January 2019
Europe's Special Trade Mechanism with Iran Launches on Thursday: Under the New Name INSTEX
The European countries Britain, Germany, and France are set to launch a special trade mechanism with Iran called INSTEX, despite warnings from the U.S. about…
Washington Post: Russia Secretly Offered to Build Nuclear Power Plant for North Korea
The Washington Post reports that Russia secretly proposed to North Korea to build a nuclear power plant in exchange for denuclearization. This proposal was made…
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…
White House: Second Meeting Between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un Scheduled for Late February
The White House announced a second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un is set for late February, following a meeting with North Korean…
Trump Accuses Former Lawyer of Lying to Reduce Prison Sentence
Donald Trump has accused his former lawyer Michael Cohen of lying to Congress about Trump's connections to Russia, claiming Cohen is doing so to reduce…
Germany Calls on Moscow to Uphold Nuclear Treaty with the U.S.
Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas urged Russia to comply with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty during his visit to Moscow, while Russia denied any violations.…
Senior North Korean Official Visits Washington
Kim Yong-chol, North Korea's chief negotiator, has arrived in Washington to meet with U.S. officials, including President Trump, to discuss denuclearization and easing tensions on…
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.…
Government Shutdown Brings Big Mac to White House Feast
During a government shutdown, President Trump hosted the Clemson Tigers at the White House, serving fast food due to kitchen closures. This unusual event highlights…
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…
Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General of the U.S., to Resign
Rod Rosenstein, the U.S. Deputy Attorney General overseeing the Russia investigation, is set to resign as a new attorney general is appointed by Donald Trump.…
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…
A Former Democratic Senator Among Options for U.S. Secretary of Defense
Donald Trump is considering Jim Webb, a former Democratic senator, for the role of Secretary of Defense following James Mattis's resignation. This comes amid ongoing…
Trump Expresses Willingness to Meet Again with North Korean Leader
Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to meet again with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un following Kim's New Year message. Kim warned that if the…
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…