By Letters To The Editor | January 23, 2019 at 2:10 am US politics reduced to child’s play over wall Is there an adult in the house? Pelosi: You are not allowed to come to my house and give your speech. Trump: You are not allowed to use my plane to go on your trip. Our politics have gotten so far out of hand that it has come to child’s play. When are these politicians going to grow up and do the job they swore to do? Having a difference of opinions is OK, as long as you have discussions, compromise and come up with solutions. By the way, has anyone in Treasury Department checked the account balance? Maybe Mexico’s check for the wall has cleared and all this could have been avoided. Roger FernandezSan Ramon Submit your letter to the editor via this formLetters to the Editor Report an error Policies and Standards Contact Us … [Read more...] about Letter: US politics reduced to child’s play over wall
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Why it’s still in Russia’s interest to mess with US politics
Angela Charlton, Associated Press Published 3:44 am CST, Sunday, November 4, 2018 In this Thursday, April 19, 2018, photo, 'USA Really' editor Alexander Malkevich gestures while speaking at the plenary meeting of the forum "Society, Culture and Media" in St. Petersburg, Russia. As Americans prepare for another election, Russian troublemakers appear to laboring afresh to divide U.S. voters and discredit democracy, and perhaps even sway the outcome. (Svetlana Kholyavchuk/Interpress Photo Agency via AP) less In this Thursday, April 19, 2018, photo, 'USA Really' editor Alexander Malkevich gestures while speaking at the plenary meeting of the forum "Society, Culture and Media" in St. Petersburg, Russia. As Americans ... more Photo: Svetlana Kholyavchuk, AP FILE - This Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 file photo shows a business center building known as the "troll factory", an Internet Research Agency, one of a web of … [Read more...] about Why it’s still in Russia’s interest to mess with US politics
Hottest fight in US politics? Solar power in Arizona
Steven Mufson, The Washington Post Published 8:22 am PDT, Friday, November 2, 2018 Photovoltaic solar panels reflect light at the Agua Caliente Solar Project in Yuma County, Ariz. Photovoltaic solar panels reflect light at the Agua Caliente Solar Project in Yuma County, Ariz. Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Joshua Lott Tom Steyer is a billionaire investor and political activist from California. He has invested millions in the solar initiative in Arizona. Tom Steyer is a billionaire investor and political activist from California. He has invested millions in the solar initiative in Arizona. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Jahi Chikwendiu window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); … [Read more...] about Hottest fight in US politics? Solar power in Arizona
China’s interference in US politics is only beginning
The Trump administration is publicly calling out China for attempting to influence US politics ahead of the midterms. Privately, the United States is looking past November as Beijing expands its already significant capability to interfere in American democracy. The US must be aware of the growing threat and mount a response. As the trade war between Washington and Beijing escalates, China is using economic leverage to exert pressure on the US political system. Tactics already deployed include pressuring US companies trying to do business with China and punishing US exporters, especially in locations where President Trump’s political base resides. Trump, taking this activity personally, tweeted this week that China is “actively trying to impact and change our election by attacking our farmers, ranchers and industrial workers because of their loyalty to me.” Trump threatened unspecified retaliation and escalated the trade dispute by announcing additional tariffs on $200 … [Read more...] about China’s interference in US politics is only beginning
Salvadoran town deeply rooted in DC unfazed by US politics
Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Updated 11:11 pm CDT, Monday, August 20, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-12', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 12', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Rebecca Blackwell, AP Image 1of/12 CaptionClose Image 1 of 12 In this Aug. 18, 2018 … [Read more...] about Salvadoran town deeply rooted in DC unfazed by US politics