The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it had granted on Wednesday an easement to Dakota Access LLC to allow the installation of a light crude oil pipeline under federal lands managed by the Corps at the Oahe Reservoir.
Day: February 8, 2017
Congress approves Sen. Jeff Sessions to lead Justice Dept.
The 52-47 vote broke largely along party lines and capped weeks of divisive battles over Sessions, an early supporter of Donald Trump and one of the Senate’s most conservative Republicans. Democrats laced into Sessions over his ties to Trump and his record on civil rights and immigration.
Supreme Court nominee ‘disheartened’ by Trump’s delegitimizing…
Neil Gorsuch, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals judge nominated by President Donald Trump to the vacant Supreme Court seat last week, said Wednesday he was “disheartened” by the president attempting to delegitimize a federal judge. Gorsuch made the comment during a meeting with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, as he seeks Senate confirmation.
Analysis: U.S.-Mexican border wall not guaranteed to reduce illegal immigration
U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing his plan to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border in a bid to stem illegal immigration, but experts said whether the wall will work remains an open question. During his campaign, Trump made border security one of his main platforms, repeatedly promising to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border to stop the flood of illegal migrants who head into the U.S. every day.
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18, 2014, file photo, Circuit Judge Michelle T. Friedland, right, gestures while questioning Barry Bonds’ attorney, Dennis Riordan, before an 11-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appe… . FILE – In this March 19, 2012, file photo, 9th U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Richard Clifton hears the United States vs Rizzolo case in the Thomas & Mack Moot Courtroom in Las Vegas.
Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions to be attorney general in the Trump administration despite fierce Democratic opposition to the Alabama Republican over his record on civil rights and immigration. The 52-47 nearly party-line vote capped weeks of divisive battles over Sessions, an early supporter of President Donald Trump and one of the Senate’s most conservative lawmakers.
Jeff Sessions confirmed to be the next attorney general
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama as the next attorney general, surviving a vocal push by Democrats to derail his nomination. The 52-47 vote was mostly along party lines, though one Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin, joined the Republicans to back their Alabama colleague.
In Net neutrality fight, broadband’s the fix
Less than a month after being sworn in, Donald Trump has begun to destroy the Internet. Well, at least that seems to be the opinion of multiple Internet activists and politicians.
Sessions confirmed over Democratic criticism
Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama was confirmed on Wednesday as President Trump’s attorney general, capping a bitter and racially charged nomination battle that crested with the procedural silencing of a leading Democrat, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who had criticized the Alabama senator from the Senate floor. Sessions survived a near-party-line vote, 52-47, the latest sign of the extreme partisanship at play as Trump strains to install his cabinet.
New drone rules are on San Diego’s radar
Regulations that would allow local agencies to enforce safe operations of drone aircraft in San Diego were given unanimous initial backing today by the City Council’s Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee. The proposed amendments to the municipal code would allow local police to enforce Federal Aviation Administration rules governing so-called “unmanned aerial vehicles.”
Ted Cruz: Democrats are the party of the KKK
Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, arrives during the 58th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Donald Trump will become the 45th president of the United States today, in a celebration of American unity for a country that is anything but unified.
The internet reacts to Trump’s “Easy D” tweet
“Dear patriotic nerds, Please hack Trump’s phone + start tweeting things that are, at least, VAGUELY presidential.
Abortion bill stalls as activists rally at Oklahoma Capitol
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin shows the large crowd a map of the United States in which Oklahoma is declared the most pro-life state during her her speech to pro-life Oklahomans during Red Rose Day events, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at the state Capitol. Oklahoma State Sen. Jason Smalley holds four-month-old Mikaylie during a visit to his Capitol office by the baby’s mother, Marisa Shouse, standing next to Smalley, and some of Shouse’s relatives on Red Rose Day, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at the state Capitol.
Trump slams the courts, his court nominee hits back
US President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch says he found the President’s attacks on the judiciary “disheartening” and “demoralizing,” according to a Democratic senator. Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal disclosed the comments from Mr Gorsuch after meeting with the nominee, as the candidate for the high court vacancy paid a series of courtesy visits to senators.
Kennedy heir an early entrant to governor’s race in Illinois
Another member of the Kennedy family dynasty entered American politics Wednesday, as Christopher Kennedy announced his candidacy for governor of Illinois. The elder Kennedy was assassinated in 1968.
Jeff Sessions confirmed as next US Attorney-General
The US Senate has voted to confirm Republican Senator Jeff Sessions as the next Attorney-General of the United States. The Alabama senator is known for his tough stance on immigration enforcement and his early support of President Donald Trump who nominated him for the job.
Judge urges NFL retirees to register for concussion settlement
An American federal judge has urged NFL retirees to register for a concussion settlement that could cost the league $US1 billion over 65 years.
Rep. Darrell Issa Seeks to Revamp H-1B Visa Program
Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican from California, explains why he wants to revamp the H-1B visa program. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Mike McKee on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Sessions Confirmed as Attorney General After Bitter Fight
Jeff Sessions, as attorney general after more than a day of contentious debate that took an unusual turn when Republicans silenced Democratic Senator Donald Trump’s Cabinet-level picks, a process that has dragged on as Democrats use delaying tactics but aren’t able to thwart the president’s choices. In more than 30 straight hours of debate, Democrats said the Republican from Alabama won’t be independent enough from Trump and won’t protect voting rights and civil rights.
Jeff Sessions confirmed Attorney General
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Can Flynn rein in the national security apparatus amid Trump’s disruption?
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Washington - Of the many puzzles posed by Donald Trump’s administration, the role of the National Security Council is among the trickiest. The NSC usually tries to act as an “honest broker” among Cabinet agencies.
