Presidency of Donald Trump
Washington is Preparing a New Strategy for National Security
The administration of President Donald Trump intends to present a new US security strategy in the coming weeks, the Wall Street Journal quoted him as saying.
Mattis seeks more cooperation with Pakistan on terror fight
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Pakistan on Dec. 4 to meet with top leaders and seek common ground on the counterterrorism fight, amid Trump administration calls for Islamabad to more aggressively go after the insurgents moving back and forth across the border with Afghanistan.
US pulls out of UN’s migrant and refugee pack
The administration of President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from a United Nations pact to improve the handling of migrant and refugee situations, deeming it “inconsistent” with its policies, the U.S. mission to the global body announced Dec. 2.
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U.S. Warns North Korean Leadership will be 'Utterly Destroyed' in Case of War
The United States warned North Korea's leadership it would be "utterly destroyed" if war were to break out after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced missile, putting the U.S. mainland within range, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, Reuters.
NAFTA talks hit wall as Mexico, Canada push back on US demands
The United States, Mexico and Canada failed to resolve any major differences in a fifth round of talks to rework the NAFTA trade deal, drawing a swift complaint from the Trump administration on Nov. 21 that the lack of progress could doom the process.
Tax overhaul drama moves to US Senate as House approves its bill
Congressional Republicans took important steps on Nov. 16 toward the biggest U.S. tax-code overhaul since the 1980s, with the House of Representatives approving a broad package of tax cuts, and a Senate panel advancing its own version of the legislation sought by senior lawmakers and President Donald Trump.
The Trump Administration will Allow the Import of Trophies from Killed Elephants
US President Donald Trump's administration will resume the import of trophies from killed African elephants, according to Associated Press.
Sessions denies Flynn -Turkey link after election
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Nov. 14 he does not believe former White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was working for Turkey after last year's U.S. presidential election.
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Trump from China: There is a Solution for North Korea
There is a solution to the problem with North Korea. This was stated by US President Donald Trump after meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, Reuters reported.
"The meeting this morning was great, we discussed North Korea and I really believe there is a solution to this," Trump said.
Syria to join Paris climate accord, leaving US as only non-member
Syria told the UN climate talks in Bonn on Tuesday that it would join the Paris Agreement, leaving the United States as the only nation in the world opting to stay outside the landmark treaty.