Haslam Approval Rating
Approve: 72%
Disapprove: 20%
Unsure: 8%
March 1st
- After years of slow economic recovery, a new jobs report indicates that 512,000 jobs were created in February and that the unemployment declined from 5.6 % to 5.1%.
- President Haslam arrives in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and meets Kyrgyzstan President, Sooronbay Jeenbekov, where they discuss their military training and Modernization aid from the CAMTA Act, Fighting Terrorism, and the creation of a Possible alliance between them, the other 4 countries in the CAMTA Act, Afghanistan, and India
- Turkish aircrafts bomb several Kurdish military installations, leading to several casualties for the Kurds. This action, seen as revenge for the attack on the Turkish convoy several days prior, has received international condemnation.
March 2nd
- SDA Forces liberate Tadmur (Palmyra) from ISIS control after 2 weeks besieging the city.
- In response to the recent actions from Turkey, Senators Todd Young of Indiana and Tom Udall of New Mexico request sanctions be placed on Erdogan’s regime until the Turks stop their violent actions.
- Kurdish Forces in Syria, despite setbacks from Turkish attacks, begin to assault the city of Al Hasakah, an ISIS stronghold
March 3rd
- President Haslam arrives in Astana, Kazakhstan and meets Kazakstani President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, where they discuss their military training and Modernization aid from the CAMTA Act, Fighting Terrorism, and the creation of a Possible alliance between them, the other 4 countries in the CAMTA Act, Afghanistan, and India. This officially ends Haslam’s international trip across Central Asia. However, as his Presidential Convoy is leaving to the airport, a terrorist plot is uncovered and the President is driven to a safe location where is able to leave Central Asia via Air Force One. A relatively quick investigation reveals that the assassination attempt was plotted and plan by Hizb-ut-Tahrir, an islamist terrorist group in Central Asia that is similar to Al Qaeda. Immediately, Kazakh forces launch an attack on several Hizb-ut-Tahrir hideouts within the country and capture the plotters of the assassination attempt.
- 12,000 Uzbekistani troops are refitted with modern weaponry under CAMTA and deployed in the mountains in Afghanistan to aid in the war against Afghanistan
March 5th
- President Haslam speaks on the telephone with French President Francois Hollande, British Prime Minister Jacob Rees Mogg, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull and talks to them about the preparation of the American military intervention in Syria and Iraq to defeat ISIS and ask them to join their forces with the United States, citing that it's in “our common interests to defeat ISIS by all the means for the sake of international security.” All these leaders accepted to increase their military efforts to defeat ISIS.
- Vice President Rubio Campaigns in Florida for the next 5 days in Florida for Republican Nominee Dwayne Johnson.
- SPRG and SDA forces capture the outskirts of Bi’r Rasum after a bloody battle with ISIS troops. While the US Troops prepare to help end the battle far quicker.
- A US bombing campaign on Al Nusra strongholds in Northwestern Syria begins as Assad forces capture many Al Nusra positions in the South and the SPRG captures many Al Nusra and ISIS positions in Eastern Syria
March 8th
- President Bill Haslam issues Executive Order 13774 to give his Secretary of Homeland Security Rudy Giuliani the mandate to increase the FBI's counterterrorism budget and to reinforce security measures as well as the Patriot Act in order to prevent terrorist attacks on the territory of the United States. A Senate vote will be held next month on a potential reinforcement of the Patriot Act. A congressional approval of this policy seems to be more than likely due to the Republican majority in both Houses of the Congress.
- The interior of Baiji begins to fall to US and Iraqi forces and a slow withdrawal from ISIS begins as they begin to retreat to Mosul for one last defense.
- 15,000 Turkmenistani troops are refitted in Modern weaponry and deployed in Afghanistan to aid in the newly created Operation Flaming Phoenix I. Operation Flaming Phoenix I is the first section of the US and Allies plans to destroy terrorist groups with OFP II in Iraq and OFP III in Syria planning to be launched soon.
- The Battle of Baghlan begins as US, Turkmenistani, Afghan, and Uzbekistani forces are deployed and attack one of the strongest positions the Taliban have in Afghanistan.
