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Trump loses US envoy to anti-IS coalition over Syria plan
Washington, Dec 23 (AP/UNB) — Brett McGurk, the U.S. envoy to the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group, has resigned in protest over President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, joining Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in an administration exodus of experienced national security figures. McGurk described Trump's decision as a "shock."
Dems blame Trump's "temper tantrum" for shutdown
Washington, Dec 22 (AP/UNB) — Democratic leaders say the government has shut down because President Donald Trump threw a "temper tantrum."
Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after Trump disagreements
Washington, Dec 22 (AP/UNB) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after two years of deep disagreements over America's role in the world.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump request to enforce asylum ban
Washington, Dec 22 (Xinhua/UNB) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request from the Trump administration to begin enforcing a ban on asylum for immigrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
'Twas 4 days before Christmas as Trump chaos hit the Capitol
Washington, Dec 22 (AP/UNB) — 'Twas four days before Christmas, and all through the House — and Senate — not a shutdown solution was stirring and lawmakers, they did grouse.
Officials: Pentagon planning troop pullout from Afghanistan
Washington, Dec 21 (AP/UNB) — The Pentagon is developing plans to withdraw up to half of the 14,000 American troops serving in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Thursday, marking a sharp change in the Trump administration's policy aimed at forcing the Taliban to the peace table after more than 17 years of war.
US envoy optimistic about N. Korea despite latest friction
Seoul, Dec 21 (AP/UNB) — The Trump administration's special envoy for North Korea has expressed optimism about the diplomatic push to resolve the nuclear crisis a day after the North issued a surprisingly blunt statement saying it will never disarm unless the U.S. removes what it calls a nuclear threat.
US charges 2 hackers with alleged Chinese intelligence ties
Washington, Dec 21 (AP/UNB) — U.S. officials on Thursday said two alleged Chinese hackers carried out an extensive campaign on behalf of Beijing's main intelligence agency to steal trade secrets and other information from government agencies and "a who's who" of major corporations in the United States and nearly a dozen other nations.
Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after clashes with Trump
Washington, Dec 21 (AP/UNB) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned Thursday after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after two years of deep disagreements over America's role in the world.
Trump pulling out of Syria. Might Afghanistan be next?
Washington, Dec 20 (AP/UNB) — Against the advice of many in his own administration, President Donald Trump is pulling U.S. troops out of Syria. Could a withdrawal from Afghanistan be far behind?