By Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming White House visit aims to cement ties to a surprisingly supportive U.S. president – but it also presents a political minefield. In this handout photo made on Sunday, Sept.
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US-PH team starts minting process for WWII veterans’ congressional medals
A newly created team, composed of US Mint and Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project personnel, is now working together to oversee every stage of the design process until completion. This comes barely a month after the measure that honors Filipino World War II veterans with the highest civilian award bestowed by the US government was signed into law by then-US President Barack Obama.
Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch skeptical of gov’t regulations
This photo provided by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals shows Judge Neil Gorsuch.
LGBT advocates scared, despite White House words on equality
“Advocates said on Tuesday they were bracing for moves by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, despite a White House statement vowing to uphold protection for LGBT people in the workplace. Trump will continue to enforce a 2014 executive order by his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, barring discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people working for federal contractors, the White House said.
LGBT advocates scared, despite White House words on equality
“Advocates said on Tuesday they were bracing for moves by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, despite a White House statement vowing to uphold protection for LGBT people in the workplace. Trump will continue to enforce a 2014 executive order by his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, barring discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people working for federal contractors, the White House said.
LGBT advocates scared, despite White House words on equality
“Advocates said on Tuesday they were bracing for moves by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, despite a White House statement vowing to uphold protection for LGBT people in the workplace. Trump will continue to enforce a 2014 executive order by his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, barring discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people working for federal contractors, the White House said.
Ryan stands by Trump’s executive order, offering only gentle criticism
Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday stood by President Donald Trump’s executive order closing the nation’s borders to refugees and people from predominantly Muslim countries, offering only gentle criticism that “regrettably, the rollout was confusing,” as House Republicans broadly embraced the measure’s mission. “We need to make sure that the vetting standards are up to snuff,” Mr. Ryan told reporters at the Capitol, saying he remained supportive of the order.
Democrats running Tea Party playbook against Trump
Senate Democrats are dispensing with talk of cooperation and preparing to fight President Trump across the board, delaying his nominees where possible and filibustering his Supreme Court pick if necessary. Despite their minority status in the Senate, Democrats are under increasing pressure from their progressive base to stand up to a president they consider authoritarian and illegitimate.
Holcomb wants to keep Healthy Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday formally requested the renewal of a federal waiver that allows Indiana’s HIP 2.0 program to serve hundreds of thousands of low-income Hoosiers.
Holcomb wants to keep Healthy Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday formally requested the renewal of a federal waiver that allows Indiana’s HIP 2.0 program to serve hundreds of thousands of low-income Hoosiers.
Holcomb wants to keep Healthy Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday formally requested the renewal of a federal waiver that allows Indiana’s HIP 2.0 program to serve hundreds of thousands of low-income Hoosiers.
Today in History
On Feb. 1, 1942, during World War II, the Voice of America broadcast its first program to Europe, relaying it through the facilities of the British Broadcasting Corp. in London.
Today in History
On Feb. 1, 1942, during World War II, the Voice of America broadcast its first program to Europe, relaying it through the facilities of the British Broadcasting Corp. in London.
Today in History
On Feb. 1, 1942, during World War II, the Voice of America broadcast its first program to Europe, relaying it through the facilities of the British Broadcasting Corp. in London.
Today in History
On Feb. 1, 1942, during World War II, the Voice of America broadcast its first program to Europe, relaying it through the facilities of the British Broadcasting Corp. in London.
Besieged Auburn lawmaker defended
INDIANAPOLIS House Speaker Brian Bosma strongly defended a Republican colleague Tuesday after an anti-abortion group picketed the legislator’s home in Auburn for several hours Sunday and also attempted to demonstrate at his church.
Muslim Students At UCLA Hold ‘Healing Space’ After Trump’s Refugee Ban
Law students and community members stood shoulder to shoulder during a candlelight vigil at UCLA’s School of Law courtyard on Monday in response to President Trump’s refugee ban, according to the Daily Bruin . The Muslim Law Students Association at UCLA organized the gathering to create what the campus newspaper is calling a “healing space.”
