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Top GOP lawmaker announces resignation from the house
Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) reportedly announces resignation from his seat, as he plans to assume a role with the Ohio Business Roundtable, a business consortium, The New York Times reported.…
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Conservative groups call for Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell to step down
Leaders of several conservative groups on Wednesday called for Mitch McConnell(R-Ky) to step down as Senate majority leader, due to the failure of the Senator and his team to implement…
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All democrats want are tax increases and crime producing borders – Trump
Contained in his early Wednesday tweets, President Trump has stated the reasons for stagnancy and lack of significant achievement within Congress in recent days. Trump indirectly labeled Democrats as unprogressive…
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Trump marvels in huge stock market increase, promises further growth if…
U.S. President Donald Trump in multiple tweets, continues to praise in the upsurge experienced in the country’s stock market, which he believes is a resulting effect of his administration’s excellent…
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Trump attacks U.S. Congress over delay in healthcare reform
US President Donald Trump in one of his many grievances with Congress, both Republicans and Democrats alike, has decided to overlook its perceived passiveness and take the transformation of healthcare…
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Trump to request $29bn from Congress to help Puerto Rico
After receiving a briefing on the situation in Puerto Rico, followed by his personal visit to view the level of damage, President Trump upon his return to Washington is taking concerted…
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Trump restates need on why Congress should speed up Tax Cut bill
After a previous tweet signaling the expediency of tax cuts and urging Congress to act, President Trump has stated an additional reason for tax cuts legislation to be accelerated. The…
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Trump calls on Congress to accelerate Tax reform legislation
President Trump has again urged the U.S. Congress to speed up on one of his core agenda "Tax cuts & reform". Talks about Tax reform has been the highlight of…
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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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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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We don’t answer to you, we answer to Americans – McCain slams Trump
Arizona Sen. John McCain through an opinion statement has made it clear he believes Congress does not fall secondary to President Donald Trump and instead calls on his colleagues to…
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Congress to provide relief to #HurricaneHarvey victims – Texas rep
A Republican Texas lawmaker, Michael Burgess has predicted that starting from next week, Congress would deliver financial relief to the flood-ravaged areas of his state in three tranches. When asked…
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Trump lagging in announcement of tax reform
by Adedotun Michael President Trump is largely falling behind in the actualization of tax reform which was expected to materialize this August, Politico reports. The setbacks It is somewhat disappointing to see…
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Trump blames Congress for tense relationship with Russia and no “health-care”
President Trump in one tweet blamed the U.S Congress for the frosty U.S-Russia relationship and the now defunct repeal and replace healthcare bill. Trump tweeted Thursday morning, "Our relationship with…
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Trump blasts Congress for Russia Sanctions bill after signing it
President Donald Trump signed the bill imposing sanctions on Russia into law on Wednesday and released statements that he believed multiple aspects of the legislation violate the Constitution, POLITICO reports.…
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Trump tweets: Congress wouldn’t “dare” leave without healthcare bill
President Trump on Monday pushed back on Congress to pass a "beautiful" health care bill before the lawmakers head home for the August recess. Trump wrote; "I cannot imagine that…
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Live Blog: Fired FBI Director, James Comey testifies before US Senate about Russian/Trump ties
The moment is finally here! Director of the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI), James Comey was fired on 9 May by President Donald Trump in the middle of investigations into possible…
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White House insists Trump will be very very busy while Comey testifies
The White House instead of addressing whether President Trump will watch former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before Congress on Thursday, insisting that the President would be having a “very,…
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U.S. House of Rep. to send healthcare bill to Senate in some weeks
by Itunuoluwa Adebo House Speaker Paul Ryan, Friday said the U.S House of Representatives will send its healthcare overhaul plan passed earlier this month to the Senate in a few…
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US launches NAFTA renegotiation countdown
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump's on Thursday launched the 90-day countdown to renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) Robert Lighthizer, the US Trade Representative notified Congress of their intentions…
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Suggesting Pres. Trump should be impeached is dangerous – Former Ohio Congressman
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Former Ohio congressman and Fox News contributor, Dennis Kucinich, that there is a “danger in engaging in compulsive opposition.” Kucinich, who called for the impeachment of President George W.…
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Acting FBI Director to face Congress in wake of Comey’s dismissal
by Itunuoluwa Adebo The Acting director of the FBI's is slated to testify, Thursday at a congressional hearing most likely to be dominated by lawmakers' questions over Trump's dismissal this…
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The time sacked FBI director, Comey, fact-checked Trump during hearing
Did you know that James Comey, the former Director of the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) once fact-checked US President, Donald Trump? Well on March 20, during the House Intelligence…
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“Comey’s firing has nothing to do with Russia”| Kellyane Conway reacts
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Senior adviser to the President, Kellyanne Conway said the firing of FBI Director James Comey does not have anything to do with the current ongoing investigation into…
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The Thread: “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire” | Did Trump fire FBI Director, Comey, because he feared exposure of Russian ties?
Democrats certainly think so. Never mind that Comey has been their least favourite person, whom they reckon cost their candidate, Hillary Clinton, the White House. Comey's sin was waiting 11…
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Senator McCain believes the US needs to increase its military spending, and he’s ready to fight to make it happen
By Itunuoluwa Adebo US Republican Senator, Sen. John McCain is standing firm on his belief in the need for increased military spending. The Senator seems ready to go to any length…
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The FBI is investigating Trump, and 5 other things we learnt from the House Intelligence Hearing
Yesterday, all unsubstantiated claims that President Barack Obama wire-tapped Trump Tower during last year's presidential campaign, claims about Russia's meddling in the U.S. election to help Trump win, and claims…
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US Rep. Justin Amash breaks down in tears after missing a vote in Congress
Michigan Republican Rep. Justin Amash on Fridag broke down in tears after his 4,289 votes in a row record ended. Amash had previously boasted that about not missing a single…
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Why Wike did not celebrate Democracy Day
While the whole country celebrated Democracy Day yesterday, Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike refused to and he has revealed why. The governor, speaking at a thanksgiving mass to mark…
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NLC members barricade Alausa road in protest of fuel price (PHOTOS)
In furtherance of its agitation against the increase in petrol price from N86 to N145, the National Labour Congress has taken its protests to the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. According…
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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