A House task force is recommending the Secret Service update policies on chain of command, communications and coordination and improve its security technology to avoid another failure like the July 13 assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. … [Read more...] about House task force recommends Secret Service improvements after probing Trump assassination attempts
Syrian rebels capture strategic city of Hama
A significant shift in Syria's civil war occurred as the Syrian army lost control of the strategic city of Hama to rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). This defeat follows the recent capture of Aleppo by the same jihadist group, marking a dramatic turn in the 13-year-old conflict. … [Read more...] about Syrian rebels capture strategic city of Hama
Syrian army says it has withdrawn from the city of Hama after insurgents broke through its defenses
The Syrian army says it has withdrawn from the central city of Hama after insurgents broke through its defenses, in another setback for President Bashar Assad. … [Read more...] about Syrian army says it has withdrawn from the city of Hama after insurgents broke through its defenses
Bitcoin tops $100,000 mark as big rally sparked by Trump election win rolls on
Bitcoin has topped the $100,000 mark as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency sparked by the election of Donald Trump rolls on. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin tops $100,000 mark as big rally sparked by Trump election win rolls on
House Republicans brace for zero-seat majority in early days of upcoming Congress
House Republicans are headed into next year with an even slimmer majority that will temporarily shrink to a zero-seat advantage in the early months of President-elect Donald Trump's presidency, imperiling his ambitious agenda. … [Read more...] about House Republicans brace for zero-seat majority in early days of upcoming Congress