Economy & Politics
Paul Manafort: FBI Wiretapped Donald Trump’s Campaign Chairman
According to new reports, Paul Manafort, who was Donald Trump's campaign chairman, was wiretapped by the FBI due to concerns about his links with...
DACA: Top Democrats Reach Deal with President Trump over Dreamers
Top Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer say they have agreed to reach a deal with President Donald Trump to protect thousands of young...
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray Resigns Following Allegations of Child Abuse
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has announced his resignation following allegations of abuse against teenage boys. The mayor said he was stepping aside just hours after...
Hope Hicks Replaces Anthony Scaramucci as White House Communications Director
Former model Hope Hicks has been named White House Communications Director for President Donald Trump. The 28-year-old was the interim White House Communications Director and...
Kenya Presidential Election Annulled by Supreme Court
The result of Kenya's presidential election has been annulled by the country’s Supreme Court after citing irregularities. The court ordered a new election within 60...
President Trump Signs Memo Reinstating Military Ban on Transgender People
President Donald Trump has signed a memo restoring a military ban on transgender people, which was lifted under President Barack Obama. The memo also ceases...
Understanding Illinois Gun Possession Laws as Police Target Illegal Weapons
Chicago police have reportedly confiscated more than 5,000 guns in the city since the beginning of the year. The city, faced with rising gun...
US Markets Close Lower Following President Trump’s Speech at Phoenix Rally
US markets closed lower on August 23, sliding back after President Donald Trump gave a fiery speech suggesting more political drama lies ahead. At a...
Donald Trump to Close Down Government If Necessary to Build Mexico Border Wall
President Donald Trump says he is willing to close down the US government if necessary to build his wall along the Mexico border. He told...
Venezuela Constituent Assembly to Assume Powers of Opposition-Led Parliament
Venezuela's new constituent assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favor of assuming the powers of the opposition-led parliament. However, parliament has rejected the move. President Nicolas...
Venezuela Crisis: The Impact of Civil War?
Image CreditAs the crisis in Venezuela continues, talk of the issues escalating into civil war is becoming less far fetched by the day. And...
Japan Q2 Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in Two Years
Japan's economy grew at its fastest pace for more than two years in Q2 as consumer spending and capital expenditure ramped up. GDP expanded at...
Venezuela: Chief Prosecutor Luisa Ortega Diaz Dismissed by New Constituent Assembly
Venezuela's chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega Diaz says she was dismissed by the new constituent assembly because the government wanted to stop her investigations into...
US Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs in July 2017
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US economy added 209,000 jobs in July, which was more than had been expected. The strong jobs...
Stephen Miller and Jim Acosta Exchange on Statue of Liberty and Immigration
The Statue of Liberty was caught in an exchange between White House adviser Stephen Miller and a CNN reporter after President Donald Trump backed...
Anthony Scaramucci Removed as White House Communications Director After 10 Days
Anthony Scaramucci has been removed as White House Communications Director after less than 10 days in the post. The former Wall Street financier had drawn...
Venezuela Assembly Elections: Nicolas Maduro Claims Victory as Opposition Calls for Protests
According to Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE), the turnout in the controversial election for a constituent assembly was 41.5%, a figure disputed by the...
Venezuela Assembly Elections: Two Officials Killed Before Voting
A candidate in Venezuela's assembly elections and an opposition activist have been killed on July 30. The killings took place before voting started to elect...
Donald Trump Bans Transgenders from US Military
President Donald Trump has announced that the government will not accept or allow transgender people to serve in the US military. The White House has...
House Votes to Impose Fresh Sanctions on Russia
The House has voted to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, despite President Donald Trump objecting to the legislation. Senior Russian officials will be targeted in...
ObamaCare Repeal: Senate Votes to Start Debating New Republican Healthcare Bill
In a major step forward for President Donald Trump's attempts to repeal ObamaCare, the Senate has voted to start debating a new Republican healthcare...
The UK’s Gig Economy: Why Is It A Problem?
(source) Over the past few months, criticism has been increasing through the UK job market over the so-called “gig economy”. With the UK focused on...
ObamaCare Repeal: President Trump Asks GOP Senators to Stand Behind Their Bill
In a rare healthcare speech, President Donald Trump has issued a challenge to Republican senators to rally behind their bill, on the eve of...
IMF Revises Down US and UK Economies Growth Forecasts
According to the International Monetary Fund, the US and UK economies will expand more slowly in 2017 than previously predicted. The IMF said "weaker-than-expected activity"...
Donald Trump: “US President Has the Complete Power to Pardon”
Amid reports President Donald Trump is considering presidential pardons for family members, aides and even himself, he has insisted he has the "complete power"...