- The United Kingdom announces they will deploy a total of 30,000 Troops in Iraq and Syria, France announces they will deploy 26,000 Troops in those two countries, Germany 10,000, Italy 7500, Greece 5000, Australia 3500, Canada 9500, and Bulgaria 1500
- President Haslam issues Executive Order 13775 to increase the U.S. efforts to provide military training as well as military equipment to the Kurds and to Syrian rebels and to establish background checks on Syrian rebels before arming them, which will allow the U.S. authorities to learn more about them and about their backgrounds and their connections, thus helping the United States to make sure they will arm only anti-terrorist forces and deprive Middle Eastern groups that are secretly fighting for terrorist groups like ISIS, Al Qaida, Al Nosra, etc. of weapons.
- Sanctions are placed on Turkey for their unjustified attacks on Kurdish positions in recent weeks.
March 10th
- Fierce debates in the Senate over the potential replacement of the Obamacare by the Haslamcare. Bernie Sanders argues that many Americans will deprived of their health coverage under that plan while Cory Gardner argues that it will, in contrast, reinforce it through the reduction of the fiscal burden on the American people. The vote in the House is scheduled to be held in March 29 while the Senate vote, if Haslamcare passes the House, will be set a week later on April 5.
- The battle of Baiji ends in a coalition victory and they begin to prepare for one last push to Mosul to end ISIS positions in Iraq.
- The US Bombing Campaign begins to soften as SDA Forces attack the cities of Afrin and Jableh, with the two cities expecting to fall in mid April
March 14th
- In the U.S. Senate, John McCain introduces a bill that would approve the integration of Montenegro, Armenia, and Georgia into the NATO and would make these three countries new members of NATO. The opponents of this bill argued that it would increase tensions with Russia while the supporters argued that it will increase pressure on Russia for its actions in the Middle East (especially Ukraine) and make the fight against terrorism easier due to these two countries military powers and to Georgia's strategic geographical position in proximity with the Middle East. The Senate unanimously supports the bill with 99 YEA votes. The only senator to vote NAY is Rand Paul. So Montenegro, Armenia, and Georgia will likely officially become new NATO members at the NATO summit set on May 25, 2017.
- The Battle of Bi’r Rasum finally ends with US Forces finally getting into the center of the city. The US Forces in the area meet with SPRG and SDA generals as they begin to encircle Raqqa
- The Battle of Al Hasakah ends in a Kurdish victory.. All Coalition forces now begin to prepare for a full on assault on Raqqa as most of the Al Hasakah, Dayr Az Zawr, and Ar Raqqah governorates have been liberated from ISIS control.
March 16th
- The Haslam Administration releases a preliminary draft of its 2018 budget request. The budget's largest relative increases in spending include the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs, while the largest cuts apply to the EPA and the Departments of Labor and Agriculture. Haslam also signs a memorandum directed at Speaker of the House Paul Ryan requesting additional funds for the departments of Defense and Homeland Security.
- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Rob Portman responds to President Haslam’s proposed budget cuts to his department, saying it "recognizes a greater role for State and local governments, and the private sector to address community and economic development needs".
- Turkish aircraft “accidently” bomb several Kurdish military installations, receiving massive condemnation from the UN and NATO
March 19th
- SPRG forces capture the cities of Al-Taybah and As-Sukhnah from ISIS' occupation. 351 jihadists as well as 250 SPRG soldiers were killed.
- The siege of Mosul begins as a total of 71,000 Coalition forces surround the city and cut off any escape route for ISIS forces.
March 22nd
- A jihadist named Khalid Masood orchestrated a terrorist attack in the vicinity of the Palace of Westminster in London, United Kingdom. In revenge for Western military action against jihadism in countries in Middle East, this vehicle-ramming attack killed 4 pedestrians and 1 police officer and injured 49 other people before the perpetrator was shot dead by the police.
-President Haslam offers British Prime Minister Jacob Rees Mogg his condolences and the United States' full support.
- SPRG forces capture the city of Al-Musareb as well as most of the neighboring towns.
