A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, siding with two states that had challenged the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country. U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle ruled that Washington state and Minnesota had standing to challenge Trump’s order, which government lawyers disputed, and said they showed their case was likely to succeed.
Day: February 4, 2017
Idaho governor says Christian refugees deserve priority
Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter says he agrees with President Donald Trump that persecuted Christians should be treated as priority in the U.S. refugee program despite acknowledging that such preference is discriminatory. “It is,” Otter said during an interview on Idaho Public Television’s Idaho Reports.
NCAA agrees to pay $208 million settlement in antitrust case
The NCAA and 11 major athletic conferences announced Friday night they have agreed to pay $208.7 million to settle a federal class-action lawsuit filed by former college athletes who claimed the value of their scholarships was illegally capped. The settlement still must be approved by a judge and it does not close the antitrust case.
Building of Dakota Access Pipeline to start in second quarter: stakeholder
Native American “water protectors” celebrate that the Army Corps of Engineers has denied an easement for the $3.8 billion Dakota Access Pipeline inside of the Oceti Sakowin camp as demonstrations continue against plans to pass the Dakota Access pipeline adjacent to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, U.S., December 4, 2016. The chief executive of Phillips 66 said on Friday he expects the Dakota Access Pipeline to start operations in the second quarter, even though the project – which has sparked protests by Native Americans and environmentalists – is still in the midst of legal battles and a U.S. regulatory review.
Judge Issues Nationwide Restraining Order on Trump Immigration Action
A federal judge in Seattle has issued a nationwide restraining order halting parts of the executive action signed by President Donald Trump that temporarily bars some immigrants and refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries. The White House ripped the ruling hours later, at first calling it “outrageous” in a statement and then removing the word from an updated release.
Gambia’s ‘Trump’ and the dilemma of the Int’l Criminal Court
The stepping down , under duress, of long-term Gambian president Yahya Jammeh clearly illustrates the impact of credible collective security. However, for this ‘African solution’ to be replicable, much will need to be allayed regarding possible future attempts to renege on the deal, which reportedly provides him immunity from future prosecution’s.
Life in an Arab-American community under Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’
Life goes on for the parents who drop off their children at homework club, or those rushing in late for embroidery class. As usual, the community centre where I’m doing my fieldwork in northern New Jersey is filled with the piercing screams of toddlers trying to keep up with the older kids.
Taking Iraq’s Oil
The leaders of the United States have provided many reasons for their numerous interventions in Iraq. President Donald Trump has focused on one thing: the United States should take the country’s oil.
Mixed Signals: Now, White House Says Israeli Settlement Building May Not Help Peace
The tone was more measured than previous pro-Israel announcements, but did not go so far as to condemn settlement activity. The Trump administration said on Thursday that Israel’s building of new settlements or expansion of existing ones in occupied territories may not be helpful in achieving peace with Palestinians, adopting a more measured tone than its previous pro-Israel announcements.
This Week with AG Josh Hawley
As the nation learned on Monday, Neil Gorsuch is President Donald Trump’s pick for the U.S. Supreme Court. An opinion piece in The New York Times called Gorsuch the “nominee for a stolen seat” referencing then-President Obama’s choice, Merrick Garland, never getting his shot at Senate confirmation.
Runoff preparations underway
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency has announced their intended release rates from Alameda Reservoir. Alameda is fed by the Moose Mountain Creek drainage.
US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s travel ban nationwide
A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, siding with two states that had challenged the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country. U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle ruled that Washington state and Minnesota had standing to challenge Trump’s order, which government lawyers disputed, and said they showed their case was likely to succeed.
The Latest: Trumpa s nominee for Army secretary drops out
An administration official says President Donald Trump’s nominee for Army secretary, Vincent Viola, has withdrawn his name from consideration. Viola is the founder of several businesses, including the electronic trading firm Virtu Financial.
Filibuster or bust: Progressives demand Democrats block Supreme Court nominee
Progressive activists are demanding that Democrats do everything in their power to stop President Trump from putting another conservative on the Supreme Court . When Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., suggested he might stop short of filibustering Trump’s nominee Neil Gorsuch, the response from liberal groups was swift and firm.
Here’s what Trump’s ‘send in the feds’ could mean for Chicago
President Trump has warned he may soon “send in the feds” to Chicago to help reduce gun violence there, and while that may sound like a threat from the new president, there’s a precedent for federal aid in reducing gun violence. And though it may sound like federal intrusion into local issues, there already signs that some cities might welcome that aid.
US hits Iran with sanctions
The Trump administration ordered sanctions against more than two dozen people and companies from the Persian Gulf to China on Friday in retaliation for Iran’s recent ballistic missile test, increasing pressure on Tehran without directly undercutting a landmark nuclear deal.
Howard Stern says Trump ‘wants to be loved’
Howard Stern, the famous radio show host, said Wednesday that he wished his longtime friend, President Trump, did not run for president because he is concerned about his mental health because “he just wants to be liked.” “I personally wish that he had never run.