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In Trump’s Trade War, How Patriotic Will Americans Be? – NPR

Monday, May 20, 2019

Chinese shipping containers are stored at the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Calif. Americans like trade, in bigger numbers than ever. But they also believe China doesn’t play fair in trade. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Chinese shipping containers are stored at the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Calif. Americans like trade, in bigger numbers than ever. But they also believe…

In Trump’s Trade War, How Patriotic Will Americans Be? – NPR

Monday, May 20, 2019

Chinese shipping containers are stored at the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Calif. Americans like trade, in bigger numbers than ever. But they also believe China doesn’t play fair in trade. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Chinese shipping containers are stored at the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Calif. Americans like trade, in bigger numbers than ever. But they also believe…

A billionaire will pay off debt of Morehouse College’s 2019 graduates. Here is what that gesture means – CNN

Monday, May 20, 2019

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Romney: Mueller report did not show obstruction, ‘I don’t think impeachment is the right way to go’ – Fox News

Monday, May 20, 2019

Video Flashback: Biden mocks Romney over Russia threat Former Vice President Joe Biden’s attacks on Mitt Romney for his 2012 warning about Russia resurfaces. Soon after Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., went against the GOP consensus by claiming President Trump committed “impeachable conduct” in the form of obstruction of justice, another known Trump critic took the opposite position. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, acknowledged that while he has called out Trump when he’s…

In Fox News town hall, Buttigieg calls out Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham as ‘not always there in good faith’ – The Washington Post

Monday, May 20, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., answers a question during a Fox News Channel town hall event moderated by Chris Wallace, center right, on May 19 in Claremont, N.H. (Jessica Hill/AP) Amy B Wang May 20 at 7:37 AM In a televised Fox News Channel town hall event Sunday, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg defended his decision to appear on the network, days after a…

San Francisco’s facial recognition ban is just the beginning of a national battle over the technology – NBC News

Monday, May 20, 2019

Police say facial recognition is “essential” and “imperative” — a groundbreaking tool that allows them to track down criminals who would otherwise escape justice. Opponents say the technology is “nefarious” and “dangerous” — an omen of repressive government surveillance. The two sides are engaged in an escalating battle over public opinion that will reach a turning point this week, when San Francisco is expected to become the first city in…

Trump threatens Iran’s ‘end’ if it seeks fight with the US – Aljazeera.com

Monday, May 20, 2019

Just days after saying he was prepared for talks, United States President Donald Trump has issued a direct threat to Iran, suggesting that the Islamic republic will be destroyed if it attacks his country’s interests. “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again,” Trump wrote on Twitter on Sunday. He did not clarify what threats he meant. …

Trump warns Iran not to threaten US: ‘That will be the official end of Iran’ – ABC News

Monday, May 20, 2019

President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran Sunday, tweeting that military engagement with the United States would mean “the official end of Iran.” If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 19, 2019 Trump’s threat comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. The New York Times reported last week that…

Trump warns Iran not to threaten US: ‘That will be the official end of Iran’ – ABC News

Monday, May 20, 2019

President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran Sunday, tweeting that military engagement with the United States would mean “the official end of Iran.” If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 19, 2019 Trump’s threat comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. The New York Times reported last week that…

Byron York: Mueller changed everything – Washington Examiner

Monday, May 20, 2019

From now on, the Trump-Russia affair, the investigation that dominated the first years of Donald Trump’s presidency, will be divided into two parts: before and after the release of the Mueller report. Before the special counsel’s findings were made public last month, the president’s adversaries were on the offensive. Now, they are playing defense. The change is due to one simple fact: Mueller could not establish that there was a…

Buttigieg takes on Trump, pitches four new tax hikes in Fox News Town Hall – Fox News

Monday, May 20, 2019

Video Town Hall with Pete Buttigieg: Part 1 Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg discusses his youth, leadership experience, inclusive policy plans, abortion, drug addiction and debt with moderator Chris Wallace in Claremont, New Hampshire. Insurgent Democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg acknowledged at the Fox News town hall in Claremont, New Hampshire Sunday evening that he needs to do more to appeal to “black and brown” voters, even as…

