This photograph captures the moment the jumbo jet of the President of the United States flew over Sheffield yesterday. Alan Meloy took the photo of Air Force One from outside his home in Chapeltown on Boxing Day.After Mr Meloy posted the image on social media it sparked a frenzy among aviation buffs about where the President’s plane could be heading.It was later revealed that President Trump and his wife Melania were on a unannounced visit to Iraq to meet American troops stationed in the country.The trip had been cloaked in secrecy for security reasons. The visit was President Trump’s first to an active conflict zone. READ MORE: ‘Seeing how people are looked after at Weston Park Hospital is just amazing. It is so humbling’READ MORE: Do That Thing and buy Liberty Ship single for Weston Park Cancer Charity ‘This chaos is not inevitable – on Brexit, the country deserves better than May’s deal … [Read more...] about Air Force One with President Donald Trump on board photographed flying over Sheffield on top secret trip
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Social Security should be expanded, not cut back: Bernie Sanders
opinion Bernie Sanders Published 1:18 PM EDT Sep 23, 2018 For too long, Congress and the media have ignored the pressing concerns of seniors in our country. At a time when millions of elderly Americans are struggling economically, unable to pay for medicine, food and other basic necessities, a serious discussion about senior needs is long overdue. And, at the top of the list for a sensible and humane senior agenda is the need to make clear that we are going to expand and strengthen Social Security, not cut it. Social Security gives millions of Americans dignity. For more than 80 years, it has paid out every benefit on time and without delay. At a time of great economic anxiety, that is a record we should all be proud of. And we should all stand against politicians who favor shrinking it. In 2016, Social Security lifted 22 million Americans out of poverty, including more than 15 million seniors. Before it was created in 1935, about half of our … [Read more...] about Social Security should be expanded, not cut back: Bernie Sanders
Stamford MP Nick Boles in jibe over Donald Trump’s hair
Nick Boles has sparked uproar with an attack on Donald Trump's hair and marriages.The Grantham and Stamford MP took to social media in response to the US president's interview with the Sun newspaper.In the newspaper interview, which made global headlines, the three-times married president said he had advised Prime Minister Theresa May on how to handle the Brexit negotiations.He told the paper: “I would have done it much differently. I actually told Theresa May how to do it but she didn’t agree, she didn’t listen to me."Accepting Mrs May was free to do it differently, President Trump added: “The deal she is striking is a much different deal than the one the people voted on. It was not the deal that was in the referendum."In response, Mr Boles defended the Prime Minister.He tweeted on Friday: "The President of the United States must always be welcome in Britain. But I would no more take advice from Donald Trump on negotiating Brexit than I would on staying … [Read more...] about Stamford MP Nick Boles in jibe over Donald Trump’s hair
The Daily Express: Donald Trump-Putin summit: John Bolton compares meeting to Roosevelt and Stalin talks
Picture: AFP Helsinki. Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser has compared the President’s summit with Vladimir Putin to Roosevelt’s meetings with Joseph Stalin throughout the Second World War, it has emerged, The Daily Express writes. John Bolton said Franklin D. Roosevelt met with Stalin at a time when “activity” in Russia was more brutal than it is in the 21st Century, and people who criticise the President risk having the historical memory of “fruit flies”. Mr Bolton stated: “Franklin Roosevelt met with Joseph Stalin at a time when activity in Russia was a lot worse than it is today. “I’m not excusing present conduct, but it didn't seem to bother Franklin Roosevelt. “And liberal Democrats weren’t bothered at the time when he met with Stalin. “Let’s try and have some historical perspective here and not act like we have the attention span of fruit flies.” Mr Karl had asked the White … [Read more...] about The Daily Express: Donald Trump-Putin summit: John Bolton compares meeting to Roosevelt and Stalin talks
Armenia’s Pashinyan congratulates Trump on U.S. Independence Day
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has addressed a congratulatory message to U.S. President Donald Trump on the occasion of America’s Independence Day. The message, released by the PM’s official website, reads: “The noble ideas advocated by the U.S. Founding Fathers - freedom, equality and democracy - are close to the Armenian people, the best proof of which was the velvet nonviolent revolution in Armenia. The new political and social realities that emerged following the revolution allow us to upgrade our relations to a qualitatively new level. We are ready to do everything possible to strengthen and expand our bilateral relations, based on shared values, mutual respect and an atmosphere of trust. We highly appreciate the valuable assistance that the United States continues to provide to Armenia in the areas of strengthening democracy and civil society, protecting human rights, developing the economy, fighting corruption, strengthening the security … [Read more...] about Armenia’s Pashinyan congratulates Trump on U.S. Independence Day