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Nation Jun 20
DC protesters pull down, burn statue of Confederate generalEyewitness accounts and videos posted on social media indicated that police were on the scene but didn’t intervene. President Donald Trump quickly tweeted about the toppling, calling out D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and writing: “The DC police are not doing…
Nation Aug 14
Trump official says Statue of Liberty poem is about EuropeansUSCIS head Ken Cuccinelli said that the famous inscription on the Statue of Liberty welcoming immigrants into the country is about "people coming from Europe."…
Politics Oct 20
Trump: Saudi arrests in Khashoggi death ‘a good first step’President Donald Trump on Friday called Saudi Arabia’s announcement that suspects are in custody in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a “good first step” and said he would work with Congress on a U.S. response.
Politics Oct 19
During rally, Trump praises Republican congressman who assaulted a journalistThe attack came a day before Greg Gianforte won a 2017 special election to serve the remaining 18 months in the House term vacated by now-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
Politics Aug 06
Michelle Obama announces week of action to sign up votersMichelle Obama is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by urging Americans to participate in a week of action to get people signed up to vote.
Politics May 16
Trump backs 2 successful U.S. Senate nominees in primariesPresident Donald Trump backed two successful U.S. Senate nominees in Pennsylvania and Nebraska, which were among four states holding primaries Tuesday.