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Trump shocks GOP leaders, sides with Democrats on debt ceiling
President Trump has unexpectedly made a turn and declared sides with Democrats lawmakers on the debt ceiling proposal, thereby shocking GOP leaders who proposed a contrary deal, The Hill reports. • The…
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Trump reiterates essence of tax cuts in North Dakota
Speaking in North Dakota last night, President Donald Trump reiterated the essence of Tax reform & Tax cuts on the America economy, urging supporters and Americans to support government and…
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VP Mike Pence swears-in new surgeon general
According to a recent tweet from the White House, Vice President Mike Pence has sworn in Dr Jerome Adams as the 20th surgeon general of the United States. Jerome Adams…
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Paul Ryan slams House Democrats over Debt Ceiling proposals
House Speaker Paul Ryan has berated congressional Democrats for their ploy to the Harvey aid with a short-term debt ceiling. He called it disgraceful and accused them of paying politics…
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President Trump declares state of emergency in Hurricane Irma target areas
In response to the threatening wrath of Hurricane Irma which has made landfall today in the Caribbean Islands, moving towards Puerto-Rico and the US Virgin Islands and expected to reach…
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Trump Jr to face Senate panel over ties with Russian officials
Alan Futerfas, Attorney of Donald Trump Jr. has disclosed that his client would be meeting in private with the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday for an interview. • Essence of…
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French Police arrest two over bomb-making material in Paris
French police have arrested two people in an apartment in a Paris suburb of Villejuif after finding components that can be used to make bombs, The Local reports. A plumber…
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Media personalities berate Britain’s leaked Brexit document
Unexpectedly, reactions from Brussels over the leaked Home Office immigration plans obtained by the Guardian has not been forthcoming, probably due to the lack of official credence. • Various media…
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GOP leaders crafting plans unfavourable to Trump
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) are crafting a move that will keep the government funded until December and raise the nation’s debt limit to…
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Trump deploys officials to Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma
In his latest reaction to the terrific Hurricane Irma which made landfall in the Caribbean islands this morning and expected to reach Florida by weekend, President Trump has ensured officials…
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Trump on the move to North Dakota to discuss Tax reform
With the anticipated enormous duty of September already rolling out and Congress crafting means to sort their daunting challenges of government funding, debt ceiling, border wall funding, tax reforms and…
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Leaked document shows UK will end free movement of labour after Brexit
According to an 82-page proposal in the UK Home Office leaked to The Guardian, Britain will end the free movement of labour immediately after Brexit and would only make entry…
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Terrific Hurricane Irma makes landfall
The feared Hurricane and the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history “Hurricane Irma” has eventually made landfall in the Caribbean islands early this morning, Fox news reports. Greater than Hurricane…
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Publisher stops sale of Hillary Clinton’s pastor’s book over plagiarism
A book written by Hillary Clinton’s pastor has been discontinued from sales by its publisher due to evidence of plagiarism. Few days before the book hit the stores on Aug…
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I will revisit DACA if you fail – Trump warns Congress
President Donald Trump is not taken any chances with his resolve to bring the DACA program to an end. The President’s decision which was announced yesterday by Attorney General Jeff…
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Trump’s DACA termination contrary to ‘common sense’ – Obama
Former President Barack Obama has slammed President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA program. In an issued statement earlier today, Mr Obama calls the latest development “contrary to our spirit, and…
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Decision to end DACA is ‘cruelly wrong’ | Mark Zuckerberg berates Trump
The decision of President Donald Trump to rescind DACA has not been well-received by billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg, who expressed his dissatisfaction with the move on his created platform Facebook. In…
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Trump’s full statement on rescinding DACA
Following Attorney General Jeff Sessions announcement earlier today that the Trump Administration has decided to wind-down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) a program established by the Obama administration…
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Five things we learnt from Trump’s statement on DACA
Following the decision of President Donald Trump to halt the continuation of DACA program, the White House has released an official statement from the President. The statement communicated the President’s…
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AG Jeff Sessions clarifies Government’s decision to end DACA
Following President Trump’s decision to end the DACA program with a six-month delay for Congress to work on it, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made a statement clarifying the government’s…
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French Government begins plan for drone operations
Joining the likes of US, Israel, Italy and Britain, the French government has unveiled plans to start using armed drones, according to The Local. Defence Minister, Florence Parly while speaking…
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Trump allows Japan and South Korea to buy highly advanced weapons over North Korea’s defiance
In further response to North Korea’s latest missile test, President Trump has given permission to Japan and South Korea to purchase sophisticated military equipment in-order to afford them advance capabilities…
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DACA program: Trump challenges Congress to be ready to act
President Donald Trump as resumed to his preferred portal of expression “Twitter”. This time, the President is aiming no dig or swipe at anyone but rather, he is posing a…
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GOP leaders look to Trump for bail out from fiscal disaster
Congressional Republicans, faced with the daunting challenge of debt ceiling and government funding strategy, are placing their hopes in President Donald Trump to bail them out, Politico reports. The move, postulated by…
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Trump is not my bride – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated his hopes of an improved relations with the U.S. under President Donald Trump, and he would at the moment refrain from retaliating to Washington’s…
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Japan plans evacuation of its citizens in South Korea amidst nuclear threats
Japan is planning a possible mass evacuation of its citizens in South Korea due to brewing tensions which continues to rise amid threats of nuclear war with North Korea, FOX News…
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FEMA grants disaster loans for Hurricane Harvey victims
US Federal officials have granted Texas' request for loans purported at helping local municipalities maintain regular undertakings and budgets as communities continue to salvage the remains of Hurricane Harvey, according…
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You are begging for war – UN Ambassador warns North Korea
A top American diplomat has warned North Korea it is “begging for war” and urged the UN security council to impose the toughest sanctions possible on the North regime, according…
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After Harvey, another Hurricane set to besiege the US
The Caribbean has been forced to declare a State of emergency over another potential devastating Hurricane “Hurricane Irma”, growing into a category 4 storm and has been forecasted to begin…
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North Korea could cripple the US economy with an EMP attack – Analyst
North Korea is poised to deliver a devastating blow to the United States' economy with successive high-tech electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks, which would plunge the world into chaos. It should…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy