SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 36 strikes consisting of 74 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
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President’s Weekly Address: Optimism Sweeping America
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Donald Trump delivers his April 21, 2017 weekly address, declaring, “A new optimism is sweeping our country as we return power from Washington and give it back to the American People, where it belongs.” Video and text of the address follow: My Fellow Americans, A new optimism[Read More…]
Counter-ISIS Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, April 21, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 32 strikes consisting of 80 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues Ocwen for Failing Borrowers Throughout Mortgage Servicing Process
Mortgage Servicer’s Widespread Errors, Shortcuts, and Runarounds Cost Borrowers Money, Homes WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017l. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today sued one of the country’s largest nonbank mortgage loan servicers, Ocwen Financial Corporation, and its subsidiaries for failing borrowers at every stage of the mortgage servicing process.[Read More…]
Homeland Security Chief: Marijuana Possession is Grounds for Deportation
General Kelly Echoes Trump Commitment to Escalating the Drug War Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. In a speech this week, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced that the Trump Administration would use marijuana possession as a reason for deporting immigrants. “ICE will continue to use marijuana possession, distribution and convictions[Read More…]
Recent Attack on Evacuated Civilians in Syria ‘Likely a War Crime,’ Says UN Rights Office
A boy pulls a wheelchair along a debris strewn street in Al-Mashatiyeh neighbourhood of eastern Aleppo, Syria. Photo: UNHCR/Bassam Diab GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2017 – The United Nations human rights office today expressed great concern about the safety of civilians being evacuated in Syria, saying a weekend attack on a convoy[Read More…]
Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq, April 18, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 75 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
100 Drug Policy Researchers and Allies Will Take to the Streets of D.C. for National Science March
Researchers Call on Trump Administration to Ground Drug Policy in Facts and Science Instead of Fear and Stigma Drug Researchers Join Satellite Marches Across the Country Washington, DC. – (ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. On April 22, 2017, dozens of drug policy researchers and their allies will leave their colleges and universities[Read More…]
Juliana v. United States Youth Plaintiffs in DC for Week of Action
Join the #youthvgov Plaintiffs, their attorneys, Senator Ron Wyden at: Speak-Out on the steps of the Supreme Court Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. While the Trump administration works to dismantle climate policy, and delay the Juliana v. United States trial, youth plaintiffs aren’t holding back: they’re taking their message to[Read More…]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, April 17, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 33 strikes consisting of 105 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
