President Trump Says He’ll ‘Send in the Feds’ to Fix Chicago’s Homicide Rates

President Donald Trump after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House Jan. 24, 2017 in Washington, DC. Trump tweeted Tuesday night, “If Chicago doesn't fix the horrible 'carnage' going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings , I will send in the Feds!” Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson responded late Tuesday, saying: “The Chicago Police Department is more than willing to work with the federal government to build on our partnerships with DOJ , FBI, DEA and ATF and boost federal prosecution rates for gun crimes in Chicago.”

Guam governor orders EPA to test for traces of Agent Orange

Guam’s Environmental Protection Agency has been ordered to test sites around the tiny U.S. island territory for traces of the toxic Vietnam-era defoliant Agent Orange. In a letter dated Jan. 19, Gov. Eddie Calvo instructed the agency’s on-island administrator, Walter Leon Guerrero, to examine “drinking water sources and soils,” where U.S. military veterans who served there in the 1960s and ’70s claimed the toxic-chemical mixture had been sprayed.

Residents demand commissioner resign

Dozens of Gwinnett County residents spoke out at Tuesday’s Gwinnett County Commission meeting, demanding Commissioner Tommy Hunter resign after he called Congressman John Lewis a “racist pig.” GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga.

The Paradox of the Donald Trump Presidency

A dear friend and colleague of mine, who passed away recently, was a transpersonal psychologist with a very “philosophical” way of looking at life. Presented with someone’s perceived crisis, painful experience, or challenging life situation, Ann would often say – with a special twinkle in her eye – “What’s the ‘gift’ in this experience?” “Is there something to be gained, or a lesson to be learned?” Most of her listeners, myself included, usually found this a rather annoying but ultimately intriguing proposition.

The US Voter’s Rights Amendment Explained

The 2016 election just cost $5 billion and produced two major candidates who were despised by a majority of the People. Given the choice between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, 45 percent of voting-age Americans did not cast a ballot, and only 46.5 percent of those who did vote choose Trump.

A timeline of the Keystone XL oil pipeline

Notable events in the dispute over the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which is slated to run from Canada to U.S. refineries in the Gulf Coast. March 2008 – The U.S. State Department issues a presidential permit for a $5.2 billion Keystone pipeline to transport crude oil.

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“I admit that I have always harbored an exaggerated view of self-importance – to put it bluntly, I fancied myself as some kind of god.” So confessed George Soros in his 1987 book The Alchemy of Finance.

Hosting U.S. automakers, Trump pushes for new American plants

U.S. President Donald Trump urged the chief executives of the Big Three U.S. automakers on Tuesday to build more cars in the country, pressing his pledge to bring jobs to America and discourage the car industry from investing in Mexico. Trump, who has threatened to impose 35 percent tariffs on imported vehicles, opened a White House meeting with General Motors Co.

Knights of Malta head resigns amid spat with Pope Francis

Some public officials across the U.S. are facing consequences for social media postings that criticized recent women’s marches Some public officials across the U.S. are facing consequences for social media postings that criticized recent women’s marches California’s top water regulator strongly suggests the state will keep drought conservation rules in place despite winter storms that have waterlogged many communities California’s top water regulator strongly suggests the state will keep drought conservation rules in place despite winter storms that have waterlogged many communities Federal wildlife biologists say the population of Hawaiian monk seals _ one of the world’s most critically endangered marine mammals _ has been increasing 3 percent a year for the past three years Federal wildlife biologists say the population of Hawaiian monk seals _ one of the world’s most critically … (more)

Trump Expected To Sign Order Enabling Mexican Border Wall

President Donald Trump is planning to sign executive orders on Wednesday enabling construction of his proposed border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and targeting cities where local leaders refuse to hand over illegal immigrants for deportation, part of a multiday rollout of his long-promised crackdown on illegal immigration, officials familiar with the decision said Tuesday. The moves represent Trump’s first effort to deliver on perhaps the signature issue that drove his presidential campaign: his belief that illegal immigration is out of control and threatening the country’s safety and security.

