Month: January 2020

The Trump Administration's Fluctuating Explanations for the Soleimani Strike

Since the Jan. 3 drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s most important general, the Trump administration has offered shifting rationales for the attack. Here are some of the administration’s evolving justifications. Jan. 3 The “decision to eliminate Soleimani” was “in response to imminent threats to American lives.” — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on…

By HearthstoneYarns January 13, 2020 0

Philippines residents have been warned of a possible 'volcanic tsunami' after a major volcano spewed lava and launched ash into the sky

TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images A volcano in the Philippines began spewing lava on Monday local time after a sudden eruption a day earlier sent ash flying half a mile into the sky.  The Taal volcano began emitting huge plumes of smoke on Sunday, leading thousands to evacuate and causing flights at Manila’s international to…

By HearthstoneYarns January 13, 2020 0

Sen. Susan Collins and a 'fairly small group' of GOP colleagues could open the door to impeachment witnesses

House Democrats will get the ball rolling again on impeachment at a meeting Tuesday morning, deciding Tuesday or Wednesday on which House lawmakers will serve as managers at the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. Assuming the House sends its two impeachment articles to the Senate on Wednesday, Trump’s trial will likely start next week,…

By HearthstoneYarns January 13, 2020 0

Over half of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the situation with Iran as tensions near a breaking point

Associated Press/Evan Vucci Fifty-six percent of American voters say they disapprove of how Trump has handled the situation with Iran, according to a poll conducted by Ipsos. Fifty-two percent of Americans say the airstrike ordered by President Trump to assassinate Iranian General Qassem Soliemani has made them less safe. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more…

By HearthstoneYarns January 13, 2020 0