While Western countries are considering imposing tougher sanctions on Russia, the Kremlin on September 8 affirmed that increasing economic pressure will not force the country to change its stance. “No sanctions can force the Russian Federation to change its consistent position, which our president has repeatedly stated,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian state media. […]
British Prime Minister Holds Talks With Palestinian Leader Ahead of Potential State Recognition. L2
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on September 8 in London, as the British Government moved closer to recognizing the state of Palestine. The two leaders discussed the urgent need to find a solution to end the terrible suffering and famine in Gaza, as well as the release of hostages […]
Senate GOP Leader Seeks to Erode Filibuster Rules With ‘Nuclear Option’ to Confirm Trump Nominees. L2
Thune follows Reid and McConnell playbook to change confirmation rules through failed vote strategy Late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) detonated the first Senate “nuclear option” in 2013, curbing the filibuster to confirm executive branch nominees – except for the Supreme Court. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) ignited the second “nuclear option” in […]
Trump Blames Democrats, Says They Have ‘Blood on Their Hands’ After Fatal Charlotte Train Stabbing. L2
Trump says Charlotte attack just another reason to vote Republican, slams Dem policies as soft on crime President Donald Trump said that “blood is on the hands of the Democrats” after the brutal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, North Carolina, who was attacked and killed on a light rail train by a man with a […]
Trump Urges Americans to Pray for Unity Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary: ‘One Nation Under God’. L2
EXCLUSIVE – President Donald Trump will announce the launch of America Prays at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., today while tying the faith-driven initiative to the nation’s 250th birthday. The inspiring program calls on Americans to dedicate time every week to pray for the country and to underscore faith as central to the nation’s founding and future. […]