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Protests In Iran Continue With Reports Of 20 Killed And Hundreds Arrested
Tuesday, January 02, 2018
Violent protests in Iran are continuing since they began six days ago. They're highlighting economic problems and the question of what impact U.S. sanctions have on Iranians.
What's At Stake For Boeing In The Iran Deal
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Most U.S. firms can't do business with Iran even under the nuclear deal the president may try to unravel. But a lot is at stake for airplane-maker Boeing, which has signed deals with Iranian airlines.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch's Speech At Trump's D.C. Hotel Draws Criticism
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch didn't cross any legal line by making the speech at the Trump Hotel in D.C., but ethics experts say the optics surrounding the event don't look great.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Criticized For Speech At Trump's D.C. Hotel
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Justice Gorsuch speaks Thursday to a conservative group at the Trump hotel in Washington, D.C. Critics say doing so doesn't look good because the hotel is at the center of multiple lawsuits.
Saudi Arabia Announces It Will Lift Ban And Allow Women To Drive
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Saudi Arabia announces it will allow women to drive by June 2018, overturning one of many obstacles faced by women in the kingdom.
China Cuts Off Bank Business With North Korea As Trump Announces New Sanctions
Thursday, September 21, 2017
The U.S. says that China's central bank has ordered other Chinese banks to stop doing business with North Korea.
President Trump's Decision On Iran Nuclear Deal Could Affect Boeing Sales
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Boeing has been one of the big winners with the Iran nuclear deal with two deals worth roughly $20 billion with Iranian airlines. This could be in jeopardy if President Trump does not certify Iran's compliance with the accord.
Chinese Construction Company Inks Deal To Build Trump Golf Course In Dubai
Thursday, September 14, 2017
A Chinese state-owned construction company has been awarded a contract to work on the Trump golf course in Dubai. The contract was confirmed despite assurances from President Trump that he would not engage in foreign deals while he is in the White House.
New Details Emerge About Russians Who Met With Donald Trump Jr.
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
A foundation aimed at repealing a set of sanctions known as the Magnitsky Act has strong links to many of the Russians who attended the June 2016 meeting with Donald Trump Jr. and others.
Analysts: U.S. Unlikely To End Trade With China Over North Korea
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
President Trump threatened to cut off trade to any nation doing business with North Korea after it tested a nuclear weapon. The warning was clearly aimed at China.
Questions Linger About President Trump's Washington, D.C. Hotel
Friday, September 01, 2017
Congress and the General Services Administration Inspector General are raising new questions about President Trump's hotel in Washington, D.C., that's leased from the federal government.
Trump Administration Unveils Sanctions To Curb North Korea's Weapons Program
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Ten Chinese and Russian companies and six individuals are targeted. Many were tied to the rogue country's coal and resource trade and its efforts to send workers abroad.
Qatar And Saudi Arabia Take Their Feud To The Airwaves, Internet
Monday, July 31, 2017
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have ramped up their lobbying efforts to gain international support in their 2-month-old feud. That includes TV attack ads, and flooding online media sites with competing messages.
House Passes New Sanctions On Russia For Interfering In 2016 Election
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
An overwhelming vote in the House to impose tough new sanctions on Russia for interfering with the 2016 presidential election leaves Trump in a challenging situation — accepting sanctions on Russia or vetoing a bill that has broad bipartisan support.
Academic Adviser Of U.S. Student Jailed In Iran: 'Everything He Did Was Normal'
Monday, July 17, 2017
Iran says it has sentenced the Princeton student to 10 years for spying. He may have been caught up in a power struggle between hardliners and the more moderate government of President Hassan Rouhani.
Trump Hotels Again The Target Of Hackers Seeking Credit Card Data
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Trump Hotels was hit again by hackers who broke into the reservations system to take credit card data. TechCrunch says this was the third time the hotel chain's system has been compromised.
Ivanka Trump Pushes To Expand Her Brand In China
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Trump has applied for a dozen new trademarks in China since her father became president, but will she be successful?
Qatar Faces Saudi Sanctions Deadline
Sunday, July 02, 2017
Sunday marks 10-day deadline Saudi Arabia gave Qatar to meet several demands in the ongoing fight between the two U.S. allies. The U.S. is trying to keep both countries in the fight against ISIS.
Attorneys General In D.C., Maryland Sue Trump For Violating Emoluments Clause
Monday, June 12, 2017
Attorneys General for Washington, D.C., and Maryland are suing President Trump for violating the emoluments clause, which prohibits him from accepting gifts or benefits from foreign leaders. The suit hinges on Trump's decision to keep ownership of his business empire.
Ethics Waivers Cover More Former Lobbyists
Thursday, June 08, 2017
The Office of Government Ethics has posted ethics waivers granted by the Trump administration to federal agency officials. It frees them from full compliance with ethics rules.