Day: February 19, 2017

2 dams illustrate challenge of maintaining older designs

Twelve years ago, widespread destruction from Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast helped… . FILE – In this Feb. 6, 2015 file photo, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, right, talks with David Thomas, director of the Joint Federal Programs for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Sacramento District, aft… .

Europe’s leaders have ‘a lot of concern’ whether VP Pence ‘really’…

The House Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat, Rep. Adam Schiff, said there is “a lot of concern” among Europe’s leaders about whether Vice President Mike Pence was “really speaking for the president” when he addressed the Munich Security Conference about the U.S. commitment to NATO and Europe. Speaking from Munich, Schiff said in a “This Week” interview that aired Sunday: “When Mike Pence said that we want NATO members to pay up then you, in that case, he was speaking for the president.

From auction block to handcuffs: How a couple wasa

“You had the same police department arresting you on questionable charges, and then another officer from that same police department soliciting a bribe from you on recording?” 11Alive’s Brendan Keefe asked. A couple bought a car and ended up in handcuffs — but before long, a police officer would be wearing them.

Rand Paul: John Bolton would be a ‘bad choice’ for national security adviser

Rand Paul Rand Paul: John Bolton would be a ‘bad choice’ for national security adviser Trump to interview four candidates for national security adviser Cruz backs former UN Ambassador John Bolton to replace Flynn MORE is urging President Trump not to pick former United Nations ambassador John Bolton as his new national security adviser. Bolton is on the shortlist for the job along with other candidates such as Lt.

Schiff: Trump’s attacks on intelligence community are ‘deeply counterproductive’

Adam Schiff Schiff: Trump’s attacks on intelligence community are ‘deeply counterproductive’ Dem: Trump’s claim that media is the enemy is what ‘tin-pot dictators say’ Flynn told FBI he didn’t talk sanctions with Russian envoy: report MORE , the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, warned Sunday that President Trump’s attacks on U.S. intelligence agencies are making it tougher for them to protect the nation. Trump has criticized intelligence officials for leaking information, saying they are trying to make his inner circle look bad and suggesting that the intelligence community was responsible for circulating a dossier earlier this year that contained a variety of embarrassing allegations about Russia’s influence over him.

Schiff: Trump’s attacks on intelligence community are ‘deeply counterproductive’

Adam Schiff Schiff: Trump’s attacks on intelligence community are ‘deeply counterproductive’ Dem: Trump’s claim that media is the enemy is what ‘tin-pot dictators say’ Flynn told FBI he didn’t talk sanctions with Russian envoy: report MORE , the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, warned Sunday that President Trump’s attacks on U.S. intelligence agencies are making it tougher for them to protect the nation. Trump has criticized intelligence officials for leaking information, saying they are trying to make his inner circle look bad and suggesting that the intelligence community was responsible for circulating a dossier earlier this year that contained a variety of embarrassing allegations about Russia’s influence over him.

Democratic senator: Trump’s immigration policy amounts to ‘mass deportation’

Menendez said on CNN’s “State of the Union” that he is concerned that any undocumented immigrants are being pursued, rather than those with a criminal record, whose deportation he supports. While the U.S. government said the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids rounded up at least 683 “criminal aliens,” other reports say non-criminal immigrants were detained as well.

Democratic senator: Trump’s immigration policy amounts to ‘mass deportation’

Menendez said on CNN’s “State of the Union” that he is concerned that any undocumented immigrants are being pursued, rather than those with a criminal record, whose deportation he supports. While the U.S. government said the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids rounded up at least 683 “criminal aliens,” other reports say non-criminal immigrants were detained as well.

Trump travel ban personal for young lawyer who led fight

Washington state Solicitor General Noah Purcell has argued before packed courtrooms, but those crowds paled in comparison to the millions who heard him argue against President Donald Trump ‘s travel ban before a federal appeals court. “I didn’t really know that it was going to be broadcast live on the networks,” Purcell said, referring to the court’s decision to livestream the audio of the Feb. 7 arguments, which were made available on YouTube and newspaper websites worldwide and carried at least in part by CNN and MSNBC .

Trump travel ban personal for young lawyer who led fight

Washington state Solicitor General Noah Purcell has argued before packed courtrooms, but those crowds paled in comparison to the millions who heard him argue against President Donald Trump ‘s travel ban before a federal appeals court. “I didn’t really know that it was going to be broadcast live on the networks,” Purcell said, referring to the court’s decision to livestream the audio of the Feb. 7 arguments, which were made available on YouTube and newspaper websites worldwide and carried at least in part by CNN and MSNBC .

