American Politics

Heather Nauert, Trump's nominee for U.N. ambassador withdraws

The statement did not specify the hardship on her family but the Washington Post said Nauert's husband and children had remained in New York while she was working in Washington.

Ann Coulter and Trump trade Twitter blows in regard to state of emergency

Trump said in a Rose Garden speech this morning that he did not and does not take Coulter's views into account when making his political decisions.

The 'antisemitic' actions and consequences of congresswoman Ilhan Omar

What actually happened? Is Omar antisemitic? Why does it seem like everyone — from Donald Trump to your grandma — is freaking out over this? Why is Israel involved?

Trump declares state of emergency in bid to fund U.S.-Mexico border wall

Within hours, the action was challenged in a lawsuit filed on behalf of three Texas landowners, saying that Trump's declaration violates the US Constitution and infringes on their property rights.

Mueller says searches yielded evidence of Stone-WikiLeaks communications

In an email, Stone said the evidence was "innocuous Twitter direct messages" that have already been disclosed to the House Intelligence Committee and "prove absolutely nothing."

Trump makes his case for Nobel Peace Prize, complains he'll never get it

"They gave it to Obama. He didn't even know what he got it for. He was there for about 15 seconds and he got the Nobel Prize. He said, 'Oh, what did I get it for?'" Trump grumbled.

Trump agrees to shutdown-averting bill, vows declaring national emergency

Conceding defeat in his earlier demand that Congress provide him with $5.7 billion in wall money, Trump agreed to sign a government-funding bill that lacks money for his wall.

Ilhan Omar takes aim at Elliott Abrams in congressional hearing

Abrams appeared Wednesday before the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss his latest job, the Trump administration envoy to efforts to pacify Venezuela.

A fourth of Americans says God wanted Trump to become president - Fox poll

The majority of americans, 62 percent, disagreed with the statement.

Minnesota state senator says Ilhan Omar tweets ‘a pattern of behavior’

“I don’t know if her apology is genuine,” said Minnesota State Senator Ron Latz. "If she doesn’t like Israeli policy then say that, don’t use antisemitic canards."

Mark Kelly, husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, annnounces run for Senate

The race would be a match between veterans: Kelly from the Navy and McSally, a former Air Force fighter pilot.

Pompeo in Poland urges country to pass Holocaust restitution legislation

As part of his remarks, Pompeo called on the Polish government to resolve outstanding restitution issues.

How Chelsea Clinton became a defender of the Jews on Twitter

“We should expect all elected officials, regardless of party, and all public figures to not traffic in anti-Semitism,” Chelsea Clinton tweeted.

ADL reports sharp increase in cyber-hate in 2018

Online hate and harassment are on the rise in the US with 37% of Americans reporting it in 2018, an ADL study finds.

‘N. Korea may have continued to produce nuclear bomb fuel’

US Secretary State Mike Pompeo told Congress in July that North Korea was continuing to produce fuel for nuclear bombs in spite of its pledge to denuclearize.

Ilhan Omar to keynote event alongside antisemite days after AIPAC rant

Omar will be speaking alongside a well-known Islamic Relief USA official, Yousef Abdallah, who has openly advocated for violence against Jews and has shared antisemitic sentiments on social media.

Trump tells Ilhan Omar she should be ashamed of herself

En route to El Paso on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar for a tweet that her own party leaders say they view as "antisemitic."

Ahead of Trump's El Paso address, supporters call for wall to be built

The US President is meant to give a speech in El Paso, Texas at a short distance from the Mexican border in a 'Make America Great Again' rally.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar apologizes for using 'antisemitic tropes'

The exceptional rebuke comes after Omar, a freshman member of Congress, suggested on Twitter that her colleagues have been paid off to support Israel.

Suspect in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre due in court on Monday

Bowers, a 46-year-old former truck driver, could face the death penalty if convicted.

Democrats say Omar's comments are 'antisemitic'

The exceptional rebuke comes after Omar, a freshman member of Congress, suggested on Twitter that her colleagues have been paid off to support Israel.

Talks to avert U.S. gov't shutdown break down over detention policies

No further talks were scheduled, a source told Reuters on Sunday on condition of anonymity.

Report: U.S. in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections

At the same time, the Trump administration is readying further possible sanctions on Venezuela, the official said.

Why these Democratic presidential hopefuls voted no on an anti-BDS bill

JTA asked all seven for explanations, and five sent replies. Klobuchar’s staff said she was caught up in hearings, and the office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., never responded.

Ann Coulter slams 'Asians, Jews who think they're black'

The controversial commentator took to Twitter to attack Asian-American and Jewish-American reporters, who published that a senior ICE adviser is a Coulter fan.