(Washington, DC) — Reports say Florida Senator Marco Rubio will vote “yes” on the GOP tax reform bill following tweaks to the child tax credit.
Tillerson Takes Back Offer Of “Unconditional Talks” With North Korea
(New York, NY) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is rescinding his offer for “unconditional talks” with North Korea.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration Contraceptive Coverage Rule
(Philadelphia, PA) — A federal judge is blocking Trump administration rules that exempted employers from providing birth control services as part of their health insurance coverage
U.S. Soldier Who Defected To North Korea Died
(Sado Island) — A former U.S. Army soldier from North Carolina who defected to North Korea in the 1960s is dead.
Dennis Rodman Wants North Korea-Guam Basketball Game
(Beijing) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman wants to broker peace through sport. Speaking in China Monday, Rodman said he’d like to set up a basketball game between North Korea and the U.S. territory of Guam.
Saudi Arabia To Allow Movie Theaters To Open Next Year
(Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) — For the first time in decades, Saudi Arabia will allow movie theaters to open.
Israeli Prime Minister Says Palestinians Need To Face Reality
(Paris) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Palestinians must face reality over Jerusalem.
Palestinian, Israel Protests In West Bank
(Bethlehem) — Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters are facing off in the West Bank again today following President Trump’s decision to make Jerusalem Israel’s capital.
Iraq Declares Victory Over ISIS
(Baghdad) — Iraq’s Prime Minister is declaring victory over ISIS.
At Least One Dead, Dozen Injured In Israeli-Palestinian Clashes
(Jerusalem) — At least one person is dead and dozens more injured amid clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters.