After a New York City judge Saturday night put a stay on President Trump’s executive order banning certain refugees and immigrants from entering the United States, about five travelers remained held at Philadelphia International Airport as Philadelphia attorneys scrambled to keep them in the country. The order by Judge Ann M. Donnelly of Brooklyn Federal Court came too late for two Christian Syrian immigrant families who were sent back to Doha, Qatar, after being held at PHL on Saturday morning.
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Bishop says PM pleased with Trump chat
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop says the best days of the Australia-US alliance lie ahead after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull spoke with US President Donald Trump. Ms Bishop was tight lipped about the details of the prime minister’s phone call with the president other than saying it was a “very positive discussion about a whole range of issues”.
Cyber security hot-button issue
The Hodgman government has doubled down on its cyber security measures, after a 2015 report exposed its inadequate capacity to defend itself from attacks. Two years ago, a damning report from former Auditor General Mike Blake found that Tasmania’s public sector was markedly unequipped to defend itself against cyber attacks.
Resistance Trumps Hate as Protesters Rally Against Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders
The sky was gray, a light snow fell, and the weather was bitingly cold. But the mood outside New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport on Saturday was red hot with anger, as dozens, and then hundreds, and then, as night fell, thousands arrived to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order barring entry into the United States of all refugees-including Syrian refugees, perhaps indefinitely-as well as visa-holders from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Trump orders ISIS plan, gives Bannon national security role
President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull, with National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, center, and chief strategist Steve Bannon, right, in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 in Washington. President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the Pentagon to devise a strategy to defeat the Islamic State and restructured the National Security Council to include his controversial top political adviser, as he forged a partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin in their first official phone call.
Immigration and public opinion: Trump’s mistake
Today runs very close to March 19, 2003, as the most shameful day to be an American citizen of my lifetime. I’m immensely grateful to all the people at the airport and other protests around the country: to anyone reading involved: thank you.
The real shocker: Trump is a politician who delivers on his promises :0
Here we are, barely a week into the Trump administration, and half of the country that opposed him during the election is quivering with rage. He’s building the wall ! He’s banning immigration from some Muslim countries ! He’s wrecking ObamaCare ! He’s sacking top officials at the State Department ! He’s threatening sanctuary cities ! What’s going on here? The answer is simple: we’ve become so inured to politicians lying to us to get elected that we find it hard to believe that the new man in the White House actually meant what he said – and can’t wait to get on with it.
Christian family, visas in hand, turned back at airport
Two brothers, their wives and children left war-torn Syria with 16 suitcases and crossed the border into Lebanon. They were finally on their way to the United States after working for almost 15 years to join their family members stateside.
Trump’s immigration ban draws deep anger, muted praise
A group of Nobel Prize winners said it would damage U.S. leadership in higher education and research. House Speaker Paul Ryan and some relatives of Americans killed in terrorist attacks said it was right on target.
Banned from the U.S.: ‘You need to go back to your country’
Hameed Khalid Darweesh, center, a former interpreter for the U.S. military in Iraq, speaks after his release from detention during a protest outside John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Jan. 28, 2017. Reactions were divided after President Donald Trump issued an executive order Friday banning refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States.
Hillary Clinton condemns immigration ban: ‘This is not who we are’
Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Clinton condemns immigration ban: ‘This is not who we are’ Trump signs three more executive actions Two crowds on the National Mall with two very different messages MORE on Saturday tweeted in support of the numerous protests that sparked over President Trump’s executive order banning on immigrants. “I stand with the people gathered across the country tonight defending our values & our Constitution.
Trump and Putin discuss stabilizing ties, Kremlin says
US President Donald Trump may be having his biggest day of diplomacy yet, speaking by phone Saturday with five world leaders – most significantly Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Germany’s Angela Merkel. It was Trump’s first phone conversation with the Russian President since his inauguration last week, and one whose outcome will be closely studied.
Iran to take ‘reciprocal measures’ after Trump’s immigration order
Iran is carefully studying US President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries and will take legal, political and reciprocal measures accordingly, Iran’s Foreign Affairs Ministry announced Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif didn’t specify what those measures would be, but he affirmed in a tweet that anyone with a valid visa would be welcomed.
From ‘1984’ to ‘2017’ – the play’s the thing
When I arrived in London late last summer I had a dog-eared paperback of “1984” in my backpack and plans to see a hit revival of “1984,” the play. The U.S. presidential election was still months away but – as the saying goes – I was hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.
