US to move aircraft carrier Nimitz out of Mideast amid Iran tension

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), center, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) sail in formation during a scheduled transit of the Strait of Hormuz, Nov. 9, 2020. (MC3 … Read More

Persian Gulf Buildup By US, Israel Worries Region: ‘A Perfect Storm?’

posted in: Middle East, News

Concerns of an imminent confrontation that could take place in the Mideast before Trump exits the White House next January 20 are increasing. USS Georgia transits Strait of Hormuz DUBAI:  Some Middle East officials worry a “perfect storm” may be brewing … Read More

McConnell said checks were ‘linked’ with other Trump priorities

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the Senate will address President Trump’s request to increase stimulus checks sent to Americans to $2,000, but did not commit to pushing the issue as he blocked attempts by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to put … Read More

IDF: Our subs sail everywhere; Iran: Our response to any attack will be strong.

posted in: Israel, News

Army spokesman tells Saudi paper Israel is tracking Iran movements in region, days after Israeli submarine said to cross Suez Canal; Revolutionary Guard says ready for any scenario. Illustrative: An Israeli submarine sails during Independence Day celebrations marking 70 years … Read More

IDF: Our subs sail everywhere; Iran: Our response to any attack will be strong.

Army spokesman tells Saudi paper Israel is tracking Iran movements in region, days after Israeli submarine said to cross Suez Canal; Revolutionary Guard says ready for any scenario. Illustrative: An Israeli submarine sails during Independence Day celebrations marking 70 years … Read More

House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances

Christmas Eve maneuvers are in response to grievances Trump aired oversize of stimulus checks, foreign aid. House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others’ “unanimous consent” requests after President Trump aired grievances Tuesday night to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package lawmakers sent to … Read More

President Trump vetoes National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Trump warned he would veto the NDAA if it lacked a Section 230 repeal. President Trump vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Wednesday, calling it a “gift” to U.S. adversaries China and Russia and making good on … Read More

Trump: I Want $2,000 Stimulus Checks

posted in: News, United States

President Donald Trump wants $2,000 stimulus checks. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) – GETTY IMAGES President Donald Trump wants you to get a $2,000 stimulus check. Here’s what you need to know. Stimulus Checks In a speech today from The White House, Trump … Read More

Trump signs into law stopgap funding bill to avoid government shutdown

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a two-day stopgap extension of existing federal funds passed by Congress to avoid a midnight government shutdown, as lawmakers negotiate a $900 billion pandemic aid bill and as part … Read More

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