Seattle splits from Wells Fargo over Dakota Access pipeline
The City Council voted to divest $3 billion in city funds from Wells Far… . Olivia One Feather, right, of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, Jessica Dominy, center, of the Muckleshoot tribe, and Paul Cheoketen, of the Wagner Saanich First Nations, smile after the Seattle City Council voted to divest fro… .
Silencing of Warren throws Senate into turmoil
Democratic senators fighting to derail Jeff Sessions’ nomination as attorney general repeatedly challenged Republicans Wednesday by reading aloud from a critical letter from Martin Luther King Jr.’s widow, a day after the Republicans silenced Sen. Elizabeth Warren for doing the same. Warren was ordered to sit down Tuesday night, throwing the Senate into turmoil as it headed for Wednesday night’s vote on the Alabama senator.
The Latest: State of emergency in Louisiana after tornadoes
Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana after a severe storm moved across the state’s southeast corner, including the parishes of Ascension, Livingston, Orleans, St. James, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa. Edwards says he’s heartbroken to see Louisiana families suffering again.
1902 fistfight gave rise to arcane rule that silenced Warren
A fistfight on the Senate floor involving two Southern “gentlemen” gave rise to Rule 19, the arcane Senate directive that Republicans used more than a century later to silence Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren. GOP lawmakers rebuked Warren Tuesday night for speaking against colleague and Attorney General-nominee Jeff Sessions.
Seattle to cut ties with Wells Fargo over Dakota Access pipeline
FEBRUARY 13: State Sen. Ed Murray, an openly gay legislator speaks before Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signs marriage equality legislation February 13, 2012 at the state capitol in Olympia, Washington. Washington state is the seventh state to legalize same sex marriage, however, before the law will go into effect it will most likely need to survive voter initiatives that would overturn it.
NJ Gubernatorial Hopeful Proposes Council to Aid Immigrants
One of the candidates in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race announced his plan to establish an immigration council in the state to assist legal immigrants whose immigration status could be threatened by new federal policies under President Donald Trump.
Web Extra: Making a Marine
A group of 60 educators takes their first steps off of a school bus upon arriving at Parris Island, S.C., at dawn.
The Latest: Pritzker still considering Illinois governor bid
The Latest on businessman Chris Kennedy, the son of late U.S. Sen. Robert Kennedy, announcing his run for Illinois governor : The Democrat released a statement Wednesday, after businessman Chris Kennedy announced he’s seeking the Democratic nomination to try to unseat Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Kennedy is the son of Ethel and the late U.S. Sen. Robert Kennedy, who also served as attorney general before he was assassinated in 1968.
Republican backers of carbon tax face uphill fight
A push by a group of senior Republican statesmen for a tax on carbon to help combat the effects of climate change is already meeting entrenched opposition from within their own party. Former Secretary of State Jim Baker went to the White House today, looking for Trump administration support for the plan.
Merge is the word
The time-honored ritual unfolds annually in early February – the governor of Pennsylvania gives details of his budget proposals to both houses of the General Assembly. Throughout the speech, legislative members of the governor’s party applaud frequently, while members of the opposition party stare and sit stoically, applauding occasionally, but in the past, they also have booed.
GOP, Dem senators want congressional say on Russia sanctions
A bipartisan group of senators wants President Donald Trump to get approval from Congress before easing U.S. sanctions against Russia. Their legislation, dubbed the Russia Sanctions Review Act, is the latest salvo in an increasingly heated debate over Trump’s desire to improve relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Robert F. Kennedy’s son announces bid for Illinois governor
In this Sept. 11, 2014, file photo, University of Illinois Board of Trustees Chairman Chris Kennedy, listens during a trustees meeting in Urbana, Ill.
Trump administration weighs health insurance ‘stabilization’
The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are looking at how to stabilize wobbly health insurance markets for nearly 20 million people buying their own policies. Government and industry officials say the goal is to soothe jittery insurance companies that could bolt next year and reassure consumers.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren will rally with janitors on Boston Common.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may have prevented Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren from speaking on the Senate floor about attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions, but she may get the last laugh. Within hours, words were co-opted as a rallying cry celebrating powerful women on social media.
Students take critical look at Trump’s first weeks in office
Donald Trump has occupied the White House for close to a month. While his first acts as president have sparked controversy, Drake students from both sides of the aisle weighed in on his executive orders and where they think the country is moving.
Darrin Bell’s ‘Candorville’ a Comics-Page Commentary on Trump Policies
President Trump says he has a “running war with the media,” and that might as well include the funny pages. Comic strip artists have authored some of the sharpest political commentary directed against the President and his policies.
Who really cares if a married woman keeps her maiden name?
New research shows what a woman prefers to be called probably doesn’t really matter, except to men who are less educated. Who really cares if a married woman keeps her maiden name? New research shows what a woman prefers to be called probably doesn’t really matter, except to men who are less educated.
Washington lawyer charged with trying to sell sealed lawsuit
A Washington lawyer from a major law firm was wearing a wig as a disguise when he was arrested last week trying to sell a copy of a secret lawsuit against a California technology security company for $310,000, according to a criminal complaint. Jeffrey Wertkin, a former U.S. Justice Department trial attorney who joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP as a partner last year, was charged in the complaint filed in federal court in San Francisco made public on Tuesday.
Ohio 25 mins ago 2:54 p.m.White House: Cincinnati’s fed funds in jeopardy
U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to sign three Executive Orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, January 23, 2017. Cincinnati’s federal money for roads, bridges and other projects is in jeopardy after last week’s decision to become a safe haven for undocumented immigrants, White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters in Washington on Wednesday.