Day: March 2, 2017

Editorial: Immigrants needed

Chances are you didn’t suffer terribly from the recent Day Without Immigrants, a nationwide strike meant to demonstrate the economic impact of foreign-born workers. Energized by President Donald Trump’s promise to deport millions who live here without permission, immigrants took the day off to march and rally.

What Sessions said about Russia ties

Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke twice with the Russian ambassador to the US, the Justice Department said Thursday, adding to the suspicion over Russia’s ties to the current administration. During his confirmation hearings in January, Sessions, however, did not mention his conversations with Sergey Kislyak.

Trump getting better at using the trappings of office

Most mornings, President Donald Trump gathers business leaders, union executives or others at the White House for made-for-television meetings meant to project the image of a can-do chief executive. Trump sits at the center of one of the White House’s ornate meeting rooms, offers brief remarks and invites assembled journalists to stick around to hear his guests praise his plans.

Six weeks later, senators question delay on Agriculture pick

In this Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, Agriculture Secretary-designate, former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue attends a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trump tapped Perdue to be his agriculture secretary six weeks ago, but the administration still hasn’t formally provided the Senate with the paperwork for the nomination.

White House plans to delegate power over anti-terror raids

White House considers delegating more authority to the Pentagon for anti-terrorist raids to eliminate the hand-wringing approval process under Obama Donald Trump is set to delegate the power to launch anti-terror raids, similar to one which cost the life of a Navy SEAL in Yemen, according to insiders. White House sources claim Trump wants to speed up the process for launching time-sensitive missions, which US generals feel stalled during Barack Obama’s presidency.

White House staff told to preserve Russia-related materials

Storm clouds begin to form over the White House in Washington Wednesday, March 1, 2017. The White House counsel’s office has instructed the president’s aides to preserve materials that could be connected to Russian interference in the 2016 election and related issues, three administration officials said Wednesday.

Police: Indicted Baltimore officers ‘1930s-style gangsters’

These undated photos provided by the Baltimore Police Department show, from left, Daniel Hersl, Evodio Hendrix, Jemell Rayam, Marcus Taylor, Maurice Ward, Momodu Gando and Wayne Jenkins, the seven police officers who are facing charges of robbery, extortion and overtime fraud, and are accused of stealing money and drugs from victims, some of whom had not committed crimes.

Trump trying to find his footing on vexing foreign problems

Seven Baltimore police officers who worked together on a firearms crime task force have been charged with stealing money, property and narcotics from people over two years. Seven Baltimore police officers who worked together on a firearms crime task force have been charged with stealing money, property and narcotics from people over two years.

Trump attributes himself for Republican Party’s growing fame

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Will Trump pivot to a more disciplined pol last this time?

Donald Trump has demonstrated more than once that he can project a more disciplined and presidential style when he wants – only to quickly slip back to his old ways. His first address to Congress was widely seen as a shift to a more presidential tone after a combative and chaotic first 40 days in office.