February 2018
Mahmoud Abbas Calls for Middle East Peace Conference in Mid-2018
Mahmoud Abbas called for the UN to recognize Palestine as a full member and presented a six-point peace plan during a Security Council meeting. The…
Israel and Egypt Sign $15 Billion Gas Deal
Israel and Egypt have signed a $15 billion gas export deal involving 64 billion cubic meters of gas over 10 years. This agreement is seen…
Mitt Romney to Run for U.S. Senate
Mitt Romney is set to launch his campaign for the U.S. Senate representing Utah, following the announcement that current Senator Orrin Hatch will not seek…
Trump: Now is the Time to Invest in America
Donald Trump has reiterated his criticism of past U.S. spending in the Middle East, advocating for investment in American infrastructure instead. He presented a budget…
With a vote in Congress, the temporary shutdown of the U.S. government ended
The U.S. government experienced a brief shutdown due to budget disagreements, but Congress quickly passed a funding bill, ending the shutdown after only five and…
Two American Senators Propose Immigration Reform Bill
Two U.S. senators proposed an immigration reform bill allowing childhood immigrants to stay permanently while increasing border security. The proposal faces opposition from President Trump,…