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
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Government: Medicare will become insolvent in 2026; Social Security in 2034
WASHINGTON – Medicare will run out of money sooner than expected, and Social Security's financial problems can't be ignored either, the government said Tuesday in a sobering checkup on programs vital to the middle class. The report from program trustees says Medicare will become insolvent in 2026 — three years earlier than previously forecast. Its giant trust fund for inpatient care won't be able to fully cover projected medical bills starting at that point. The report says Social Security will become insolvent in 2034 — no change from the projection last year. The warning serves as a reminder of major issues left to languish while Washington plunges deeper into partisan strife. Because of the deterioration in Medicare's finances, officials said the Trump administration will be required by law to send Congress a plan next year to address the problems, after the president's budget is submitted. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement that there's time to … [Read more...] about Government: Medicare will become insolvent in 2026; Social Security in 2034
The Times of Israel: As election probe spreads to Israel, Donald Trump protests ‘witch hunt’ has gone global
Picture: AFP Washington. US President Donald Trump on Sunday complained that the “witch hunt” against him had spread worldwide, a day after The New York Times reported that senior members of his campaign staff met with advisers from the Mideast who offered to help the then-candidate win the 2016 presidential election against Hillary Clinton, The Times of Israel writes. According to the report, the group included “an Israeli specialist in social media manipulation,” an emissary for two wealthy Arab princes, and Erik Prince, a Republican donor and the former head of the private security firm Blackwater whose sister Betsy DeVos is now secretary of education. The Israeli named in the report, Joel Zamel, has been questioned over the affair, and the FBI has traveled to Israel to investigate. His lawyer said he had no involvement in the US election campaign. “Things are really getting ridiculous,” Trump tweeted Sunday. “The Failing and … [Read more...] about The Times of Israel: As election probe spreads to Israel, Donald Trump protests ‘witch hunt’ has gone global
Donald Trump on North Korea summit: Kim should make deal (or face regime change)
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Donald Trump on North Korea summit: Kim should make deal (or face regime change) Seeking to move forward with a planned summit, President Trump said Thursday that Kim Jong Un can count on "protections that would be very strong" if North Korea agrees to denuclearize. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 15 Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs David Jackson, USA TODAY Published 4:33 a.m. ChT May 18, 2018 | Updated 6:03 a.m. ChT May 18, 2018 CLOSE President Donald Trump is trying to assuage North Korean concerns ahead of a potential summit with Kim Jong Un, saying if Kim agrees to denuclearize he will get "protections." (May 17) AP CONNECT … [Read more...] about Donald Trump on North Korea summit: Kim should make deal (or face regime change)
David Brooks: Left-wing populists in the US sound like Trump on trade
0 Have your say The identity politics of ‘us versus them’ are not confined to right-wingers in the US, writes David Brooks. It’s easy to argue that the American left is on the cusp of a great victory. The economic anxieties of the working class have gone unaddressed. The Resistance is passionate and politically engaged. Faith in capitalism is plummeting. Only 42 per cent of millennials embrace capitalism, according to a Harvard University poll, while 51 per cent reject it.The Republicans seem to be turning themselves into an aging minority party. Moderate Democrats are no longer a force. There are only two vibrant political tendencies in America right now: Trumpian populism and Bernie Sanders/Elizabeth Warren-style progressivism. As Trumpism loses, progressivism will win.What can we say about the coming progressive regime? First, it will be a decisive break from the moderate liberalism of Bill Clinton and even Barack Obama. Second, despite some silly recent … [Read more...] about David Brooks: Left-wing populists in the US sound like Trump on trade