Category Archives: Government

President Trump Hosts a Joint Press Conference with Chancellor Merkel of Germany

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Stella

Scheduled to begin at 1:50 pm. Here is what The Financial Times has to say about this visit: German chancellor Angela Merkel’s brief trip to Washington on Friday comes hot-on-the-heels of the three-day visit by Emmanuel Macron, which appeared to … Continue reading →

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President Trump’s Weekly Address, April 27, 2018

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Stella
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President Trump Hosts a Celebration for Team USA

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Stella

I’ve read that many team members are staying away – apparently because they hate the President. Seems like a case of biting off your nose to spite your face, but that’s just me!

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White House Press Briefing With Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, April 26, 2018

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Stella

#TakeYourChildToWorkDay On "take your child to work day", @PressSec with the help of her two children, takes questions in the White House Press Room. #TakeYourChildToWorkDay pic.twitter.com/vgY4JSQFMq — Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) April 26, 2018

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Mike Pompeo confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as Secretary of State

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Stella

Secretary Pompeo was confirmed on a 57-42 vote.  All Republicans present voted to confirm, and were joined by seven Democrats. After the vote, Pompeo was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in the West Conference Room of the … Continue reading →

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President Trump on Fox & Friends

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Stella

Enjoy this 30-minute phone interview with President Trump on Fox & Friends this morning. Topics in today’s news, the State visit by the President of France, Comey, Pompeo, Jackson, approval of nominees by Congress – all are discussed! The President … Continue reading →

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Alfie Evans and freedom

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Stella

The story of Alfie Evans and the fight by his parents, Tom and Kate, against the National Health Service and the UK courts brings to mind the famous quote by Benjamin Franklin: Those who would give up essential Liberty, to … Continue reading →

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French President Emmanuel Macron Addresses Congress

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Stella
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White House Press Briefing With Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, April 25, 2018

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Stella
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President Trump and The First Lady Host a State Dinner with the President of France and Mrs. Macron

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Stella
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