Trump Will Reinstate Cold War-Era Council To Coordinate Space Policy
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Trump Will Reinstate Cold War-Era Council To Coordinate Space Policy

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Andrew Follett The National Space Council (NSC) will be reinstated to supervise the U.S. space program sometime in the next few weeks, a former adviser confirmed Wednesday. Robert Walker, a former Trump campaign adviser for space policy adviser, said the NSC would be reinstated in a matter of weeks….

Bannon Lost To Kushner In Syria Strike Debate
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Bannon Lost To Kushner In Syria Strike Debate

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Will Racke White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon was on the the losing side of an internal administration argument over whether or not to conduct a punitive strike against Bashar al-Assad in response to Tuesday’s chemical weapons attack in Syria. Bannon, who argued attacking the Syrian regime wasn’t in…

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Bannon Shows Up At NSC Meeting After Being Taken Off Principals Committee

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Jonah Bennett White House Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon showed up at a National Security Council meeting Wednesday after he was removed from the body’s principals committee. A source with knowledge of the situation told CNBC that Bannon attended a council meeting after the White House stated that he had…

Report: Steve Bannon Called Jared Kushner A ‘Cuck’ And ‘Globalist’

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Thomas Phippen Chief White House strategist Steve Bannon referred to President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as a “globalist” and a “cuck,” while venting to people inside the White House about the man who insiders say he openly clashes with. “[Steve] recently vented to us about Jared being a ‘globalist’ and…

Progressive Groups Cheer Bannon’s Removal From National Security Council Committee

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Jonah Bennett Progressive groups cheered the removal of White House Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon from the National Security Council principals committee, saying that Wednesday’s decision constitutes a win against white supremacy and extremism. One of the groups, Jewish Voices for Peace, said that Bannon’s removal comes just in time for…

Bannon Out, Rick Perry In: Trump’s Nation Security Council Shakeup
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Bannon Out, Rick Perry In: Trump’s Nation Security Council Shakeup

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has been removed from his seat on the National Security Council, reversing one of the most controversial decisions of the young Trump administration, reports NBC News. Meanwhile, Energy Secretary Rick Perry has been added to the NSC according to Statesman.com. Per NBC: A filing on…

Report: Steve Bannon Removed from National Security Council

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: Steve Bannon, the former CEO of Breitbart and and current White House chief strategist, was removed from the National Security Council according to a senior White House official, reported The Hill.  Bannon had been placed on the National Security Council in January, which was deemed a controversial move by many in the…

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Trump Picks Gen. H.R. McMaster as National Security Advisor

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield Moments ago from Mar A Lago, President Donald Trump selected Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, 54, as his new National Security Advisor, replacing the now marred Gen. Michael Flynn. Mediaite reports that Trump had initially selected Vice Admiral Robert Harward for the position, but he turned it down, reportedly due to…

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Former NSC Adviser Mike Flynn Loses His Security Clearance

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Jonah Bennett A spokesman for the Defense Intelligence Agency told CNN Wednesday afternoon that the security clearance for former National Security Council (NSC) adviser Mike Flynn has been suspended. The spokesman then added that the procedure was routine and part of administrative due diligence that occurs when “questions arise regarding…

Pelosi Argues Bannon Is A Racist Who Puts National Security At Risk

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi accused President Donald Trump’s senior adviser Steve Bannon of being racist Thursday, alleging his presence on the National Security Council (NSC) puts the country’s safety at risk. Democrats have been highly critical of Trump’s decision to place Bannon on the NSC while…