Mary Pascaline joined IBT as a breaking news reporter in June 2016. Outside of work, Pascaline is a self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd and is still waiting for her Hogwarts letter.
Philadelphia Mayor Criticizes Trump’s ‘False Comments’
Mayor Jim Kenney called President Donald Trump’s comments Thursday about the city’s crime rate “an insult to the men and women of the Philadelphia police force.”
Utah To Unveil Medical Marijuana Bills Friday
Members of Congress have been working on legislatures that would expand the existing law which only allows patients with severe epilepsy to use oil extracted from the cannabis plant.
Jordan’s King Abdullah To Begin US Visit Monday
Abdullah will be the first Arab leader to meet with President Donald Trump’s administration.
Putin, Trump To Speak By Phone Saturday
This will be the first conversation between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin since Trump assumed office last week.
Bob Casey Joins Other Senators In Opposing DeVos Confirmation
Casey’s office noted opposition for Michigan billionaire Betsy DeVos’ confirmation as education secretary was at a “very high” level compared to President Donald Trump’s other cabinet picks.
What Is Melania Trump’s Net Worth?
Describing herself as a “working mom,” the first lady ran her own anti-aging cosmetics and luxury jewelry brand for some time, starting in 2012.
Over Half Of White Female Voters Supported Trump
Exit polls indicated 53 percent of white women voted for the real estate mogul on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2016.
Trump Tweets Picture With Wrong Inauguration Date
The president tweeted a picture of a framed panoramic photograph of the inauguration crowd Tuesday saying that it would be displayed at the upper or lower press hall in the White House.
Canada Pipeline Leaks Over 50 Gallons Of Oil Near Aboriginal Cemetery
The spill is Saskatchewan’s second major leak in seven months, the first being a Husky Energy Inc. pipeline leak that released 225,000 liters of oil into a major river.
Trump Administration Bans EPA From Speaking To Press
The White House also reportedly asked the Environmental Protection Agency to remove the climate change page from its website.
Trump To Discuss US Jobs With Automakers
President Donald Trump has consistently insisted automakers and other manufacturers in the country should “buy American and hire American.”
German Foreign Minister Warns Of ‘Turbulent Times’
“With the election of Donald Trump the old world of the 20th century is over for good," Frank-Walter Steinmeier wrote in an opinion piece published Sunday in Bild am Sonntag.
‘If You Don’t Like It Here, Leave The Country’: Dutch PM To Immigrants
The Netherlands’ Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in an open letter, said the Dutch were getting “increasingly uncomfortable” with those who abused freedoms they enjoyed after moving to the country.
US Fight Against ISIS Costs Over $12M A Day
As of Dec.15, 2016, the U.S. government has spent $10.7 billion in its fight against the Islamic State group since Operation Inherent Resolve began in 2014.
Trump Discusses ‘War On Terror’ With Egypt’s Sisi
President Donald Trump and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had spoken earlier in December when Trump condemned a United Nations Security Council vote against Israeli settlements in Palestine.
Trump To Hold First Press Conference
The president’s previous press conference was held earlier this month and was his only media briefing during his time as president-elect.
WikiLeaks Slams Trump For Not Releasing Tax Returns
The transparency group Sunday urged anyone who had them to pass the documents to it so they could be published on the WikiLeaks website.
Senators To Introduce Bipartisan Bill On Russian Sanctions
The proposed legislation, to be introduced this week, would require President Donald Trump to go through Congress before lifting sanctions put in place against Russia by the Obama administration.
Legal Watchdog To Sue Trump For Accepting Foreign Payments
The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington accused President Donald Trump of violating the constitution by allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments.
China Uses Trump Inauguration To Criticize Democracy
“Western style democracy used to be a recognized power in history to drive social development. But now it has reached its limits,” an article published in the state-run People’s Daily said.
