Tag: Donald Trump

Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 06:35 UTC
Most Republicans believe Trump won the election, Reuter/Ipsos opinion poll

A majority of Republicans still believe Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election and blame his loss to Joe Biden on illegal voting, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll.
Tuesday, May 4th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
CFK amazed at Biden plan's similarities with Argentina's economic policies

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) Monday was full of praise for US President's Joseph Biden's message before Congress, citing resounding Keynesian resemblances to her economic policies both in the current term since 2019 and also when she was President between 2007 and 2015.
Friday, March 12th 2021 - 09:06 UTC
All US surviving presidents (except Trump) release video of their inoculation; CDC says 92 million vaccinated

All surviving former US presidents except Mr Donald Trump have teamed up in a video urging Americans to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Mr Jimmy Carter, Mr George W. Bush, Mr Bill Clinton and Mr Barack Obama - and the former First Ladies, appear in the one-minute spot released on Thursday, endorsing the US vaccination campaign and sharing what they miss about pre-pandemic life.
Thursday, March 4th 2021 - 08:54 UTC
US Capitol locked down after intelligence identifies a potential attack

US intelligence have identified a militant group planning a potential attack on the US Capitol. The finding comes nearly two months after Trump supporters tried to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden's victory.
Friday, February 19th 2021 - 07:58 UTC
US will keep Trump tariffs on Chinese goods, Treasury Secretary Yellen

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that US will keep tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by the Trump administration in place for now, but will evaluate how to proceed after a thorough review.
Monday, February 15th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Trump acquitted and pledges “to continue the incredible journey to achieve American greatness”

The United States Senate finally acquitted former President Donald Trump, concluding his second impeachment trial which is the shortest one in US history.
Wednesday, February 10th 2021 - 08:49 UTC
US Senate voted to impeach ex president Donald Trump, 56 to 44

AFP – The United States Senate voted to proceed with the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, and rejected defense arguments that it was unconstitutional. His lawyers argued that Mr. Trump should not face a trial in the Senate for inciting insurrection because he was no longer president.
Tuesday, February 9th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Chagossian people claiming billions of dollars from the US government

The Chagossian people are seeking billions of dollars in damages from the United States under the Foreign Claims Act. The United Nations General Assembly, African Union, and International Court of Justice have all found that the forcible deportation of the Chagos Islanders a generation ago to make way for the US military base at Diego Garcia was unlawful and the continued military occupation is a serious violation of international law, according to a release from Chagossians’ lawyer, Dr, Jonathan Levy.
Thursday, January 28th 2021 - 08:33 UTC
Climate change becomes a national security issue for the Pentagon

Reuters – The risk of climate change in military theatre simulations and war games was confirmed by the Pentagon following a raft of executive actions signed by US president Joe Biden to tackle the climate issue.
Wednesday, January 27th 2021 - 08:15 UTC
Trump opens office in Florida “to carry on the agenda” of his administration

Reuters – Former US President Donald Trump has opened an office in Florida that will handle his duties as an ex-president and seek to further his administration’s agenda.