London mayor opposes Trump state visit

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says Donald Trump’s “cruel and shameful” policies mean he should not be granted a state visit. Khan said on Sunday that Trump’s travel ban aimed at people from seven Muslim-majority countries, which has run into trouble in the US courts, and the suspension of refugee admissions were reasons not to be “rolling out the red carpet”.

London mayor opposes Trump state visit

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says Donald Trump’s “cruel and shameful” policies mean he should not be granted a state visit. Khan said on Sunday that Trump’s travel ban aimed at people from seven Muslim-majority countries, which has run into trouble in the US courts, and the suspension of refugee admissions were reasons not to be “rolling out the red carpet”.

The mediaa s Worst Week in Washington

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events No, this isn’t one of those woe-is-me columns about how hard it is to be a political reporter because, well, it’s not. I’m well aware that the job I’ve done day in and day out for 20 or so years is consistently fascinating, entertaining and, dare I say it, fun.

The mediaa s Worst Week in Washington

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events No, this isn’t one of those woe-is-me columns about how hard it is to be a political reporter because, well, it’s not. I’m well aware that the job I’ve done day in and day out for 20 or so years is consistently fascinating, entertaining and, dare I say it, fun.

Honolulu airport

Crew members walk past the area where a man breached security at the Honolulu International Airport on Saturday. Police are investigating the death of a man who, for reasons yet to be determined, died after forcing his way past security at the Honolulu International Airport.

Honolulu airport

Crew members walk past the area where a man breached security at the Honolulu International Airport on Saturday. Police are investigating the death of a man who, for reasons yet to be determined, died after forcing his way past security at the Honolulu International Airport.

Panetta: Trump demeaning intelligence community is hurting morale

The morale in the intelligence community is “not a good situation” because of a “lack of trust” between it and the White House, former CIA Director Leon Panetta said Sunday. “Every time he demeans the intelligence community or accuses it of leaks or accuses it of doing things that it’s not doing, that obviously impacts on the morale of that institution,” Panetta said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” with Chuck Todd.

Panetta: Trump demeaning intelligence community is hurting morale

The morale in the intelligence community is “not a good situation” because of a “lack of trust” between it and the White House, former CIA Director Leon Panetta said Sunday. “Every time he demeans the intelligence community or accuses it of leaks or accuses it of doing things that it’s not doing, that obviously impacts on the morale of that institution,” Panetta said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” with Chuck Todd.

Kasich calls on White House to be ‘consistent’ in support of NATO

One of President Trump ‘s GOP primary opponents called on members of the new administration, including the president, to “be on the same page” and avoid inconsistent statements that are troubling to foreign allies. Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Sunday that allies at the Munich Security Conference are still worried about the support for NATO by President Trump himself, despite repeated reassurances at the conference from several top members of the administration, including Vice President Mike Pence , Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

Kasich calls on White House to be ‘consistent’ in support of NATO

One of President Trump ‘s GOP primary opponents called on members of the new administration, including the president, to “be on the same page” and avoid inconsistent statements that are troubling to foreign allies. Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Sunday that allies at the Munich Security Conference are still worried about the support for NATO by President Trump himself, despite repeated reassurances at the conference from several top members of the administration, including Vice President Mike Pence , Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

Closing in on Clinton! Hillary’s former aide faces criminal charges

Trying to put Hillary Clinton in prison while Obama was President and Loretta Lynch was having secret meetings with Bill Clinton was harder than everyone expected. Now that the powerful democrats are out of their position and have been replaced with members of the GOP, the forces that be are able to conduct their investigations without abrupt disruptions and distractions.

Closing in on Clinton! Hillary’s former aide faces criminal charges

Trying to put Hillary Clinton in prison while Obama was President and Loretta Lynch was having secret meetings with Bill Clinton was harder than everyone expected. Now that the powerful democrats are out of their position and have been replaced with members of the GOP, the forces that be are able to conduct their investigations without abrupt disruptions and distractions.

Graham: Trump must punish Russia for election interference

A senior Republican senator says President Donald Trump needs to take action against Russia over allegations that Moscow interfered in the election that brought him to power. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham told the Munich Security Conference he would introduce a bipartisan motion for new Russia sanctions and it will get “north of 75 votes.”