Iranian news agency: Iran will ‘retaliate’ against Trump immigration…
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The Latest: Trump says refugee crackdown ‘not a Muslim ban’
President Donald Trump bars all refugees from entering the United States for four months _ and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely _ declaring the ban necessary to prevent “radical Islamic terrorists” from… Confusion, worry and outrage are growing as President Donald Trump’s crackdown on refugees and citizens from seven majority-Muslim countries takes effect The federal trial of the South Carolina man who slaughtered nine Bible study participants has come and gone, with Dylann Roof’s death sentence assuring he will spend the rest of his limited days in prison The federal trial of the South Carolina man who slaughtered nine Bible study participants has come and gone, with Dylann Roof’s death sentence assuring he will spend the rest of his limited days in prison The woman at the center of the trial of Emmett Till’s alleged killers has acknowledged that she falsely testified he made … (more)
BC-OH-Ohio AP Legislative-Political Preview,ADVISORY, OH
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 1, when we will host the Ohio Associated Press 2017 Legislative and Political Preview Session. The meeting is designed to give AP member journalists, particularly those who do not work in Columbus, access to the state’s key leaders during the legislative session.
Trump says immigration order not a ‘Muslim ban’ as protests, detainments hit airports
The fallout from President Trump’s temporary ban on refugees to the U.S. struck with full force Saturday, blocking some travelers from boarding their planes overseas, compelling others to turn around upon arrival in the U.S., and prompting customs agents at New York’s JFK Airport to detain at least a dozen people, including a former Iraqi translator for the U.S. military in Baghdad. Speaking to hundreds of demonstrators at JFK Airport, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., called the ban ineffective, discriminatory, “disgusting,” and said it “goes against every ounce of our traditions from George Washington onward.”
Anti-abortion rally draws large crowd to Texas Capitol
Amid Texas’ battle to remove Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, thousands of Texans participated in this year’s March for Life. Marchers made their way to Capitol grounds Saturday morning carrying signs calling for the defunding of Planned Parenthood and for overturning Roe v.
Bathroom bill’ repeal in doubt
North Carolina’s governor says there are enough votes to kill the state’s ”bathroom bill,” but a survey shows less than a third of lawmakers are willing to publicly commit to that stance. Only 12 of 50 state senators and 40 of 118 House members said they support abolishing the law, nearly all of them Democrats.
Anger erupts over Trump’s order banning refugees from US
In this Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 photo, released by the French Foreign ministry, French foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, left, greets his newly appointed German counterpart, Sigmar Gabriel, before… . In this Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 photo, released by the French Foreign ministry, French foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, left, greets his newly appointed German counterpart, Sigmar Gabriel, before… LONDON – Anger erupted on Saturday – along with some praise from the far-right – about U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees entering the United States.
May exuded confidence after Donald Trump double-act
Theresa May exuded a new confidence after her Donald Trump double-act catapulted her into the front rank of world leaders, writes GLEN OWEN As Theresa May’s motorcade swung through the White House gates on Friday morning, the low Washington winter sun briefly picked out her expression through the window of her official car: tense and lost in thought. Hours later, she boarded her private Prime Ministerial plane at Andrews Air Force base in triumph – exuding a new confidence after her double-act with Donald Trump catapulted her into the front rank of world leaders.
Netanyahu wall tweet angers Mexico
Mexico’s government has rebuked Israel for a tweet by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that appeared to applaud US President Donald Trump’s plan to build a border wall with Mexico to keep out illegal immigrants. Earlier on Saturday, Netanyahu tweeted: “President Trump is right.
Trump, Putin discuss ‘mutually beneficial’ trade, security
Will President Donald Trump usher in a new era for U.S.-Russian relations, or are the two powers going to continue down the path as geopolitical foes? Now that Russian President Vladimir Putin has held his first conversation with America’s newly inaugurated leader, attention turns to the fate of U.S. sanctions against Moscow and whether the two will look to enhance military co-operation against the Islamic State group. Trump was noncommittal about whether he was considering lifting the economic sanctions ahead of the call, telling reporters Friday, “We’ll see what happens.
After first phone call, Putin and Trump agree to rebuild ties and cooperate in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to try to rebuild U.S. Russia ties and to cooperate in Syria, the Kremlin said on Saturday, after the two men spoke for the first time since Trump’s inauguration. U.S.-Russia relations hit a post-Cold War low under the Barack Obama administration and Trump has made clear he wants a rapprochement with Moscow if he can get along with Putin, who says he is also keen to mend ties.
Deal reached to close Southern California airport
A Southern California city and the federal government on Saturday said they reached a deal to close Santa Monica’s airport, ending a lengthy legal battle over the site.
Son of National Security Advisor Flynn Admits Newest Executive Order Is a ‘Muslim Ban’
Of course, that is not how the President of the United States is phrasing it exactly; he told members of the media in the Oval Office Saturday , “It’s not a Muslim ban, but we are totally prepared.” But that didn’t stop Michael Flynn Jr. from tweeting out the following message: Flynn is the son of General Michael Flynn , one of the most controversial picks by Trump early in his transition process, who is also known to dabble in the realms of the conspiratorial from time to time.
Editorial: Time for Orrin Hatch to retire from the Senate.
Tribune file photo) Sen. Orrin Hatch got a new title, a raise and round-the-clock security as the Republicans took control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Tribune file photo) Sen. Orrin Hatch got a new title, a raise and round-the-clock security as the Republicans took control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Texas Does ‘The Time Warp’ Again at Fan Expo Dallas
The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick and Meat Loaf Reunite When Texas’ Largest Gathering of Pop Culture Lovers Takes Over Dallas Convention Center for Three Days DALLAS, TX, January 27, 2017 /PressReleasePoint/ – The Lone Star State’s biggest congregation of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming fans – the 16th annual FAN EXPO DALLASa – is set to return to the Big D Friday, March 31, through Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Dallas’ Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. Among the pop culture luminaries on hand will be the stars of the internationally famous cult movie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, including actors Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick.
How Silicon Valley and Hollywood plan to fight Trump’s Muslim travel ban
Top execs in Silicon Valley, Hollywood actors, and Washington politicians are coming to the defense of Muslims affected by a temporary travel ban into the United States that White House implemented on Friday. Google and Facebook’s chief executives criticized President Trump’s immigration order, while former secretary of State Madeleine Albright, actress Mayim Bialik, and feminist Gloria Steinem all said they would register as Muslims if such a registry is created.
How Silicon Valley and Hollywood plan to fight Trump’s Muslim travel ban
Top execs in Silicon Valley, Hollywood actors, and Washington politicians are coming to the defense of Muslims affected by a temporary travel ban into the United States that White House implemented on Friday. Google and Facebook’s chief executives criticized President Trump’s immigration order, while former secretary of State Madeleine Albright, actress Mayim Bialik, and feminist Gloria Steinem all said they would register as Muslims if such a registry is created.
Iran bans US citizens in retaliation to Donald Trump move
Iran said on Saturday it would stop U.S. citizens entering the country in retaliation to Washington’s visa ban against Tehran and six other majority-Muslim countries announced by new U.S. President Donald Trump . “While respecting the American people and distinguishing between them and the hostile policies of the U.S. government, Iran will implement the principle of reciprocity until the offensive U.S. limitations against Iranian nationals are lifted,” a Foreign Ministry statement said.
Meet Judge Neil Gorsuch – a frontrunner for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Judge Neil Gorsuch, who serves on the federal appeals court’s 10th circuit in Denver, has emerged as one of the likely names to be selected. Trump tweeted on Wednesday that he’ll announce his pick next Thursday, and later told Fox News’ Sean Hannity that he’s mostly finished deciding.
Trump, Putin have long-awaited call; McCain urges continued sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump’s first conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office is causing concern among European allies and consternation among fellow Republicans about the future of U.S. penalties imposed on Moscow. Trump was noncommittal before Saturday’s scheduled telephone call about whether he was considering lifting the economic sanctions.
Growing fallout from Trump’s new immigration crackdown
The fallout grew Saturday from President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown as U.S. legal permanent residents and visa-holders from seven Muslim-majority countries who had left the United States found they could not return for 90 days. It was a period of limbo for an unknown number of non-American citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen now barred from the country where they were studying or had lived, perhaps for years.
In wake of Trump, Holland pledges millions to international birth control fund
The Dutch government announced Saturday it’s putting 10 million euros into an international fund it has launched to finance access to birth control, abortion and sex education for women in developing nations after President Donald Trump cut U.S. funding for such services. Lilianne Ploumen, the minister for foreign trade and development co-operation, said she was making the initial contribution and launched the fund – “She Decides – Global Fundraising Initiative” – with a website .
Defense Secretary Mattis’ first message to the troops tells you…
Defense Secretary James Mattis put out his first all-hands message to everyone in the Department of Defense on Friday, and it tells you everything you need to know about how he intends to lead. Mattis, a retired Marine general revered by his troops, probably made a good first impression among the roughly three million men and women who make up the active duty, reserve, and civilian force.
A look at the reported top contenders for the Supreme Court
A look at Neil Gorsuch, Thomas Hardiman and William Pryor, the federal appeals court judges who are seen as the leading candidates to be President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court. Each was appointed to the appellate bench by President George W. Bush, appeared on Trump’s list of 21 possible choices that he made public during the campaign and has met with Trump to discuss the vacancy that arose when Justice Antonin Scalia died nearly a year ago.
When America was great
A Syrian woman gestures through her tent window at an informal refugee camp in the eastern Lebanese town of Marj on Jan. 28, the day after President Trump temporarily banned entry of refugees from Syria and six other predominantly Muslim countries. Daoud Kuttab, an award-winning Palestinian journalist, is a former Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton University, a columnist for Al-Monitor and the director of the Community Media Network in Amman, Jordan.
Federal court allows appeal for killer of TCU professor
A federal appeals court is allowing attorneys for a 44-year-old convicted killer to move forward with an appeal that questions whether he’s eligible for the death penalty for the 2004 suffocation of retired college professor abducted in Fort Worth. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled Edward Lee Busby may pursue arguments that he’s mentally impaired, making him ineligible for execution, and that he’s had deficient legal help at his trial and in earlier stages of his appeals.