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US House Democrats Demand Trump Officials Testify on Continuing War in Afghanistan

Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020By Editor

The US House National Security Subcommittee is demanding testimony from Trump administration officials on the United States’ strategy in Afghanistan and is threatening to subpoena the departments of State and Defence … Read More >US House Democrats Demand Trump Officials Testify on Continuing War in Afghanistan

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‘COVID-19’ war imminent as China leads while US lags?

Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020By Editor

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought multiple major powers, including the US, to the point of economic recession or near-recession. Meanwhile, China recovered quickly from the pandemic and is flexing its strength in the Pacific. … Read More >‘COVID-19’ war imminent as China leads while US lags?

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US economy suffers sharpest drop ever as GDP crashes nearly 32% during coronavirus peak

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

In the worst plunge ever recorded, the US economy contracted by 31.7 percent in the second quarter at the height of the Covid-19 crisis, according to revised data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday. … Read More >US economy suffers sharpest drop ever as GDP crashes nearly 32% during coronavirus peak

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New: Trump and Florida gov wrong on COVID-19 hospital numbers

Posted on July 11, 2020July 11, 2020By Editor

Florida officials are reporting a rate of nearly 100 deaths per day from COVID-19 as the outbreak intensifies across the state and Miami hospitals near full capacity. Florida accounts for more than 15 percent of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the US. … Read More >New: Trump and Florida gov wrong on COVID-19 hospital numbers

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This is why the US is in a second wave

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020By Editor

The US has set a new record of 59,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day. Restrictions on business and public gatherings are reappearing as lockdown measures are reimposed across the country. … Read More >This is why the US is in a second wave

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Failure to Reopen US in ‘Humane, Open Way’ Puts Millions of Unemployed in ‘Unspeakable Position’

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020By Editor

As identified cases of COVID-19 approach 2.63 million in the US and record numbers of the cases continue to be recorded daily, states such as Arizona have once again closed bars, gyms and theaters. One expert tells Radio Sputnik that US issues with rebounding may be related to the federal government’s initial response to the pandemic. … Read More >Failure to Reopen US in ‘Humane, Open Way’ Puts Millions of Unemployed in ‘Unspeakable Position’

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Boogaloo Bois arrested

Posted on June 27, 2020June 27, 2020By Editor

Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the arrests of former and current members of the military who identify with the Boogaloo movement. The US reduces troops in Afghanistan as part Taliban peace deal. Jim Keady talks about the pandemic’s impact on main street businesses. … Read More >Boogaloo Bois arrested

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US unemployment during coronavirus crisis surpasses 47 MILLION

Posted on June 27, 2020June 27, 2020By Editor

Another 1.48 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, according to the US Labor Department. Economists expected 1.3 million initial filings as the nation grapples with a coronavirus resurgence. … Read More >US unemployment during coronavirus crisis surpasses 47 MILLION

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