Illegal immigration at the southern U.S. border dropped by 20 percent from July to August, the U.S. border chief said today (September 9, 2019), attributing the decrease to White House efforts and critical steps by the government of Mexico, according to the Washington Times website.
Mark Morgan, acting commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, said border patrol nabbed 66,000 people at the border last month, down from 82,000 in July and a sharp drop from a peak of over 140,000 in May.
"The president has made it very clear that he's going to use every tool available to him and his administration to address this crisis at the southern border," Morgan said.
Morgan also said Mexico has "stepped up" as a great partner, even dispatching a national guard division for border security.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Trump Ends Taliban Peace Talks after Bombing; Killing US Soldier Shows Taliban against Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump said today (September 8, 2019) he was canceling the peace talks with the Taliban leaders and the President of Afghanistan after a car bombing in Kabul yesterday killed one U.S. soldier and 11 others, according to the Euro News website.
Trump said the leaders were supposed to come to Camp David -- the country retreat of U.S. presidents -- for secret talks today.
The administration had been working on a peace settlement to end a war that has been going on for the past 18 years -- the longest war in American history.
Trump's decision to call off peace talks with the Taliban follows nine rounds of U.S. negotiations with the militant group.
Trump said the leaders were supposed to come to Camp David -- the country retreat of U.S. presidents -- for secret talks today.
The administration had been working on a peace settlement to end a war that has been going on for the past 18 years -- the longest war in American history.
Trump's decision to call off peace talks with the Taliban follows nine rounds of U.S. negotiations with the militant group.
Saturday, September 7, 2019
"Free Palestine" Debases Barcelona Synagogue; Confusing Synagogue with Israel Shows Racism
"Free Palestine" was spray-painted this week on the front door of the largest synagogue in Barcelona, Spain, the JTA (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) website reports today (September 7, 2019).
The vandalism took place on September 4 at the Synagogue of the Jewish Community of Barcelona. Police have no suspects.
News of the synagogue incident has prompted much rebuke online.
"Confusing a synagogue with the state of Israel reflects a racist mentality," Jaume Padros, president of the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona, wrote on Twitter.
The vandalism took place on September 4 at the Synagogue of the Jewish Community of Barcelona. Police have no suspects.
News of the synagogue incident has prompted much rebuke online.
"Confusing a synagogue with the state of Israel reflects a racist mentality," Jaume Padros, president of the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona, wrote on Twitter.
Friday, September 6, 2019
Bernie Sanders for Abortion to Slow Pop.Growth; "US Women Have Right to Control Own Bodies"
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders endorsed abortion to curb population growth during a town hall meeting this week, saying it's a solution that would work "especially in poor countries" around the world, the Christian Headlines website reports today (September 6, 2019).
Sanders and nine other Democrats took part in a CNN town hall on the climate, but it was Sanders' comment about abortion that sparked the most response from pro-lifers.
"Women in the United States of America have a right to control their own bodies," Sanders said.
He added, "I think especially in poor countries around the world... where women do not necessarily want to have large numbers of babies... is something I very, very strongly support."
Sanders and nine other Democrats took part in a CNN town hall on the climate, but it was Sanders' comment about abortion that sparked the most response from pro-lifers.
"Women in the United States of America have a right to control their own bodies," Sanders said.
He added, "I think especially in poor countries around the world... where women do not necessarily want to have large numbers of babies... is something I very, very strongly support."
Thursday, September 5, 2019
UGCC Seeks Ukraine Support from the Vatican; Seeks Synod to Strengthen Eastern Rite Church
Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) are meeting at the Vatican for a synod aimed at strengthening the Byzantine Rite church's ties with Rome, the Religion News website reports today (September 5, 2019).
Ukrainian Greek Catholics -- who make up the world's largest Eastern Catholic Church -- are in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, and more distinct from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which recently secured its independence from Russia.
In addressing the UGCC's 47 bishops yesterday, the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, stressed the importance of maintaining the "clear" identity of the Ukrainian Catholic community and expressed sympathy for Ukraine as a whole.
When the Ukrainian Orthodox Church officially declared independence from the Russian church last January, its decision was met favorably by the Catholic community in Ukraine, which still carries the scars of Soviet persecution and genocide.
Ukrainian Greek Catholics -- who make up the world's largest Eastern Catholic Church -- are in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, and more distinct from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which recently secured its independence from Russia.
In addressing the UGCC's 47 bishops yesterday, the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, stressed the importance of maintaining the "clear" identity of the Ukrainian Catholic community and expressed sympathy for Ukraine as a whole.
When the Ukrainian Orthodox Church officially declared independence from the Russian church last January, its decision was met favorably by the Catholic community in Ukraine, which still carries the scars of Soviet persecution and genocide.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Trump Uses $3.6B in Mil.Funds for Border Wall; Schumer:Slap in Face to Armed Service Members
President Donald Trump is moving forward with his plan to redirect billions in military funds toward wall construction at the U.S.-Mexico border, the Daily Caller website reports today (September 4, 2019).
The Trump administration is calling lawmakers whose districts will be affected, telling them a plan to divert $3.6 billion from military construction projects to the southern border wall will be executed this week.
"It's a slap in the face to the members of the Armed Forces who serve our country that President Trump is willing to cannibalize already allocated military funding to boost his own ego..." Senate Minority Leader Schumer said.
Around half of the funding will come from construction projects within the U.S., while the other half will be taken from construction projects outside the country.
The Trump administration is calling lawmakers whose districts will be affected, telling them a plan to divert $3.6 billion from military construction projects to the southern border wall will be executed this week.
"It's a slap in the face to the members of the Armed Forces who serve our country that President Trump is willing to cannibalize already allocated military funding to boost his own ego..." Senate Minority Leader Schumer said.
Around half of the funding will come from construction projects within the U.S., while the other half will be taken from construction projects outside the country.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez Defends Her Criticism of Israel; Says Her View Relates to Netanyahu's Policies
U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) defended her past criticism of Israel to Israeli television last night, saying it is directed at the policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, not the entire country, The Times of Israel website reports today (September 3, 2019).
In comments to Israeli TV, Ocasio-Cortez also rejected accusations by President Donald Trump that she discriminates against the Jewish state, saying the "cudgel of anti-Semitism" cannot be used to ward off criticism of Israel's "unjust and inhumane policies."
Ocasio-Cortez is one of four Democrat congresswomen that Trump has repeatedly cast as "anti-Israel" and "anti-Semitic."
The four -- Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan -- have been extremely critical of the Jewish state and its inhumane policies.
In comments to Israeli TV, Ocasio-Cortez also rejected accusations by President Donald Trump that she discriminates against the Jewish state, saying the "cudgel of anti-Semitism" cannot be used to ward off criticism of Israel's "unjust and inhumane policies."
Ocasio-Cortez is one of four Democrat congresswomen that Trump has repeatedly cast as "anti-Israel" and "anti-Semitic."
The four -- Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan -- have been extremely critical of the Jewish state and its inhumane policies.
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