Trump argues in court for blanket immunity, the new geopolitics in the Middle East, and lots more news

By Robert A. Vella After yesterday’s damning congressional testimony by U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor, the news today is Continue reading →

U.S. envoy: Trump tied Ukraine aid to Biden, DNC investigations

Bill Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, told House investigators on Tuesday that President Trump conditioned the release of Continue reading →

Trudeau holds on, Netanyahu fails, and Trump weakens

By Robert A. Vella As I watched Canada’s election returns last night on CBC, I realized something I’ve always suspected Continue reading →

Monday Focus: Elections in Canada, Switzerland, and concerns in the U.S.

By Robert A. Vella Canada’s general election today will determine whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays in power, and polling Continue reading →

Sunday Supplement: Trump backs-off G-7 venue as fissures emerge in Republican solidarity

By Robert A. Vella Here’s our news supplement for this Sunday: Trump backs-off G-7 venue From:  After Criticism, Trump to Continue reading →

The Ecstasy and the Agony: The story of Gertrude and her mate

By Robert A. Vella Sometimes, nature lovers don’t have to travel far to observe wildlife.  Sometimes, they can observe it Continue reading →

Friday Roundup: Syria/Turkey/Kurds, Impeachment, Giuliani, Trump in Texas, and more

By Robert A. Vella As I conveyed yesterday, an accurate assessment of President Trump’s foreign policy blunder which enabled the Continue reading →

Mick Mulvaney says aid to Ukraine was held up to investigate Democrats

WASHINGTON — The White House acknowledged Thursday that it held up military aid to Ukraine as President Donald Trump pushed Continue reading →