Eight men own the same wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity, according to a new report published by Oxfam today to mark the annual meeting of political and business leaders in Davos. UK–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2017. Oxfam’s report, ‘An economy for the 99[Read More…]
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Trump – Putin Summit Happening ‘Within Weeks’ – UK Press Announcement Now Denied by 2 Trump Staff
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2017 By FishOutofWater The UK’s Sunday Times reports that Donald Trump is planning his first overseas trip, probably in Iceland, within weeks of the inauguration to hold a summit with Vladimir Putin. Ostensibly, the meeting would be to make a deal on nuclear weapons and address the[Read More…]
Donald Trump Cancels Visit to Smithsonian Museum of African American History for MLK Day
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2017 By Jen Hayden On the heels of an ill-advised social media attack on civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, Donald Trump is suddenly very, very busy and his Martin Luther King Day plans have changed: President-elect Donald Trump is no longer expected to visit the Smithsonian Museum[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders’ Rally to Protect the Affordable Care Act, January 15, 2017
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—January 15, 2017. Today at 12:30 p.m. ET, OurRevolution is streaming the Bernie Sanders’ Rally to Protect the Affordable Care Act. In the event the video above does not work, you can access the really at this link: Tune in to the livestream of Bernie’s rally to protect the Affordable[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: The Honor of Serving You as President, Jan. 14, 2017 (Transcript & Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2017 This week, I traveled to Chicago to deliver my final farewell address to the nation, following in the tradition of Presidents before me. It was an opportunity to say thank you. Whether we’ve seen eye-to-eye or rarely agreed at all, my conversations with you, the American[Read More…]
Senate Intelligence Chairman Announces Bipartisan Investigation of Russian Activities and Trump Ties
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017 By Jen Hayden A bipartisan investigation? This just got a lot more interesting Republican North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr, the chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, has issued a somewhat shocking joint statement with Virginia Sen. Mark Warner saying they will investigate Russian intelligence activities, including ties[Read More…]
10 Banks Financing Dakota Access Pipeline Decline Meeting with Tribal Leaders
One month after the pipeline was effectively put “on hold” by the Army Corps of Engineers, major commercial banks are still banking on the project — and losing thousands of customers a week as a result. CANNON BALL, N.D. –(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. For the last six weeks, a global coalition[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, January 13, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 13, 2017. On Jan. 12, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes coordinated with and[Read More…]
New York Governor Cuomo to Propose Clarifications to NY State Law Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo New Proposal Expected to Address “Public View” Loophole Advocates Hope Renewed Commitment to Decriminalization Will Result in the End of Marijuana Arrest Crusade ALBANY—(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced his renewed commitment to decriminalizing marijuana possession in his State of the State Book; which outlines[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell, Tribal Leaders Mark Enactment of Four Additional Water Rights Settlements for Indian Country
Photo Source: doi.gov Administration Efforts on 12 Indian Water Rights Settlements Total $3 Billion WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. As part of President Obama’s historic commitment to empowering tribal nations, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Interior Deputy Secretary Michael L. Connor today joined tribal leaders to celebrate four[Read More…]
