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Associated PressJuly 9, 2017

On President Donald Trump’s second trip abroad, there were fewer of the bull-in-a-diplomatic-china-shop moments that had solidified European leaders’ skepticism during his maiden overseas tour. Less public berating of allies, no pushing to the front of photo opportunities. But Trump still departed Europe on Saturday in the same position as he started: an unpredictable force […]

Scott PowersJuly 5, 2017

Florida’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson expressed grave warning about North Korea now that it has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile but called it a “vexing problem” that has no clear solutions. Nelson said the United States has only two options, seeking a diplomatic solution, which he suggested does not seem to be working, or […]

Mitch PerryJune 1, 2017

Although Polk County Republican Rep. Dennis Ross easily won Florida’s 15th Congressional District each of the four times he’s been on the ballot since 2010, Democrats seem particularly energized in challenging him when he runs for re-election next year. As previously reported by FloridaPolitics.com, no fewer than five Democrats have already filed to run in a primary […]

Blake DowlingMay 31, 2017

I was looking at some pictures of my great uncle on Memorial Day (Captain Alex Hood Dowling), thinking about his sacrifice for our country, as well as those of so many others. Our family watched the PBS Memorial Day special and heard some wonderful and heartbreaking stories of those that made the ultimate sacrifice. It […]

Associated PressMay 24, 2017

What do world leaders talk about when they are alone? Not much, it seems. President Donald Trump spent part of his two-day visit to Israel with open microphones nearby, giving the world a small glimpse into his private banter with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu between official appearances. They chatted about paint on the walls, […]

Associated PressMay 17, 2017

Surrounded by multiplying questions, President Donald Trump complained Wednesday that “no politician in history” has been treated worse. Democrats demanded an independent commission to dig into his firing of FBI Director James Comey, but Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan cautioned against “rushing to judgment.” Ryan said Congress needs to get the facts, but “it is […]

Associated PressMay 2, 2017

Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she’s taking responsibility for her 2016 election loss but believes misogyny, Russian interference and questionable decisions by the FBI also influenced the outcome. The former Democratic presidential nominee offered extensive comments about the election during the Women for Women International’s annual luncheon in New York. Clinton said she’s been going […]

Scott PowersApril 25, 2017

Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio continued his campaign against worldwide human rights abuses by foreign dictators last night by speaking out against the Chechen terror campaign against gays, and tying it to Russian President Vladimir Putin. On the floor of the U.S. Senate Monday night, Rubio relayed reports of mass arrests, at least three killings of LGBT […]

Associated PressApril 3, 2017

After weeks on the defensive, President Donald Trump has stepped up his efforts to dispute, downplay and distract from revelations stemming from the investigations into the Kremlin’s interference in last year’s election and possible Russian ties to his campaign associates. The White House says the real story is not about Russia — it’s about how […]

Scott PowersMarch 30, 2017

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio painted Russia President Vladimir Putin Thursday as a tyrant who runs a brutal, corrupt, and repressive regime that murders opponents, seeks to destabilize western countries including the United States, perpetuates war crimes, and does not represent the Russian people. In doing so, Rubio called on the United States to stand up for […]

Tag: Vladimir Putin

Analysis: Donald Trump remains unpredictable force among U.S. allies

Bill Nelson joins grave warnings about North Korea, Vladimir Putin’s cyber warfare

Activist group targets Republican Dennis Ross for ‘Putin us off’

Blake Dowling: This Memorial Day had me looking for unity

In Donald Trump’s private moments, it’s small talk and compliments

Worst treatment ever, Donald Trump grumbles; Dems demand deep probe

Hillary Clinton blames misogyny, FBI, Russia, herself for 2016 loss

Marco Rubio speaks out against terror against gays in Chechnya, ties in Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump steps up effort to dispute and distract on Russia

Marco Rubio decries Vladimir Putin as tyrant, calls on White House to push human rights