Politics

South Africas President Jacob Zuma resigns amid heavy pressure

South Africas President Jacob Zuma resigned in a televised announcement after facing heavy pressure from opposition and within his own party. Zuma was once an anti-apartheid hero, but has since fallen from grace after a long series of scandals.

Feb 15, 2018

According To Trump The U.S. Is A Piggy Bank To Other Nations And Rebuilt China

In a meeting on trade with members of congress, President Trump complained the U.S. was a piggy bank to other nations.Whilst discussing steel and aluminium imports he complained the industry had been decimated by many countriesHe also claimed China had been rebuilt with money taken from the U.S.

Feb 14, 2018

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifying before Senate Intelligence Committee

FBI Director Christopher Wray explains the timeline of Rob Porters security clearance.

Feb 14, 2018

The rise and fall of South Africas Jacob Zuma

South African President Jacob Zuma on 13 February faced increasing pressure from the ruling ANC party to resign, as the government struggled to resolve a leadership crisis that has dragged on since last week. Zuma has had a long and controversial political career, from fighting apartheid with Nelson Mandela to being embroiled in multiple corruption charges and allegations.

Feb 13, 2018

US Senate debates Dreamer immigrants future for first time in five years

The US Senate began a major, free-for-all immigration debate, its first in nearly five years, on 12 February that could decide the fate of 700,000 Dreamer immigrants, young people brought into the country illegally years ago as children. Under an order issued last year by Republican President Donald Trump, the Dreamers could be deported after 5 March, a deadline that will loom behind the rare Senate debate.

Feb 13, 2018

President Trump takes domestic violence very seriously - White House

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said President Trump took domestic violence very seriously.At a press briefing on Feb 13. Sanders was responding to questions on why Trump chose to defend former staff secretary Rob Porter over domestic abuse allegations instead of condemning domestic violence.

Feb 13, 2018