Trump Taps Huckabee as Israel Envoy, Plans to Visit Capitol Hill

Former Arkansas Governor Picked for Top Diplomatic Post

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has been tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. Huckabee, a prominent conservative Christian, is a strong supporter of Israel and has been a vocal critic of the Obama administration's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Trump to Deliver Speech on Tax Plan

President Trump is scheduled to deliver a major speech on his tax plan on Wednesday, September 27th. The speech, which will be delivered at the White House, is expected to outline the president's proposals for overhauling the U.S. tax code. Trump has promised to cut taxes for businesses and individuals, but it remains to be seen whether he can get his plan through Congress.

Hurricane Maria Devastates Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria has devastated the island of Puerto Rico, leaving behind widespread damage and power outages. The Category 4 storm made landfall on Wednesday, September 20th, and brought with it torrential rains and winds of up to 155 mph. At least 10 people have been killed in Puerto Rico, and the island's infrastructure has been severely damaged.

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan, in defiance of international warnings. The missile, which was launched on Tuesday, September 26th, flew over the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido before landing in the Pacific Ocean. The launch is the latest in a series of provocations by North Korea, which has been developing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

Trump to Visit Capitol Hill

President Trump is scheduled to visit Capitol Hill on Thursday, September 28th, to meet with Republican leaders. The meeting comes as Congress is considering a number of important issues, including tax reform, healthcare, and immigration. It is unclear what Trump will discuss with Republican leaders, but the meeting is likely to focus on the president's agenda for the remainder of his first year in office.