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Trump warns McCain: 'I fight back, and it won't be pretty'

Washington - Arab Today

US President Donald Trump launched into a fresh war of words with a fellow Republican on Tuesday, warning John McCain "I fight back, and it won't be pretty" after the respected senator criticized him in a speech. Speaking on Monday night at an event held to honor his life's achievements, McCain accused Trump of spreading a "half-baked, spurious nationalism." TheRead more

Ibrahim Mahmoud briefed on North Darfur State priorities during the coming stage

Khartoum - Arab Today

The Assistant of President of the Republic, Engineer Ibrahim Mahmoud has affirmed importance of giving priority to reconstruction projects in North Darfur State. Engineer Mahmoud got acquainted during meeting in the REPUBLICAN Palace, Tuesday, with Governor of North Darfur State, Abdul-Wahid Yousif, with security situation and progress of implementation of development projects in the State. The Governor pointed out inRead more

Politicians are finally ready to take over the baton

New York - Arab today

Stock market investors, especially the very bullish ones who have been proven right and have been richly rewarded in recent years, are in the midst of a gradual transition in their operating regime. Their environment is moving away from comfortable reliance on central banks that are able and willing to support asset prices and toward a White House that appearsRead more

Hassabo Chairs Meeting for Following up Situation in South Sudan State

Khartoum - Arab Today

President of the Republic, Hassabo Mohamed Abdul-Rahman, Thursday chaired at the Republican Palace a meeting of the special committee for following up the situation in South Sudan and the conditions of the South Sudanese refugees in Sudan, in presence of representatives of Arab and Islamic organizations. In a press statement, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and rapporteur of the committee,Read more

14 Million More Uninsured under Republican Health Plan in 2018

Washington – Arab Today

About 14 million fewer Americans will have health insurance next year under the new Republican plan as compared to the current system, Congress' nonpartisan budget analysis office projected Monday. "In 2018, 14 million more people would be uninsured under the legislation than under current law," the Congressional Budget Office said in its highly-anticipated report. It also projected that enacting theRead more

Republican Decree Dropping Death Penalty and Pardoning 259 Convicts of Rebel Movements Issued

Khartoum - Arab Today

President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, Wednesday issued a Republican Decree dismissing the death penalty from 259 convicts of rebel movements who have involved in a number of clashes against the Armed Forces. The Republican Decree also dropped the death penalty punishments that were issued against 44 rebel convicts in Omdurman incidents, 18 convicts in Donki Al-Baasheem battleRead more

DeVos confirmed as education secretary

WASHINGTON - Arab Today

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed school choice advocate Betsy DeVos as education secretary by the narrowest of margins, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie in a historic vote. Two Republicans joined Democrats in the unsuccessful effort to derail the nomination of the wealthy Republican donor. The Senate historian said Pence's vote was the first by a viceRead more

DeVos clears major Senate hurdle toward becoming education secretary

WASHINGTON - Arab Today

Betsy DeVos has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate to become the next education secretary, despite vigorous opposition from Democrats. Senators voted 52-48 to cut off debate before dawn Friday morning, setting the stage for a final confirmation vote next week. DeVos is a billionaire Republican donor and school choice activist. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New YorkRead more

Trump warned: End one-China policy, face ‘revenge’

Shanghai, Taipei - Arab Today

State-run Chinese tabloid Global Times warned US President-elect Donald Trump that China would “take revenge” if he reneged on the one-China policy, only hours after Taiwan’s president made a controversial stopover in Houston. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met senior US Republican lawmakers during her stopover in Houston on Sunday en route to Central America, where she will visit Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala andRead more

Trump to inherit more than 100 court vacancies, plans to reshape judiciary

Washington - Arab Today

Donald Trump is set to inherit an uncommon number of vacancies in the federal courts in addition to the open Supreme Court seat, giving the president-elect a monumental opportunity to reshape the judiciary after taking office. The estimated 103 judicial vacancies that President Barack Obama is expected to hand over to Trump in the January 20 transition of power isRead more