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Update: Supreme court ruling allows part of Trump’s travel ban take effect

The Supreme Court on Monday has allowed parts of President Donald Trump’s travel ban to go into effect and will hear oral arguments on the case this fall, according to CNN reports. The court will allow the ban to go into effect for foreign nationals who lack any “bona fide relationship with any person or entity... Read More

donald trump, Executive Order, Republicans, supreme court, travel ban

“I try to stay out of politics ” – Ivanka Trump

In interview Monday, first daughter Ivanka Trump said even though she keeps an office in the White House and hold an official position within her father’s administration, when it comes to politics the first daughter tries to stay out of her father’s way, Politico reports. “I try to stay out of politics, his political instincts... Read More

2016 presidential campaign, donald trump, Ivanka Trump, Politics, Republicans

Trump points fingers at Obama for colluding with Russians

President Donald Trump is still talking about the 2016 elections. He was at it all weekend, saying Hilary Clinton colluded with Democrats to beat Bernie Sanders, yet he’s not done. Trump went in for former President Barack Obama early Monday, stating that the reason Obama didn’t take definite actions towards the information that Russia was interfering... Read More

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Another wedding for Trump as Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin ties the knot

President Trump seems to enjoy attending weddings whether as a gate crasher or an invited guest. His latest wedding was that of White House Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, according to reports. Trump and first lady Melania were part of a high-profile guest list that gathered to witness Steven Mnuchin tie the knot with Louise Linton, a... Read More

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CIA Director says United States intelligence leaks have “accelerated”

Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Mike Pompeo said Saturday that the rate of intelligence leaks has “accelerated,” attributing the rise to “Edward Snowden” and WikiLeaks, Politico reports. Talking to MSNBC host Hugh Hewitt about intelligence disclosures, he said: “In some ways, I do think it’s accelerated”. “I think there is a phenomenon, the... Read More

cia, director, Intelligence leaks, Mike Pompeo

First Lady Melania announces Trump Hotel employee as Chief Usher

First Lady Melania Trump on Friday announced Timothy Harleth as the new White House chief usher, leaving his position at the Trump International Hotel to take up the position of overseeing a residence staff of more than 90 people. In a statement, the first lady said; “I am so pleased that Timothy will be joining our team,... Read More

chief usher, Melania Trump, President Trump, trump, white house

Senior Republican Steve Scalise transferred out of Intensive Care Unit

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was transferred Thursday out of the intensive care unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center following reports of “continued good progress” and is in fairly stable condition, according to Politico. According to MedStar, Scalise was shot in his left hip, causing “significant damage” to his internal organs, bones and blood vessels.... Read More

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French President Macron and Arnold Shwarzenegger throw jabs at Trump in video

Governor of California and star actor of the “Terminator” film franchise Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a video on his Facebook page, with the President of France Emmanuel Macron Friday, in which they threw subtle jabs at President Trump for his non-existent stance on issues concerning the environment, Politico reports. The video follows President Trump’s shocking announcement that... Read More

Arnold Schwarzenegger, climate change, Emmanuel Macron, environment, Paris Accord, Paris Agreement

CNN sends sketch artist to White House briefing in place of banned cameras

CNN sent its regular sketch artist for Supreme Court proceedings the White House, Friday for Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s afternoon briefing. Bill Hennessy drew the briefing the back of the briefing room to document the scene. The network gave permission to other media and news outlets to use, CNN has equated the White House daily press... Read More

Press briefings, Sarah Huckabee, Sean Spicer, trump, white house

“We sort of choked with Russia” – Former Obama Admin official opens up

In an exclusive interview Friday with the Washington Post, a former Obama official said the administration “sort of choked” by trying to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for attempting to interfere in the 2016 presidential election in President Trump’s favor. Talking to the Post, he said: “It is the hardest thing about my entire time... Read More

hilary clinton, obama, Russia interference, trump, Washington Post

How to enjoy the Salah break in Lagos this weekend

It’s the ultimate TGIF! this weekend and nothing makes Nigerians happier than a weekend flowing into a 2-day public holiday. The weekend which signifies the end of the 29 -30 day Muslim Ramadan fast is a cause for celebration for both Muslims and non- Muslims. For the non-Muslims, this is a much anticipated holiday and would... Read More

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Trump is willing to work with Senate Republicans on health care bill

President Trump has acknowledged that the lack of votes from four Senate Republicans puts the health care overhaul on a “very, very narrow path” to the bill being passed, but signaled a willingness to work with them to make changes, Reuters reports. On Fox News Friday, Trump said “It’s not that they’re opposed. They’d like... Read More

Affordable Health care act, bill, repeal and replace, Republicans, senate, trump

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode says Lagos remains home to all tribes and nationalities

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday commended the measures taken so far by the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and by extension the Federal Government to quell tensions generated by agitation from some ethnic nationalities seeking to break away from Nigeria, saying that the unity of the country should be of paramount importance... Read More

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North Korea denies torturing Otto Warmbier during his incarceration

North Korea has called itself the “biggest victim” in the death of Otto Warmbier who was detained for over a than a year and died a few days after coming home in a coma. In North Korea’s first reaction to Otto Warmbier’s death, Korean Central News Agency denies allegations that North Korea cruelly treated or... Read More

detained, North Korea, Otto Warmbier, south korea, united states

President Trump on Comey tapes – “My story didn’t change”

President Trump on Thursday announced he did not have tapes of his conversations with former FBI Director James Comey, after hinting weeks ago that recordings of the conversations might exist. Trump in an interview on Fox & Friends Friday said; “I don’t have any tape and I didn’t tape, repeating his Thursday tweet. “My story didn’t... Read More

