Theresa May struck a deal to revise the terms of the U.K.’s divorce from the European Union but it’s unclear whether she’s done enough to win Parliament’s support.
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Brexit: UK Cabinet Office Minister Lidington says this evening PM has secured legally binding changes that strengthen and improve withdraw agreement
David Lidington: Brexit negotiations are continuing. Parliament will vote on improved deal tomorrow. – BBG
U.K. Dismisses EU’s Brexit Concession as a ‘Disappointing’ Joke
U.K. Cabinet minister Andrea Leadsom rejected the European Union’s latest plan to break the Brexit deadlock, but said Parliament will be given more chances to vote on the deal if the bloc improves its “disappointing” offer before it’s too late.
Washington and Beijing Are Near Deal That Could End Most U.S. Tariffs on China
The U.S. and China are close to a trade deal that could lift most or all U.S. tariffs as long as Beijing follows through on pledges ranging from better protecting intellectual-property rights to buying a significant amount of American products, two people familiar with the discussions said.
Donald Trump Sets Plan, Panned by Democrats and Right, to End Shutdown
Gold Silver Reports (GSR ) — US President Donald Trump offered a proposal to extend protections for so-called Dreamers for three years in exchange for his demanded $5.7 billion toward a border wall as a way to reopen the federal government after almost a month.
Theresa May wants Irish treaty to break Brexit impasse
The Sunday Times said aides to May thought a deal with Ireland would remove the opposition to her Brexit deal from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) that supports May’s minority government and from pro-Brexit rebels in her Conservative Party.
Breaking News – Ukraine Amps Up Defense Amid Rising Tensions With Russia
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Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Ukraine’s president announced a partial call-up of reservists for training amid tensions with Russia, saying Monday that the country needs to beef up its defenses to counter the threat of a Russian invasion.
Former President George HW Bush Dies at 94, Trump Designates Wednesday as National day of Mourning, Markets to Close
“George H. W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for,” former President George W. Bush said in a statement announcing his father’s death. “The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad, and for the condolences of our friends and fellow citizens.”
B.S. Yeddyurappa Resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister Ahead of Floor Test
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – B.S. Yeddyurappa Resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister Ahead of Floor Test — Five days after Karnataka delivered a hung verdict in the Assembly elections, a floor test in the secretariat did not materialise as Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa submitted his resignation after delivering an emotional speech in the Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat, on Saturday.