Pelosi Refuses to Host Trump for State of the Union
"I look forward to welcoming you to the House on a mutually agreeable date for this address when the government has been opened," Nancy Pelosi told Trump in a letter.
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Trump Recognizes Guaidó as Venezuelan Interim President
“We continue to hold the illegitimate Maduro regime directly responsible for any threats it may pose to the safety of the Venezuelan people,” Trump warned.
Dems May Offer Trump $5 Billion for Border, but No Wall
The new proposal far exceeds Democrats’ past offers for border security funding.
Trump Advisers Want President to Bench Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s lawyer, has made a number of gaffes in media appearances relating to special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.
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The Innovators: Meet The Creative Class of 2019
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It all began with a master innovator. The UAE's founding father, Sheikh Zayed, was a man with big ideas, open to new methods and peoples. Today the country masters Blockchain, hosts 200 nationalities and ranks first in innovation in the Arab World.
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Cohen Postpones Testimony, Alleges Threats From Trump
Michael Cohen’s attorney Lanny Davis said this was “a time where Mr. Cohen had to put his family and their safety first.”
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Police Chiefs Call on Trump to End Shutdown
"We urge Congress and the Trump administration to break this deadlock and improve public safety by reopening the government without delay," said a letter signed by 44 law enforcement officials from across the U.S.
Zimbabwe Soldiers Torturing Demonstrators: Report
Using troops to quell unrest has led to "loss of life and serious bodily injuries and other human rights violations," the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission said.
WH Adviser: Economy May See Zero Growth Due to Shutdown
“The second-quarter number would be humongous if the government reopened. It would be like 4 or 5 percent,” Kevin Hassett, chairman of Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, told CNN.
Business Leaders Slam Trump’s ‘Very Damaging’ Trade War
“The trade war has been very damaging for the U.S. agricultural economy,” David MacLennan, chief executive of U.S. food and agricultural giant Cargill, said in Davos Wednesday. “The longer this goes on, the worse it is.”
Iran May Be Invited to U.S. Conference Against Iran
Both U.S. and Polish officials have argued that the conference would not target Iran, despite Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's statement that "there will be a focus on Iran."
Majority of Americans Want ‘Medicare for All’: Poll
While participants were largely in favor of the idea, the Kaiser Family Foundation poll found significant differences in support for the single-payer plan depending on how the question was put forward.
Russia Says Israel ‘Must End’ Attacks on Syria
Russia said that “forging an atmosphere of hostility in the region is not in the long-term national interests of any of the Middle Eastern states, including, of course, Israel.”
Tammy Duckworth Hits Out at Transgender Military Ban
The Supreme Court's decision "enables the administration to further disrupt our military and weaken our national security," the Democratic senator said.
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How Japan Is Applying Its Knowledge and Experience to Ensure Health and Wellbeing for All
Japan, the country with the longest life expectancy in the world, is using its experience and knowledge to advance global health.
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Gay Mayor and Navy Veteran Considers 2020 Run
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announces the creation of a presidential exploratory committee for the Democratic nomination in 2020.
NOAA Climate Data Taken Offline During Shutdown
The website for the National Climatic Data Center showed a message that read: “The website you are trying to access is not available at this time due to a lapse in appropriation.”
Russia’s State T.V. ‘Understood Perfectly’ They Lied
Russian misinformation and propaganda has received widespread attention in the U.S. due to Moscow’s use of fake news and online trolls to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.
Serena Williams Suffers Shock Defeat at Australian Open
Williams held a 5-1, 40-30 lead in the third set before Karolina Pliskova mounted a comeback to win the deciding set 7-5.
Trump's Russia Behavior Hints at Hidden Motive: Brennan
"He [Trump] acts like he has an ulterior motive that is not apparent," former CIA Director John Brennan said in an interview with MSNBC.
Dementia: Alzheimer's Linked to Gingivitis
An enzyme released by the bacteria that can cause gum disease could play a role in the development of the neurodegenerative disease.
Pope Francis on Trump’s Wall: Fear ‘Makes Us Crazy’
“That is not a Christian gesture,” the pope has said about the president’s claim that Mexico would pay for the wall.
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