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Netanyahu privately cancels US arms deal with UAE: report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuBenjamin (BB) Netanyahu Privately forgave the sale of advanced U.S. weapons The United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite publicly opposing the deal, Sources told The New York Times. The Israeli prime minister approved the sale in an effort to “normalize” relations between his country and the emirate …

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Angel announces contempt proceedings against Pompeo

Home and Foreign Affairs Committee chairman announces contempt proceedings against Secretary of State on Friday Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard Pompeo Knight Energy: Trump Says He Will Visit Hurricane Laura Damage | G.O.P. Park service under fire for role at convention US officially joins global trillion tree planting initiatives, Biden urges …

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House Democrats announce contempt proceedings against Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses Israel during the Republican National Convention, August 25, 2020 Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images The House’s Democrat-led Foreign Affairs Committee announced Friday that it will begin proceedings to detain Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The contempt resolution against Pompeo, the second …

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Watchdog groups say RNC appearances violated the Hatch Act

WASHINGTON – Two White House officials violated the Hatch Act by participating in choreographed events broadcast during the Republican National Convention, according to two separate ethical complaints filed by government watchdog groups. Secretary of State Chad Wolf, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, wrote the law when he appeared at …

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US-led coalition forces are withdrawing from Iraqi base

A coalition of US-led militias has withdrawn from an Iraqi military base as part of a plan to hand over control of the region to the Iraqi government. Reuters reported Sunday that coalition troops had left the Taji military base, located about 120 miles north of Baghdad, while a few …

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