Trump calls on US Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare

Trump calls on US Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare

US President Donald Trump listed the specifics of an Obamacare replacement as he addressed both sides of the Congress for the first time on Tuesday (28 February). It included ensuring access to coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. He urged Congress to act decisively on the subject and assured Americans that he would make health insurance available to everyone by lowering the cost of it. Mar 1, 2017
Trump calls on US Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare

Trump calls on US Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare

US President Donald Trump listed the specifics of an Obamacare replacement as he addressed both sides of the Congress for the first time on Tuesday (28 February). It included ensuring access to coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. He urged Congress to act decisively on the subject and assured Americans that he would make health insurance available to everyone by lowering the cost of it. Mar 1, 2017
Trump condemns Jewish centre threats, Kansas shooting

Trump condemns Jewish centre threats, Kansas shooting

In his first speech to Congress, US President Donald Trump denounces the recent vandalism of Jewish cemeteries and a hate crime in Kansas that left an Indian engineer dead. Earlier on Tuesday (28 February), the White House said the Kansas shooting was an act of racially motivated hatred. Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, died from his injuries after a US navy veteran opened fire in a bar last week. Witnesses said the white attacker shouted get out of my country. Mar 1, 2017
Trump: US cannot be allowed to become a sanctuary for extremists

Trump: US cannot be allowed to become a sanctuary for extremists

In his first joint session address to Congress on Tuesday (28 February), US President Donald Trump said it is reckless to allow uncontrolled entry of people from places where proper vetting cannot occur. He pledged that the US would work with its allies including friends and allies in the Muslim world, to extinguish this vile enemy [Isis] from our planet. Mar 1, 2017
Carnival float in Düsseldorf shows Donald Trump assaulting Statue of Liberty

Carnival float in Düsseldorf shows Donald Trump assaulting Statue of Liberty

A float at Germanys Rosenmontag (Rose Monday) carnival in Düsseldorf on Monday, 27 February, depicts the new American president sexually assaulting the Statue of Liberty. The traditional parade uses political satire for decoration, with Donald Trump, Brexit, Germanys upcoming election and the rise of populism being targeted. Feb 28, 2017
Sean Spicer on second executive order for Trump travel ban

Sean Spicer on second executive order for Trump travel ban

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer defended President Trumps second executive order for a national travel ban, though the 9th Circuit Court had just struck down the administrations latest appeal. When asked why the administration should continue to fight for the first order while preparing a second one that would accomplish the same goal, Spicer stated that the administration believes it had the right and authority in the first place. Feb 28, 2017
Trump promises insurers catastrophic year for Obamacare

Trump promises insurers catastrophic year for Obamacare

President Donald Trump told several chief executives of large insurance companies on Monday (27 February) that 2017 will be a catastrophic year for the Affordable Care Act as he seeks to make good on a campaign promise to repeal the measure.The Republican president told the insurers they must all work together to save Americans from the law known as Obamacare and try to bring down health care prices. He said he hoped to work with Democrats on a health care plan to repeal the law, which provided coverage for millions of uninsured Americans. Feb 28, 2017