December 2018
Trump Says Erdogan Promised to Eradicate Remaining ISIS in Syria
Donald Trump announced that Turkish President Erdogan has committed to eradicating the remaining ISIS forces in Syria as the U.S. prepares to withdraw its troops.…
Pentagon Official: Executive Order for Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Syria Signed
The Pentagon has signed an executive order for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, following President Trump's announcement and the resignation of Secretary of…
White House: Partial Shutdown of U.S. Government May Last Until New Year
The U.S. government is facing a partial shutdown that may extend into 2019 due to a budget impasse over funding for a border wall demanded…
US Representative in Global Coalition Against ISIS Resigns
Brett McGurk, the US representative in the coalition against ISIS, resigned following Trump's decision to withdraw US troops from Syria, which he believes undermines ongoing…
Trump Nominates William Barr as U.S. Attorney General
Donald Trump has nominated William Barr as the new U.S. Attorney General, following the resignation of Jeff Sessions. Barr, who has bipartisan respect, must be…
Trump: Heather Nauert to Succeed Nikki Haley
Donald Trump announced Heather Nauert as the new U.S. ambassador to the UN, succeeding Nikki Haley who resigned. Haley's resignation surprised many and sparked speculation…