Top GOP lawmaker announces resignation from the house

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 the conservative agenda upon which they ran for office. The leaders’ petitions Ken Cuccinelli, former attorney general of Virginia, and current leader of the Senate... Read More

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October 11, 2017

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 and owning the buck of the blames by stating that the Republicans want the biggest tax cut in history and the wall while the opposition... Read More

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October 11, 2017

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 performances. The President revealed the stock market has increased by 25% since his assumption of office, coupled with a record low unemployment in 16 years.... Read More

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October 10, 2017

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 policies upon himself. Trump who expressed his dissatisfaction on Tuesday insists he will utilise the power of his pen and override the essence of Congress... Read More

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October 4, 2017

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 efforts to salvage the devastation. The US President plans to ask Congress for $29 bn in emergency relief for Puerto Rico in the wake of... Read More

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September 13, 2017

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 President made it clear the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Harvey and Irma in Texas and Florida respectively which will cost government several billions of dollars... Read More

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September 13, 2017

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 Trump’s various speeches since early August. From the Phoenix rally to last week’s speech in North Dakota and flurries of tweets, President Trump has made... Read More

Congress, donald trump, Tax reform

September 6, 2017

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 Sessions in a statement from the Justice Department was also followed by a Press release from the White House clarifying government’s position and the need... Read More

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September 5, 2017

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 challenge to Congress. Mr Trump who recently resolved to end the DACA program with a six month delay for Congress to work on has challenged... Read More

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September 1, 2017

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 return to regular order to accomplish the things the President can’t. Documenting his opinion on Washington Post, McCain wrote, “We must respect his authority and... Read More

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August 31, 2017

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 how Congress will respond to Hurricane Harvey, Burgess told CNN that, “There will be some immediate help that will likely come as early as early... Read More

Global

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August 25, 2017

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 the highly emphasized policy still wallowing in elementary stages despite White House officials, particularly former press secretary Sean Spicer, saying in July that “Trump would... Read More

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August 3, 2017

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 Russia is at an all-time & very dangerous low. You can thank Congress, the same people who can’t even give us Hcare!”? Our relationship with... Read More

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August 3, 2017

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. The aim of the sanctions is to punish Russia for its interference in the 2016 election and also restrict Trump’s power to veto the sanctions... Read More

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July 10, 2017

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 Congress would dare to leave Washington without a beautiful new HealthCare bill fully approved and ready to go!” I cannot imagine that Congress would dare... Read More

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June 8, 2017

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 ties between Russia and Trump’s campaign. Comey was invited to stand before the Senate Intelligence Committee to testify “on his role in the development of... Read More

LiveBlog

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June 7, 2017

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, very busy day” that day, according to reports. Press Secretary Spicer refused to answer how Trump plans to follow Comey’s long awaited and anticipated appearance.... Read More

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May 19, 2017

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 weeks after it receives the final analysis by congressional reviewers. During a radio interview, Paul Ryan said the delay was “out of an abundance of... Read More

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May 18, 2017

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 to revamp their pact with Canada and Mexico, which accounts for $1 trillion in annual trade. In a statement, talks will begin no earlier than... Read More

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May 17, 2017

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. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney over the decision to go to war in Iraq, said calling for impeachment is only an option “after exhausting... Read More

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May 11, 2017

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 week of former director James Comey. Trump rocked Washington with his abrupt decision to fire Comey on Tuesday, with backlash for removing the director amid... Read More

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May 10, 2017

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 Committee hearing Comey who was testifying on “Russia’s influence” on the 2016 presidential election and claims by the president that Obama wiretapped his phones, the... Read More

Thinking Through

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May 10, 2017

“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 Russia’s interference into the 2016 election. On Anderson Cooper’s “AC360”, hours after news of Comey’s dismissal broke, she said “This has nothing to do with Russia,”... Read More

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May 10, 2017

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 days to the presidential election to re-open ‘Hillary’s emails’ investigation. He also did not announce that the FBI was looking into Trump’s Russian ties until... Read More

Opinion

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March 30, 2017

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 to ensure an increased budget is approved for the Military. Early in his admin He said he will not vote on a continuing resolution, a... Read More

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March 21, 2017

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 about Trump associates’ ties to Russia all came to a grinding halt. The Director of the FBI James Comey and NSA Director Mike Rogers testified... Read More

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March 10, 2017

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 vote since he arrived in Congress in 2011. But on Friday, Amash failed to notice a roll call had just closed while he was talking... Read More

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May 30, 2016

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 the first anniversary of his administration at Our Lady of Holy Rosary of the Catholic Institute of West Africa in Port Harcourt, said there was... Read More

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May 19, 2016

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 to eyewitness reports, the protesters barricaded the road leading to the secretariat before gaining entrance and subsequently harassing government officials who did not take part... Read More