Senior U.S. intelligence officials face questions at a Senate hearing that will be dominated by the intelligence community’s assessment that Russia meddled in the presidential election to help Donald Trump win. The Armed Services Committee’s cyber threats hearing on Thursday comes a day before the president-elect is to be briefed by the CIA and FBI directors – along with the director of national intelligence – on the investigation into Russia’s alleged hacking efforts.
Month: January 2017
Furor erupts over video of student slammed to floor
In this Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, image made from video and released by Pam C. Akpuda, officer Ruben De Los Santos of the Rolesville Police Department slams a teenage girl to the floor in Rolesville, N.C. The student who was slamme… As two girls fought in the cafeteria area of a North Carolina high school, another student raised her cellphone to make a video, sparking a furor when she captured a police officer picking up and slamming a student… As two girls fought in the cafeteria area of a North Carolina high school, another student raised her cellphone to make a video, sparking a furor when she captured a police officer picking up and slamming a student to the… For about 20 harrowing minutes, Jennifer Pinckney huddled under a desk with her 6-year-old daughter, her hand clasped over the girl’s mouth to keep her quiet as Dylann Roof opened fire.
Furor erupts over video of student slammed to floor
In this Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, image made from video and released by Pam C. Akpuda, officer Ruben De Los Santos of the Rolesville Police Department slams a teenage girl to the floor in Rolesville, N.C. The student who was slamme… As two girls fought in the cafeteria area of a North Carolina high school, another student raised her cellphone to make a video, sparking a furor when she captured a police officer picking up and slamming a student… As two girls fought in the cafeteria area of a North Carolina high school, another student raised her cellphone to make a video, sparking a furor when she captured a police officer picking up and slamming a student to the… For about 20 harrowing minutes, Jennifer Pinckney huddled under a desk with her 6-year-old daughter, her hand clasped over the girl’s mouth to keep her quiet as Dylann Roof opened fire.
Osborne sworn in as House Speaker Pro-Tempore; first-ever Republican to serve in role –
Rep. David Osborne, R-Prospect, was sworn in as Kentucky House Speaker Pro-Tempore during the first day of the 2017 Regular Session in Frankfort on Tuesday. To mark history, Rep. Osborne represents the first-ever Republican to serve in the role of Kentucky Speaker Pro-Tempore.
Osborne sworn in as House Speaker Pro-Tempore; first-ever Republican to serve in role –
Rep. David Osborne, R-Prospect, was sworn in as Kentucky House Speaker Pro-Tempore during the first day of the 2017 Regular Session in Frankfort on Tuesday. To mark history, Rep. Osborne represents the first-ever Republican to serve in the role of Kentucky Speaker Pro-Tempore.
Replicas of 14 historic Marine uniforms headed to MacDill
Replicas of historic Marine Corps uniforms will be headed to Marine Corps Forces Central Command, or MarCent – a subcommand of MacDill-based U.S. Central Command in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Times reports retired Gunnery Sgt.
Strike group deployed to tension-fraught Pacific region
The USS Carl Vinson is bound for the tension-fraught Western Pacific. The San Diego-based carrier and its strike group of helicopters, fighter jets and ships – including the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain and the destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer – were due to depart Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Thursday and Friday, a Navy statement said.
Strike group deployed to tension-fraught Pacific region
The USS Carl Vinson is bound for the tension-fraught Western Pacific. The San Diego-based carrier and its strike group of helicopters, fighter jets and ships – including the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain and the destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer – were due to depart Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Thursday and Friday, a Navy statement said.
Obama urges fellow Democrats to fight for Obamacare
President Barack Obama has urged fellow Democrats to fight for his healthcare bill, as the incoming Trump team vowed to make a repeal of the law a priority. In a two-hour private meeting Mr Obama sought to rally members of his party, as Republicans took their first steps to dismantle his signature bill.
Obama urges fellow Democrats to fight for Obamacare
President Barack Obama has urged fellow Democrats to fight for his healthcare bill, as the incoming Trump team vowed to make a repeal of the law a priority. In a two-hour private meeting Mr Obama sought to rally members of his party, as Republicans took their first steps to dismantle his signature bill.
Leery States Examine Cybersecurity
Several states around the country on Saturday are asking cybersecurity experts to re-examine state and utility networks after a Vermont utility’s laptop was found to contain malware that U.S. officials say is linked to Russian hackers. The Burlington Electric Department, one of Vermont’s two largest electric utilities, confirmed Friday it had found on one of its laptops the malware code used in Grizzly Steppe — the name the U.S. government has given to malicious cyber activity by Russian civilian and military intelligence services.
