Embattled U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigns
For several months Scott Pruitt, the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator has been the front and center of ethics investigations for outsized security spending, first-class flights, and even a moderately priced condo lease. He tendered his resignation on Thursday. Pruitt’s resignation letter was released to media outlets and expressed no regret for any action he had […]
BREAKING NEWS: Five Dead In Capital Gazette Newsroom Shooting
Multiple injuries during a newsroom shooting today at the Capitol Gazette Newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. One suspect is in custody. However, law enforcement officials have released limited information since this is still an active crime scene. Anne Arundel County Police confirmed there was an “active shooter” at 888 Bestgate Road, where the newspaper’s offices are […]
Week In Review: 49 Injured In Zimbabwe Election Explosion, Mnangagwa Unhurt
Rocked in a stadium explosion at a political rally, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa escaped unhurt on Saturday, as Presidential elections are set to be held next month. The blast occurred at the White City Stadium in the city of Bulawayo leaving Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi and other ministers with minor injuries. “There […]
Trade War Escalates As China Retaliates Against The U.S.
On Friday, less than 60 minutes after the White House announced its intent to tax Chinese imports to the U.S.; the worlds two largest economies ignited a trade war as China announced retaliatory tariffs. The U.S. announcement comes at a complex juncture in U.S.-China relations as President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s just returned […]
Week in Review: Kim, Trump arrive in Singapore
Historic Summit — Kim, Trump Arrive in Singapore Enemies since the 1950-1953 Korean War, United States President Donald Trump arrived in Singapore on Sunday for a monumental summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — a meeting that could lay the framework for bringing an end to the long-standing nuclear standoff between the two […]
Mexico Fires Back, Slaps Tariffs On U.S.
In a retaliatory move Tuesday, Mexico slapped $3 billion in trade tariffs on the United States in response to the Trump administration’s steel and aluminum levies that became effective on June 1. Tariffs on American pork, steel, and cheese among other goods will further complicate the already dire relationship between the U.S. and Mexico as […]
Week In Review: A Wobbly Week For The EU
Italy ushered in a new government as the EU grapples with political uncertainties. The anti-establishment Five Star Movement and the anti-immigrant League finally agreed on their policy differences and received a mandate to formulate a new government. The new government was formulated by the populist parties who garnered the most votes in the March 4 […]
Week in Review: North Korea Summit A Possibility
In an efforts to salvage what was expected to be a landmark meeting between the United States and North Korea; a surprise second meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in was held on Saturday. It was unclear who proposed the two-hour meeting, which was only announced after it […]
Trump Cancels Summit With North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
Noting tremendous anger and open hostility, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the landmark summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been canceled. In a letter penned by Mr. Trump, citing the good of both parties, but to the detriment of the world, the summit would not happen. “You talk about nuclear capabilities, but ours […]
Week In Review: England Prince Harry Marries US Actress Meghan Markle
Britain’s Prince Harry and American Meghan Markle marked a page in history on Saturday exchanging vows in a ceremony littered with many firsts. The wedding ushered in a historic new ideal of royalty as it embraces a vocal biracial, American, divorcée into its ranks. Meghan walked down much of the isle unchaperoned followed by her […]