Day: February 17, 2017

NY woman hits half-court shot, then gets marriage proposal

Years ago, officials told federal regulators that communities just downstream of California’s Oroville Dam would not receive adequate warning or time for evacuations if the 770-foot-tall dam itself, rather than its… Years ago, officials told federal regulators that communities just downstream of California’s Oroville Dam would not receive adequate warning or time for evacuations if the 770-foot-tall dam itself, rather than its spillways, were to fail. Fresh from a New York Fashion Week heavy on politics, W magazine is releasing a video with fashion insiders from Diane von Furstenberg to model Doutzen Kroes declaring “I Am an Immigrant.”

Trump stumped by reporter on election figures10 min ago

Washington, Feb 17 Donald Trump was stumped by a reporter when he bragged that he won by a record margin in his epic electoral battle against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, forcing the US President to admit that “I was given that information; I don’t know.” Trump, a Republican, told reporters yesterday at a White House press conference that he had won the largest Electoral College victory since Ronald Reagan.

Top union offers backing for Ellison in DNC race

One of the country’s most powerful labor organizations is backing Rep. Keith Ellison for Democratic National Committee chairman, Politico reported Friday. The Service Employees International Union’s support isn’t a formal endorsement, but it is calling on its members who can vote for DNC chair to cast their votes for Ellison.

White House: Report National Guard may round up immigrants is false

Michael Nelson, a coal miner worker shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to sign Resolution 38, which nullfies the ”stream protection rule”, at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 16, 2017. The White House on Friday denied it was considering mobilizing as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up non-citizens who are in the country illegally.

Memo: Trump weighs using National Guard to round up illegal immigrants

As many as 100,000 National Guard troops could be mobilized to round up unauthorized immigrants as far north as Portland, Oregon National Guard soldiers stand at attention for a motorcade outside Trump International Hotel during a rehearsal for the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump that used stand-ins for the president-elect and other key figures, in Washington, Jan. 15, 2017. The Trump administration is considering a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, including millions living nowhere near the Mexico border, according to a draft memo obtained by The Associated Press.

Trumpa s EPA pick, Scott Pruitt, expected to be confirmed Friday

In this Jan. 18, 2017, file photo,Environmental Protection Agency Administrator nominee, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Senate Republicans are poised to use their majority to confirm Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, despite calls from Democrats for a delay.

CRAwling from the Obamanationwe just suffered

After suffering decades of liberal bureaucrats re-writing laws without congressional oversight, Republicans had enough and in 1996 passed the Congressional Review Act to override the bureaucracy. This worked only once in 20 years when President Bush 43 signed off on repealing a Clinton era requirement for workplace ergonomics .

Joe Scarborough unloads on Trump’s ‘rambling, chaotic’ press…

Scarborough and other commentators have posited that Trump was likely “playing” to his base of supporters by using much of the 77-minute press conference to criticize the media and complain about how “unfairly” his first month in office has been covered by the press. “He may be at only 39% in the polls, but his hardcore supporters were in front of the TV set and they were laughing – and they weren’t laughing at Donald Trump, they were laughing at the media,” Scarborough said, referencing a Pew Research survey.

Former Congressman Michel dies at age 93

Michel was an affable Illinois congressman who served as leader of the GOP House minority for 14 years. His skill at seeking compromise with the Democrats was critical in helping Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush pursue their agendas during their presidential terms.

VP Pencea s wife aims to raise awareness about art therapy

The wife of Vice President Mike Pence has been a passionate advocate of art therapy for many years, including during her service as first lady of Indiana. Now, she hopes to use her new and loftier public profile to raise awareness of the mental health profession and help change the public’s perceptions about what art therapists actually do.

Schumer: Feds backtracking on puppy mills online reports

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says the federal Department of Agriculture under President Donald Trump has backtracked on animal welfare by deleting an online database of inspection reports on animal facilities such as dog breeding centers. The New York Democrat says Friday that the database helped expose puppy mills and other inhumane facilities.

Trump: Obamacare Replacement ‘Moving Fast’

The morning after telling America that the Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare is “in the final stages,” President Donald Trump insisted that it is “moving fast” despite the Democrats’ delay in confirming his health secretary. Despite the long delays by the Democrats in finally approving Dr. Tom Price, the repeal and replacement of ObamaCare is moving fast! In a long and often contentious news conference Thursday, the president said the plan would be submitted “sometime in early March, mid-March.”

