Around 8:30 p.m., Trump tweeted: “If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible “carnage” going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings , I will send in the Feds.” If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible “carnage” going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings , I will send in the Feds! It’s a topic Trump has commented on before.
Day: January 24, 2017
Trump Expected To Sign Order Enabling Mexican Border Wall
President Donald Trump is planning to sign executive orders on Wednesday enabling construction of his proposed border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and targeting cities where local leaders refuse to hand over illegal immigrants for deportation, part of a multiday rollout of his long-promised crackdown on illegal immigration, officials familiar with the decision said Tuesday. The moves represent Trump’s first effort to deliver on perhaps the signature issue that drove his presidential campaign: his belief that illegal immigration is out of control and threatening the country’s safety and security.
Trump to Chicago: Fix the ‘Carnage’
President Donald Trump sits at his desk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Jan. 23, 2017. President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday night in a tweet to send “the Feds” to Chicago if the city did not address its longstanding plague of violence.
Trump moving forward with border wall, weighs refugee cuts
President Donald Trump will begin rolling out executive actions on immigration Wednesday, beginning with steps to build his proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to two administration officials. He’s also expected to target so-called sanctuary cities and is reviewing proposals that would restrict the flow of refugees to the United States.
Donald Trump to address plans for Mexican border wall, other security issues Wednesday
President Donald Trump shows off a signed executive order to reinstitute a policy barring any recipient of U.S. assistance from performing or promoting abortions abroad with money they receive from non-U.S. sources, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. ORG XMIT: DCEV111 President Donald Trump shows off a signed executive order to reinstitute a policy barring any recipient of U.S. assistance from performing or promoting abortions abroad with money they receive from non-U.S. sources, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
President Trump Threatens to ‘Send in the Feds’ Because of Chicago ‘Carnage’
Eastern Mosul has been liberated, Iraqi government officials say according to the U.S. Department of Defense . Iraqi security forces now control all areas… The Nebraska dairy community is recruiting candidates to become the 2017-18 Nebraska Dairy Princess.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Repeated Unsubstantiated Claim of Widespread Voter Fraud
Eastern Mosul has been liberated, Iraqi government officials say according to the U.S. Department of Defense . Iraqi security forces now control all areas… The Nebraska dairy community is recruiting candidates to become the 2017-18 Nebraska Dairy Princess.
Louisiana leaders praise Trump’s action to advance Keystone XL pipeline
President Donald Trump signs an executive order implementing a federal government hiring freeze, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. ORG XMIT: DCEV106 President Donald Trump signs an executive order implementing a federal government hiring freeze, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
Sky-High Ticket Prices for Super Bowl 51
Eastern Mosul has been liberated, Iraqi government officials say according to the U.S. Department of Defense . Iraqi security forces now control all areas… The Nebraska dairy community is recruiting candidates to become the 2017-18 Nebraska Dairy Princess.
Senate confirms Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to the UN
In this Jan. 18, 2017 file photo, UN Ambassador-designate, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has overwhelmingly approved Haley’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
The Latest: Mayo: Dayton fall unrelated to cancer diagnosis
Minnesota Lt. Governor Tina Smith, right, and Secretary of State Steve Simon, left, help Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton after he collapsed during his State of the State address in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.
Anti-immigration groups are troubled that Trump backed off pledge to deport Dreamers
Immigration hawks are pressuring President Donald Trump to stick by his pledge to end legal protections for some 750,000 immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as children, while the immigrants themselves are cautiously relieved that he appears to be backing off. Trump promised on the campaign trail to “terminate immediately” a program started by President Barack Obama to temporarily protect these young people from deportation and offer them two-year renewable work permits.
Secret Service agent may face disciplinary action over anti-Trump Facebook posts
Secret Service Agents surround Donald Trump in response to an incident during a campaign event in Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday, March 12, 2016. A senior official with the U.S. Secret Service may face disciplinary action after posting comments to Facebook suggesting that she would not “take a bullet” for President Trump.
Sexist, vulgar posts on women’s marches rebound on officials
A school board member in Hillary Clinton’s hometown resigned after making a derogatory reference on Twitter to the female anatomy in describing women marching against President Donald Trump. An Illinois teacher was pulled from the classroom for tweets deemed sexist.