Trump tweets threat at Iran: ‘Never threaten the United States again!’ – CNN

Monday, May 20, 2019

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Trump threatens Iran in tweet as tension between two countries… – Reuters

Monday, May 20, 2019

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran in a tweet on Sunday, raising concerns about a potential U.S.-Iran conflict at a time when tensions between Washington and Tehran have risen. “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again,” Trump said in a tweet. Trump has tightened economic sanctions against Iran, and his administration says it has built…

11 people killed in gun attack at bar in Brazil: reports – Fox News

Monday, May 20, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 19 Fox News Flash top headlines for May 19 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com RIO DE JANEIRO – A gang of gunmen roared up to a bar in Belem city in Brazil’s northern Pará state and opened fire, killing six women and five men, media reports said. State officials would confirm only that “a massacre” occurred but gave no…

Democrats were said to be furious and hungry for change. Then Biden jumped in. – The Washington Post

Monday, May 20, 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden speaks with Iowa voters at the Grand River Center in Dubuque in April. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post) Annie Linskey Michael Scherer May 19 at 4:21 PM PHILADELPHIA — Former vice president Joe Biden defends his support for the 1994 crime bill that many blame for mass incarceration of blacks. He declares that most Americans are “satisfied” with a private insurance system reviled by the left….

Trump Calls Representative Justin Amash a ‘Loser’ Over Impeachment Talk – The New York Times

Sunday, May 19, 2019

“Never a fan of @justinamash, a total lightweight who opposes me and some of our great Republican ideas and policies just for the sake of getting his name out there through controversy,” Mr. Trump wrote in a midmorning Twitter riff that included, among other things, criticism of the “Fake News Sunday Political Shows” and boasts about his judicial appointments and health care policies. “Justin is a loser who sadly plays…

Gabbard calls unflattering report ‘fake news’ – POLITICO

Sunday, May 19, 2019

“You know, it’s unfortunate that you’re citing that article, George, because it’s a whole lot of fake news,” Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said. | Michael Wyke/AP Photo 2020 Elections By DAVID BEAVERS 05/19/2019 11:29 AM EDT Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat running for her party’s 2020 presidential nomination, on Sunday called a Daily Beast report that her campaign is being backed by prominent Russian sympathizers “fake news.” Speaking to ABC’s George…

Trump Calls Representative Justin Amash a ‘Loser’ Over Impeachment Talk – The New York Times

Sunday, May 19, 2019

“Never a fan of @justinamash, a total lightweight who opposes me and some of our great Republican ideas and policies just for the sake of getting his name out there through controversy,” Mr. Trump wrote in a midmorning Twitter riff that included, among other things, criticism of the “Fake News Sunday Political Shows” and boasts about his judicial appointments and health care policies. “Justin is a loser who sadly plays…

Gabbard calls unflattering report ‘fake news’ – POLITICO

Sunday, May 19, 2019

“You know, it’s unfortunate that you’re citing that article, George, because it’s a whole lot of fake news,” Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said. | Michael Wyke/AP Photo 2020 Elections By DAVID BEAVERS 05/19/2019 11:29 AM EDT Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat running for her party’s 2020 presidential nomination, on Sunday called a Daily Beast report that her campaign is being backed by prominent Russian sympathizers “fake news.” Speaking to ABC’s George…

Gabbard calls unflattering report ‘fake news’ – POLITICO

Sunday, May 19, 2019

“You know, it’s unfortunate that you’re citing that article, George, because it’s a whole lot of fake news,” Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said. | Michael Wyke/AP Photo 2020 Elections By DAVID BEAVERS 05/19/2019 11:29 AM EDT Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat running for her party’s 2020 presidential nomination, on Sunday called a Daily Beast report that her campaign is being backed by prominent Russian sympathizers “fake news.” Speaking to ABC’s George…