The average tenure for the National Security Adviser is 2.5 years. Michael Flynn resigned as President Donald Trump’s NSA after 24 days. The retired Lieutenant Governor stepped down as a result of calls with the Russian ambassador that discussed the sanctions placed on the Russian government by the Obama Administration. Flynn […]
After a contentious start to their relationship, Presidents Donald Trump of the United States and Xi Jinping spoke Thursday night, the first time during Trump’s administration. At Xi’s request, Trump reaffirmed the United States’s commitment to the “One China” policy. The “One China” policy recognizes Taiwan as part of the […]
Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Senate to be the 11th Secretary of Education on Tuesday. In a Senate first, the chamber deadlocked at 50-50, causing Vice President Mike Pence to break the tie in favor of DeVos. All Democrats voted against DeVos, along with Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) […]
Last Saturday, President Trump was in a call with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull when he abruptly hung up over a disagreement, officials say. Prime Minister Turnbull had asked Trump to honor a deal made under President Obama that required the United States to take in 1250 refugees from […]
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto tweeted on Thursday that he has cancelled a meeting with American President Donald Trump. He first tweeted, “Mexico reiterates its willingness to work with the United States to achieve agreements in favour of both Nations.” He then followed up with, “This morning we have informed […]
