Ukraine’s president urges to continue sanctions on Russia

As the world waits to see how the U.S. will approach both Syria and Ukraine, a world leader weighs in and advocates to maintain sanctions on Russia. President Poroshenko of Ukraine has urged the West to keep the sanctions on Russia. These remarks came after POTUS Trump told The Wall Street Journal he would consider lifting the […]

President Trump’s Border Wall Basics

President Trump has made good on his promise to build a border wall. Making good on the border wall was a significant commitment as the border security guard union supported candidate Trump in his presidential bid. POTUS Trump signed and has so doing put into motion enhancements to border security. Here are some of the core […]

Trump freezes Obama’s $221 million transfer to Palestine pending investigation

On Wednesday, we reported that departing President Barack Obama utilized the final few hours of his executive power to release a payment of $221 million to the Palestinian Government.  The funds had previously been blocked by GOP lawmakers citing concerns about Palestine’s efforts to seek recognition from various international bodies.  Reports now indicate that Donald […]

Trump’s team and China exchange barbs over South China Sea

With Donald Trump’s recent transition into the presidency behind us, he and his administration are facing their first political stare-down with economic rival and frequent Donald Trump talking point: China. On Monday, Sean Spicer, new White House Press Secretary, made a clear statement regarding the Trump administration’s stance on China’s aggressive behavior in the South […]

Obama gives Palestine a parting gift – $221 million

In the final hours of the Obama administration, the order was given to release $221 million to Palestine that had been placed in holds by Republican members of Congress. Departing Secretary of State John Kerry notified lawmakers shortly before departing his offices for the final time, and a formal notice was submitted to Congress by […]

Priority in the new government is defeating ISIL

Priority in the new administration is to defeat ISIS and eliminate the threat that the so-called caliphate poses to the United States and the region. President Trump has sworn in and begun his work signing many executive orders. Promises are leading to action. The foremost, although yet to be discussed, of which is defeating and […]

Iraqi Military seizes control of eastern Mosul from Islamic State: Prime Minister

MOSUL, Iraq—The military seized control of eastern Mosul from Islamic State, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said, a significant step toward retaking the entire city. Fighting in Western Mosul, which remains under control of the terror group, will resume after a brief pause, Iraqi commanders said. Mr. Abadi indicated that the next phase of the more-than-three-month […]

China publicly relocated global strike nukes as a passive aggressive message to Trump

China has deployed its newest ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) to the northeastern region of the nation, and in an unusual move for the communist state, they permitted the state run media to report on it. China claims their newest missile, the Dong Feng-41 (DF-41), which means East Wind, can carry up to twelve individual nuclear […]

FBI reviewed Flynn’s calls with Russian ambassador but found nothing illicit

The FBI in late December reviewed intercepts of communications between the Russian ambassador to the United States and retired Lt. Gen. Michael T. Flynn — national security adviser to then-President-elect Trump — but has not found any evidence of wrongdoing or illicit ties to the Russian government, U.S. officials said. The calls were picked up […]

Read James Mattis’ letter to the Pentagon after being sworn in as SECDEF

James Mattis, fabled Marine general and newly appointed secretary of defense, wasted no time getting to work after being approved for the role in a near-unanimous 98-1 vote following President Trump’s inauguration on Friday. Mattis arrived at the Pentagon on Saturday morning, marking his first visit to the site under his authority, but would not […]

Trump administration not sending a delegation to Syria peace talks

The Trump administration will not send a delegation to next week’s Syrian peace talks, sponsored by Russia, Turkey and Iran, because of the “immediate demands of the transition,” the State Department said Saturday. Russia’s ambassador to the United States had personally invited President Trump’s national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, to the meeting, scheduled to […]