Next week spring the official sure step will come into the United States, where she met not 1 March. Finally the days will become longer, and finally there will be an incentive to come out of hibernation.
And while on the calendar of the 20-th number, we have time to recollect what distinguished the last days of the season. Bid farewell to the winter properly, maybe warmer.
So, week 14 short questions and succinct answers 14:
1. Trump fired Rex Tillerson. Where does he go now?
Rex Tillerson.
Well, until the end of March he was still Secretary of state. However, without authority. The remaining two weeks Tillerson responsibilities will be fulfilled by his Deputy John Sullivan. And when the government finally passed into the hands of the former Director of the CIA Mike Pompeo, Rex will leave politics to return to the life of the «ordinary citizen.»
2. Tillerson wasn’t the only one who got fired this week?
Steve Goldstein.
True. From their posts even said goodbye and Steve Goldstein, Andrew McCabe and John Northern. Let’s start with Steve.
He, under Secretary for public diplomacy and public Affairs, told CNN that his boss found out about his resignation through Twitter trump, but not from the President himself. Even Steve added that Tillerson doesn’t know the reasons for his dismissal.
Statement from Under Secretary of State Steve Goldstein: The Secretary had every intention of remaining because of the tangible progress made on critical national security issues. He established and enjoyed relationships with his counterparts.
— Under Secretary of State (@UnderSecPD) March 13, 2018
«Statement of Deputy Secretary of state Steve Goldstein: the Secretary of state had intended to stay because of the tangible progress in addressing key national security issues. He was in good relations with his colleagues»
The Secretary did not speak to the President this morning and is unaware of the reason, but he is grateful for the opportunity to serve, and still believes strongly that public service is a noble calling and not to be regretted.
We wish Secretary-Designate Pompeo well
— Under Secretary of State (@UnderSecPD) March 13, 2018
«This morning the Secretary of state has not talked to the President and does not know the reasons [for his dismissal], but he was grateful for the opportunity to serve [the country], and still firmly believe that public service is a noble calling and regret it. Secretary appointed Pompeo wish all the best»
These messages contradict the White house version, which stated that Tillerson informed about his resignation in a few days. Soon Goldstein was fired.
3. What about McCabe?
Andrew McCabe.
Attorney General Jeff sessions fired his former Deputy , Andrew McCabe just two days before his retirement. He worked for the FBI for more than 21 years.
In January, McCabe was released from duties and sent on leave with full pay to 18 March. On this day, he is 50 years old, and he may already qualify for Federal pension. It is unclear how will the revised amount, which is assumed makabu for payment.
4. Is accusing him sessions?
That McCabe «leaked» to journalists secret information about the FBI investigation in the case of email, Hillary Clinton. And also that he lied to the inspector General of the FBI.
5. What did McCabe?
McCabe says that the sharing of information with mass media was in its competence, and the Director of the FBI knew about his dealings with the journalist. On the questions of investigators Andrew answered honestly, but when felt that he was misunderstood, he decided to explain once again.
Moreover, McCabe said that the law enforcement system of the United States «politically motivated». He was sure that he was fired because he participated in the investigation of Russian interference in the American presidential election.
The last straw for the White house, which supposedly trying to undermine the investigation of spectracolor Robert Mueller, began the testimony of the McCabe Committee on intelligence of the house of representatives, concluded Andrew. They testify to his willingness to confirm reports the former Director of the FBI James Komi.
6. It was the turn of John Northern. Who is he and why was he fired?
Trump’s personal aide, John McEntee, leaves White House, will join campaign https://t.co/NIPRcaqOq3 pic.twitter.com/uR9iXlqJUb
— Bloomberg (@business) March 13, 2018
«John has issued the following, personal assistant to trump, is leaving the White house and join the campaign»
Personal assistant to trump. Reason for leaving Northern to be announced, but the media have linked the resignation with his addiction to gambling in the past. For this reason, Northern has provided a level of access to classified information is insufficient for his job.
Moreover, the US Secret service is investigating in relation to the Northern, writes The Wall Street Journal. According to CNN, he is suspected of «serious financial crime», which, incidentally, have nothing to Trump.
It should be noted that the separation has issued the following President will be short-lived. John will be involved as a senior adviser on the management of the campaign, when the trump will be elected for a second term.
7. Who got a new job?
Mike Pompeo, which from April will take place Tillerson. The CIA Director was appointed in January 2017.
Mike Pompeo. Photo: Gage Skidmore/CC
Gina Haspel. If the Senate confirms her nomination, she will get the job Mike Pompeo and become first female Director of the CIA. While she was a Deputy.
Gina Haspel.
Larry Kudlowthat will sit in the chair Gary Cohn, chief economic adviser to the President. Last week, Kohn, resigned. Kudlow, worked as economic analyst, CNBC.
Larry Kudlow. Photo: Gage Skidmore/CC
Heather Nauertthat will replace Steve Goldstein and will become Deputy Secretary of state. In April 2017, she received the title of representative of the state Department, and before that worked as a presenter on Fox.
Heather Nauert.
8. Failure of American airlines. Ver. 2.0?
Indeed, last spring was memorable scandals that erupted around American airlines. It seems that history repeats itself.
United Airlines mistakenly sent the dog in Japan instead of Kansas, the other dog was choking on in the overhead compartment of an airplane company and flight attendants Southwest Airlines escorted from the cabin of his father with a crying daughter. And it’s for one week.
9. Relations with Russia have not improved?
No, quite the contrary.
The United States expressed solidarity with Britain, which suspects that the poisoning of former GRU officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Julia is Russia. Moscow denies everything.
The defense Ministry said that the U.S. plan to stage chemical weapons against the population of Damascus, to condemn the regime of Bashar al-Assad and to put is rocket-bombing attack on the government quarter.
The United States accused Russian hackers in cyberattacks on the U.S. power grid and other critical infrastructure sectors, including nuclear, transport (aviation), water and production.
States expanded sanctions list against Russia. There were included 14 Russians and the Agency Internet research, the so-called «Troll factory».
The official reason for the imposition of sanctions – Russia’s attempt to interfere in elections in the United States, cyber attacks and attacks on American critical infrastructure. The Russian foreign Ministry has promised to retaliate and to add to your «blacklist» a group of American figures.
Stanford University has suspended the educational program for training undergraduate students in Russia. This is due to the fact that in January the US state Department awarded Russia the third level of danger.
10. As the United States celebrated St. Patrick’s Day?
In a big way. Parades were held in major cities, including Chicago, Boston, Houston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Seattle, and the largest in new York. In the Big Apple, the event is already in the 257-th time.
In the new York procession was attended by 150 thousand marching, watched them about two million pairs of eyes.
Meanwhile, in Chicago river in the 56-th time acquired a green color. This tradition was founded in 1962.
The Chicago River turns green for St. Patrick’s Day. This time-lapse video shows the handiwork of the Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130, who’ve been dyeing the river for 55 years. The dye typically lasts for 24 to 48 hours. https://t.co/6VlxF9YyiQ Video: Lindsey Engelbert pic.twitter.com/TCZlzgw0UY
— CNN International (@Mashable) March 17, 2018
«The Chicago river turns green in the St. Patrick’s Day. This is a video time lapse showing the work of the Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130 who paints the river for 55 years. The dye usually lasts 24 to 48 hours»
11. Another incident with the white powder. This is what is on the account?
The third in a month. After his wife «don» trump, who filed for divorce, and the Marines military base Myer-Henderson Hall’s message opened the employees of the Supreme court of Brooklyn. At the courthouse, three people felt nausea. It was later revealed that the substance was harmless.
12. How is the issue of gun control?
The white house remains faithful to the idea of arming teachers and is willing to sponsor their training. But from the introduction of age restrictions for gun owners, the President refused.
Also provides assistance programs to those who have mental problems, and the tightening of checks on the presence of weapons. Schools are advised to hire veterans and retired police officers. But the authorities in new Jersey are considering the equipment of schools with alarm buttons.
13. What the public thinks?
Students come to the protest, which lasted for 17 minutes – each minute represents one victim of a bloody shooting in Parkland. Youth advocates for stricter gun control.
Students bring orange balloons for #NationalWalkoutDay at Brooklyn Borough Hall 🧡🧡🧡 pic.twitter.com/ZiarZITkfr
— Akira Olivia Kumamoto (@akiraolivia) March 14, 2018
«The students bring to national day of strike in Brooklyn Borough Hall, the orange balloons.»
In front of the Capitol building in Washington posted on 7 thousand pairs of children’s shoes. Over the last six years so many children were killed from firearms.
Right now at the US capitol. #NotOneMore #NeverAgain pic.twitter.com/lUEGRg2VO5
— Avaaz (@Avaaz) March 13, 2018
«Right now at the Capitol of the United States»
An even more important event will be held March 24 in Washington – «March for our lives».
14. What are the most high-profile incident of the week?
A helicopter carrying tourists crashed into the East river. Survived only pilot who managed to escape from the cockpit. The victims five people. The family of one of the tourists applied for a helicopter company to court.
@cnn @FoxNews just witnessed a helicopter crash into the East River .. hope everyone’s ok. Caught it all on tape! pic.twitter.com/saHOMTLR69
— JJ Magers (@JJmagers) March 11, 2018
«Just become a witness of how the helicopter crashed into the East river… I Hope all is all right. Managed to write all this down!»
In Miami hit 950-ton pedestrian bridge. He fell to the roadway, under its fragments turned out to be 8 cars. Killed 6 people, another 10 were hospitalized.
A reader just sent me this footage of the #FIUBridgecollapse. It’s a zoomed-in version of what I posted before. @MiamiHerald #fiubridge pic.twitter.com/BfySkLip1X
— Monique O. Madan (@MoniqueOMadan) March 18, 2018
«Only what the reader sent me a video of bridge collapse in Florida. This is a close version of what I posted before»
A U.S. military helicopter HH-60 Pave Hawk crashed in Iraq’s Anbar province. On Board were seven people, all of them died. The US defense Department doubts that «hawk» crashed thanks to the efforts of opponents.
In Alabama a bus with schoolchildren fell from a 50 foot drop (≈ 15.4 m) into a ravine. Inside there were 40 pupils and six adults. The driver died from blunt force trauma, 30 passengers were injured varying degrees of severity. Students of Texas high school Channelview was returning home after a trip to Disney World in Orlando.
A tour bus packed with teens heading home from a high school trip to Disney World, have plummeted off an Alabama interstate into a ravine Tuesday leaving one person dead and dozens injured.@tomcostellonbc has the story. pic.twitter.com/MDu5nPxKsv
— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) March 13, 2018
«On Tuesday, a tourist bus filled with teenagers who were sent home from a school trip to Disney World, fell from the interstate in Alabama in the ravine. One person was killed and dozens wounded»
Two explosions in Austin, Texas. The bombs were hidden in parcels, which are planted under the doors of the two houses. Between the incident has passed no more than five hours.
The first package was opened by 17-year-old and died from severe head injuries. A grown woman that lives with him, escaped with minor injuries.
Second premise seriously injured a 75-year-old woman.
A similar incident occurred on 2 March when a bomb claimed the life of 39-year-old man.
‘We will leave no stone unturned,’ police chief vows deadly in #Austin package bombings. @Austin_Police has confirmed three incidents are related. https://t.co/RdJlC8Rbnr pic.twitter.com/uDBsNkqbeI
— Mark D. Wilson (@MDWilsonSA) March 12, 2018
«»We will leave no stone unturned,» says the chief of police on a deadly parcels with bombs. Austin police confirmed that three incidents are linked,»