Trump to Chicago: Fix the ‘Carnage’

President Donald Trump sits at his desk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Jan. 23, 2017. President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday night in a tweet to send “the Feds” to Chicago if the city did not address its longstanding plague of violence.

Trump moving forward with border wall, weighs refugee cuts

President Donald Trump will begin rolling out executive actions on immigration Wednesday, beginning with steps to build his proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to two administration officials. He’s also expected to target so-called sanctuary cities and is reviewing proposals that would restrict the flow of refugees to the United States.

Donald Trump to address plans for Mexican border wall, other security issues Wednesday

President Donald Trump shows off a signed executive order to reinstitute a policy barring any recipient of U.S. assistance from performing or promoting abortions abroad with money they receive from non-U.S. sources, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. ORG XMIT: DCEV111 President Donald Trump shows off a signed executive order to reinstitute a policy barring any recipient of U.S. assistance from performing or promoting abortions abroad with money they receive from non-U.S. sources, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Louisiana leaders praise Trump’s action to advance Keystone XL pipeline

President Donald Trump signs an executive order implementing a federal government hiring freeze, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. ORG XMIT: DCEV106 President Donald Trump signs an executive order implementing a federal government hiring freeze, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Sky-High Ticket Prices for Super Bowl 51

Eastern Mosul has been liberated, Iraqi government officials say according to the U.S. Department of Defense . Iraqi security forces now control all areas… The Nebraska dairy community is recruiting candidates to become the 2017-18 Nebraska Dairy Princess.

Senate confirms Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to the UN

In this Jan. 18, 2017 file photo, UN Ambassador-designate, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has overwhelmingly approved Haley’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Anti-immigration groups are troubled that Trump backed off pledge to deport Dreamers

Immigration hawks are pressuring President Donald Trump to stick by his pledge to end legal protections for some 750,000 immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as children, while the immigrants themselves are cautiously relieved that he appears to be backing off. Trump promised on the campaign trail to “terminate immediately” a program started by President Barack Obama to temporarily protect these young people from deportation and offer them two-year renewable work permits.

Trump to sign executive orders enabling construction of border wall and targeting sanctuary cities

Donald Trump signs one of five executive orders related to the oil pipeline industry in the oval office of the White House Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump signs one of five executive orders related to the oil pipeline industry in the oval office of the White House Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump plans to sign executive orders Wednesday enabling construction of his proposed wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and targeting cities where local leaders refuse to hand over illegal immigrants for deportation, according to White House officials familiar with the decisions.

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The assertion that Trump lost the popular vote because of alleged illegal voting appears to be part of a developing pattern for the new administration in which falsehoods overshadow outreach efforts. President Donald Trump holds the most powerful office in the world.

Trumpcare’s Cruel Magic ThinkingBy David Cay Johnston

On day one of his presidency, President Donald Trump took over ownership of the mess that is America’s healthcare system. Both politically and practically Trump’s action placed full responsibility for improving on the Affordable Care Act , aka Obamacare, on his administration and the Republican-controlled Congress.

Obamas, Ivanka Trump: Kolarama neighborhood welcomes new residents

Movers, under the supervision of White House ushers, move President Barack Obama’s family’s belongings into their rented house in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. more > It’s a question some residents of Northwest Washington’s tony Kalorama neighborhood are asking now that the Obamas and first daughter Ivanka Trump are taking up residence there – along with their Secret Service guardians.

Secret Service investigating woman’s anti-Trump tweet

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a Twitter posting by a Louisville woman who suggested someone could assassinate President Donald Trump. The tweet, according to a screenshot provided to The Courier-Journal , says “If someone was cruel enough to assassinate MLK, maybe someone will be kind enough to assassinate Trump.”

Stocks Rally on Renewed Trump Optimism as Nasdaq, S&P Hit Records

Wall Street stocks posted solid gains Tuesday, brushing aside mixed corporate earnings and lingering worries about trade protectionism, and betting that President Donald Trump will indeed produce the pro-growth policies they have been hoping for. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 each ended at fresh all-time highs, and the Dow moved back to within striking distance of the 20,000-point milestone as investors revived the optimism that pushed the market to repeated records for about six weeks after the election.