In this Monday, April 23, 2007 file photo, Cottonwood Canyon, center, branches off in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument east of Boulder, Utah. In 2011, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch showed his distaste for drawn-out litigation when he sided with a majority of other judges who found The Wilderness Society lacked standing in a lawsuit related to off-road vehicles on federal land, including in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Day: March 5, 2017
Lewandowski: Obama Bugged Senator Sessions While He Was Still Senator Last Year
Former Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski told Judge Jeanine on Saturday that the Obama Administration wiretapped sitting US Senator Jeff Sessions while he was still a sitting senator! Lewandowski: What we’ve seen from the previous administration is that they did spend time listening to conversations between then Senator Jeff Sessions and the ambassador to Russia while he was in his US Senate office.
Income tax audits plummet as IRS loses agents to budget cuts
In this March 22, 2013 file photo, the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington. As millions of Americans file their income tax returns, their chances of getting audited by the IRS have rarely been so low.
Flashback: First FISA Request on Trump Tower Came After Clinton and AG Lynch Met Privately on Tarmac
On June 27th of 2016 , Bill Clinton met secretly with Obama Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. A week later FBI Director James Comey laid out in a press conference the many scandalous activities taken by Hillary Clinton while she was President Obama’s Secretary of State and then he said the famous words: We now know that the meeting between Bill Clinton and Attorney General Lynch occurred at about the same time that the Obama administration filed a request with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to monitor communications involving Donald Trump and several advisers.
White House: Congress must probe alleged Obama power abuse
The White House on Sunday demanded that Congress, which is already investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, also examine whether former President Barack Obama abused his executive powers in connection with that campaign.
Alabama city to re-enact march that sparked ‘Bloody Sunday’
Thousands of people are expected to converge in the city of Selma, Alabama for the annual re-enactment of a key event in the civil rights movement. Sunday marks the 52nd anniversary of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge over the Alabama River in Selma.
Teed off: Critics say Trump water rule helps his golf links
In this March 6, 2016 file photo, Donald Trump drives himself around the golf course to watch the final round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament in Doral, Fla. President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to rewrite a rule that protects small streams from pollution raises new questions about financial conflicts of interest for a president whose business holdings include a dozen U.S. golf courses.
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For a president who has a uniquely hostile relationship with the press, positive news cycles are both rare and fleeting. The Trump team displayed remarkable discipline by refusing to step on the president’s well-received address to a joint session of Congress.
Montana Democrats picking candidate for congressional seat
Democrats from across Montana are gathering in Helena to nominate a candidate for the seat that Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke vacated to lead the U.S. Interior Department. Democratic delegates on Sunday will choose from at least eight candidates, including former U.S. Senate candidate Amanda Curtis, state Rep. Kelly McCarthy and musician Rob Quist, who has never held political office.
The Latest: Senator: Intel panel to look at alleged wiretap
The Latest on President Donald Trump’s claim that then-President Barack Obama had Trump’s telephones tapped during last year’s election : A Republican member of the Senate Intelligence Committee says he believes President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated allegations that his predecessor ordered wiretaps of Trump Tower will become part of the committee’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton says, “We’re going to follow the facts wherever they lead us.
GOP Senator on Trump’s Wiretap Claims: It Would Be Helpful if…
During an appearance today on CBS’s Face the Nation , Sen. Susan Collins stated that while it might be good for the White House and President Donald Trump to provide further explanation behind Trump’s claims that his predecessor wiretapped his phones , perhaps it would be better if POTUS just remain quiet. Host John Dickerson , referencing the White House statement out this morning, asked Collins, “Do you think he owes something to the public now that he’s kind of thrown this out there and now isn’t going to say anything more about it?” “It would probably be helpful if he gave more information,” she answered.
‘I Can Deny It’: Former Director of National Intelligence …
Host Chuck Todd asked ex-DNI James Clapper – who served in that position from 2012 until early this year – if he would have been aware of former President Barack Obama ordering an illegal wiretap of Trump. “I would certainly hope so,” Clapper responded.
Medicare fraud trial set for doctor tied to Menendez probe
Many of the Medicare fraud charges against prominent Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgen are complicated, but one is simple – federal prosecutors say he claimed reimbursement for treating both eyes of patients who have one prosthetic. Melgen is scheduled to go on trial Monday in West Palm Beach, facing 76 counts charging him with stealing up to $190 million from Medicare between 2004 and 2013.
