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Trump aide: Working on American Muslims advisory council to protect freedoms
Photo showing Sajid Tarar with Donald Trump, courtesy Diversity Group Maryland businessman Sajid Tarar, who led a Muslim coalition for President-elect Donald Trump, has said he is working to form an advisory council with the aim...Nov 20, 2016 3054 0 -
Rights groups ask Trump to “forcefully, consistently” denounce hate-mongering
Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons Reminding President-elect Donald Trump of his pledge to be leader for all Americans, over 100 civil rights and faith organizations have urged him to “forcefully, unequivocally and consistently” condemn...Nov 20, 2016 974 0 -
Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul : ‘We need to reject hate and fear on all sides’
Sam Rasoul, the only elected Muslim representative in Virginia Assembly, who resigned from Democratic leadership post, has called on all sides to cast away hate and fear to find common ground. The Democratic politician’s comments come...Nov 19, 2016 1300 0 -
Trump picks loyal supporters for national security, attorney general positions
Photo: Screenshot/Donald J. Trump for President Videostream in June 2015 Reflecting his policy priorities, President-elect Donald Trump’s has given some shape to his national security team as he named loyal supporters to some key positions. The appointments...Nov 19, 2016 917 0 -
Half of the public used social media to get US election season news
Featured photo above by Brian Solis and JESS3 via Wikimedia Commons Americans’ usage of and frequent visits to the social media platform are on rise, a Pew Research report on social media trends in 2016 says. With...Nov 18, 2016 871 0 -
Trump eyes Nikki Haley as secretary of state : Report
Photo: Official South Carolina Governor’s Office by Sam Holland via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for the position of secretary of state in his administration. According to the...Nov 17, 2016 1321 0 -
Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Michael Jordan to receive Medal of Freedom
Legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is among 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, announced by the White House on Wednesday, the last time Preisdent Barack Obama has nominated such outstanding individuals for the highest...Nov 17, 2016 1235 0 -
Humanity in action as doctors, faith leaders provide healthcare to Syrian refugees
The Grove Dental Clinic in Falls Church became a microcosm of American diversity and generosity this past Sunday as doctors and interfaith leaders welcomed hundreds of Syrian refugees to provide them healthcare. The newly arrived Syrian...Nov 17, 2016 1849 0 -
Transition proceeding in organized manner: Trump amid reports of disarray
Photo: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Doanld Trump is pushing back at reports of disarray in his transition effort for administration due to take charge on January 20, 2017, tweeting that the process of selecting...Nov 16, 2016 907 0 -
Peace Quest: Pakistan to participate in Heart of Asia conference in India
Pakistan’s top foreign affairs adviser Sartaj Aziz plans to attend the Heart of Asia conference in India, suggesting the visit could be used to “defuse the tension,” between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Aziz’s trip to New...Nov 16, 2016 1009 0