Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 31 May 2019
Greetings from Tyler, It’s been pretty intense this week. We found out that chairman Kim (according to South Korean sources) put to death some of those who negotiated with President Trump’s team when the summit ended without progress in Vietnam. … Read More
North Korea execution reports – why we should be cautious
Kim Hyok-chol is North Korea’s US delegate and appeared at the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi earlier this year – EPA/YONHAP It is being reported across international media that North Korea’s nuclear envoy has been executed as part of a purge … Read More
1,036 migrants, with 63 unaccompanied children, become largest single group ever taken into custody at southern border
A caravan-sized group of more than 1,000 people was taken into federal custody in western Texas Wednesday after illegally crossing from Mexico into the United States, a senior Border Patrol official told the Washington Examiner. Agents encountered 1,036 people, primarily from … Read More
Trump announces escalating tariffs against Mexico, starting at 5 percent, until illegal immigrants ‘STOP’
President Trump on Thursday abruptly announced a new 5 percent tariff on Mexicobeginning in early June, saying the levy will “gradually increase” until the ongoing illegal immigration surge at the southern border is “remedied” and illegal migrants “STOP.” “On June 10th, the United States … Read More
Trump says Iran Nuclear deal possible as sanctions sting
“I really believe that Iran would like to make a deal, and I think that’s very smart of them, and I think that’s a possibility to happen,” Trump said. Iranians gather at Azadi (freedom) square to mark the 27th anniversary … Read More
AG Barr Says Nationwide Rulings Are Hampering Trump’s Agenda
Attorney General William Barr is taking aim at judges who issue rulings blocking nationwide policies. FILE – In this April 18, 2019, file photo, Attorney General William Barr speaks about the release of a redacted version of special counsel Robert … Read More
Trump Meets Japan’s Emperor Naruhito at Imperial Palace
Left to right, first lady Melania Trump, U.S. President Donald Trump, Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are seen at the the welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace, in Tokyo, Japan, May 27, 2019. TOKYO — U.S. President Donald Trump … Read More
Citing Iran threat, U.S. to send up to 1,500 more troops to Middle East
The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, shown on May 8, is part of a group of ships that have been sent to the Persian Gulf, adding pressure on Iran. (Jason Waite / AFP/Getty Images) The Pentagon said Friday it was … Read More
Iran’s youth ‘will witness the demise of America and Israel’, Ayatollah Khamenei vows
Iran’s Supreme Leader said they will witness ‘demise of humanity’s enemies’ Comes as tensions spike with U.S. as more forces are sent to the Middle East Khamenei said last week that there would be no war with the United States Iran’s … Read More