January 2019
"Fireflies"; An Iranian Gay Man's Confusion in Mexico
The article discusses the film "Fireflies" by Iranian filmmaker Bani Khoshnoodi, which is featured at the Rotterdam International Film Festival. The film tells the story…
Trump Announces Federal Government Reopening for Three Weeks
President Trump announced a temporary reopening of the federal government for three weeks following a Congressional agreement, while emphasizing the need for negotiations on the…
Senate Rejects Two Proposals to Reopen the U.S. Government
The U.S. Senate rejected two proposals to end the government shutdown, one from Trump seeking funding for a border wall and another from Democrats without…
Trump Delays Nancy Pelosi's Foreign Trips
Donald Trump has postponed Nancy Pelosi's planned overseas trip due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its twenty-seventh day. The cancellation is seen…
Pelosi Calls for Delay of Trump's Annual Address to Congress
Nancy Pelosi has requested that Donald Trump delay his upcoming State of the Union address due to security concerns stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.…
The $100 Million Bribe: Notorious Drug Trafficker to Former President of Mexico
Joaquín Guzmán, known as El Chapo, allegedly bribed former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto with $100 million, according to testimony from a former associate. This…
Trump Warns That the U.S. Government Shutdown May Continue
President Trump has warned that the ongoing government shutdown may continue until Democrats return from their break, emphasizing a humanitarian crisis at the southern border.…
Trump Warns Congress About Declaring a National Emergency for Border Wall Construction
President Trump warned Congress that he may declare a national emergency to secure funding for the border wall if an agreement isn't reached, leading to…
Trump Walks Out of Meeting with Democrats Over Government Shutdown in Protest
President Trump walked out of a meeting with Democratic leaders over the government shutdown and border wall funding, stating it was a waste of time.…
Trump Emphasizes Need for Border Wall; Democratic Leaders Call for Government Reopening
President Trump reiterated the need for a $5.7 billion border wall during a televised speech, while Democratic leaders criticized him and called for the reopening…
Trump Says Government Reopening Process Has Made Little Progress
President Trump has stated that the government reopening process has stalled, primarily due to disagreements over funding for a border wall. He warns that the…
Trump Warns of Possible Government Shutdown Lasting 'Months or Even Years'
President Trump has warned that the government shutdown could extend for months or even years if Democrats do not agree to fund his border wall…
Continued Shutdown of the U.S. Government; Trump Invites Congressional Leaders to the White House
The U.S. government remains shut down due to budget disagreements over funding for a border wall. President Trump has invited congressional leaders to discuss border…