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 The Justice Department has appealed a judge’s order blocking his travel ban at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, citing the “sovereign prerogative” of a president to admit or exclude aliens The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily … (more)
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A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President… . Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, center, talks to reporters as Solicitor General Noah Purcell, second from right, looks on, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, following a hearing in federal court in Seattle.
Alec Baldwin returns as Trump on SNL, where an evil Stephen K. Bannon is actually president
Is this how every “Saturday Night Live” cold open will go during the rest of the Donald Trump presidency – cramming jokes from an unbelievably busy news week into a 4-minute takedown? Alec Baldwin returned to the role of President Trump, and places some pretty disastrous phone calls to fellow world leaders – all while egged on by an evil Stephen K. Bannon character. Baldwin will host SNL next week.
States expected to continue course toward clean energy future
In Wyoming, Republican Gov. Matt Mead is counting on a state-funded research center set to open this year to find a way to produce energy from coal without releasing carbon dioxide into the environment. In Kansas, Republican Gov. Sam Brownback is eyeing new wind farms to bring jobs and economic growth.
‘Frank admission’ over Trump
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made a “frank admission” and declared he will “stand firm” against Donald Trump, according to Channel Nine. Mr Turnbull sat down with Nine Network’s Political Editor Laurie Oakes for a “wide-ranging” interview on 60 Minutes tonight; but after a week of news which described President Donald Trump’s disastrous phone call to Mr Turnbull as “the worst call ever “, it’s no surprise the interview focuses on our alliance with the US.
Millennial View: Catherine Rampell – Sharia law may come to…
That is, the religiously motivated laws creeping into public policymaking aren’t based on the Quran, and they aren’t coming from mythical hard-line Islamists in, say, Dearborn, Mich. They’re coming from the White House, which wants to make it easier for hard-line Christians to impose their beliefs and practices on the rest of us.
Your View: Civic groups oppose sheriff’s immigration decisions
Representatives of the undersigned community, religious, and labor organizations want to see Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson do the following: – Drop the proposal to send prisoners from the Bristol County House of Corrections to build President Trump’s wall at the Mexican border. - Rescind his agreement with Immigration Customs and Enforcement that will enable him to enforce federal immigration law to the detriment of residents here under the Department of Homeland Security’s 287 program.
St. Lawrence River advocates celebrate Plan 2014 at Save the River conference, push for its future
As advocates for the St. Lawrence River shared excitement Saturday about the recent approval of Plan 2014, they also committed to ensuring its future. The plan, which regulates water levels on the river and Lake Ontario, received approval from the American and Canadian governments in December after 16 years of development.
Hurricane Ridge: An uphill battle for winter access
ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, FEB. 5, 2017 – This photo taken on Jan. 22, 2017, shows plows at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, Wash.
Chan Sun Jung has 1st round KO of Bermudez in return to UFC
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 The Justice Department has appealed a judge’s order blocking his travel ban at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, citing the “sovereign prerogative” of a president to admit or exclude aliens The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban The Seattle judge derided by President Donald Trump on Twitter after blocking Trump’s immigration order is known for conservative legal views, for a record of … (more)
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It was just a couple of declarations made during a welcome, but we are heartened by statements Gov. Greg Abbott made last week that our U.S. trade relationship with Mexico is just as important as border security. Abbott made the statements while greeting Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on his first visit to Texas and the Rio Grande Valley since he took over the agency last month.
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On Friday, a federal judge in Washington state put a temporary stay on the measures pending a wider legal review. PIC: People protest against President Donald Trump as they gather at the entrance to the Mar-a-Lago Resort where he is staying for the weekend.
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U.S. President Donald Trump waves to members of the news media before boarding Marine One and departing the White House Feb. 3, 2017, in Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump waves to members of the news media before boarding Marine One and departing the White House Feb. 3, 2017, in Washington, D.C. The Justice Department late Saturday filed its appeal of a judge’s order temporarily blocking President Donald Trump ‘s refugee and immigration ban, saying it’s the “sovereign prerogative” of a president to admit or exclude aliens. The appeal cites a “basic principle that an alien seeking initial admission to the United States requests a privilege and has no constitutional rights regarding his application.”
Oklahoma fans say president delivering on his promises
Missy Ligon of Yukon cheers for Donald Trump as Republican Party backers gathered on election night Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. [Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman Archives] President Donald Trump has his share of opponents, some of whom have taken to the streets in protest, including here in Oklahoma.
Sean Spicer’s SNL Press Conference Is Glorious
I rarely use the words “best ever” when describing anything because it is so subjective…but I am going to suspend my personal rule and declare this the best SNL skit in years. I have never laughed so loud at a skit on this show, ever.
Trump administration argues that court ruling on immigration ban…
The Department of Justice filed an emergency motion late Saturday asking a federal appeals court to reinstate an executive order that suspended new arrivals from seven majority Muslim countries, a controversial program that sparked protests around the world. In a filing with the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, federal attorneys requested an immediate stay of U.S. District Judge James Robart’s temporary restraining order Friday that suspended enforcement of the most controversial provisions of the ban across the country.
Department of Justice appeals judge’s ruling as U.S. suspends enforcement of travel ban
U.S. President Donald Trump waves to members of the news media before boarding Marine One and departing the White House Feb. 3, 2017, in Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump waves to members of the news media before boarding Marine One and departing the White House Feb. 3, 2017, in Washington, D.C. The Justice Department late Saturday filed its appeal of a judge’s order temporarily blocking President Donald Trump ‘s refugee and immigration ban, saying it’s the “sovereign prerogative” of a president to admit or exclude aliens. The appeal cites a “basic principle that an alien seeking initial admission to the United States requests a privilege and has no constitutional rights regarding his application.”