Chinese state media welcomes Trump's cuts to Voice of America
China's state media praised President Trump's decision over the weekend and shut down government agencies that oversee the US voice. “The so-called beacon of freedom, VOA is now dumped by its own government, like a dirty rag.” I wrote it in an editorial It was released this week and calls it “a frontline propaganda tool […]
Trump's 'unrelenting' campaign against Houthis
{beacon} defense&National Security defense&National Security Big story Things to know about our ongoing strike in Hutis, Yemen US air bombing against extremists in Yemen over the weekend “Relentless” Campaign In a group. ©AP “This campaign is about Freedom of navigation and restoration. “We're going to stop filming on your boat and stop filming on […]
Canadian ambassador to US on Trump's 51st state remarks: 'We take seriously our sovereignty'
Canadian US ambassador Kirsten Hillman said on Sunday that her country is “serious” with sovereignty as President Trump appears to be sticking to her ambitions to make Canada the 51st US. In an interview with “Fox News Sunday,” Fox News anchor Jacqui Heinrich asked if Canada's new prime minister, former central bank Mark Carney, has […]
Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues
President Trump's approval rating shows signs of weakening almost two months after his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration appear to be largely well-received, Trump's performance on the economy took a hit in a tariff plan that lashes out following stock market losses. Although one of his greatest strengths throughout the […]
Most disapprove of Trump's approach to Ukraine, Russia: Survey
Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's approach to country's relationship with Russia and how the situation in Ukraine is handled, according to the new one. investigation Released on Friday. A CNN poll conducted by SSRS found that 59% of respondents disapproved of the handling of Trump-Washington-Moscow relations. About 41% said they disagreed. Regarding Ukraine, 55% […]
Canada's new PM on Trump's 51st state talk: 'It's crazy'
Canadian new prime minister, Premier Mark Carney, has shut down President Trump's speech that the Canadian president could become the 51st state in the United States, characterizing it as “crazy” and pledging his North American neighbours remains independent. Carney, a former Canadian bank and governor of England, who was sworn in as Canada's leader on […]
Watch live: Trump's CDC nominee Dave Weldon faces confirmation hearing
The Senate committee will consider President Trump's candidate to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and former Congressman Dave Weldon (R-Fla.) at Thursday's confirmation hearing. Weldon, a doctor and Army veteran, was a seven-term lawmaker until 2008. He could face tough questions from Democrats about the Senate Health, Education, […]
Former Treasury secretary on Trump's tariffs: 'People are overreacting a bit'
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said he disagreed with analysts warning about a potential economic slowdown, saying he believes “people are overreacting a bit” to the new Trump administration's policy changes. “I don't think anyone should see the natural and healthy revisions of these indexes as an indication that the economy is in trouble.” He […]
Inflation cools slightly in Trump's first month
Consumer prices rose slightly during President Trump's first month of office, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% from January to February, and increased by 2.8% per year. Consensus estimates that economists expect CPI to rise by 0.3% that month and annual inflation will increase by […]
Are there benefits to Trump's tariffs?
Amid the Trump trade war with Canada, Mexico and China, some US businesses and consumers are worried about their revenues, while others and workers are welcoming the implementation of new tariffs. Anhauser Bush, who owns Budweiser and Michelob among other drinks, is reportedly excited by the additional tax on Mexican and Canadian beer. Since most […]
