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of Israel’s international relations. Netanyahu later claimed that he refrained from informing Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi of the secret talks “out of fear that he and others would leak it,” infuriating the Kahol Lavan party. “Because of these disputes over its makeup and authority, along with waiting for the wording of the details Israel wants to present, the delegation sendoff has been delayed,” reported Haaretz. “When it does set out, senior officials in both countries say the issue of direct flights will be first on the agenda.” Nevertheless, the Foreign Ministry began scouting out different buildings in Abu Dhabi on Monday to be used as Israel’s official embassy. The task is expected to be extremely difficult due to the travel limitations caused by the coronavirus and the enhanced security measures the new embassy would need.
Not-So-Secret Names
Kamala Harris’s Secret Service code name has been revealed, and the name she chose for herself is “Pioneer.” Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden named Harris as his running mate last week. She is the
Did you know? Susan B. Anthony’s middle name is Brownell.
first black and South Asian American woman to run as vice president for one of the major parties. Harris selected the name from a preapproved list issued by the White House Communications Agency. Former Vice President Biden will reportedly retain his former code name of “Celtic” and Jill Biden, the former second lady, will still be known as “Capri.” The Secret Service calls President Donald Trump “Mogul.” His wife, first lady Melania Trump, is called “Muse.” Donald Trump Jr. is reportedly called “Mountaineer,” Ivanka Trump is “Marvel,” and Eric Trump is “Marksman.” Vice President Mike Pence’s code name is “Hoosier,” in reference to his Indiana roots, while second lady Karen Pence is known by agents as “Hummingbird.” Former President Barack Obama was called “Renegade” by the Secret Service. Michelle Obama was called “Renaissance.” Their two children, Malia and Sasha, were called “Radiance” and “Rosebud” respectively.
in her hometown of Rochester, New York, and was convicted by an allmale jury in a widely publicized trial. Although she refused to pay the fine, the authorities declined to take further action. While President Ulysses S. Grant had pardoned election inspectors, he never pardoned Anthony and had told her before she cast her ballot that he had “already done more for women than any other president.” Visiting Anthony’s grave site in Rochester on Election Day has become a popular ritual in recent years. Thousands turned out in 2016 for the presidential match-up between Trump and Hillary Clinton. In 2018, voters showed up by the dozens to put their “I Voted” stickers on her headstone.
Robert Trump Passes Away
Trump Pardons Susan B. Anthony
August 18, 2020 marked 100 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified in the United States. Amendment XIX prohibited the states and federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of gender, essentially granting the right to vote to women. This week, on Wednesday, August 18, President Donald Trump pardoned Susan B. Anthony, who is best known for her role in securing voting rights for women. Anthony had been arrested for voting in 1872 in violation of laws permitting only males to vote. “She was never pardoned. Did you know that?” the president said during remarks at the event. “What took so long?” Anthony was arrested for voting
Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died last Saturday at a New York hospital. He was 71. “It is with heavy heart that I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight,” announced the president in a statement. “He was not just my brother; he was my best friend. “He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again,” added Trump. “His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace.” Trump had made an emergency visit to New York after his brother took a turn for the worst on Friday. The cause of death is unknown. Robert Trump had been hospitalized for over a week and had been put on blood thinners. He recently suffered a serious brain bleed after falling down a flight of stairs. The younger Trump was born in 1948 and was the youngest son of Fred and Mary Anne. Growing up, Robert and Donald were good friends, and they remained close
