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Energy Secretary Rick Perry, 1 of the ‘3 amigos’ on Ukraine, tells Trump he plans to resign

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 17, 2019 | Bottom Middle, News, Top Right

Energy Secretary Rick Perry, described by colleagues as one of the “three amigos” on U.S. policy on Ukraine, will step down at the end of the year, President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday. Trump was traveling with Perry in Texas, where the...

Elijah Cummings: Veteran US Democrat dies aged 68

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 17, 2019 | Bottom Middle, News, Top Right

Veteran US Democratic congressman Elijah Cummings, who was heavily involved with the Trump impeachment inquiry, has died at the age of 68. His office said he had died as a result of “longstanding health challenges”. As chairman of the House of...

One person is missing in the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry: the whistleblower

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 16, 2019 | Bottom Left, News, Top Right

Democratic lawmakers leading an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump have heard days of testimony from a parade of senior government officials. But they have yet to hear from the whistleblower who sparked the probe – and may never do. In the end,...

U.S. Democrats go on attack against Warren on healthcare, taxes at debate

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 15, 2019 | Bottom Left, News, Top Right

Several Democratic presidential contenders launched an attack on surging U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on healthcare and taxes during a debate on Tuesday, pushing her to explain how she would pay for ambitious proposals including her Medicare for All plan. At the...

Tuesday’s Democratic debate could be make or break for these four candidates

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 15, 2019 | Bottom Left, News, Top Right, Uncategorized

Tuesday night’s CNN/The New York Times debate stage will feature a record 12 candidates. It could be the last debate appearance for up to 33% of them. Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Minnesota Sen. Amy...

Trump: Kurdish-led forces may intentionally be releasing Islamic State militants

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 14, 2019 | Bottom Middle, News, Top Right

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria might be releasing captive Islamic State militants to lure U.S. troops back to the area, adding that they could be easily recaptured. The Turkish onslaught in northern Syria has...