Muslim Students At UCLA Hold ‘Healing Space’ After Trump’s Refugee Ban
Law students and community members stood shoulder to shoulder during a candlelight vigil at UCLA’s School of Law courtyard on Monday in response to President Trump’s refugee ban, according to the Daily Bruin . The Muslim Law Students Association at UCLA organized the gathering to create what the campus newspaper is calling a “healing space.”
Muslim Students At UCLA Hold ‘Healing Space’ After Trump’s Refugee Ban
Law students and community members stood shoulder to shoulder during a candlelight vigil at UCLA’s School of Law courtyard on Monday in response to President Trump’s refugee ban, according to the Daily Bruin . The Muslim Law Students Association at UCLA organized the gathering to create what the campus newspaper is calling a “healing space.”
Conservatives Defend Stephen Miller: A ‘Brilliant And Courageous’ Man
President Donald Trump’s senior policy advisor Stephen Miller has come under fire for his role in crafting the president’s pause on immigration from seven Muslim-majority nations, and is being cast by prominent media figures as a toxic influence within the administration. But for the conservatives who know Miller best, a far different picture emerges of the 31-year-old man who’s become a significant player in the White House.
Conservatives Defend Stephen Miller: A ‘Brilliant And Courageous’ Man
President Donald Trump’s senior policy advisor Stephen Miller has come under fire for his role in crafting the president’s pause on immigration from seven Muslim-majority nations, and is being cast by prominent media figures as a toxic influence within the administration. But for the conservatives who know Miller best, a far different picture emerges of the 31-year-old man who’s become a significant player in the White House.
Disclosure Push Threatens Non-Profit Donors’ First Amendment Protections
California elected officials are leading a courtroom charge to bulldoze the 1958 NAACP v. Alabama Supreme Court decision that guarantees anonymity for non-profit donors who might otherwise be subjected to death threats and other forms of intimidation.
Journalists Now Seem Comfortable Calling Trump A Fascist
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Pharma industry representatives at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 31, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas A little over a week into Donald Trump’s presidency and journalists are ready to suggest he is a fascist dictator.
Tensions erupt in Senate over Trump nominees
Tensions erupted in the Senate Tuesday as Democrats stalled several of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, frustrating Republicans who accused Democrats of playing politics to try to hurt Trump and make Senate Republicans look ineffective. Party leaders squared off after a fast-paced and chaotic morning when Democrats on one committee abruptly boycotted a hearing where two top administration officials were expected to clear votes to advance to the floor.
New Rules, New Secretary? As Spring Inches Closer, We’re Getting Warmer.
Will the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule go into effect? When will a new Secretary of Labor be confirmed? We don’t have the answers just yet, but a lot has happened over the last few weeks to inch us closer. As things heat up, we wanted to update our readers on all the latest.
New Rules, New Secretary? As Spring Inches Closer, We’re Getting Warmer.
Will the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule go into effect? When will a new Secretary of Labor be confirmed? We don’t have the answers just yet, but a lot has happened over the last few weeks to inch us closer. As things heat up, we wanted to update our readers on all the latest.
Conservatives terrified that earmarks are about to make a comeback
A contingent of the GOP had floated the idea of restoring congressional earmarks just a week after Election Day. Although House Speaker Ryan shelved the idea, Rep. Bill Flores of Texas warns that conservatives won’t necessarily be so lucky next time.
Conservatives terrified that earmarks are about to make a comeback
A contingent of the GOP had floated the idea of restoring congressional earmarks just a week after Election Day. Although House Speaker Ryan shelved the idea, Rep. Bill Flores of Texas warns that conservatives won’t necessarily be so lucky next time.
Conservatives terrified that earmarks are about to make a comeback
A contingent of the GOP had floated the idea of restoring congressional earmarks just a week after Election Day. Although House Speaker Ryan shelved the idea, Rep. Bill Flores of Texas warns that conservatives won’t necessarily be so lucky next time.