March 25th
- Gulmurod Khalimov, ISIS' war minister, is killed by U.S. airstrikes that softened ISIS positions in Raqqa for the eventual attack.
- President Haslam campaigns for State Senator Bill Beagle in Ohio for 3 days to help win the special election there.
- Vice President Rubio Campaigns for Governor Scott Walker for 2 days to help him win the special election there
March 26th
- The Battle of Baghlan ends in a Coalition victory as thousands of requipped Kazakh, Kyrgyzstani, Indian, and Tajikistani troops arrive in Afghanistan to begin sieges on Kundunz and Lashkar Gah to further crush Taliban Forces in Afghanistan.
March 27th
- The Senate votes 57 YAY to 43 NAY on the implementation of Executive Order 13769 and the House will vote on it on April 5th
- The Battle of Jableh ends with an SDA-Coalition victory as the last Al Nusra stronghold on the Syrian
- The attempted assassin of Scott Walker is found and arrested. When asked why he did it, he stated it was to make sure a Republican Hegemony doesn’t happen. He will be in jail for life.
March 28th
- President Haslam issues Executive Order 13776 to boost America's agriculture industry by cutting taxes on agriculture businesses, including tractor and seed companies, to help them to innovate and to manufacture more tractors and seeds, which will boost job creation, improve agricultural technologies, reduce the food prices through the reduction of inflation and reduce Americans' dependence on food stamps, which will reinforce their purchasing power and give them more access to food. He also issues Executive Order 13777 which begins the process of using unused/unneeded Farm land to be used for the production of Ethanol to be used as a cleaner alternative to Gasoline.
- Thanks to the provision of military training and military equipment, arsenal and weapons from the United States, the Kurds managed to defeat ISIS in Markada and to free it as well as all the neighboring cities. SPRG defeated ISIS in Maadan. Meanwhile, Assad forces take control of the city of Tasil, not far from Damascus.
March 29th
- President Haslam meets Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House.
- President Haslam signs a bill which defines the budget and objectives of NASA, including a crewed mission to Mars as early as 2033 as well a potential exploitation of the moon's mineral resources. The draft 2018 budget expands support of public-private partnerships for deep-space habitation, revives a supersonic flight research program, strengthens NASA's cybersecurity, increases focus on planetary science and robotic exploration.
- In the context of the House Special Election in South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District for Attorney General Trey Gowdy’s Former Seat, State Senator Mike Gambrell wins the Republican Primary against State Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch with 56% of the vote. He will face fellow State Senator Marlon E. Kimpson on May 3rd.
- In the Context of the House Special Election in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District for Secretary of Commerce Jaime Herrera Beutler’s Former Seat, State Senator Jan Angel defeated State Representative Andrew Barkis in the Republican Primary with 59% to 41%. She will face fellow State Senator David Frockt on May 3rd.
- In the Context of the House Special Election in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District for Secretary of Health and Human Services Ralph Abraham’s Former Seat, State Senator Beth Mizell defeated fellow State Senator Sharon Hewitt 54% to 46%. She will face Fellow State Senator Jean Paul “JP” Morrell on May 3rd.
March 30th
- President Haslam signs Executive Order 13777 to combat drug addiction and the opioid epidemic.
- After 21 days of siege, the Coalition frees Afrin from ISIS' control, while the SPRG captured the Thayyem Oil Fields and gives these oil reserves to the Syrian people. As a result, the Coalition's victory in Afrin and the rest of the Dayr Az Zawr deprived ISIS of a strategic position and of an important part of its oil refineries whose exploitation by ISIS was aimed at financing the jihadist organization's terrorist activities, thus decreasing ISIS ability to organize terrorist attacks. 7000 ISIS fighters and 119 coalition soldiers were killed during the battle.
March 31st
- The Siege of Raqqa officially begins
- President Haslam campaigns for a week in Wisconsin to help Scott Walker with Secretary of Labor Ron Johnson while Rubio Campaigns for 3 days in Florida for Dwayne Johnson
- After 5 days of fighting, the Battle of Kundunz ends, liberating North Eastern Afghanistan from Taliban control, giving the coalition their first Major Victory in a long time.
