US expands powers to deport migrants without going to court
Rights activists protesting against ICE near the organization’s headquarters in Washington DC last week – Reuters The US government is introducing a new fast-track deportation process that will bypass immigration courts. Under the new rules, migrants who cannot prove they … Read More
Only the United States Can Pull Japan and Korea Back from the Brink
In the vast U.S. alliance network, there are few tasks as prone to disappointment as managing the Japan-South Korea bilateral relationship. Just ask staffers at the National Security Council, the Pentagon and the State Department, who must continually push for … Read More
Trump: “OK” With A War Against Iran Now
Last month President Trump briefly described what in his vision war with Iran would look like if launched: it “wouldn’t last very long” and “we’re not talking boots on the ground,” he said in an interview. “I hope we don’t but we’re in a … Read More
Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 19 July 2019
Greetings from Tyler, A war of words has broken out over the report that an American warship shot down an Iranian drone over the Straits of Hormuz. “Drone? What drone? We didn’t lose any drone!” say the leaders of the … Read More
Pew: 91% Democrats see violence next in war of words
After a week that saw President Trump and his foes toss toxic words at each other, there is now a warning that the next phase could be “violence.” Nearly 8 of 10 Americans told the Pew Research Center that supporters for … Read More
Nato chief calls on Russia to save INF nuclear missile treaty
Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told the BBC time is running out to save the key missile treaty -AFP/GETTY Time is running out to save a key nuclear missile treaty with Russia, Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has told the BBC. Mr. … Read More
Ingraham on AOC’s America versus Trump’s
Fox News’ Laura Ingraham compared and contrasted the Democratic Party of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and President Trump Tuesday, giving a preview of the America voters must choose between in November of 2020. “This election is shaping up to be a humdinger. Trump’s proven record … Read More