White House: No Americans will be targeted in terror strikes – Tue, 31 Jan 2017 PST
The White House said Tuesday that no American citizen “will ever be targeted” in raids against terror suspects, a blanket statement that appeared to signal a break from the Obama administration’s strategy for pursuing and targeting suspects in counterterrorism operations overseas. Under former President Barack Obama, the Justice Department had issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. the authority to target Americans who are working with terrorists abroad.
Union-backed Ronald Vitiello named to lead Border Patrol
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows Ronald Vitiello. Vitiello, a career Border Patrol official who was backed by the agents’ union, was named Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, as chief of the agency, less than a week after his predecessor resigned under pressure.
Conservative Judge Gorsuch is Trump’s Supreme Court choice
President Donald Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch, a fast-rising conservative judge with a writer’s flair, to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, setting up a fierce fight with Democrats over a jurist who could shape America’s legal landscape for decades to come. At 49, Gorsuch is the youngest Supreme Court nominee in a quarter-century.
The Latest: McConnell praises Gorsuch nomination
The Latest on President Donald Trump nomination of Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court : Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says President Donald Trump has made an “outstanding decision” in nominating U.S. Appeals Court Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. In a statement, McConnell says Gorsuch has “a long record of faithfully applying the law and the Constitution” and notes that he was confirmed by voice vote in the Senate in 2006.
Five Ways The Media has Broken the Public Trust in Four Days
The first two weeks of the Trump administration have been chaotic at best, the last four days have been a whirlwind of reports, retractions and corrections. But why is that? So much confusion in the news, the fog of an “ideological” war? I found a few things that have happened just since Donald Trump signed the highly publicized immigration executive order that make it easy to see why the public has zero confidence in the press.
Neil Gorsuch – Will He Prove Unpredictable, Like John Roberts?
At first glance, federal appeals judge Neil Gorsuch seems to be a Scalia clone. The president nominated him for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Nation-Now 48 mins ago 7:20 p.m.Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court
Nearly a full year after Justice Antonin Scalia’s death left the Supreme Court shorthanded, President Trump nominated federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the void Tuesday night, setting off a pitched battle over the direction of the nation’s highest court Trump was unveiling his nominee to the nation on live television from the East Room of the White House after a day filled with palace intrigue, during which the media mapped the whereabouts of Gorsuch, from Colorado, and federal appeals court Judge Thomas Hardiman of Pennsylvania, another favorite for the seat. Gorsuch, 49, is a Scalia acolyte who believes judges should interpret laws as they are written and enforce the Constitution as the nation’s framers intended.
Senator: Army Corps told to clear way for Dakota Access construction
The acting secretary of the Army has instructed federal officials to issue the easement necessary to build a controversial segment of the Dakota Access pipeline, Sen. John Hoeven Senator: Army Corps told to clear way for Dakota Access construction Republicans who oppose, support Trump refugee order Cabinet picks boost 2018 Dems MORE “The Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer informed us that he has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with the easement needed to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline,” Hoeven said in a Tuesday night statement. “This will enable the company to complete the project, which can and will be built with the necessary safety features to protect the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and others downstream.”
Murphy, Blumenthal concerned about Gorsuch pick
Judge Neil Gorsuch delivers brief remarks after being nominated by President Donald Trump to the Supreme Court during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday. Judge Neil Gorsuch delivers brief remarks after being nominated by President Donald Trump to the Supreme Court during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday.
Trump’s first holiday: US President expected in Palm Beach this weekend, airport says
Mar-a-Lago is expected to serve as a part-time home to President Donald Trump, whose relationship with Palm Beach has evolved over the years. a After two weeks on the job, President Donald Trump is expected to make a White House getaway this weekend to Palm Beach.
MPs warn health tourism ‘chaos’ is draining the NHS
Complications: Priscilla, shown in a BBC film, is unable to afford her bill after she had quadruplets on the NHS A woman from the Philippines, pictured, known only as Sonia, had a heart operation after falling ill visiting her sister in the UK The Commons public accounts committee accuses successive governments of failing to tackle the issue. Ministers were first warned to impose charges 30 years ago.