Democrats: Trump has no Afghanistan strategy – CNN

CNN Democrats: Trump has no Afghanistan strategyCNNDemocrats argued Trump was proposing an open-ended commitment with no exit strategy or ceiling on US troops there. "Tonight, the President said he knew what he was getting into and had a plan to go forward. Clearly, he did not," House minority leader …Afghan leaders, Taliban react to Trump's new war planCBS News Trump's speech on Afghanistan has Nebraska and Iowa Republicans, Democrats awaiting the detailsOmaha World-HeraldTRUMP: My instinct was to pull out of Afghanistan — here's why I changed my mindBusiness InsiderWashington Post –Politico –YNaijaall 1,846…

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Trump Comments on Race Open Breach With CEOs, Military and GOP – New York Times

New York Times Trump Comments on Race Open Breach With CEOs, Military and GOPNew York TimesBut the Phoenix mayor, Greg Stanton, said in his own tweet that he was “disappointed” that the president would hold a political event “as our nation is still healing from the tragic events in Charlottesville.” He urged Mr. Trump to delay the visit. The …and more » us politics – Google News

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Trump Defends Initial Remarks on Charlottesville; Again Blames ‘Both Sides’ – New York Times

New York Daily News Trump Defends Initial Remarks on Charlottesville; Again Blames 'Both Sides'New York TimesPresident Trump, in a long, combative exchange with reporters at Trump Tower, insisted that he did nothing wrong on Saturday when he declined to specifically condemn Nazi and white supremacist groups. Photo by Al Drago for The New York Times.A Trump meltdown for the agesCNN Donald Trump's Charlottesville press conference: Read the whole transcriptThe IndependentTrump boasts he owns the largest winery in the US but here are the true factsNew York Daily NewsVoice of America –The…

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New Outcry as Trump Rebukes Charlottesville Racists 2 Days Later – New York Times

New York Times New Outcry as Trump Rebukes Charlottesville Racists 2 Days LaterNew York Times“Racism is evil,” said Mr. Trump, delivering a statement from the White House at a hastily arranged appearance meant to halt the growing political threat posed by the unrest. “And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including …Trump calls KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists 'repugnant'CNN Charlottesville: Trump calls white supremacists 'repugnant' and racism 'evil' after days of criticismThe IndependentTrump, in Reversal, Explicitly Condemns White SupremacistsThe AtlanticThe Guardian –The Globe and Mailall 2,362 news…

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Republicans and Democrats speak out after Trump faults ‘many sides’ at white nationalist rally – CNBC

CNBC Republicans and Democrats speak out after Trump faults 'many sides' at white nationalist rallyCNBCProminent Democrats, civil rights activists and some Republicans said it was inexcusable of the president not to denounce white supremacy. "Mr. President — we must call evil by its name," Republican U.S. Senator Cory Gardner wrote on social network …Trump Takes Heat for Blaming Violence at Charlottesville Rally on 'Many Sides'NBCNews.com 'We Must Reject Hate'The AtlanticRepublicans slam Trump for failing to condemn 'Nazi ideas' after white supremacists clash with anti-fascists in VirginiaThe IndependentVoice of America –Richmond.com –NPRall 2,142 news…

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