President Donald Trump is calling for a 30-day ceasefire, an unconditional truce, between Russia and Ukraine. The stakes couldn't be higher. If this temporary peace is not upheld, Trump, in line with Washington and its allies, warns of further sanctions being imposed. Ukraine, seemingly thirsty for peace, is ready to embrace this U.S. proposition for an immediate 30-day … [Read more...] about The Truce Trump is Playing with Russia-Ukraine
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Trump Hits ICC with Sanctions After Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday imposing sanctions against International Criminal Court investigations into Israel, a close U.S. ally. The U.S. nor Israel recognize the court. The court issued an order to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged crimes committed against humanity by Hamas in Gaza in response to the attacks of … [Read more...] about Trump Hits ICC with Sanctions After Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Trump to Putin: End the War or Face Sanctions
Donald Trump said Wednesday that he loved the Russian people and, because he had "no choice" but to enforce sanctions if the war wasn't over yet, he was willing to do Russia and its President Vladimir Putin a favor by allowing the war to end before any measures were taken. Trump stated on Truth Social, "We can do it either the easy or hard way - and the easier way is always … [Read more...] about Trump to Putin: End the War or Face Sanctions
Liz Cheney Warns Donald Trump’s DOJ of Potential ‘Sanctions’ If They Pursue an Investigation Against Her
Liz Cheney, Donald Trump's new Department of Justice, threatened on Monday by claiming any action to investigate the now defunct January 6, 2016 committee would be "sanctionable behavior." In a statement released in response to Trump’s recent interview on "Meet the Press," Cheney denied that she or her colleagues had destroyed evidence. The President-elect spoke to … [Read more...] about Liz Cheney Warns Donald Trump’s DOJ of Potential ‘Sanctions’ If They Pursue an Investigation Against Her
Biden Cancels Keystone XL But Waives Sanctions For Russian Pipeline (Thanks Hunter)
Keystone XL Pipeline workers couldn’t believe their ears when they recently heard President Joe Biden’s Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm admit that a pipeline was the best way to transport oil across the country. Not only is a pipeline cost-effective and safer, but it also pumps money into the local community and provides hundreds of jobs. But Republicans knew that when the … [Read more...] about Biden Cancels Keystone XL But Waives Sanctions For Russian Pipeline (Thanks Hunter)