news2shortsPresident Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and interdict vessels that have paid a toll to Iran, after U.S. peace talks with Tehran ended in a stalemate. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and … Read more
Efforts to expel Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, from Congress gained bipartisan steam on Sunday, as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said they would vote in favor of two separate measures to remove them.
Oil prices and borrowing costs are expected to rise this week as tankers remain stranded in the Gulf Middle East crisis live – latest updates The failure of the US and Iran to reach a peace deal after marathon negotiations has put markets on alert for further oil and gas price rises. With large numbers … Read more
John Brennan says president who made volatile remarks about destroying Iranian civilization ‘is clearly unhinged’ The former Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan has added his name to growing calls for the president to be ousted on grounds that he is unfit for the job, arguing that the US constitution’s 25th amendment addressing involuntary removal … Read more
Shooting under investigation but no details yet released about a suspect, a possible motive or any arrests At least six people were shot, including one fatally, at a fast-food chain restaurant in Union Township, New Jersey, on Saturday night, according to preliminary reports. The Gun Violence Archive, a nonpartisan reference resource, listed the reported shooting … Read more
Philippe Eullaffroy takes over as interim head coach Montreal are joint-bottom of MLS with three points CF Montreal have fired head coach Marco Donadel, the club announced on Sunday. The move comes after Saturday’s 2-1 loss against the Philadelphia Union kept the club joint-bottom of the MLS standings. Philippe Eullaffroy, who rejoined the club this … Read more
In 20 years, the institution has seen the city change from a low-stakes, overachieving cultural incubator to the US’s hub of neoliberal corporate capitalism Strolling the commercial corridor atop Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood on a recent Friday afternoon, I catch a cappella voices booming down the block: Every woman, every man, join the caravan of … Read more
In his first-ever interview on American television, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells Meet the Press that Cuba would fight back against any potential U.S. military action, saying Cuban leadership is prepared to “give our lives for the revolution.”
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Miguel Díaz-Canel stressed the need for dialogue, but said Cuba is prepared to defend itself.
President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom construction will be able to continue for at least a little while longer, after an federal appeals court instructed a District Court judge to reconsider the situation. A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled Saturday that construction can proceed until … Read more