Cannons, lasers, drones: New hope to save birds at toxic pit
After thousands of snow geese died in the toxic water of a former open-pit mine in Montana last fall, the companies responsible for the pit are bringing out the big guns. Literally.
US politics ripe for West Wing revival, says Janney
The West Wing wrapped in 2006 after seven seasons having forged a close relationship with the White House and counting former US President Bill Clinton among its biggest fans. ‘It would be just a great time for West Wing now, for whoever is disillusioned by what’s going on today.”
Republicans in Maine, Utah want Trump to undo monuments
Roxanne Quimby, the founder of Burt’s Bees, poses next to white pine in Portland, Maine. Maine Gov. Paul LePage has asked Republican President Donald Trump to undo Democratic former President Barack Obama’s designation of a national monument and give back the land that was donated for it.
Selma to re-enact “Bloody Sunday” march
Thousands of people are expected to converge in the city of Selma, Alabama for the annual re-enactment of a key event in the civil rights movement. Sunday marks the 52nd anniversary of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge over the Alabama River in Selma.
No Network Found: What Bernie and Bill Didn’t Discuss
Senator Bernie Sanders has long been one of the strongest voices for aggressive action on climate change on Capitol Hill, and Bill Nye has long been one of the strongest advocates for pro-science policy in the United States, so it was quite disappointing that their recent Facebook Live discussion about the need to take bold action to reduce carbon pollution was so short on substance. It was quite sad to see Nye continue to peddle the bogus notion that with enough evidence, Donald Trump can change his mind about the importance of combating the climate crisis.
Egypt’s general intelligence registers Washington lobbyist
Egyptian intelligence has hired a U.S. public relations firm to lobby on the country’s behalf in Washington and boost its image, the first such engagement by part of the country’s powerful security apparatus to be made public. A filing dated Jan. 28 and seen by The Associated Press on the Department of Justice website Sunday showed that Egypt hired public relations firm Weber Shandwick and released details of the registration to comply with the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938.
Trump expected to sign new travel order Monday: reports
Trump expected to sign new executive order on travel ban on Monday – President Donald Trump is expected to sign on Monday a new executive order on his controversial travel ban at the Department of Homeland Security, according to senior government officials familiar with the matter.
Our Voice: State health programs need a boost
With a court-ordered deadline looming, lawmakers have had to work their budget proposals around finding a way for the state to meet its constitutional duty to amply fund K-12 schools. This approach, however, risks boosting resources for education at the expense of other essential programs and services.
Abbreviated Pundit Round-up: McCarthyism, Schwarzenegger, Golf an eternal WTF
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But… At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the… Despite promising to release his tax returns in a televised debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump continues to show that… For months, through the election and after, Donald Trump has been able to find something new to distract the press and public.
COMMENTARY: Texas border security spending not necessary
It is well established that the U.S. federal government is primarily responsible for defending our national borders, enforcing immigration laws, and fighting the Mexican drug cartels. Nevertheless, in 2015, the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature approved $800 million for the Texas Department of Public Safety for “border security,” thus creating what many have characterized as the militarization of the Rio Grande Valley.
Republicans in Maine, Utah want Trump to undo monuments
Republican leaders in Maine and Utah are asking President Donald Trump to step into uncharted territory and rescind national monument designations made by his predecessor. The Antiquities Act of 1906 doesn’t give the president power to undo a designation, and no president has ever taken such a step.
How a tax-cut bill met its demise at the Arizona Legislature
How a tax-cut bill met its demise at the Arizona Legislature Members in Arizona’s Republican-controlled House did something unusual on Thursday: They killed a major tax break. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2lswPZU Arizona lawmakers killed a bill designed to keep Arizona competitive in the race for manufacturing businesses, citing a host of objections.
The Florida Supreme Court Just Handed The US Supreme Court a Second…
In a 4-2-0 decision , the Florida Supreme Court upheld that state’s ban on openly carrying firearms which was enacted in 1987. The case is Dale Norman v.
Are Rules Meant to be Broken?
The airplane probably can handle it, but only if you slow down, keep the wings level and accept altitude excursions. While flying from the northeast to south Florida last week it was bumpy at all altitudes and everyone was trying to find a better ride.