Comey, Flynn, James Comey, recordings, tapes, trump, white house

Wyclef Jean says Trump has utilized his most powerful weapon

In the wake of President Trump’s travel ban being rejected by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, Grammy award winning rapper Wyclef Jean sends an empowering message to immigrants and refugees, “America wouldn’t be great without you”. “When it comes to me and the travel ban, I always speak loud and clear in the sense... Read More

Americans, Haiti, Immigration, supreme court, travel ban, trump, Washington, Wyclef Jean

“Mueller and Comey’s relationship is very bothersome”- President Trump

In an interview with Fox News, Thursday, President Trump would not directly comment on whether special counsel Robert Mueller should recuse himself from the investigation into a possible collusion between Trump’s campaign and Russia, but found the relationship between former FBI director James Comey and Mueller very bothersome. “He’s very, very good friends with Comey, which... Read More

Comey, FBI director, Mueller, trump

Canadian Prime Minister says he has better things to do than read Trump’s tweets

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau said Thursday that there is no doubt that President Trump’s tweeting habits are a “new wrinkle in international diplomacy.” In an open forum with the press, the Prime Minister said he focuses on things more important than reading Trump’s tweets. Trudeau said, “If I get woken up at night for something,... Read More

Canada, Justin Trudeau, North Korea, trudeau, trump, U.S.

“This is not a healthcare bill” | Obama is not impressed by Obamacare replacement bill

Relatively quiet since he left the White House, former President Barack Obama lashed into Senate Republicans Thursday for the proposed Obamacare replacement health care bill. In a Facebook post with over 54000 shares, and 7000 comments in one hour, the former president wrote: “The Senate bill, unveiled today, is not a health care bill, it’s a... Read More

Democrats, obama, Obamacare, President barack, Republicans, white house

Senate Republican leaders reveal replacement of Obamacare health bill

Senate Republican leaders finally unveiled their replacement of the Affordable health care act aka Obamacare on Thursday, giving the public a first look at a bill that would completely overhaul the nation’s healthcare system. The bill proposes to phase out the expansion of the Medicaid program for the poor and disabled from 2021 to 2024,... Read More

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Healthcare Bill, McConnell, Obamacare, Republicans, trump

Capitol Hill Police drags disabled citizens protesting Republican healthcare bill

Capitol Hill police dragged disabled citizens protesting the draft Republican health care bill rolled out before the Senate, Thursday. The 142-page bill marks the first time that majority of senators look at the plan to completely overhaul America’s health care system. The Senators have a couple of days to decide whether to support or vote against... Read More

Affordable health care, GOP, medicaid, Obamacare, Republican health care, senators, trump

I did not make and do not have recordings of my conversations with Comey – Donald Trump

President Trump in a series of tweets has admitted that he did not make and does not have any recordings of his conversations with fired FBI Director James Comey. With all of the recently reported electronic surveillance, intercepts, unmasking and illegal leaking of information, I have no idea… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 22,... Read More

FBI, James Comey, recordings, special counsel, tapes, trump

[The Alausa Blog]: Pictures of Ambode and other governors at State house Abuja

Lagos state Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Oyo state Governor Abiola Ajumobi, Osun state governor Rauf Aregbesola, Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akerdolu and other governors met with Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo at the state house Abuja, Wednesday. See Pictures below;

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Thousands gather to bid Otto Warmbier farewell

Friends, family and community members were lined up as early as 7 a.m. outside Wyoming High School, where Warmbier graduated in 2013. The crowd at the school had reached its 2,500-person capacity and a staging area was set up for those still outside. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) told reporters outside the school, “This process has... Read More

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[The Alausa Blog]: Special task force to evacuate abandoned vehicles from July 1st

In an effort to keep the State clean and livable, the state government has appointed a special task force to evacuate abandoned vehicles littering the state from Lagos roads. The task force activities will commence Saturday, July 1st 2017.

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Abandoned vehicles, ambode, evacuation, Public service announcement

Trump has a crucial question for you in his latest tweet

President Trump is not done talking about Russia, not remotely. In a recent tweet, Trump asked a question that only the almost year-long investigation can provide answers to. The President wrote: “By the way, if Russia was working so hard on the 2016 Election, it all took place during the Obama Admin. Why didn’t they... Read More

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President Trump says he doesn’t want poor people in charge of the economy

President Trump in an Iowa rally on Wednesday addressed backlash that his Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and others in his Cabinet were too rich, said he doesn’t want poor people in charge of the economy, Huffington Post reports. “These are people that are great, brilliant business minds, and that’s what we need, that’s what we... Read More

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President Trump’s mexican border may be a solar wall

President Donald Trump has proposed building a “solar wall” on the Mexican border that would pay for itself by generating electricity. At a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.“We’re thinking of something that’s unique, we’re talking about the southern border. Lots of sun, lots of heat”. “We’re thinking about building the wall as a solar wall,... Read More

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Otto Warmbier’s family prepares for his funeral

Honors student, Otto Warmbier who was detained in North Korea for 17 months returned to the U.S in a coma and died six days later. On Thursday, Warmbier’s Ohio hometown will bid farewell to the student whose foreign tour turned into a national nightmare. The funeral will be at Wyoming High School, his alma mater... Read More

coroner, Hamilton County, North Korea, trump, Warmbier

Senior democrat asks key question : Why does Kushner still have a security clearance?

Top Democrat Rep. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, has demanded an explanation from the White House for why senior adviser Jared Kushner still has a security clearance despite reports that he failed to disclose he had meetings with Russian officials and businessmen, Politico reports. Cummings letter was signed by all the... Read More

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