Leery States Examine Cybersecurity
Several states around the country on Saturday are asking cybersecurity experts to re-examine state and utility networks after a Vermont utility’s laptop was found to contain malware that U.S. officials say is linked to Russian hackers. The Burlington Electric Department, one of Vermont’s two largest electric utilities, confirmed Friday it had found on one of its laptops the malware code used in Grizzly Steppe — the name the U.S. government has given to malicious cyber activity by Russian civilian and military intelligence services.
Today in History: Jan. 5, 2017
On Jan. 5, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed assistance to countries to help them resist Communist aggression in what became known as the Eisenhower Doctrine. In 1905, the National Association of Audubon Societies for the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals was incorporated in New York State.
Today in History: Jan. 5, 2017
On Jan. 5, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed assistance to countries to help them resist Communist aggression in what became known as the Eisenhower Doctrine. In 1905, the National Association of Audubon Societies for the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals was incorporated in New York State.
Reagan’s lesson to Trump: Listen to the lawyers
The last time progressives were this alarmed about a presidential transition, there were just two “Star Wars” movies, “Dallas” was the most-watched show on TV, and Ronald Reagan, dismissed by many as an actor and an extremist, was about to become commander-in-chief. At the time, I was a young lawyer in the Department of Justice, fortunate enough to witness important aspects of Reagan’s first year up close.
Reagan’s lesson to Trump: Listen to the lawyers
The last time progressives were this alarmed about a presidential transition, there were just two “Star Wars” movies, “Dallas” was the most-watched show on TV, and Ronald Reagan, dismissed by many as an actor and an extremist, was about to become commander-in-chief. At the time, I was a young lawyer in the Department of Justice, fortunate enough to witness important aspects of Reagan’s first year up close.
California hires ex-Attorney General Holder to fight Trump
Democratic leaders in the California Legislature said Wednesday they have hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to advise them on a legal strategy as they gird for a fight against President-elect Donald Trump. The precise role of the high-profile lawyer remained unclear, but his politically connected firm will be paid $25,000 a month plus expenses from the Legislature’s budget to help lawmakers develop strategies “regarding potential actions of the federal government that may be of concern to the state of California,” according to the contract with Holder.
California hires ex-Attorney General Holder to fight Trump
Democratic leaders in the California Legislature said Wednesday they have hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to advise them on a legal strategy as they gird for a fight against President-elect Donald Trump. The precise role of the high-profile lawyer remained unclear, but his politically connected firm will be paid $25,000 a month plus expenses from the Legislature’s budget to help lawmakers develop strategies “regarding potential actions of the federal government that may be of concern to the state of California,” according to the contract with Holder.
Convicted murderer Jub Jub out on parole
The pair was initially sentenced to 20 years in prison but the sentence was reduced to eight after the murder conviction ruling was overturned to a culpable homicide in 2014. The Department of Correctional Serviceson Thursday morning in a statement says the Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards of Leeuwkop and Baviaanspoort approved the parole.
Homeland Security pick faces questions on wall, immigration
Republican anxiety is mounting over voting to unravel the health care law without having an alternative in hand, fanned by words of encouragement from Donald Trump to a GOP senator who wants to simultaneously… Republican anxiety is mounting over voting to unravel the health care law without having an alternative in hand, fanned by words of encouragement from Donald Trump to a GOP senator who wants to simultaneously repeal and… A teenager grips the steering wheel and presses pedals. He sees wind-blown snow in front of him as he approaches the runway.
Zonnytta Bolton v. Carolyn Colvin Office of Personnel Management
Before MOTZ, KEENAN, and THACKER, Circuit Judges.ARGUED: Phillip R. Kete, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, for Appellant. Sydney Foster, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Washington, D.C., for Appellees.
Police: Beating of mentally disabled man on video began after friendly encounter
The two 18-year-olds had been schoolmates, police say. After meeting at McDonald’s, they spent two days together, driving around visiting friends.
Trump should defend net neutrality – Thu, 05 Jan 2017 PST
The following editorial from the Seattle Times does not necessarily reflect the view of The Spokesman-Review’s editorial board. Imagine how President-elect Donald Trump would feel if his late-night tweets were bumped to a slow lane of the internet to make way for “Saturday Night Live” broadcasts making fun of him.
Trump should defend net neutrality – Thu, 05 Jan 2017 PST
The following editorial from the Seattle Times does not necessarily reflect the view of The Spokesman-Review’s editorial board. Imagine how President-elect Donald Trump would feel if his late-night tweets were bumped to a slow lane of the internet to make way for “Saturday Night Live” broadcasts making fun of him.
