National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway take their seats before the start of a joint news conference with President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. FILE- In this Feb. 13, 2017, file photo, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in the east Room of the White House in Washington for a joint news conference with President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Author: Editor
Michael T. Flynn: A timeline of his brief tenure
Michael T. Flynn resigned as national security adviser on Monday night following the revelation that he had misled White House officials about conversations he had with the Russian ambassador to the United States. President-elect Donald Trump offered Flynn the post of national security adviser, elevating the retired general and intelligence officer who saw Islamist militancy as a global existential threat.
The Evacuation Order Has Been Lifted for 200,000 People Living Below California’s Threatened Dam
Nearly 200,000 Northern Californians who live downstream of the country's tallest dam were allowed to return home Tuesday after two nights of uncertainty, but they were warned they may have to again flee to higher ground on a moment's notice if hastily made repairs to the battered structure don't hold. The fixes could be put to their first test later this week with the first of a series of small storms forecast for the region.
Trump aides spoke to Russians during campaign
High-level advisers close to then-presidential nominee Donald Trump were in constant communication during the campaign with Russians known to US intelligence, multiple current and former intelligence, law enforcement and administration officials tell CNN. President-elect Trump and then-President Barack Obama were both briefed on details of the extensive communications between suspected Russian operatives and people associated with the Trump campaign and the Trump business, according to US officials familiar with the matter.
Chicago ‘sanctuary church’ shelters immigrants, endures hate speech
Jessica has lived in the United States for almost 18 years. Her husband and their four children are American citizens.
President Trump Is Angry About Leaks That Led to Michael Flynn’s Resignation
On Tuesday White House spokesman Sean Spicer confirmed that President Trump requested Michael Flynn’s resignation over “eroding trust”. “By what authority did Flynn act and to whom did he report? ” she asked.
Trump campaign aides had repeated contacts with Russian intelligence
Phone records and intercepted calls show that members of Donald Trump ‘s 2016 presidential campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election, according to four current and former U.S. officials. U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies intercepted the communications around the same time that they were discovering evidence that Russia was trying to disrupt the presidential election by hacking into the Democratic National Committee, three of the officials said.
‘Morning Joe’ Calls Flynn Resignation ‘Troubling on a Deep, Global Level’
President Donald Trump tweeted praise at his young aide who spoke with Chuck Todd John Dickerson Chris Wallace and George Stephanopoulos this Sunday “She goes out and lies and you find out about those lies a couple hours later or if she’s not lying, Willie, she is – actually what I’ve heard she is – so out of the loop”. In his Talking Points Memo tonight, Bill O’Reilly reacted to the apparent confusion within the Trump administration surrounding the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
NBC: Harrison Ford Lands On Taxiway
I was listening to Unicom at my local airport in Northwest Ohio when I heard the following exchange between two jets on the ramp …… Pilots should be wary when operating close to the boundaries of Class B airspace, the FAA said recently in a Safety Alert for Operators…. In the Flytenow case, the FAA applied old thinking that doesn’t work in a world where technology moves at the speed of heat. VFR into IMC events have a distressingly high fatality rate.
Harrison Ford Nearly Piloted His Plane Into a Passenger Airliner at L.A. Airport
Harrison Ford arrives at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, on Dec. 16, 2015. Ford, an aviation enthusiast who has been piloting since the 1990s, was attempting to land his single-engine plane at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif.
Suit over artifact looting case suicide rejected on appeal
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver ruled that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management didn’t use excessive force when armed agents dressed in body armor arrested James Redd in 2009. The judges declined to overturn a lower-court decision that tossed the lawsuit after a judge found the presence of federal agents in SWAT-like gear wasn’t unreasonable.
Utah tourism promotes Bears Ears despite state opposition
Republican Gov. Gary Herbert signed a resolution earlier this month from the Legislature calling on President Donald Trump to repeal the designation by President Barack Obama during his final weeks in office. Herbert and others say they want to ensure the lands in southeastern Utah are used for a mix of purposes, including development, drilling and mining.
The Canadians leave town, just before a tornado of turmoil hits Washington
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assured his U.S. counterpart over the phone that there might be 10,000 problems that land on his White House desk – and Canada won’t be among them. Trudeau had barely left Washington and the cheer of a drama-free day was swiftly overshadowed by an incoming storm of palace intrigue, back-stabbing, leaks, international incidents and a spying scandal that rocked Donald Trump’s White House.
