American people saw President Trump at least 10 days ago. He has spent most of his days out of public view since his election defeat. He just focused on challenging the results of the poll, instead of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump has spent much of his time out of the public eye, since 3rd November, […]
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order demanding that only beautiful federal buildings are constructed in Washington DC. He said all new federal buildings must meet that standard and be designed in a classic architectural style. Point to be noted that Trump famously lived in a $100 million Trump Tower apartment before moving […]
The US government is preparing to place dozens of Chinese companies on a trade blacklist including Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, because of national security concerns. The Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the department will add around 80 companies to the so-called entity list for national defense issues. The firms will join the likes of Huawei […]
The former DHS adviser Thomas Bossert said the US is currently suffering from an active cyberattack. It was supposedly perpetrated by nefarious foreign actors targeting federal institutions and major corporations. Bossert served as a top homeland security adviser to both Trump and George W Bush. On Thursday, he detailed the attack in an article published […]
On Wednesday, President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced Pete Buttigieg (the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana). Buttigieg is nominated to lead the Department of Transportation. Biden praised the Cabinet he has assembled so far as one that is “historic” and composed of nominees who would break barriers with their confirmations, including Buttigieg, who is poised […]
On Tuesday, the US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Joe Biden as the president-elect for the first time. The acknowledgment came more than a month after Biden won the 2020 presidential election. McConnell waited until the Electoral College formally voted to elect Biden on Monday, officially finalizing the election results. McConnell made a speech […]
On Monday, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on its NATO ally Turkey. The move came after Turkey purchased a Russian air defense system, the S-400 missile defense system along with Turkish actions in Syria. It sets the stage for a further confrontation between the two nations as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office. The […]
A spokesman for the US National Security Council, John Ullyot issued a press statement. He said the US government has acknowledged reports that hackers backed by a foreign government have breached the US Treasury Department and an agency within the Commerce Department. Ullyot said, “The United States government is aware of these reports and we […]
On Thursday, the US Marshals said it would protect a COVID-19 vaccine as it travels throughout the United States. The news came as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is expected to approve Pfizer’s vaccine for emergency authorization. The US Marshals issued a statement and said, “Deputy Marshals are working hand-in-hand with Operation Warp Speed […]
On Wednesday, President-elect Joe Biden has announced he intends to nominate retired Army General Lloyd Austin to serve as Secretary of Defense. He urged US Congress to approve a waiver allowing Austin to lead the Pentagon sooner than he is allowed under federal law. Point to be noted that Austin will be the first Black […]