Dana Milbank: GOP might need learner’s permit – Thu, 05 Jan 2017 PST
For 10 years, Republicans have waited for their chance to govern, and finally the voters handed them the car keys: unified GOP control of Congress and the White House. But the moment the starter’s flag dropped Tuesday, the opening day of the 115th Congress, the eager majority seized the wheel of power, hit the gas – and immediately lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail.
Dana Milbank: GOP might need learner’s permit – Thu, 05 Jan 2017 PST
For 10 years, Republicans have waited for their chance to govern, and finally the voters handed them the car keys: unified GOP control of Congress and the White House. But the moment the starter’s flag dropped Tuesday, the opening day of the 115th Congress, the eager majority seized the wheel of power, hit the gas – and immediately lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail.
Sen. Sherrod Brown To Fight Obamacare Repeal, Push For…
A new Republican president-elect and an allied GOP-led Congress is eager to take the nation from a predictable health market during the last two years of the Obama administration to a new era of uncertainty. This inauspicious forecast comes from Open Minds , which touts itself as having “monitored everything happening in the sectors of the health and human service field serving complex consumers” since 1987.
Reed Cordish expected to join Trump administration
Questions remain whether Jared Kushner will join the incoming Trump administration in a formal White House role. While lawyers are left to address anti-nepotism law questions, Kushner is busying himself with helping close friends line up West Wing positions.
Perriello making surprise run for Virginia governor
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello is set to make a surprise entrance into the Virginia governor’s race, according to two Democratic operatives with direct knowledge of Perriello’s plan. Perriello is set to announce his plan to seek the Democratic nomination Thursday, according to the operatives, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss Perriello’s plans publicly.
Bernie Sanders enlists extra-large Trump tweet for senate fight – CNET
Donald Trump ‘s tweeting was a big topic over the past year, especially since he became the president elect. Now, his tweets have literally entered the political arena.
Trump presidency puts California Legislature in defense mode
In a Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 file photo, members of the state Assembly listen to an address by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Paramount, at the in Sacramento, Calif. Both houses of the Legislature were in session as new lawmakers were sworn-in to office.
Roy Exum: Pangolin Scales Seized
I’m willing to bet not many learned people have ever heard of an animal called a pangolin.
Wash. Post Details How WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange Went From…
An article from The Washington Post highlighted how conservative media figures who once decried WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as a “deeply flawed individual” are now praising Assange for doing conservatives “a favor.” During the 2016 election, Assange’s WikiLeaks released several batches of stolen emails from Democratic National Committee staff and Hillary Clinton aide John Podesta, sparking a conservative media holiday.
Editorial: Kill the death tax
The 115th U.S. Congress has hit the ground running , but there is a piece of legislation that should be a slam dunk. U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry, a Clarendon Republican and the Texas Panhandle’s longtime lawmaker, made his first bill of the session the Death Tax Repeal Act.
Repeal ‘Obamacare’, but don’t hurt consumers, says Mike Pence
The Senate voted 51-48 to begin debating a budget that will prevent Democrats from using a filibuster to block future Republican legislation to scuttle the landmark health care law Donald Trump’s “first order of business” as president will be to repeal and replace “Obamacare,” but Republicans must avoid hurting consumers as they do it, Vice President-elect Mike Pence said at the Capitol on Thursday. President Barack Obama visited Congress, too, 16 days before leaving the White House, championing his landmark overhaul before Democratic lawmakers and urging them to remind voters of how the statute has helped them.
Trump vs. U.S. intelligence community
Intelligence officials are increasingly dismayed about president-elect Donald Trump’s tweets and continued public attacks against them. Adding to the concern, officials said there is a disconnect between Trump’s public pronouncements about the intelligence community and his behind-the-scenes behavior when he’s sitting across the table at closed-door Intel briefings.
‘One our adversaries should fear’: US Air Force General…
Greeting me upon arrival in the doorway to his office, US Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, dressed in an olive green flight suit, offered his hand.
Ex-Sessions staffer, commentator clash on air over racism charges
CNN contributor Angela Rye clashed Wednesday with a longtime staffer for Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, when Rye suggested the senator was a racist and a bigot. William Smith, former chief counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is led by Sessions, said that in 20 years working with the Republican senator from Alabama, he had seen no evidence of racism.
Sheriff offers to send inmates to build Trump’s border wall
A sheriff who runs a Massachusetts jail is offering to send inmates to the U.S.-Mexico border to help Republican President-elect Donald Trump build a wall there. Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson on Wednesday announced an initiative called Project N.I.C.E., which stands for National Inmates’ Community Endeavors.
Cruz proposes term limit measure; Trump backs idea
Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday proposed an amendment to the Constitution that would limit senators to two six-year terms and House members to three two-years terms. The idea of term limits is part of President-elect Donald Trump’s Contract with the American Voter.