The United States Senate on Saturday voted in favor of a sweeping tax overhaul worth roughly $1.4 trillion, putting the Trump White House a big step closer to its first major legislative victory – and many Americans closer to a tax cut. According to Fox news, the Senate voted 51-49, with Republican Bob Corker of Tennessee the only member of the GOP to side with the Democrats in opposition.
Trump Brings Christmas Back To White House
United States President, Donald Trump has fulfilled one of his campaign promises of bringing Christmas back to the White House. On Wednesday, Melania Trump unveiled her "Time-Honored Traditions" holiday theme that she personally designed for the Trump family's first Christmas in the White House.
US To Impose More Sanctions On North Korea
The United States President, Donald Trump has vowed to slap new ‘major sanctions’ on North Korea after the country test-launched it’s most powerful Intercontinental ballistic missile with the capability of hitting all parts of the US mainland. Trump who had threatened to rain ‘fire and fury’ on North Korea disclosed his displeasure over the recent provocation in a tweet posted on Wednesday. He hinted that he had a conversation with Chinese President, Xi Jinping and warned of major sanctions.
US Navy Ends Search For Missing Sailors
The United States Navy has stopped the search and rescue operation earlier authorized to find three sailors who had been declared missing after their plane crashed into the Philippine Sea on Wednesday. The US Navy made this known on Friday in a statement issued by Rear Adm. Marc Dalton, Commander, Task Force 70.
US Tourists Held For Exposing Their Buttocks At Thai Temple
Two United States citizens, Joseph and Travis Dasilva, both 38 have been detained in Thailand after they posted an online picture of themselves posing with their buttocks exposed at a temple. According to BBC, the tourists had taken the picture at Bangkok's famous Wat Arun temple and posted it on Twitter and Instagram.
Defeat Of ISIS: US To Reveal Troop Number In Syria
Following congressional pressure for transparency and the decimation of ISIS by coalition fighters, Pentagon is preparing to discuss the number of troops deployed to Syria more openly in the coming days. Declaring the number of troops in Syria has been a sensitive matter for over a year now due to security concerns.
US Warns Citizens Against Travelling To Saudi Arabia
The United States government has warned its citizen not to travel to Saudi Arabia following persistent terrorist threats and a spillover of violence from Yemen across the border. The warning was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by the US State Department. It warned that rebel groups from Yemen were planning to launch ballistic missiles into the Kingdom.