Donald Trump’s America has Malcolm Turnbull scrambling in a changed world
In three ways – and in just three days – Donald Trump’s “America First” mantra has profoundly unsettled Australia’s assumptions about the world. Trump hasn’t provoked a crisis in foreign policy but there is a new intensity that will especially challenge Malcolm Turnbull in the coming weeks on vexed political questions ranging from refugees to China.
Trump to sign executive orders enabling construction of border wall and targeting sanctuary cities
Donald Trump signs one of five executive orders related to the oil pipeline industry in the oval office of the White House Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump signs one of five executive orders related to the oil pipeline industry in the oval office of the White House Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump plans to sign executive orders Wednesday enabling construction of his proposed wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and targeting cities where local leaders refuse to hand over illegal immigrants for deportation, according to White House officials familiar with the decisions.
Lawmakers, governor ready for showdown in divided N Carolina
North Carolina legislators begin a new session Wednesday amid rancor with a new governor and deep skepticism about whether they will reach consensus on big issues or remain stuck in a quagmire of state officials’ own making.
News 37 mins ago 4:15 p.m.Former Metro East paramedic charged with wire fraud, identity theft
A former Metro East paramedic accused of wire fraud, making false testaments and identity theft of several controlled substances was arraigned in East St. Louis Tuesday. Jason Laut, 39, of O’Fallon, Ill.
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The assertion that Trump lost the popular vote because of alleged illegal voting appears to be part of a developing pattern for the new administration in which falsehoods overshadow outreach efforts. President Donald Trump holds the most powerful office in the world.
Trumpcare’s Cruel Magic ThinkingBy David Cay Johnston
On day one of his presidency, President Donald Trump took over ownership of the mess that is America’s healthcare system. Both politically and practically Trump’s action placed full responsibility for improving on the Affordable Care Act , aka Obamacare, on his administration and the Republican-controlled Congress.
Obamas, Ivanka Trump: Kolarama neighborhood welcomes new residents
Movers, under the supervision of White House ushers, move President Barack Obama’s family’s belongings into their rented house in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. more > It’s a question some residents of Northwest Washington’s tony Kalorama neighborhood are asking now that the Obamas and first daughter Ivanka Trump are taking up residence there – along with their Secret Service guardians.
Secret Service investigating woman’s anti-Trump tweet
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a Twitter posting by a Louisville woman who suggested someone could assassinate President Donald Trump. The tweet, according to a screenshot provided to The Courier-Journal , says “If someone was cruel enough to assassinate MLK, maybe someone will be kind enough to assassinate Trump.”
Stocks Rally on Renewed Trump Optimism as Nasdaq, S&P Hit Records
Wall Street stocks posted solid gains Tuesday, brushing aside mixed corporate earnings and lingering worries about trade protectionism, and betting that President Donald Trump will indeed produce the pro-growth policies they have been hoping for. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 each ended at fresh all-time highs, and the Dow moved back to within striking distance of the 20,000-point milestone as investors revived the optimism that pushed the market to repeated records for about six weeks after the election.
Sen. Jeff Merkley Pins Down Trump’s Nominee For Top Budget Post on “Alternative Facts”
Today the Senate Budget Committee grilled U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney , President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget. As an aide held up photos of the crowd from the 2009 inauguration of former President Barack Obama and the 2017 Trump inauguration, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley asked Mulvaney which crowd appeared bigger.
Larry Kudlow: Trump Proves He Will ‘Think Big, Dream Bigger’
“Trump is making good on a lot of his pro-growth policies, coming out of the gate very fast,” he told CNBC. “Think big, dream bigger,” Kudlow explained to CNBC in summarizing the few few days of the Trump presidency.
Tom Tancredo: Obama’s ‘War on America’ Led Way to Trump
Americans can thank former President Barack Obama’s missteps as president for delivering Donald Trump to the White House, former Rep. Tom Tancredo tells Newsmax TV. “Mr. Former President You are the one that made war on America.
Tancredo: ‘Fruitcake’ Ashley Judd’s Anti-Trump Missives ‘Incredibly Vile’
Former Rep. Tom Tancredo says Ashley Judd’s foul-mouthed rant at the Women’s March on Washington was raving of a “fruitcake.” “For all those children in that audience, I’m so glad they were able to see American democracy in action,” Tancredo, a Colorado Republican, said sarcastically to Steve Malzberg on Tuesday’s “America Talks Live” on Newsmax TV.
