THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JULY 29-AUGUST 4, 2018

THE COOK ISLANDS CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION DAY AUGUST 4.
AUGUST 7 MARKS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALLEY OOP COMIC STRIP.

AUGUST 8 IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ODIE’S DEBUT IN GARFIELD.

AUGUST MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE “BIG MAC”.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*While America’s Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that North Korea will set the timeline for denuclearization, the United Nations Security Council says that country has yet to stop its program. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Pope Francis is against the death penalty.
*Sorry, but I’m afraid you can’t visit the Eiffel Tower right now.
*Geraint Thomas has won the 2018/115th anniversary edition Tour de France of professional cycling.🏆

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

😭PASSING PARADE…
*Professional Wrestler Nikolai Volkoff has passed away.
*Actress Mary Carlisle (the Bing Crosby movies College Humor, Dr. Rhythm, and Double or Nothing) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUE…
*A Federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to FULLY RESTORE the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act.
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to discuss the costs of all this, let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
POLITICALLY…
*While America’s Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that North Korea will set the timeline for denuclearization, the United Nations Security Council says that country has yet to stop its program. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Will Trump give a tax cut to the rich WITHOUT Congressional approval???
*The New York Times wonders if President Trump will wind up with blood on his hands.
*Obviously Donald Trump isn’t happy with Robert Mueller, since he wants Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end the “witch hunt”, but what does Trump have against the Koch brothers and LeBron James??? (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*The trial of Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort is underway.
*The 2020 Trump re-election campaign may already be underway, but how do you “Make America Great Again” with flags made in China??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump formed panel claims no "wide spread" voter fraud. The independent investigation led by Robert Mueller is still ongoing.
*Now the National Park Service isn’t allowed to use SCIENCE???
*Since when do you need a picture ID to buy groceries???
*And more fact checking.

MEANWHILE…

*This time TRUMP is threatening a government shutdown, and Congress isn’t happy about it. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*One way to alienate voters.
ELSEWHERE…
*Is the National Rifle Association in trouble???
*Just WHO should pay the legal fees in this one???
*Well, hindsight IS 20/20.
*Apple Inc. is now worth $1 TRILLION US Dollars!
*Since when is it a crime to help the homeless???
*Has part of Thomas Jefferson’s “lost” library been found???
*How hot is it in Death Valley???🌞

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