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‘They’re not going to be happy.’ Trump threatens Iran over reports of sabotaged oil tankers – USA TODAY
President Donald Trump and his wife Melania paid tribute to military mothers at the White House on Friday. (May 10) AP, AP
‘Maximum restraint’: Europe allies reject US escalation with Iran – Aljazeera.com
European diplomats urged the United States to exercise “maximum restraint” as tensions mount in the Gulf a year after Washington withdrew from a landmark deal that curbed Iran‘s nuclear programme. Federica Mogherini, the European Union‘s diplomatic chief, stressed the need for dialogue following a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who made a last-minute visit to Brussels on Monday to share information on “escalating” threats from Iran. …
Farmers get impatient with Trump’s trade war: ‘This can’t go on’ – CNN
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Rashida Tlaib now thinks she’s a victim because people reacted to her offensive remarks – Washington Examiner
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is at it again. During an interview on the “Skullduggery” podcast, the only member of Congress openly advocating for the abolition the state of Israel went off on quite the diatribe: Predictably, conservatives pounced or seized or whatever they’re doing these days. Really, though, any reasonable person would, because what she said is ludicrous. Tlaib responded with a personal outburst on Twitter a few hours later….
Invoking Mueller, Rosenstein tells graduates to compromise ‘without violating your principles’ – CNN
• Read and search the full report • CNN found 77 instances of lies and false assertions in Mueller’s report. Trump told the greatest number • 77 lies and falsehoods Mueller called out • What Trump associates told the public vs. what they told Mueller • 4 times Barr twisted and cherry-picked Mueller’s report
‘They’re not going to be happy.’ Trump threatens Iran over reports of sabotaged oil tankers – USA TODAY
President Donald Trump and his wife Melania paid tribute to military mothers at the White House on Friday. (May 10) AP, AP
‘Maximum restraint’: Europe allies reject US escalation with Iran – Aljazeera.com
European diplomats urged the United States to exercise “maximum restraint” as tensions mount in the Gulf a year after Washington withdrew from a landmark deal that curbed Iran‘s nuclear programme. Federica Mogherini, the European Union‘s diplomatic chief, stressed the need for dialogue following a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who made a last-minute visit to Brussels on Monday to share information on “escalating” threats from Iran. …
Farmers get impatient with Trump’s trade war: ‘This can’t go on’ – CNN
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Rashida Tlaib now thinks she’s a victim because people reacted to her offensive remarks – Washington Examiner
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is at it again. During an interview on the “Skullduggery” podcast, the only member of Congress openly advocating for the abolition the state of Israel went off on quite the diatribe: Predictably, conservatives pounced or seized or whatever they’re doing these days. Really, though, any reasonable person would, because what she said is ludicrous. Tlaib responded with a personal outburst on Twitter a few hours later….
‘They’re not going to be happy.’ Trump threatens Iran over reports of sabotaged oil tankers – USA TODAY
President Donald Trump and his wife Melania paid tribute to military mothers at the White House on Friday. (May 10) AP, AP
Invoking Mueller, Rosenstein tells graduates to compromise ‘without violating your principles’ – CNN
• Read and search the full report • CNN found 77 instances of lies and false assertions in Mueller’s report. Trump told the greatest number • 77 lies and falsehoods Mueller called out • What Trump associates told the public vs. what they told Mueller • 4 times Barr twisted and cherry-picked Mueller’s report
‘Maximum restraint’: Europe allies reject US escalation with Iran – Aljazeera.com
European diplomats urged the United States to exercise “maximum restraint” as tensions mount in the Gulf a year after Washington withdrew from a landmark deal that curbed Iran‘s nuclear programme. Federica Mogherini, the European Union‘s diplomatic chief, stressed the need for dialogue following a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who made a last-minute visit to Brussels on Monday to share information on “escalating” threats from Iran. …
Dow plunges 700 points after China retaliates with higher tariffs – CNN
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Tlaib defends remarks on Holocaust and Israel, charges GOP spreading ‘outright lies’ – NBC News
WASHINGTON — Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., on Monday defended recent remarks she made about the Holocaust and Israel and lashed out at President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers for “spreading outright lies” about her. “Once again, Republican leaders and right-wing extremists are spreading outright lies to incite hate,” Tlaib’s communications director, Denzel McCampbell, said in a statement. “Congresswoman Liz Cheney should be ashamed of herself for using the tragedy of…
Pompeo’s trips ‘dreaded’ by European allies as transatlantic relations sour – ABC News
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s trip overseas has already caused a stir in some European capitals. Last week he visited London and begins talks with European leaders in Brussels, Belgium, before visiting Russia on May 14. But as the next phase of talks with European leaders begins, the perceived unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy is now proving difficult to swallow for some of America’s closest European and British allies, according…
Tempers Fraying, Justices Continue Debate on Executions – The New York Times
In Monday’s footnote, Justice Alito wrote that the Muslim inmate, Domineque Ray, had also waited too long to object. “In both Ray and this case,” he wrote, “the court was presented at the last minute with claims that raised complicated issues that cannot be adequately decided with hasty briefing and an inadequate record.” In a third opinion on Monday, Justice Thomas, joined by Justices Alito and Gorsuch, wrote to “set…
De Blasio holds press conference at Trump Tower — and gets heckled – New York Post
Supporters of Donald Trump disrupted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s press conference in Trump Tower on Monday while he announced a potential $2 million in fines facing the president’s real estate company if it doesn’t comply with the city’s new “Green New Deal” building emissions standards — by 2030. “Worst mayor ever,” read one sign held by a protester as the mayor rode up and down an escalator. Other supporters loudly…
Dow futures are sharply lower after China retaliates with higher tariffs – CNN
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Two Saudi oil tankers attacked in the Persian Gulf amid rising Iran tensions – The Washington Post
Liz Sly May 13 at 6:31 AM BEIRUT — Two Saudi oil tankers have been attacked and damaged in coastal waters near the Persian Gulf, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Monday, further heightening tensions with Iran. The tankers were subjected to an “act of sabotage” early Sunday morning in waters off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement by the Saudi Minister for Energy, Industry…
Sweden Reopens Rape Case Against Julian Assange – The New York Times
“This decision has been left entirely to the British authorities. The outcome of this process is impossible to predict,” she said, but added that the Swedish investigation could continue concurrently with the British process. The United States’ request to extradite Mr. Assange is being handled by the British courts, but his fate could ultimately lie with Sajid Javid, Britain’s home secretary. In the case of multiple extradition requests for one…