Ap Fact Check: Democrats cite fake tweet to condemn Flynn
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., joined at right by Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, calling for an investigation into President Donald Trump’s relationship with Russia, including when Trump learned that his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, had discussed U.S. sanctions with a Russian diplomat.
President Trump coming to North Charleston Friday for Boeing 787-10 roll-out
President Donald Trump walks up the steps the steps of Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. Susan Walsh/AP Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures during a campaign stop Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Walterboro, S.C. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign stop Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Walterboro, S.C. His North Charleston visit comes one year to the day after then-candidate Trump blasted Boeing for its plans to build a manufacturing facility in China.
Image of the Day – The photo Cuba’s Castros banned from the Havana Art Festival
This provocative picture by photographer Erick Coll is a perfect example of art imitating life. In this case, Coll’s art imitates life in Castro’s Cuba.
Pence learned about Flynn concerns 11 days after Trump: report
Mike Richard Pence Dem rep: ‘Conspiring’ with Russia the ‘very definition of treason’ Pence learned about Flynn concerns 11 days after Trump: report Pence swears in VA, Small Business Administration heads MORE did not learn about the Justice Department warning regarding former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn until 11 days after President Trump, Flynn resigned late Monday, amid revelations he had discussed sanctions against Russia with the country’s ambassador Sergey Kislyak during the transition. Pence and other Trump administration officials previously denied that Flynn had done so, with the vice president defending the national security advisor on CBS in January.
Vehicle used by suspects in armed robberies
The victim of a romance scam describes how she was duped out of $2 million by an online suitor she has never met. Christine Beining, a special agent in the FBI’s Houston division, describes how scam artists use internet sites to prey on lonely men and women to get to their money.
The San Diego City Council took public comment before voting to join…
The San Diego City Council took public comment before voting to join or not join the legal battle against President Trump’s executive order prohibiting refugees from The San Diego City Council took public comment before voting to join or not join the legal battle against President Trump’s executive order prohibiting refugees from entering the U.S. The San Diego City Council took public comment before voting to join or not join the legal battle against President Trump’s executive order prohibiting refugees from entering the U.S. The San Diego City Council agreed on Tuesday to join the legal battle against President Donald Trump ‘s executive order prohibiting refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. The order was blocked temporarily last week by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
If the future is female, then what about our boys and men?
In an increasingly angry and divided America, where every word is dissected and every statement scrutinized, the newest phrase to attract passionate response was uttered by a woman who has not been seen much since the election. “Despite all the challenges we face,” Hillary Clinton told a cheering crowd in a video statement released at AOL’s 2017 MAKERS conference a few days back, “I remain convinced that yes, the future is female.”
SATIRE: Should We Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
For example, commemorating Christmas marginalizes other religions and observing the Fourth of July reeks of jingoistic patriotism. But what about Valentine’s Day? It’s a tricky one, especially considering its placement in February.
School Staff Plays ‘Marry, F***, Kill’ Game And Names Students [VIDEO]
A school superintendent’s secretary resigned and multiple teachers were punished following a video showing school staff naming other teachers and students whom they would like to marry, have sex with or kill. The Bangor Public Schools system in Michigan suspended two teachers following the incident and verbally scolded four more, as reported by Fox 17 News .
Report: Obama Allies Worked Behind Scenes To Discredit Flynn, Save Iran Deal
Allies to former President Obama and former Obama administration officials worked for months to secretly undermine now-former White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in the national media and salvage the Iran nuclear deal, the Washington Free Beacon is reporting . Flynn, a longtime critic of the Iran deal, resigned Monday night following reports that he misled Vice President Mike Pence about the details of his phone call with the Russian ambassador during the transition.
Gun Test: Remington R51 Gen 2
In July of 2016 Remington reintroduced one of the most controversial firearms ever manufactured. The R51, originally released in 2014, was first met with a lot of anticipation because it was a lightweight, compact, +P capable, single action, 9mm handgun, built on a metal frame, with a very low bore axis, and a contoured profile optimized for concealed carry.
GOP Lawmakers Scramble To Reach Consensus On Obamacare Repeal And Replacement Plan
GOP lawmakers have yet to reach a consensus on how to move forward with replacing President Barack Obama’s landmark health care legislation, which is leaving some anxious it might not happen. While a number of members are pushing for parts of the replacement language to be attached to the reconciliation bill, which only requires a simple majority in the Senate, critics fear the continual discussions are leading to paralysis.
Now You Can Wear A Puzzle-Piece Pin To Show How Bad You Feel About Being White
If both of your parents are white, chances are that you were born white. And that’s bad.
