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Jul 01 2015
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See China’s rapid island-building strategy in action
New images taken just this week show China building what look like military bases on reclaimed land in the South China Sea, a development likely to add to concerns in the United States and among its Asian neighbors.
China said on Tuesday that land reclamation had now finished on "some islands" in the South China Sea. But the focus is now likely to shift to the construction work that
Washington PostSep 13 2012
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Romney Tempers Foreign Policy Criticism After Flap Over Libya Remarks
Appearing in Virginia on Thursday, Republican Mitt Romney tried to bring his campaign back to the issues he has focused on before in the swing state: the nation's economy and strengthening the military.
A day after Romney ignited a debate over his criticism of President Obama's handling of events in Libya and Egypt, the Republican presidential nominee largely steered clear of discussing
NPR (Online News)Jul 23 2019
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Who Is Boris Johnson? Trump-Defending, US-Fan Faces Big Battles as He Takes Charge of Britain
Britain has a new Prime Minister. Britain's Conservative Party has chosen Boris Johnson.
He's a fan of America and has defended President Trump. He's also vowed to make Brexit happen in three months, but his first challenge will be the escalating naval crisis with Iran.
Boris Johnson arrives at number 10 Downing Street at a challenging time for any prime minister, with fears
CBNMay 27 2013
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Obama offers salute to Korean War vets as Afghanistan War winds down
President Barack Obama gave a special salute Monday to Americans who lost their lives fighting in the Korean War, noting the upcoming 60th anniversary of the conflict's end, and asked Americans to remember the troops' work in Afghanistan as that war winds down. "Over the last decade, we've seen the character of our country again," the president said after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the
CNN DigitalSep 30 2019
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Whistleblower's Attorneys Worry For Client's Safety
Lawyers for the whistleblower behind the complaint related to President Donald Trump’s call with the leader of Ukraine said this weekend that they have “serious concerns” regarding their client’s safety.
In a letter addressed to acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire, the lead attorney for the whistleblower, Andrew Bakaj, alluded that the whistleblower is currently
Yahoo NewsMar 21 2024
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Congressional Leaders Unveil $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Spending Bill
On Thursday, Congressional leaders released a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending measure to fund the government through September. Both chambers need to pass the bill by tomorrow to avoid a government shutdown.
The Border: The bill allocates $496 million to hire 22,000 Border Patrol agents and increases spending on border security technology by 25%. Democratic lawmakers touted that no
New York Times (News) Reuters Washington ExaminerApr 18 2019
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Trump Vetoes Yemen Resolution
“President Donald Trump vetoed a resolution passed by Congress to end U.S. military assistance in Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen… Congress has grown uneasy with Trump’s close relationship with Saudi Arabia as he tries to further isolate Iran, a regional rival.” (AP News)
The left condemns the veto and urges Congress to override it.
“The war in Yemen… has killed more than 50,000
The Flip SideApr 16 2019
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William Weld: Trump Needs Someone to Challenge His Stances
It's important to have somebody who will "put the president to his proofs" and to challenge him on his stances, former two-term Massachusetts Gov. William Weld, who has announced his primary challenge against President Donald Trump, said Tuesday.
"You ask him some questions, like, why do you think it's good to insult our military allies, why do you praise dictators?" Weld told MSNBC's "
Newsmax (News)Sep 25 2019
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Transcript shows Trump pressed Ukraine leader to look into Biden
President Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to work with his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and expressed hope that he “can look into” former Vice President Joe Biden’s role in the firing of a Ukrainian prosecutor, according to a five-page transcript of the call released by the White House on Wednesday.
“There's a lot of talk about Biden's son, that Biden stopped the
The HillDec 11 2014
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McCain vs. Paul: The War Over War
For a fresh view of the foreign policy debate simmering among Republicans, take a look at the recent war about war between Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Rand Paul of Kentucky.
Mr. McCain, the party’s 2008 presidential nominee, has squared off with Mr. Paul, who is thinking about running for president in 2016, over Mr. Paul’s effort to force an 11th-hour vote on a resolution to
Wall Street Journal (News)