Rebuking Obama, Trump boosts Keystone XL, Dakota pipelines
President Donald Trump moved swiftly Tuesday to advance the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines, signing executive actions to aggressively overhaul America’s energy policy and deal a sharp blow to Barack Obama’s legacy on climate change.
NJ Transit resumes Atlantic City service after bridge repair
New Jersey Transit officials are warning riders to be prepared for a crowded, crawling Tuesday morning commute due to earlier weather-related damage New Jersey Transit has resumed service on its Atlantic City Line after it was suspended because a bridge was stuck in the open position Convicted sex offenders are pushing back against North Carolina laws they say deprive offenders of constitutional rights without protecting children from assault as the laws originally intended Convicted sex offenders are pushing back against North Carolina laws they say deprive offenders of constitutional rights without protecting children from assault as the laws originally intended Ten of at least 20 people killed in a weekend tornado outbreak lived in Georgia mobile home parks, yet laws requiring storm shelters in those vulnerable communities are few and far between Ten of at least 20 people killed in a … (more)
Trump pick for ed secretary a ‘slap in the face,’ N.J. teachers say
Betsy DeVos, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next secretary of education, had advocated for school choice and voucher programs. Both of New Jersey’s senators said they plan to vote against her confirmation.
White House doubles down on Trumpa s voter fraud claim
President Donald Trump shows off his signature on an executive order about the Dakota Access pipeline, Tuesday in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. WASHINGTON >> The White House on Tuesday stuck firmly to President Donald Trump’s claim that millions of people voted illegally in the November election, but provided no evidence to back up his assertion.
Trump admin orders EPA contract freeze and media blackout
WASHINGTON >> The Trump administration has instituted what it described as a temporary media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants. Emails sent to EPA staff since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday and reviewed by The Associated Press detailed specific prohibitions banning press releases, blog updates or posts to the agency’s social media accounts.
PBS/NPR In Panic: Trump Administration To Defund/Privatize
Currently, a half-billion dollars in taxpayer money is given to National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service each year. Trump plans to do away with that.
PBS/NPR In Panic: Trump Administration To Defund/Privatize
Currently, a half-billion dollars in taxpayer money is given to National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service each year. Trump plans to do away with that.
Tucker Carlson DESTROYS Border Angels Founder Enrique Morones
Monday, on Tucker Carlson Tonight , Border Angels Founder Enrique Morones attempted to explain why it is inhumane for the United States to decide who can come into this country and who cannot. Morones spewed the normal far left terms of xenophobe, sexist, racist that libs can’t seem to use enough.
Fake Quotes: Lying Cory Booker Tweets Fake Benjamin Franklin Quote To Attack Trump
Cory Booker is viewed by many as being the definition of a fake politician. He has a presence that is more “fake” and “cheesy” than the worst TV evangelist.
Fake Quotes: Lying Cory Booker Tweets Fake Benjamin Franklin Quote To Attack Trump
Cory Booker is viewed by many as being the definition of a fake politician. He has a presence that is more “fake” and “cheesy” than the worst TV evangelist.
Despite tornado threat, shelters rare for mobile home parks
In an Oct. 22, 2015 photo, David A. Roden, owner of Mountain View Estates, speaks about a tornado shelter that he built for his mobile home park residents in Rossville, Ga.
Despite tornado threat, shelters rare for mobile home parks
In an Oct. 22, 2015 photo, David A. Roden, owner of Mountain View Estates, speaks about a tornado shelter that he built for his mobile home park residents in Rossville, Ga.
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Rep. Mick Mulvaney, President Donald Trump’s staunchly conservative choice to lead the White House budget office, is headed before a Senate panel whose members will probe for clues on the new administration’s plans… Rep. Mick Mulvaney, President Donald Trump’s staunchly conservative choice to lead the White House budget office, says Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid need significant changes to be preserved for future generations The assertion that Trump lost the popular vote because of alleged illegal voting appears to be part of a developing pattern for the new administration in which falsehoods overshadow outreach efforts.