Tuesday, February 21, 2017

What Makes for a Revolution? Debate - BBC Newsnight


With the centenary of Russia's revolutions approaching, Evan Davis spoke to historian Orlando Figes - a specialist on the Russian revolution - Mustafa Nayyem, who was at the forefront of the Ukrainian protests in 2014 and Reem Assil, who was active in the Syrian uprising.

'Turkey Is the Biggest Jail for Journalists in the World'


Shady Oligarch's Case A Test Of President Trump's Department Of Justice | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC


Rachel Maddow reports on the murky overlap between Ukrainian oligarch Dmitry Firtash, Vladimir Putin, and the Donald Trump campaign and alerts viewers to watch for whether the Department of Justice under Trump continues to pursue a case against Firtash.

The Most Dangerous Man In President Trump's World Is VP Mike Pence | The Last Word | MSNBC


There's a way to remove Donald Trump from office without impeachment. It comes from another section of the Constitution – and the man who controls most of that power is Trump's Vice President: Mike Pence.

NJ Parents Concerned about Islam Emphasis in Curriculum


Parents question emphasis put on the teaching of religion of Islam in a 7th grade social studies class

Left Attacks First Lady Over Reciting 'The Lord's Prayer'


Rev. Franklin Graham and Jerry Falwell Jr. react to the outrage on 'Hannity'

Cost of Trump Family Security Vexes New York and Florida Officials


THE GUARDIAN: Senator Chuck Schumer says costs of guarding Trump Tower may add up to $183m a year, while Palm Beach officials complain about cost of Mar-a-Lago visits

New York Senator Chuck Schumer has ramped up pressure on Donald Trump and the federal government to accept the mounting costs of protecting the president, the first family and their extended entourage.

Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, inserted himself into the debate on Sunday, saying it costs $500,000 per day for nearly 200 police officers to protect Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, which houses the Trump family business headquarters and serves as the home of the first lady, Melania Trump, and the couple’s son, Barron. The senator estimated the cost could rise to as much as $183m annually.

At current estimates, even a four-year Trump administration could be heading for a billion dollars in taxpayer-borne costs – an eight-fold increase of the $97m Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, estimates it cost to protect Barack Obama over the two terms of his administration. Read on and comment » | Edward Helmore in New York | Monday, February 20, 2017

Germany Wartime Movie Star 'Was a Russian Spy'


Marika Rökk - Hab Mich Lieb! (1942)


Read the Telegraph article here

Monday, February 20, 2017

MPs Pour Scorn on 'Racist and Sexist' Donald Trump in State Visit Debate


Parliament holds three-hour debate over whether US president’s invitation should be revoked after 1.8m sign petition against visit


Read the Guardian article here

Administration Official Fired for Criticizing the President


Craig Deare, one of the Trump administration's National Security Council leaders, was fired after criticizing President Trump in a speech at a Washington think tank last week. CBS News' Major Garrett has details.

How Raids against Undocumented Workers Affect Agriculture


Steve Harrigan takes a closer look

Russia's UN Ambassador Dies at Age 64


John Hannah reacts to the death and latest leaks

Are Sanctions against North Korea Working? – Inside Story


It's no secret that North Korea is one of the most isolated countries in the world.

Joe: President Donald Trump's Media Statement 'Very, Very Dangerous' | Morning Joe | MSNBC


Top Talkers: In an extraordinary move this weekend, Donald Trump called out most major U.S. media outlets as the enemies of the American people. The Morning Joe panel discusses the remark.

Being Muslim In America | NBC News


At the "I am Muslim too" rally in Times Square, New York, we asked what it means to be Muslim in America today.

France's Election: 'The Russians Are Doing What They Can to Bring Down Macron'


Amanpour's Full Interview with Iran's Javad Zarif


Christiane Amanpour speaks with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany.

Trump Tries to Explain Remark about Sweden amid Confusion - BBC News


US President Donald Trump has sought to explain why he referred to a security incident in Sweden on Friday which did not actually happen. Addressing a rally on Saturday, he had said, "look at what's happening last night in Sweden", as he listed parts of Europe hit by terrorist attacks. With no such incident reported in Sweden on Friday, the country asked the US administration for an explanation. Mr Trump tweeted on Sunday that he had been referring to a TV report.

Europe: US VP Mike Pence Takes Charm Offensive to EU and NATO in Brussels


Tucker Carlson Speaks Out On Trump's 'Sweden' Remark


Host of 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' reacts to president referencing story from his show