In declaring in the Richard Nixon Presidential Library that “the old paradigm of blind engagement with China has failed,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday announced a new approach to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): “Be suspicious but verify.” In austere and sobering comments, Pompeo warned Americans that “if …
Read More »Trump announces he will cancel the Jacksonville portion of the Republican convention
Washington – President Trump announced Thursday that he will cancel the Jacksonville, Florida portion of the Republican National Convention next month, citing the fury. coronavirus crisis. Speaking from the podium in the White House meeting room, Trump said he will still deliver a speech and that delegates will formally nominate …
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The rate on the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.01%, according to Freddie Mac data released Thursday. It is the first time in six weeks that US mortgage rates have risen: Rates have been kept low by low yields on US Treasuries and near zero interest rates. Mortgage rates …
Read More »As Pandemic Accelerates, US Tops Four Million Coronavirus Cases
(Reuters) – The United States approved a total of more than 4 million coronavirus infections on Thursday since the first case of the United States was documented in January, according to a Reuters count, reflecting a national escalation of the pandemic. FILE PHOTO: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) arrive with a …
Read More »Ashlee Holmes Malleo, daughter of Jacqueline Laurita de RHONJ, announces separation from husband
Ashlee Malleo Holmes and her husband Pete Malleo have resigned. © Ashlee Holmes Malleo / Instagram The two share son Cameron, who turns 4 next month Ashlee, the ex’s daughter New Jersey Royal Housewives Star Jacqueline Laurita announced the news to her followers on Instagram on Wednesday. “I have been …
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