Joy Reid: Trump Ending DACA Hypocritical Because ‘He’s Married to an Immigrant’

MSNBC's Joy Reid guest-hosted The Rachel Maddow Show August 31 where she essentially called President Trump a hypocrite for wanting to end DACA because he's " married to an immigran t." Lest Reid forget, DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and applies to illegal immigrant children and young adults who were under 31 in June of 2012, when the act was implemented by President Obama.

Key Words: McCain rips ‘poorly informed’ Trump in blistering op-ed

Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain had some choice words for President Donald Trump in a blistering op-ed published just as Congress is getting ready to come back from vacation and face a host of important deadlines. The Washington Post op-ed is titled "It's time Congress returns to regular order," but it is McCain's knocks on Trump that are getting passed around on social media Friday.

Diplomatic tit-for-tat between Russia and the US escalates

Russia on Friday promised a "tough response" to a U.S. order to shut the Russian consulate in San Francisco and offices in Washington and New York, the latest round in a diplomatic tit-for-tat. The U.S. issued its order Thursday and gave Russia 48 hours to comply, intensifying tensions between the two countries.

HHS cutting way back on funds for – Obamacare’ promotion

Affirming its disdain for "Obamacare," the Trump administration on Thursday announced sharp cuts in programs promoting health care enrollment under the Affordable Care Act for next year. Advertising will be cut from $100 million spent on 2017 sign-ups to $10 million, said Health and Human Services officials.

New Jersey Senator Menendez’s graft trial could sway D.C. power balance

More than two years after U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges, the New Jersey Democrat finally faces trial next week in a case whose verdict could sway the balance of power in Washington. Menendez, 63, is accused of taking bribes, including luxury trips and campaign contributions, from a wealthy patron since shortly after he was first elected to the Senate in 2006.

Diplomatic tit-for-tat between Russia and the US escalates WASHINGTON …

Russia on Friday promised a "tough response" to a U.S. order to shut the Russian consulate in San Francisco and offices in Washington and New York, the latest round in a diplomatic tit-for-tat. The U.S. issued its order Thursday and gave Russia 48 hours to comply, intensifying tensions between the two countries.

Trump’s expected repeal of Dreamer program draws fire from business

A federal judge in Texas on Thursday struck down an Obama administration rule that would have extended mandatory overtime pay to more than 4 million U.S. workers, siding with business groups and 21... People march and chant slogans against President Donald Trump's proposed end of the DACA program that protects immigrant children from deportation at ... (more)

Trump mulling ending DACA, but will make decision with a big heart,a Pence says

As President Donald Trump considers whether to end the deferred action for childhood arrivals policy that allows immigrants who were brought into the U.S. in their youth to remain in the country and obtain work permits, his vice president says that the determination is one that Trump will make with "big heart." ABC News reported last week that the president was leaning toward terminating the program launched under President Barack Obama in 2012.

Milwaukee sheriff, Trump supporter Clarke resigns

The tough-talking sheriff of Milwaukee County, David Clarke, resigned without explanation Thursday, capping a tumultuous year for the divisive, provocative lawman whose unabashed support for President Donald Trump and in-your-face personality earned him a national following among some conservatives. Clarke submitted his resignation in a one-sentence letter to the county clerk that gave no reason for his departure more than a year before his term is up.

Treasury secretary won’t commit to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill

Former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew looking at a rendering of Harriet Tubman during a visit to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, DC on April 21, 2016. Current Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin would not commit to putting Tubman on the $20, despite plans by the Obama administration to do so.

Klayman: Mueller Won’t Touch ‘Corrupt’ Comey in Russia Probe

FBI special counsel Robert Mueller is focusing on President Donald Trump and his associates in the Russia investigation but is failing to look at the "corrupt" former FBI director James Comey, former federal prosecutor Larry Klayman told Newsmax TV. During an appearance on " Newsmax Now ," Klayman was asked about Mueller's Russia probe that's been ongoing for several months as the Department of Justice tries to determine whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.

In tit for tat, U.S. tells Russia to close post in San Francisco

The Consulate-General of Russia in San Francisco, as seen on Aug. 10. The United States is retaliating against Russia by forcing the closure of its consulate in San Francisco and scaling back its diplomatic presence in Washington and New York. WASHINGTON>> In an escalating tit-for-tat, the United States forced Russia today to shutter its consulate in San Francisco and scale back its diplomatic presence in Washington and New York, as relations between the two former Cold War foes continued to unravel.

Donald Trump is not, and has never been a populist — his policies make that clear

Several media outlets are suggesting that President Donald Trump's August 30 speech calling for tax reform was a "populist pitch," and dozens of media figures and outlets have been calling the president a "populist" since his inauguration. A closer examination of Trump's policies, however, show a pattern of decisions that will create devastating impacts on Americans, particularly low-income residents, while providing handouts to corporations and the wealthiest citizens.

Defense secretary begins sending additional troops to Afghanistan

The Pentagon has begun sending additional troops to Afghanistan to carry out President Donald Trump's new war strategy, which will stick to his predecessor's approach of supporting the Afghans' fight against the Taliban rather than doing the fighting for them, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday. "Yes, I've signed orders, but it's not complete," Mattis told reporters in an impromptu news conference at the Pentagon.

WashPost: Trump Texas Appearance Turns Into Rally

A Tuesday appearance by President Donald Trump in a community near Corpus Christi, Texas became more of a Trump rally, according to a report Thursday in The Washington Post . Reporter Abby Phillip detailed the visit from the president, who was in the state addressing Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath.

Source: Grand jury hears from lobbyist in Trump Tower chat

A grand jury used by special counsel Robert Mueller has heard secret testimony from a Russian-American lobbyist who attended a June 2016 meeting with President Donald Trump's eldest son, The Associated Press has learned. A person familiar with the matter confirmed to the AP that Rinat Akhmetshin had appeared before Mueller's grand jury in recent weeks.

Trump order cramps rebuilding stronger against floods

In this Aug. 29, 2017 file photo, Interstate 69 is covered by floodwaters from Harvey, in Humble, Texas. Just two weeks ago, President Donald Trump rolled back an order by his predecessor that would have made it easier for storm-ravaged communities to use federal emergency aid to rebuild bridges, roads and other construction so they can better withstand future disasters.