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Trump Writes to Kim Jong-un Offering Help in Virus Fight, North Korea Says
Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom • News & Politics • 46 Comments • 10 Likes • 6 years ago
“I would like to extend sincere gratitude to the U.S. president for sending his invariable faith to the Chairman. However, we will never lose or...”
President Trump has sent a letter to North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, expressing his willingness to help the North battle the coronavirus, North Korea said on Sunday. “I would like to extend sincere gratitude to the U.S. president for sending his invariable faith to the Chairman,” said Kim...
Trump Says CDC Trip Called Off Over Suspected Virus Case
Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom • News & Politics • 102 Comments • 5 Likes • 6 years ago
“They thought there was a problem at CDC with somebody that had the virus. It turned out negative. So we are seeing if we can do it.””
President Donald Trump said the White House canceled his expected visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Fridaresident Donald Trump said the White House canceled his expected visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Fridae Atlanta agency was suspected of...
Trump takes Daytona 500 warmup lap in presidential limousine
Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom • News & Politics • 121 Comments • 4 Likes • 6 years ago
“ I’m going to hop into one of these cars and I'm going to get into this race if possible. I love the idea.”
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) President Donald Trump gave an election-year embrace to NASCAR and its fans Sunday when he became the second president ever to attend the Daytona 500. The presidential motorcade took to the track to join in a warm-up lap after he had told the crowd that the racers and...
Trump says military may consider discipline for ousted aide Vindman
Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom • News & Politics • 3 Comments • 4 Likes • 6 years ago
“If you look at what happened ... they're going to certainly, I would imagine, take a look at that”
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the military may consider disciplining former White House National Security Council aide Alexander Vindman, who testified in Trump's impeachment trial. Vindman, an Army lieutenant colonel who provided some of the most damaging testimony during an...
Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman Fired From the White House
Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom • News & Politics • 304 Comments • 11 Likes • 6 years ago
“Lt. Col. Vindman was asked to leave for telling the truth. His honor, his commitment to right, frightened the powerful.”
The White House on Friday dismissed Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman, whose testimony in the House impeachment hearings infuriated President Trump and his allies, escorting him out of the complex just days after the Senate trial ended in acquittal, his lawyer said. “There is no question in the...
Aiine Asks Passengers to Leave After Flight Deemed 'Too Heavy' to Fly
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“No one is volunteering.”
At least five passengers were asked to disembark a Loganair flight in the U.K. last weekend after the aircraft was deemed "too heavy" to complete the brief trip from London to Derry, Northern Ireland. According to The Independent, the Saturday morning flight was originally delayed due to bad...
Emails Show Trump Asked About Ukraine Aid Before Zelensky Call
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“Given the sensitive nature of the request, I appreciate your keeping that information closely held to those who need to know...”
New documents show President Donald Trump asked about U.S. military aid to Ukraine a month before the call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that went on to trigger the impeachment investigation into Trump. The heavily-redacted documents, obtained under a Freedom of Information...
Judge calls USC dad a 'thief,' gives longest prison sentence so far in college admissions scandal
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“I am truly sorry. I love that school and it is heartbreaking to me that I brought a shadow on it...”
BOSTON — Toby MacFarlane, a former real estate and title insurance executive from California, was sentenced to six months in prison Wednesday for paying $450,000 to get his daughter and son admitted into the University of Southern California as fake athletic recruits. It marks the longest...
Michael Bloomberg Files Papers for Alabama Democratic Primary
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““Michael is a solid guy, and let’s see where it goes,” -Joe Biden”
Michael R. Bloomberg filed the paperwork required for Alabama’s Democratic primary on Friday, taking a first step toward a potential 2020 presidential bid, though he hasn’t announced a formal decision to enter the race. Bloomberg submitted the documents in Alabama to meet the state’s early...