VOA News/Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE — The United States is making its most pointed allegations yet that China is targeting the American political system, claiming it is an attempt to undermine the administration of President Donald Trump by employing power in more proactive and coercive ways. “China wants a different American president,” said Vice President Mike […]Load more...
CAPITOL HILL — Amid strenuous objections by Democrats, Senate Republicans on Thursday pledged to move forward with votes to confirm U.S. President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick, Brett Kavanaugh, hours after the FBI released a report on its investigation of sexual assault allegations against the nominee. Senators were duty-bound not to divulge details of the FBI […]Load more...
VOA News The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill an open seat on the U.S. Supreme Court is moving toward a final vote as early as Saturday. First though, senators are on Thursday reviewing an FBI report on allegations Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a woman when both were teenagers and that he exposed himself to […]Load more...
VOA/Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE — Americans across the country heard their cellphones simultaneously sound an alarm on Wednesday as the federal government tested, for the first time, its presidential wireless emergency alert system. Authorities assured the public in advance this was only a test, but in a real national emergency — such as the detection of […]Load more...
VOA/Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE — It is the biggest-ever and the best trade deal in the world – that’s how U.S. President Donald Trump and members of his administration are touting a new trade pact they have reached with neighbors Canada and Mexico. “This landmark agreement will send cash and jobs pouring into the United States […]Load more...
VOA/Masood Farivar WASHINGTON — In years past, Democrats largely steered clear of campaigning on gun control for fear of alienating voters in conservative districts. That line of thinking appears to have changed in the wake of recent mass killings, including a deadly shooting at a Florida high school in February. From Florida to Republican-leaning Southern California, […]Load more...
VOA/Masood Farivar WASHINGTON — Why is the FBI conducting the probe? All presidential appointees undergo a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check — called a Special Inquiry (SPIN) — before their names are sent to the Senate for confirmation. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had undergone six such checks as part of previous government appointments. […]Load more...
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized three Rhode Island schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “I’m pleased to celebrate with you as your school is named a National Blue Ribbon School,” said U.S. Secretary of Education […]Load more...
Construction Spending Numbers Show Strong Continued Demand Across Nearly Every Sector; Association Urges Investment in Career and Technical Education, Immigration Policy Changes to Maintain Growth Construction spending increased 0.1 percent from July to August and 5.3 percent for eight months of 2018 combined, with continued year-to-date gains for major public and private categories, according to […]Load more...
VOA/Patsy Widakuswara WHITE HOUSE — U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a highly anticipated meeting to discuss the tenure of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. The president, who is reportedly considering firing the man who oversees the special investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, will meet with him next week. White House Press […]Load more...
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