears Witness
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