US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a joint press conference as part of a meeting with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in Prague, Czech Republic, on August 12, 2020. Petr David Josek | AFP | Getty Images US Prime Minister Mike Pompeo said President Donald Trump’s executive orders …
Read More »Turkey’s search for oil could escalate into conflict with Greece
It has been a while since NATO members Turkey and Greece were at war, but at least do not rule out a skirmish like two. On Monday, the Turkish Ministry of Defense tweeted photos of Turkish warships claiming the oil exploration ship Oruç Reis escort en route to an area …
Read More »Angel: IG report shows Pompeo’s ‘shame’ use of emergency declaration in arms sales
The top Democrat with state Department oversight said Tuesday that a report on watchdogs makes it clear that Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoEngel: IG report shows Pompeo’s sham ‘use of emergency statement in arms sales Overnight Defense: Trump shoved to restore full National Guard funding | Watchdog …
Read More »State says it will be removed by watchdog report
The state Department on Monday said a report from the Office of Inspector General will say the agency did nothing wrong when it used emergency powers to sell billions of dollars worth of weapons to allies in the Middle East without the approval of Congress. Democrats asked last year for …
Read More »Trump promised to “deal with Iran within four weeks” if re-selected
President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump suggests some states ‘can pay nothing’ as part of Trump’s unemployment plan denies White House asked about adding him to Mount Rushmore Trump, US face pivotal UN vote on Iran MAY Investigators promised at a campaign fundraiser in New Jersey that he would reach a quick …
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