New York-based Eaglevale Partners, the hedge fund co-founded by Marc Mezvinsky, closed in December and is in the process of returning money to clients, according to Bloomberg. Mezvinsky’s foray into the hedge fund world has been plagued with troubles.
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President Donald Trump speaks to the Major County Sheriffs’…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed the court that is deliberating his immigration and refugee executive order for having motivations he described as “so political.” Jayne Novak, left, smiles as she stands with her husband, Allen Novak, newly-arrived from Iran, and their daughter Nikta, as they stand with a flag and pose for cameras Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at Seattle Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac, Wash.
Bustos will decide in a month
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., said Tuesday that she has given herself 30 days to decide whether to run for governor and that she’ll weigh such factors as whether a downstate figure “with my brand of politics” can appeal to a statewide audience – and if she has the skills to make a difference in the infamously deadlocked state. [] “As I weigh this, it is a matter of where can I make the biggest difference and how can I be in a position to help our state and region as much as possible,” she said.
Senator blocked from speaking in fierce attorney general debate
A Democratic senator has been barred from speaking during debate on the attorney general nominee after Republicans said she violated a Senate rule. Sen. Elizabeth Warren was interrupted, told to sit down and barred from speaking Tuesday during debate on President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee, Sen. Jeff Sessions .
California is, like, totally out of control. Just the way we like it.
On Saturday, using his favorite 140-character medium, President Trump insulted the federal jurist who blocked his immigration order aimed at Muslim travelers, dismissing Judge James L. Robart as a “so-called judge.” Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam B. Schiff of Burbank, also on Twitter, responded tartly: “This ‘so-called’ judge was nominated by a ‘so-called’ President & was confirmed by the ‘so-called’ Senate.
Essential Politics: Eric Holder huddles in Sacramento
Few attorneys who bill by the hour end up posing for pictures with their clients, or stopping and answering questions from reporters. Good morning from the state capital.
Dakota Access pipeline construction expected to get go-ahead
This Sept. 29, 2016, file photo, shows a section of the Dakota Access Pipeline under construction near the town of St. Anthony in Morton County, N.D. The Army has notified Congress Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, that it will allow the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline to cross under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota, completing the four-state project to move North Dakota oil to Illinois.
Warren raking in millions in campaign donations
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is raking in millions in campaign donations as she looks ahead to a re-election bid next year. According to an Associated Press review of Warren’s latest campaign finance reports, the Massachusetts Democrat took in a hefty $5.9 million in campaign contributions from January 2015 through the end of 2016.
Glitz, Gowns and Politics at This Yeara s Oscars
Amid the highly charged atmosphere surrounding the Trump administration, the emphasis this year could be on what the winners say as they accept their awards. “The Oscars are always political,” Sasha Stone, the executive editor of Awards Daily, told ABC News.
Gardner: Voted for ed chief on merit
Cabinet pick for U.S. Department of Education secretary Betsy DeVos, a Republican campaign donor, garnered the votes of all but two U.S. Senate Republicans, including Cory Gardner of Colorado, when she was confirmed to her post on Tuesday. “Senator Gardner carefully considers whomever is nominated for a Cabinet position on their merits, and their merits alone,” said spokeswoman Megan Taylor.
Sen. Warren book on middle class coming in April
This book cover image released by Metropolitan Books shows, “This Fight Is Our Fight: The Battle to Save America’s Middle Class,” by Sen. Elizabeth Warren. The book will be published on April 18. Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, has written previous 10 books.
Mitch McConnell tells Elizabeth Warren (and Coretta Scott King) to sit down and shut up
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Al Franken slams new Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos: ‘The…
After Betsy DeVos was confirmed as secretary of education on Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota issued a blistering statement, calling her unqualified for the job. “It’s not a job for amateurs who don’t know the first thing about education,” the statement said .
Army to allow completion of Dakota Access oil pipeline
This Sept. 29, 2016, file photo, shows a section of the Dakota Access Pipeline under construction near the town of St. Anthony in Morton County, N.D. The Army has notified Congress Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, that it will allow the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline to cross under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota, completing the four-state project to move North Dakota oil to Illinois.
Schumer says he has ‘serious concerns’ about Gorsuch
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday he has “serious, serious concerns” about President Donald Trump ‘s Supreme Court nominee after their meeting, complaining that the federal judge “avoided answers like the plague.” The New York Democrat said after the meeting that he asked Gorsuch about “whether a Muslim ban could in concept be constitutional,” alluding to Trump’s executive order banning entries to the U.S. from seven majority-Muslim countries; about Trump’s unsubstantiated comments that there may have been millions of illegal votes in the 2016 election; and about the reach of executive power.
Country could use more of the Gorsuch approach
Another day, another administration and Senate, another partisan fight that catches a highly qualified Supreme Court candidate in the crosshairs. Democrats complain with some justification that Republicans should have taken up the nomination of well-qualified Merrick Garland late in President Obama’s term.
Twins Talk: New Friends And A Few From The Past
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Who Will Win a Grammy? Here Are The Odds
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Senate set to confirm DeVos as education secretary
In this image from Senate Television, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate in Washington, Feb. 6, 2017, about the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Education Secretary. The Senate will be in session around the clock this week as Republicans aim to confirm more of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks over Democratic opposition.
Secret money is fueling pro-Betsy DeVos ad campaigns
But that’s not stopping several conservative organizations from launching ad blitzes promoting Trump’s Cabinet picks – most notably Betsy DeVos, