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President Trump Just Blew the Lid Off BIGGEST SCANDAL in US History

Trump's administration has uncovered a frightening, and deadly, fact: the Department of Veterans

Affairs has been letting its hospitals hire doctors and nurses with revoked medical licenses!

Apparently this has been happening for the past 15 years.

Clearly, and for good reason, it violates federal laws.

In direct contradiction to a 1999 law that bars any VA from hiring a healthcare worker

whose licenses had been revoked in any state, in 2002 the VA distributed guidelines that

allowed its hospitals to hire doctors and nurses that had a license in one of the 50

states, even if they had, previously, been subject to a license revocation.

A report by USA Today starts out, "Veteran patients in imminent danger at VA hospital

in D.C., investigation finds."

Among the findings:

• In February 2016, a tray used in repairing jaw fractures was removed from the hospital

because of an outstanding invoice to a vendor.

• In April 2016, four prostate biopsies had to be canceled because there were no tools

to extract the tissue sample.

• In June 2016, the hospital found one of its surgeons had used expired equipment during

a procedure

• In March 2017, the facility found chemical strips used to verify equipment sterilization

had expired a month earlier, so tests performed on nearly 400 items were not reliable

Missal said that the practices have placed patients at "unnecessary risk," though

so far, the Office of Inspector General has not determined if patients were harmed.

"The OIG's work is continuing and will include an assessment of whether patient harm

has resulted from any of these inventory practices in its final report on the Medical Center,"

he wrote.

That report goes on to explain that the conditions at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical

Center in Washington, D.C., are so dangerous that the agency's chief watchdog group actually

put out a report alerting patients about the issues at that organization.

Apparently multiple issues were found at that location, such as lack of critical supplies,

including bone material needed for knee replacement surgeries and tubes needed for kidney dialysis,

due to an ineffective inventory system.

Worse, perhaps, than the lack of an effective system was the fact that the inspector general

found that senior VA leaders knew about the problems for months but did nothing to rectify

it.

In addition to this finding, the investigators reviewed 25 sterile storage areas and found

that 18 of them were dirty.

These types of reports from the inspector general are, in fact, not commonly made, with

the last one having occurred in January 2015.

The Washington V.A.'s medical director, Brian Hawkins, has since been relieved of

his position and placed on administrative leave.

For more infomation >> President Trump Just Blew the Lid Off BIGGEST SCANDAL in US History - Duration: 11:09.

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An exciting announcement for the United States from Mark Stevens CEO of Trévo - Duration: 5:25.

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- Hello, everyone.

I'm Mark Stevens.

CEO of Trevo.

Trevo is a global company operating in over 36 countries.

We've had incredible success

with our flagship product called Trevo.

This product has transformed the way people live.

We're a lifestyle company that is impacting people

from all walks of life.

And we have something new for the United States

we are so excited about.

Trevo is only one of two

of the largest MLM companies.

They're introducing a new product category

to the marketplace.

It's called full spectrum hemp oil.

We're excited about our product

that we call simply Sync.

Sync is a product that I know is going to transform lives

just like Trevo has transformed lives.

Sync is a cannabinoid rich hemp oil

that combines all of the necessary factors

to put your lifestyle on a path

of balance and well being.

Trevo didn't decide to release Sync just on a whim.

We've spent many, many hours in research and development

and testing to make sure that we brought

the very best product to market that was available.

The market for full spectrum hemp oil

is absolutely amazing.

You know, Forbes talks about this market

of the cannabinoid growing to $2.1 billion by 2020.

That the full spectrum hemp oil will reach

over $450 million in sales very quickly.

So we're the right company with the right product

at the right time.

You may wonder, well, there's a lot of products

on the market.

What makes Sync unique?

Well, one is it is 500 milligram strength

of full spectrum hemp oil per ounce.

It has 16.67 milligrams

of pure active phytocannabinoids per serving.

It's proprietary water soluble technology

that we utilize so you get max absorption.

It's organically grown.

It's Farm Bill compliant from seed to crop to product.

It is the highest quality product in the market today.

We've made it available in two flavors.

In vanilla and in orange.

It is a product that's not only gonna change

the way you live,

but it's gonna allow you to impact

the way other people live.

Sync helps support the maintenance

of mood balance, anxiety,

memory, pain perception,

your sleep patterns.

It helps with joint health.

It helps with muscle health.

It's powerful what it can do.

This little bottle can change the quality

of life that people live.

We're passionate about what Sync is going

to do for you, but what it's gonna allow you

to do through the Trevo opportunity.

Trevo has put together with our product development team,

our marketing team wonderful tools

for you to be able to utilize.

We have a wonderful brochure

that outlines all of the benefits

and the details of our product.

It does a dare to compare of what our product looks

like compared to other products in the marketplace.

We have wonderful flyers.

We have banners.

They're available to you.

We have created presentation slides

for you to present the product.

Social media images.

We've tied together our elite retail program

along with our life and health coach programs.

They'll allow you to create a business

with the Sync product

that's gonna be absolutely incredible.

You know, Trevo is a company that is on a mission.

We're a company that has a very specific culture.

We are a culture of individuals from different ages,

cultures and backgrounds coming together

for one powerful purpose,

and that is that everyone that is a part

of the community lives an extraordinary lifestyle.

We won't stop til everyone who desires

that lifestyle reaches it.

We're about wellness, prosperity, legacy.

Making a difference in the world we live.

Becoming our best self.

And the Sync product right here

is gonna allow each and everyone of us

in the United States to expand our business.

And then as it is recognized around the globe,

take it around the globe.

United States, Sync is here.

Life and health coaches of Trevo,

Sync is here and it's ready for you.

So get ready, get ready,

because Trevo is going to a whole new level.

Thank you so much, and God bless you.

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For more infomation >> An exciting announcement for the United States from Mark Stevens CEO of Trévo - Duration: 5:25.

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Trump is hopeful, but some skeptical ahead of US-NK talks - Duration: 2:37.

For more infomation >> Trump is hopeful, but some skeptical ahead of US-NK talks - Duration: 2:37.

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Five New Subdeacons in United States – FSSPX.news - Duration: 2:23.

On Saturday, March 17th, 2018, His Excellency Alfonso de Galarreta conferred the first of

the Major Orders, the Subdiaconate, on 5 seminarians.

The ceremony took place in the new North American seminary of the Society of St. Pius X located

in Dillwyn Virginia.

This particular ordination to the subdiaconate is one that stands in stark contradiction

to the standards of the world - as it is the first of the major orders as well as the last

moment a man might even consider living as a layman.

During this ceremony, at which FSSPX.NEWS was privileged enough to attend, five men

lay prostrate on the floor in silence as the community prayed the litany of the saints

imploring protection, guidance, and strength for each of these young men to make the choice

they were called to make.

Once the litany had been sung, the Bishop exhorted each candidate to consider the gravity

of their next step - reminding them that once it was taken they could never again consider

the married life or any life outside that of a celibate religious.

Each candidate was then called by name and as each stepped forward it signaled to all

present the decision that had been made and the vow that would forever set them apart

as chosen and ordained ministers of God.

This ordination of 5 men is no small matter for the future of the Society of St. Pius

X or the Church at large.

It is in these future priestly ordinands that the priesthood lives on and through which

the Sacrifice of the Mass will continue to be offered.

Every ordination reconfirms the continuity of the priesthood from the Apostles on down

to the new ordinands of last week.

Here from the newsroom of the FSSPX, and on the eve of Holy Thursday - the feast of the

Institution of the Priesthood - we offer these young men our wholehearted congratulations

and commend them to your prayers as they continue on their course to the priesthood.

For more information and analysis on the life of the Church, visit FSSPX.news

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South Korea's economy grows 3.1% in 2017, per capita GNI hits US$ 29,745. - Duration: 2:34.

The Bank of Korea released its revised data on the nation's GDP growth and per capita

gross national income for 2017.

The figures show the economy has been doing well,... on the back of improving exports

and investment in the country.

Kim Hyesung breaks down the digits for us.

South Korea's economy grew by three-point-one percent in 2017, with per capita gross national

income, or GNI, approaching the 30-thousand U.S. dollar mark.

The Bank of Korea said Wednesday that the nation's per capita GNI grew by 7-point-5

percent from 2016, marking its fastest pace of growth since 2011.

"Gross national income per capita in 2017 hit 29-thousand-745 U.S. dollars.

It grew mainly on the back of faster economic growth and a stronger won, as the Korean won

appreciated against the U.S. dollar by an annual average of 2.6 percent."

South Korea's per capita GNI broke through the 20-thousand dollar mark in 2006.

If it exceeds 30-thousand dollars, Korea would become the seventh country with a population

of more than 50 million to reach that milestone figure, joining the ranks of countries like

the U.S., Japan and Germany.

"Given the current won-dollar exchange rate and GDP growth of around three percent, South

Korea's GNI per capita is on track to exceed the 30-thousand dollar mark for the first

time this year.

This means the economy has grown qualitatively not just quantitatively, and that it has matured

enough to focus more on social welfare and quality of life.

"

As for the nation's economic growth, the BOK's revised GDP growth reading of 3.1 percent

is on par with its earlier estimate released in January, up from 2016's 2.9 percent,...

and marking the fastest growth in three years .

Exports, which account for over half of Korea's GDP, grew by nearly two-percent on-year in

2017, on the back of strong semiconductor and machinery exports.

In addition, construction and facilities investment contributed to the economic growth, thanks

to an increase in housing construction, with facilities investment expanding by 14.6 percent,

making a turnaround from the one percent contraction back in 2016.

Private consumption also posted on-year growth of 2.6 percent in 2017.

Services, however, rose at an eight-year low rate of 2.1 percent in 2017 due to sluggish

growth in the wholesale and retail trade sectors.

Kim Hyesung, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> South Korea's economy grows 3.1% in 2017, per capita GNI hits US$ 29,745. - Duration: 2:34.

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Potential 2020 contender Jason Kander returns amid secretary of state race - Duration: 1:47.

For more infomation >> Potential 2020 contender Jason Kander returns amid secretary of state race - Duration: 1:47.

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Japanese parliament passes record U.S. $926 bil. budget bill - Duration: 2:12.

Now for a look at stories making headlines around the world and we start in Japan.

Lawmakers there have passed a record budget bill with high social and military spending.

The passage comes amid skepticism of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ability to push fiscal

reform as he faces a crisis over suspected cronyism.

For more on this and other international news we turn to our Ro Aram….

Aram… give us a rundown on the budget…. and what can we expect going forward?

Well Semin… the budget bill totaling a record 926 billion U.S. dollars was passed by the

upper house of Japan's parliament on Wednesday.

The budget is for new fiscal year which starts on Sunday and is focused heavily on social

security and military spending.

Outlays for social security will rise to an all-time high of 311 billion dollars, accounting

for a third of the budget plan.

The large welfare spending is to respond to Japan's aging population, which has made it

difficult for the debt-ridden nation to rein in social security expenditures, such as pensions

and medical costs.

Military spending has also been earmarked at a record high of 49 billion dollars, rising

every year since Abe took office in 2012.

Abe has cited threats from North Korea as a need to strengthen his country's military

and has repeatedly called for an amendment to Japan's pacifist Constitution.

Some of the military budget will be used to acquire U.S.-developed missile defense systems.

With the passage of the budget bills, attention is shifting to debate on a mid-year fiscal

reform plan, which will come around June.

That will likely be aimed at trying to rein in Japan's debt that currently stands as the

highest in the industrialized world, amounting to more than twice the size of the country's

economy.

Failure to curb spending has cast doubt on Abe's will to back fiscal reform.

He has already pushed back a fiscal 2020 budget-balancing goal, opting to raise spending on child welfare

and education instead.

For more infomation >> Japanese parliament passes record U.S. $926 bil. budget bill - Duration: 2:12.

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With GOP Watching State Closely, VP Pence Visits Minn. To Tout Tax Bill - Duration: 2:23.

For more infomation >> With GOP Watching State Closely, VP Pence Visits Minn. To Tout Tax Bill - Duration: 2:23.

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We're Helpless: US Congressman Complains Russian Avangard, Chinese Hypersonic Arms Way Too Strong - Duration: 1:42.

For more infomation >> We're Helpless: US Congressman Complains Russian Avangard, Chinese Hypersonic Arms Way Too Strong - Duration: 1:42.

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman to award US $2,000 to students studying abroad - Duration: 0:30.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman is giving some 90-thousand Saudi students who are studying

abroad a financial boost to help them with their education.

On Wednesday, he approved a proposal made by his son and heir Crown Prince Mohammed

bin Salman to give two thousand U.S. dollars to each student studying on government scholarships.

The Saudi government will also expand its overseas scholarship program to include students

studying at their own expense in recognized universities.

For more infomation >> Saudi Arabia's King Salman to award US $2,000 to students studying abroad - Duration: 0:30.

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US, South Korea Revise Trade Pact - Duration: 1:00.

For more infomation >> US, South Korea Revise Trade Pact - Duration: 1:00.

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China Moves to Destroy US Dollar As They Launch the Gold backed - Duration: 4:57.

China Moves to Destroy US Dollar As They Launch the Gold-backed Petro-Yuan

In a massive move against the global dominance of the U.S. dollar, China�s highly anticipated

Petro-Yuan has been launched in Shanghai.

With China being the world�s largest consumer of oil, this new currency is an international

game-changer that was a predicted move by China to directly compete�and subsequently

devalue�the US dollar.

Analysts call the plan, announced by Beijing in September, a huge move against the dollar�s

global dominance � and reserve currency status.

The Chinese government reportedly plans to allow the crude oil futures contract priced

in yuan to be fully convertible into gold.

As TFTP reported at the time, in addition to serving as a hedging tool for Chinese companies,

the contract will allow for increased use of the yuan in trade settlement.

These contracts will thus enable China�s trading partners to pay with gold or to convert

yuan into gold without the necessity to keep money in Chinese assets or turn it into US

dollars, according to Bloomberg.

Essentially, the new benchmark will allow exporters, such as Russia, Iran or Venezuela

to avoid US sanctions by trading oil in yuan that is convertible to gold � thereby negating

the hegemony of the petrodollar.

On Monday, trading of the new oil futures contracts for September settlement started

on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange at 440.20 yuan ($69.70) per barrel, reports

Chinese daily the South China Morning Post.

Some 18,540 lots have reportedly been sold and purchased so far.

As Bloomberg reports, the Petro-Yuan is a direct challenge to the dollar�s dominance.

However, whether or not it will have an immediate effect remains to be seen.

Shady Shaher, head of macro strategy at Dubai-based lender Emirates NBD PJSC, says it makes sense

in the long run to look at transactions in yuan because China is a key market, but it

will take years.

Bloomberg Gadfly columnist David Fickling argues that China doesn�t have �nearly

the influence in the oil market needed to carry out such a coup.� On the other hand,

paying in yuan for oil could become part of President Xi Jinping�s �One Belt, One

Road� initiative to develop ties across Eurasia, including the Middle East.

Chinese participation in Saudi Aramco�s planned initial public offering could help

sway Saudi opinion toward accepting yuan, which is used in only about 2 percent of global

payments.

Leading economist, Carl Weinberg, managing director at High Frequency Economics, goes

even further, predicting a major paradigm shift.

Weinberg told CNBC last year that China will likely �compel� Saudi Arabia to abandon

the petrodollar, and instead, begin trading oil in yuan�a move he says is likely to

precipitate the rest of the oil market following suit and abandoning the U.S. dollar as the

global reserve currency.

At the BRICs summit last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed Russia�s support

for the Petro-Yuan to specifically challenge the �unfairness� of the US dollar�s

global dominance.

�Russia shares the BRICS countries� concerns over the unfairness of the global financial

and economic architecture, which does not give due regard to the growing weight of the

emerging economies.

We are ready to work together with our partners to promote international financial regulation

reforms and to overcome the excessive domination of the limited number of reserve currencies.�

As the respected journalist/geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar explains: �to overcome the

excessive domination of the limited number of reserve currencies� is the politest way

of stating what the BRICS have been discussing for years now; how to bypass the US dollar,

as well as the petrodollar.

�It is more of a game changer for the US.

As soon as other nations have a real credible alternative to the US dollar, they can dump

dollars and switch to the yuan which can spark a dollar crisis.

If that happens, not only will there be inflation from the tariffs, but also from the flood

of dollars,� Ann Lee, Adjunct Professor of Economics and Finance at New York University

and author of the book �What the US Can Learn From China�, said.

For more infomation >> China Moves to Destroy US Dollar As They Launch the Gold backed - Duration: 4:57.

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STEPHANIE RUHLE Mar.28.2018 Can the U.S. trust China and North Korea's promise for denuclearization? - Duration: 7:27.

For more infomation >> STEPHANIE RUHLE Mar.28.2018 Can the U.S. trust China and North Korea's promise for denuclearization? - Duration: 7:27.

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NC State: Black History Month 2018 - Duration: 2:01.

Having this month dedicated to black people, black culture, black contributions —

it's great because it ensures that those things get highlighted, those things get

brought to the forefront, but it's problematic in that it shouldn't be

relegated to a month; it should be part of American culture.

It's necessary to show the rest of America, to teach the rest of America the contributions that African

Americans were making to our nation. Because of racial discrimination, people

will not pay attention to the contributions. There's a saying: "I am because you was."

Well, that's a very powerful statement because what we have access to is because of

those ancestors who have paved the way for us. What Black History Month tries to

do is show there are contributions that African Americans have made to this

country — to pretty much every field of academia, black people have contributed.

We are here, and we matter, and we have a voice, and we have a distinct culture, and

all of those things are very important, and it's great. My advice is never try to

interact with a person as a representative of a group. That will

cause all those interactions to fail, if you use that as a social strategy.

It's not just Black History Month; it's African-American achievement month,

because we're constantly making those strides. All kinds of people who come to

our campus have made contributions; Black History Month is about that — and teaching

our nation, making our nation pay attention to that. The Nubian Message has given me

opportunities to interact with that community in a positive way. I think we

need to be asking ourselves why it's still necessary in our country and start

working to dismantle the systems that make it necessary.

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Chinese State Councilor meets and dines with Seoul's top security advisor, exchanges views ... - Duration: 2:43.

Now as we speak, Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Yang Jiechi and President Moon's

top security adviser Chung Eui-yong are meeting here in Seoul.

Yang is on a two-day trip to South Korea to brief local officials on the outcome of the

recent Beijing-Pyongyang talks.

For more we now connect live to our Blue House correspondent Hwang Hojun who's on the phone

for us.

Hojun, what can you tell us.

Daniel as you said the meeting is still going on as we speak.

The meeting between Yang Jiechi, a key Chinese diplomat and member of the Politburo,... and

South Korea's National Security Adviser, Chung Eui-yong began a couple of hours ago,... and

it will turn into a dinner hosted by Chung as soon as they wrap up their talks.

According to initial pool reports, Chung said that the summit between Chinese President

Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was a great opportunity to reaffirm the Pyongyang's

commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as well as the upcoming inter-Korean

and U.S.-North Korea summits.

Chung recalled the time when he visited Beijing as President Moon's special envoy earlier

this month, when President Xi said China and South Korea are on the same page when it comes

to critical issues concerning the Peninsula, and reaffirmed his support of Seoul's policy

to establish lasting peace in the region.

Yang, in return, said that Kim Jong-un's recent surprise visit to Bejing and the bilateral

talks with the Chinese President would be beneficial to the upcoming April summit between

the two Koreas.

Amid the dynamic changes happening in the region, Yang stressed that both China and

South Korea must continue to closely communicate with each other and seek to develop their

bilateral relationship in accordance with the agreement made between Presidents Moon

and Xi.

Last December the two leaders agreed upon the unacceptability of war on the Peninsula,...

a firm commitment to the Peninsula's denuclearization,... a peaceful resolution of the North Korean

issue through dialogue and negotiation,... and the benefits of improving inter-Korean

relations to resolve such issues.

It sounds as though China is definitely trying to make its mark and stay in the loop in the

ever-changing situation.

Hojun, you also mentioned about how a date has been confirmed for when the inter-Korean

talks will happen.

What does the Blue House have to say about that?

Well, as the news is still hot out of the oven, there wasn't any official press briefing

from the Presidential Office about the decision.

But, the Blue House spokesperson told the reporters this afternoon that the Korean government

will certainly put its utmost effort into preparing for the summit between Seoul and

Pyongyang, especially now that they have a fixed date.

He also said that he wishes the April summit will become a groundbreaking turning point

in establishing peace on the Peninsula and called for the public's unified support for

a successful summit.

Daniel.

For more infomation >> Chinese State Councilor meets and dines with Seoul's top security advisor, exchanges views ... - Duration: 2:43.

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Former Senator Comes Clean on U S Government's UFO Research - Duration: 4:15.

Former Senator Comes Clean on U.S.

Government�s UFO Research

BY Brett Tingley

The recent �disclosures� of the Pentagon�s UFO research project and the accompanying

videos of allegedly anomalous aerial objects caused quite a stir in the ufology world.

While these releases were a rare opportunity for mainstream news outlets to discuss the

UFO phenomenon in a legitimate light, many veteran researchers urged caution.

In the weeks that followed, many inconsistencies and reasonable explanations for the program

surfaced which cast some doubt on the claims made by Tom DeLonge�s new �To the Stars

Academy� research group.

In particular, many critics noted that the ties between former Nevada Senator Harry Reid

who secured the funding and Las Vegas-based UFO enthusiast and aerospace magnate Robert

Bigelow were suspicious, reeing not of the alien or otherworldly, but of the �you scratch

my back, I�ll scratch yours� political favor variety.

To help clear the air and discuss what he knows about these government UFO research

programs (or at least is able to discuss publicly), Reid recently sat down with New York Magazine�s

Eric Benson for an interview about these programs.

Reid began the interview stating that �if we�re here to talk about little green men

or stuff that you want to look at that was found in New Mexico or something, I�m not

interested.

If you�re here to talk about science, I�m happy to do that.� Reid then goes on to

fill in some backstory about how he was put in touch with Bigelow through Nevada journalist

and Coast to Coast AM host George Knapp shortly after Bigelow inherited a small fortune following

his father�s death.

Robert Bigelow

Knapp and Bigelow were both keenly interested in UFO phenomena, Reid says, and began sending

him information about some of the more high-profile UFO incidents and alleged crashes like Roswell.

While Reid remains skeptical about most of these claims, he says the sheer abundance

of UFO reports drew him in.

�Mainly what interested me is so many people had seen these strange things in the air,�

Reid says, �that was interesting to me.� It was this interest � and allegations that

America�s rivals were putting resources into investigating anomalous aerial phenomena

� that Reid says led to securing funding for the now-infamous Pentagon UFO research

program led by Luis Elizondo:

What we decided to do � it would be black money, we wouldn�t have a big debate on

the Senate floor over it.

They would put in their defense appropriation bill, 11 million bucks.

The purpose of it was to study aerial phenomena.

The money was given, a directive was given to the Pentagon, to put this out to bid, which

they did.

Reid says the majority of the money went to Bigelow, who created a centralized storage

facility for official documentation and reports of sightings, alleged alien artifacts, and

other pieces of the UFO puzzle.

Reid notes that one reason the UFO phenomenon hasn�t been seriously discussed in the military

or government is because many career g-men are �afraid somebody will think they�re

some kind of a wacko.�

The Bigelow Aerospace logo bears an uncanny resemblance to the common grey alien.

Could Bigelow Aerospace be any less discreet with their logo design?

Reid ends the interview by attacking his interview and the press at large, arguing that the media

either doesn�t want to or doesn�t have the resources to comb through the thousands

of reports and documents the government (and Bigelow) have amassed on UFO phenomena.

Uh, where do I sign up?

For more infomation >> Former Senator Comes Clean on U S Government's UFO Research - Duration: 4:15.

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News Wrap: U.S., South Korea reach new trade deal - Duration: 3:52.

In the day's other news: The U.S. and South Korea have reached a new trade agreement,

after President Trump said the existing deal was a job killer.

It is widely reported that the new version will double U.S. auto exports to South Korea.

In turn, the South is exempted from the president's 25 percent tariffs on steel, but it must limit

steel exports to the U.S..

Poland signed a major deal today to buy U.S. Patriot missile defense systems to counter

Russia.

The agreement is worth nearly $5 billion, and it comes as Warsaw is modernizing its

military.

Overall, it is Poland's largest weapons deal in nearly 30 years.

In Russia, flags flew at half-staff on a national day of mourning for the victims of a Siberian

shopping mall fire.

Officials say 64 people died, many of them children.

The first funerals were held today in the city of Kemerovo.

At one service, mourners gathered around the coffins of a grandmother and her two grandchildren.

In Moscow, people attended a separate memorial, and demanded justice.

WOMAN (through translator): The guilty must be found, no matter what, for the simple purpose

that this must never happen again, so that money wouldn't be able to buy everything.

Life is not for sale.

Oh, lord, may the lord save us.

JUDY WOODRUFF: As the investigation continues, officials now say a short circuit may have

started the fire.

They also say emergency exits were locked.

Several mall employees have been arrested and charged.

Back in this country, a federal judge says that a lawsuit accusing President Trump of

violating the constitution's Emoluments Clause may go to trial.

Maryland and the District of Columbia allege that the president has received improper payments

from foreign governments through his D.C. hotel.

There have been several similar suits, but this is the first one allowed to proceed.

President Trump went today after a former Supreme Court justice, John Paul Stevens,

who called for repealing the Second Amendment, arguing that it would clear the way for gun

control.

In response, Mr. Trump tweeted that -- quote -- "The Second Amendment will never be repealed."

He went on to say that -- quote -- "Republicans must always hold the Supreme Court."

Facebook is changing its privacy options.

That is after a consulting firm affiliated with the Trump campaign accessed and used

data from 50 million Facebook users.

The social media giant says that users will be better able to navigate privacy and security

settings, and see the data that is being gathered.

On Wall Street, stocks had a choppy day.

The Dow Jones industrial average lost nine points to close at 23848.

The Nasdaq fell 59 points, and the S&P 500 slipped seven.

And the Labrador retriever is still America's top dog.

Labs lead the American Kennel Club's popularity rankings for the 27th straight year, followed

by German shepherds and golden retrievers.

The French bulldog has surged to fourth.

It is up more than 70 slots from 20 years ago.

Still to come on the "NewsHour": what we should read into the meeting between Kim Jong-un

and Xi Jinping; the Supreme Court takes on political gerrymandering; Egyptians, facing

a declining economy, head to the polls; and much more.

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