President Trump and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva avoided going before the press at their high stakes bilateral meeting at the White House on Thursday in what was supposed to be an on-camera appearance before U.S. and Brazilian journalists. The only readout of the meeting so far came in the form of a Truth Social post by Trump who indicated it went “very well.” #trump #brazil #lula
The officials told the New York Times that both sides are looking at a one-page proposal that has three keys points: The lifting of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ships and ports, the opening of the strait to commercial traffic, and an end to the fighting.
Non-governmental organizations frequently aren't non-governmental. Instead, they're government cut-outs, state funding moved to private bank accounts for private activity.
The President of the United States has nominated Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force commander, to serve as the 23rd Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy and promotion to the rank of lieutenant general.
The Minnesota Board of Pardons' decision to grant clemency to an illegal immigrant with multiple assault convictions has drawn sharp criticism from federal officials, who argue it undermines deportation efforts.
The Minnesota Board of Pardons’ decision to grant clemency to an illegal immigrant with multiple assault convictions has drawn sharp criticism from federal officials, who argue it undermines deportation efforts. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Minnesota Board of Pardons, including Governor Tim Walz (D) and Attorney General Keith Ellison (D), unanimously voted to pardon Xayasounethone Chandee, an illegal immigrant from Laos with multiple assault convictions, to prevent his imminent deportation . Chandee had been convicted of assault in 1992 and two felony counts of aggravated assault with a weapon in 2008, leading to the loss of his immigration status. WHEN & WHERE: The pardon was granted during an emergency meeting on Monday, ahead…Open
