First case of new mystery virus identified outside of China
A Chinese tourist was hospitalized in Thailand. January 13, 2020, 6:00 PM 5 min read A case of the mysterious new coronavirus strain was identified in Thailand, health officials said…
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran, feel less safe after strike: POLL
The results come from a new ABC News/Ipsos poll. January 12, 2020, 12:00 PM 7 min read In a week dominated by increased tension with Iran and speculation over when…
‘We’re not going to cut and run’: National security adviser on embassy threats
Trump said the “imminent” threat included plans targeting against four embassies January 12, 2020, 5:06 PM 7 min read The White House national security adviser said Sunday that the U.S.…
Human rights organization head denied entry into Hong Kong
Human Rights Watch said authorities did not provide a reason for the denial. January 12, 2020, 8:56 PM 4 min read Hong Kong authorities on Sunday denied entry to the…
College student diagnosed with measles visited restaurants, retail stores, airport
Anyone who visited those locations could have been exposed to the disease. January 10, 2020, 10:00 PM 3 min read A college student in Boston has been diagnosed with measles,…
Trump administration announces completion of 100 miles of border wall construction
With 100 miles done, DHS said it will build three times as many in 2020. January 10, 2020, 9:12 PM 5 min read The Trump administration announced Friday it has…
Pompeo, Mnuchin detail new sanctions on top Iranian officials
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin detailed new sanctions on Iran at the White House Friday — the response President Donald Trump chose after backing away…
Pelosi plans to send impeachment articles to Senate next week
It’s been more than three weeks since the House passed the impeachment charges. January 10, 2020, 6:10 PM 4 min read House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told her caucus on Friday…
Election security officials brace for possible Iran cyber retaliation
With tensions between Washington and Tehran on the rise, election security officials are warning of possible retaliation from Iran in the form of election meddling — a familiar threat in…
House Democrats pass measure limiting Trump’s war powers against Iran
The House on Thursday approved a War Powers resolution Democrats said would limit President Donald Trump‘s ability to take military action against Iran but Republicans claimed was “meaningless” and would…