Obstacles suggest DACA deal might not get done

After months of rhetoric and negotiations on immigration with the parties barely any closer to each other, the reality is beginning to dawn that there may be no deal to be had. Stakeholders working toward a deal on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, likely including border security, are not giving up hope.

GOP senators call on Trump to show restraint in Russia probe

Two Republican senators said Sunday that President Donald Trump would be wise to keep a public silence on an independent investigation into his 2016 campaign's contacts with Russia in the wake of news reports that he sought to fire the special counsel. The senators, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Susan Collins of Maine, also urged special counsel Robert Mueller to review whether Trump tried to fire him last June, an accusation the president has labeled "fake news."

Plenty of fire and fury at 60th annual Grammy Awards

Just as the Hollywood award shows this year have been dominated by the Time's Up movement, the 60th annual Grammy Awards became a platform for artists to address sexual harassment and abuse, but also President Donald Trump, immigration and gun violence. Artists arrived on the red carpet with white roses to show support for female equality, but others skewered Trump or criticized his administration's treatment of immigrants with the Statue of Liberty serving as a backdrop.

Jay-Z, leading on Grammy Day, attacked by Trump

Jay-Z is leading nominations Sunday for the Grammys, was feted Saturday by music industry heavyweights - and, in between, was taken to task by the president of the United States. American rap mogul Jay-Z - who took home the Industry Icon award at the traditionnal Clive Davis pre-Grammy party - leads with eight Grammy nominations President Donald Trump criticized Jay-Z on his Twitter feed, likely in response to the rap mogul's denunciations of the US leader in an interview.

Hillary Clinton surprises with Grammy ‘Fire and Fury’ spoof

Bruno Mars beat Jay-Z for the top Grammy Awards on Sunday, but the surprise star of the night was former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reading from Michael Wolff's controversial book "Fire and Fury." A pre-taped parody sketch saw Grammy Awards host James Corden audition celebrities, including John Legend, Cher, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg.

NH Business Newsmakers: Franklin Savings promotes four

Gregory A. Tracy, 63, was pronounced dead after he sideswiped a Toyota Corolla in the southbound lanes, skidding off the road, and struck a dirt embankment around 4:50 p.m. Saturday, New Hampshire... The Manchester Monarchs couldn't sweep their weekend series against the Wheeling Nailers on Sunday afternoon, and fell, 4-2, at WesBanco Arena.

The Latest: Bruno Mars wins album of the year Grammy Award

The rapper was nominated for eight Grammy nominations on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Four of the five album of the y... . FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 file photo, Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for video of the year for "HUMBLE."

Lawmakers call on Trump to drop bid for legal immigration cuts

Lawmakers in both parties said Sunday that the immigration debate should focus narrowly on efforts to legalize young immigrants known as "dreamers" and beef up border security, suggesting that President Donald Trump's demands to slash legal immigration levels are likely to sink a deal. Democrats have voiced fierce opposition to a White House plan, released late last week, that featured a path to citizenship for 1.8 million dreamers in exchange for $25 billion for his border wall and sharp cuts to family immigration visas.

Fed on rates, Trump speech, tech earnings all loom

With Wall Street at record highs, investors will eye a Federal Reserve meeting, US President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address and the latest corporate results including from Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Apple. The Federal Open Market Committee will conclude its two-day meeting on Wednesday, the last one with Janet Yellen as the central bank's chair before Jerome Powell takes over.

2 Republican senators seek to protect Mueller from Trump

Despite new protestations from the White House that President Donald Trump does not plan to fire Robert Mueller, two leading Republican senators Sunday called for a law to protect the special counsel leading the Russia investigation. "I've got legislation protecting Mr. Mueller, and I'll be glad to pass it tomorrow," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said on ABC's "This Week."

Van Jones: ‘Jay-Z Is Setting A Better Example Than Donald Trump’

CNN host Van Jones on Sunday thanked Donald Trump for the public relations boost after the president attacked Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter's appearance on Jones' show. Trump lashed out at Jay-Z in a tweet on Sunday after the hip-hop legend said that the president's remarks about "shithole" African nations was "hurtful."

GOP senators: Trump needs to show restraint in Russia probe

Two Republican senators said Sunday that President Donald Trump would be wise to keep a public silence on an independent investigation into his 2016 campaign's contacts with Russia in the wake of news reports that he sought to fire the special counsel. The senators, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Susan Collins of Maine, also urged special counsel Robert Mueller to review whether Trump tried to fire him last June, an accusation the president has labeled "fake news."

Collins: Talks about protecting Mueller’s job

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins said on Sunday that Congress should pass legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller following reports President Donald Trump considered firing him last June. But at the same time, Collins said in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union" that she ultimately had faith in Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who has direct authority over the probe.

Air Force One: New fridges for Donald Trump’s presidential planes to cost $24mThe Independent

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on 12 January, 2018, for a weekend trip to Mar-a-Lago: AFP Air Force One , the military-spec jet liner that ferries President Donald Trump around the globe, is to receive a $24m refrigerator upgrade. Boeing was handed the contract to design and install two gigantic chillers on the aircraft that will store enough food to keep crew members, travelling journalists, Mr Trump and his advisers going for weeks at a time.

Will Ferrell returns to ‘SNL’ to remind Americans George W. Bush was a ‘really bad’ president

"So I just wanted to address my fellow Americans tonight and remind you guys that I was really bad, like historically not good," Will Ferrell said. Will Ferrell reprised his imitation of former President George W. Bush on "Saturday Night Live" to remind Americans that his two terms in office were "really bad."

Sen. Collins: If Trump Fired Rosenstein, Would Be ‘Terrible Mistake’

President Donald Trump would be making a "terrible mistake" if he fired Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein - and should "never ever" discuss special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe with anyone but his lawyer, Sen. Susan Collins said Sunday. In an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," the Maine Republican, reacting to a report that Trump wanted to fire Mueller last year, noted Rosenstein is the only one who could technically fire the special counsel.