Goldberg: Low expectations make Trump speech seem like triumph
Donald Trump gave a good speech the other night before a joint session of Congress. It was not, as some commentators have suggested, one of the greatest speeches ever delivered in the halls of the Capitol.
Sen. Portman, do not force devastating changes to Ohio’s Medicaid program: Paul Cain
Victoria Byrd, a medical student, protests last month in Cleveland, calling on Sen. Rob Portman to vote against Affordable Care Act repeal. Today, Paul Cain, who has the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 2, writes that Portman and other Republicans are irresponsible in rushing to repeal the act.
Video Referee For FA Cup 2017/18
A video replay was used for the first time at the Club World Cup – but despite the help of a pitch-side booth, they still got the decision wrong. FA chief executive Martin Glenn said: ‘I would expect to see video assistant replays from the third round of the FA Cup in the coming season.
United States attorney general Jeff Sessions quits Trump campaign probe under pressure
In addition to the confirmation hearing controversy, sparked by a story in the Washington Post , the Wall Street Journal quoted sources as saying USA investigators had already started examining contacts between Mr Sessions and Russian officials during the presidential campaign. Commenting on the revelations, ethics lawyer Richard Painter said: “Misleading the Senate in sworn testimony about [one’s] own contacts with the Russians is a good way to go to jail”.
Sessions Saw No Red Flags During Michael Flynn’s Own Scandal
Sen. Claire McCaskill called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign for failing to disclose during his Senate confirmation hearing that as a senator he met twice with the Russian ambassador in 2016. U.S Attorney General Jeff Sessions arrives to attend a speech by President Donald Trump at a joint session of Congress in Washington , February 28. But his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort , has reportedly been investigated for contact with Russian Federation, along with other top Trump associates, and top Trump adviser Michael Flynn already had to resign his position as national security advisor for holding conversations with Kislyak between the election and inauguration.
Holy Roman Gabriel! Rams Switch To White Horns For Upcoming Season
The Rams will retain top cornerback Trumaine Johnson for the 2017 season under a guaranteed contract worth $16.7 million Fun fact: the Rams were the first National Football League team to have a logo on their helmets, when in 1948 halfback Fred Gehrke, who worked as a commercial artist in off-season, painted ram horns on the team’s leather helmets. The Los Angeles Rams announced they have elected to place the non-exclusive franchise tag on cornerback Trumaine Johnson for the second consecutive season.
U.S. suspends fast processing of high-tech H-1B visa applications
Foreigners aiming for temporary jobs at high-tech U.S. companies will undergo a longer visa approval process after the Trump administration announced it will temporarily suspend expedited applications for H-1B visas. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said on Friday that starting April 3 it will suspend “premium processing” for up to six months.
Donald Trump’s hotel may be political capital of the nation’s capital
At a circular booth in the middle of the Trump International Hotel’s balcony restaurant, President Trump dined on his steak – well-done, with ketchup – while chatting up British Brexit politician Nigel Farage. A few days later, major Republican donors Doug Deason and Doug Manchester, in town for the president’s address to Congress, sipped coffee at the hotel with Representative Darrell Issa, a California Republican.
Chance the Rapper, Illinois governor discuss school funding
Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper used a Friday sit-down with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to press for immediate funding for cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools, but said he left “flustered” over “vague answers.” The unusual one-on-one meeting comes amid a two-year budget fight between the Republican first-term governor and the Democrat-controlled Legislature, who are deadlocked on a state spending plan.
White Nostalgia Didn’t Start With Trump – Just Look At Classic Rock
A hearkening back to a rosy, but ambiguous, time in American history with his Make America Great Again slogan propelled his presidential run. It was a message, though, largely not embraced in minority communities, given that blacks, Latinos and women were fighting for equal rights during the same period Trump has indicated he believes America was great .
Can Democrats Turn Activism Into Votes? Special Elections Might Be A Clue
Democrats have a long way to go to rebuild their party after brutal losses across the board last November. But they’re seeing glimmers of hope in recent and upcoming special elections where they argue the backlash to President Trump is resulting in change at the ballot box.
Trump tweets in Sessions’ defence, says he is honest man
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House Democrats Charge FBI Not Sharing All It Knows On Russia-Trump Ties
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