Germany Pretty Much Bans All Fracking Until 2021
The laws ban a “particularly controversial” form of fracking and impose strict regulations on all other methods. Germany’s parliament and 16 German states approved the laws in June and July of 2016.
Pick for Medicare post faces questions on Indiana contracts
President Donald Trump ‘s pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid consulted Vice President Mike Pence on health care issues while he was Indiana’s governor. It’s a post Seema Verma maintained amid a web of business arrangements – including one that ethics experts say conflicted with her public duties.
Is Trump Heading Down the Rabbit Hole of Middle East Peace?by…
President Trump is predisposed to reverse most of his predecessor’s policies, so President Obama’s least favorite foreign leader is bound to receive a warmer welcome than he is used to. But in the last week, the noises coming out of both the White House and the State Department have indicated that, as was the case with all of his predecessors, there is going to be a considerable gap between Trump’s campaign rhetoric about Israel and the policies that he will actually pursue.
White House names possible shortlist for Flynn replacement
His administration dealt a significant blow after not even a month in office, President Donald Trump must now fill a vital national security post after the resignation of embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn stepped down late Monday, ending days of speculation about his fate following reports that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his discussions with Russia prior to Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen is slated to testify
Yellen: March rate hike is on the table In Senate testimony, Fed chair continues to expect gradual rate hikes Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://usat.ly/2lMj1WF Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told Congress Tuesday that an interest rate hike in March remains on the table, pushing back against market expectations that the Fed will stand pat. “Precisely when we take an action — March, May or June — I can’t tell you,” Yellen told the Senate Banking Committee.
Venezuela: US sanctions VP El Aissami over drug ties
Executive Vice President Tareck El Aissami and Venezuelan financier Samark Lopez were placed on the Office of Foreign Assets Control blacklist, the Treasury Department said in a statement Monday. The list freezes their assets in the U.S. and blocks U.S. companies and individuals from doing business with them.
Democrats demand independent Russia probe after Flynn quits
Democrats demanded a special investigation Tuesday into possible links between President Donald Trump’s administration and Russia, including when Trump learned that his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, had discussed U.S. sanctions with a Russian diplomat. “The American people deserve to know the full extent of Russia’s financial, personal and political grip on President Trump and what that means for our national security,” House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
Quiet insubordination as staff says Rupert Murdoch turning Wall…
The most successful modern publisher of ideological journalism is Rupert Murdoch. He buys media properties, or starts new ones, and turns them into conservative megaphones.
Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon confirmed to lead SBA
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says McMahon will “prioritize growing jobs over growing government bureaucracy” and calls that a welcome change from Washington. McMahon served as the chief executive officer at World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. before stepping down to run twice for the Senate in Connecticut.
Federal judge wins $5,000 prize for book a Waging Wara
Barron is this year’s winner of the William E. Colby Award, a $5,000 honour given for a fiction or nonfiction book about the military, intelligence operations or foreign policy. Barron, a judge for the First Circuit Court of Appeals, was cited for “Waging War: The Clash Between Presidents and Congress, 1776 to ISIS.”
Wyoming man pleads in scheme costing MI drivers
A Wyoming massage therapist could spend decades in prison for his role in an elaborate scheme to bilk insurance companies with no-fault policies by staging car crashes. According to The U.S. Department of Justice, Yosiler Herrera-Enriquez became the fifth person Tuesday to plead guilty for his role in a ring that operated in West Michigan from April 2012 to May 2015.
The Latest: Trump meets with educators, praises DeVos
FILE- In this Feb. 13, 2017, file photo, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in the east Room of the White House in Washington for a joint news conference with President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin T… Trump congratulated DeVos at a White House “listening session” with people who have taught in public and private school, and others who home-school their kids. DeVos became education secretary after Vice President Mike Pence cast a tie-breaking vote on her nomination in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has many people longing for the good old days of George W. Bush
A billboard along Interstate 35, taken on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Wyoming, Minn., carries an image of former President George W. Bush and reads “Miss me yet?”. A billboard along Interstate 35, taken on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Wyoming, Minn., carries an image of former President George W. Bush and reads “Miss me yet?”.
Senate confirms former wrestling exec McMahon to lead SBA
In a rare display of bipartisanship, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed former wrestling entertainment executive Linda McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration as part of President Donald Trump’s cabinet. McMahon served as the chief executive officer at WWE before stepping down in 2009 to run for the Senate.