Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 By Kelly Macias Frederick Douglass, who died in 1895, will be making “more and more contributions” to the Trump Administration according to Press Secretary Sean Spicer We are only two days into Black History Month. And in the first of what will likely be numerous tests related to diversity and inclusion for the[Read More…]
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Trump Jabs Arnold Schwarzeneger at National Prayer Breakfast, Ah-nold Came Back With a Flame-Thrower
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Feburary 2, 2017 By Jen Hayden Donald Trump attended his first National Prayer breakfast this morning and kicked it off with what else? A prayer for ratings to improve on his former show, The Apprentice. The host of the show is now former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The governator wasted[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 2, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2017. On Feb. 1, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 19 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets. Syria[Read More…]
Centcom: Civilians Likely Killed in Yemen Firefight
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 — A team designated by the operational task force commander has concluded that civilian noncombatants likely were killed in the midst of a firefight during a Jan. 29 raid in Yemen, and that casualties may include children, U.S. Central Command officials said last night. In a statement,[Read More…]
Democrats Ask Pentagon to Investigate National Security Adviser’s Russian Paycheck
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2017 By Laura Clawson Congressional Democrats want an investigation involving Russia, the Emoluments Clause, and a top member of Donald Trump’s administration: National Security Adviser Mike Flynn. The possible violations in question came before Flynn’s appointment by Trump: In a letter sent Wednesday to Secretary of Defense Jim[Read More…]
The President of the United States of America Was Just Told to Pay $6 Million for Trying to Scam People
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2017 By Walter Einenkel A little over a month ago, then president-elect Donald Trump got the bad news that one of his numerous pending lawsuits was going to continue to go through. Back in 2012, Trump bought the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa. There were sizable refundable deposits[Read More…]
December 2016 Jobless Rates Down Over the Year in 236 of 387 Metro Areas; Payroll Jobs Up in 292
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2017. Unemployment rates were lower in December than a year earlier in 236 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 111 areas, and unchanged in 40 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-seven areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and five[Read More…]
New York Attorney General Schneiderman Joins Lawsuit Against President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the following statement: “As I’ve made clear: President Trump’s executive action is unconstitutional, unlawful, and fundamentally un-American. “That is why my office will be filing to join the federal lawsuit against President[Read More…]
Massachusetts Attorney General Healey Announces Lawsuit Against President Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration
Joins Federal Case Challenging Ban on Immigration from Seven Predominantly Muslim Countries; Executive Order Violates Federal Law, Due Process and Equal Protection BOSTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. Speaking up for the citizens, academic institutions and businesses in Massachusetts, Attorney General Maura Healey today announced that her office is joining a lawsuit[Read More…]
European Council President Lists New American Administration Among Threats to the EU
EU–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017 By BMScott On the eve of the informal Malta summit, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, just released the text of his letter United We Stand, Divided We Fall to the 27 EU heads of state or heads of government on the future of the EU. In it[Read More…]