Across the USA: Protests, closures on a #DayWithoutImmigrants

Across the USA: Protests, closures on a #DayWithoutImmigrants Only a dozen states didn’t have any participants in the boycotts, according to media reports Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://usat.ly/2ldsx5q Alvarado Street, a major Latino gathering spot in Los Angeles, saw many businesses closed on ‘A Day without Immigrants’. Jefferson Graham reports.

This day in history, Feb. 17, 2017

In 1815, the United States and Britain exchanged the instruments of ratification for the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812. In 1944, during World War II, U.S. forces invaded Eniwetok Atoll, encountering little initial resistance from Imperial Japanese troops.

Indian admits to molesting woman on US flight

Washington: An Indian man pleaded guilty to molesting a sleeping woman on a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport in the US. Veerabhadrarao Kunam, 58, of Visakhapatnam, on Thursday admitted to groping the woman on New Jersey-bound flight in July 2016, when he was presented before Judge Joseph A. Dickson in a Newark federal court, news website NJ.com reported.

Turkey steps up scrutiny on Muslim migrants from Russia

Turkey has increased scrutiny of Russian-speaking Muslim communities in the past few months following a series of attacks blamed on Islamic State, a concrete example of the renewed relationship between the two countries. Turkish police have raided the homes of Russian-speaking immigrants in Istanbul, detained many and expelled others, according to interviews with Russian Muslims living in the city.

AP Interview: Sweden PM: Brexit deal in 2 years ‘very tough’

Years ago, officials told federal regulators that communities just downstream of California’s Oroville Dam would not receive adequate warning or time for evacuations if the 770-foot-tall dam itself, rather than its… Years ago, officials told federal regulators that communities just downstream of California’s Oroville Dam would not receive adequate warning or time for evacuations if the 770-foot-tall dam itself, rather than its spillways, were to fail. Where critics see a rocky start to his administration, supporters of President Donald Trump see an elected official finally doing exactly what he promised during the campaign.

Republicans hang on for Donald Trump’s wild ride

After almost one month of the wild, raucous White House of President Donald Trump, Republicans in Congress are still certain they will get the many policies he promised — even if they are a little worn out from the rollercoaster ride. “It’s been four weeks so it’s not like we’re talking about four months — I know it might feel like four months — but it’s been four weeks,” said Sen. Marco Rubio, a Florida Republican who dined with Trump Wednesday night.

Three ways Republicans want to replace Obamacare

House GOP members met Thursday to hear more from committee leaders about efforts to replace the massive health reform law. In a presentation, Representatives Greg Walden of Oregon and Kevin Brady of Texas explained how the party wants to overhaul America’s health care system through the use of tax credits, health savings accounts and changes to Medicaid funding, among other measures.

How the Trump hat became an icon

Bright red hats emblazoned with the words “Make America Great Again” dominated the crowd celebrating in front of the Capitol. The hats were a powerful reminder of the dramatic change in power about to unfold in Washington and became prized possessions for some of Trump’s supporters.

Jeff Sessions’ team takes over Washington

With the ascension of former Sen. Jeff Sessions to attorney general and several of his former staff installed at the White House and federal agencies, immigration policy experts are sensing a sea change in Washington. Advocates and policy staff of both parties half-jokingly refer to the “Sessions cabal” that has now found power in President Donald Trump’s Washington — a group that for years has found itself outside the mainstream on immigration policy in Washington and faced ire from their Republican and Democratic colleagues for what one sparring partner called “strident” positions.

Senate on track to confirm Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator

In this Jan. 18, 2017, file photo, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator-designate, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. On inauguration eve, five law professors filed a brief in support of a 2015 regulation giving EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers discretion to regulate tributaries and wetlands far upstream from navigable lakes and rivers to protect water quality.

Harrison Ford in near-miss with jet

Actor Harrison Ford had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at a Southern California airport, NBC-TV reported. Ford, 74, was told to land his single-engine plane on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday, but he mistakenly landed it on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby, NBC reported.