Dems introduce resolution formalizing impeachment inquiry procedures
House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a resolution to formalize their impeachment inquiry and adopt rules to govern the proceedings, following sustained complaints by congressional Republicans and the White House that the inquiry hasn’t followed past precedent and violates the president’s due process rights. But, illustrating the balancing act involved … Read More
Europe’s Enlargement Problem
If France and Germany managed to get along, Europe would look very different—and so would the Western Balkans. This is not a good time for countries in the Western Balkans. Or for supporters of “more Europe” in general. Both have … Read More
Iran: We can destroy Israel in less than half an hour
A long-range S-200 missile is fired in a military drill in the Iranian port city of Bushehr. (AP/Amir Kholousi/ISNA) Iran’s National Security chairman emphasized that the military has been working on new ways to take advantage of their enemy’s weaknesses. … Read More
Merkel suffers SHOCK defeat again: Germans move away from Mother Merkel in election
ANGELA MERKEL has suffered fresh humiliation after her Christian Democrats (CDU) were beaten into third place in Sunday’s regional election in the eastern state of Thuringia. Preliminary results had Angela Merkel‘s Christian Democrats (CDU) polling at 21.8 percent, behind the left … Read More
Russia Sets Up A SWIFT Alternative With India, China, & Iran To Connect Over 40% Of World Population
With Russia and other countries planning a SWIFT alternative, will companies like Ripple see a boost in adoption for cross border payments or will the increased competition drive out these crypto projects? Russia’s SWIFT alternative (SPFS) is all set to … Read More
Pelosi says House will vote this week on resolution formalizing impeachment inquiry
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday the House will vote this week on a resolution to formalize — and establish the parameters — of the Trump impeachment inquiry. In a letter sent to Democratic House lawmakers, Pelosi, D-Calif., said the resolution “affirms the ongoing, existing investigation” … Read More
House to vote on impeachment inquiry procedures
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi holds a press conference with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff in Washington on October 15, 2019. House Democrats are preparing to unveil a resolution this week that will detail their next steps in … Read More
EU leaders set to offer Boris Johnson three-month Brexit extension
The European Union is preparing to grant Britain a flexible three-month Brexit extension, according to a leaked draft of an agreement set to be signed off by Brussels. French President Emmanuel Macron had been pushing for a short extension of around two … Read More
Hong Kong’s Unrest Poses a Threat to China’s Legitimacy
In December 2004, the Heritage Foundation’s Hong Kong office hosted a speech by Henry Hyde, Chairman of the then-named House International Relations Committee (now the Foreign Affairs Committee.) Hyde, a veteran of World War II who fought in the … Read More
Horrifying Videos Show Incredible Destruction Of Raging California Wildfires
More than 44,000 acres have been consumed by the fires, the largest of which was just 10% contained on Sunday. Terrifying videos taken in parts of California are offering a firsthand glimpse of the incredible destruction left by several wildfires … Read More
Al-Baghdadi takedown catches Dems flat-footed, blunts criticism of Trump’s Syria pullback
President Trump’s successful operation to take out Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi sent Democrats scrambling on Sunday, as several top party leaders had complained publicly in recent days that the White House had no “real plan” to combat the terror group following the U.S. pullout in Syria. … Read More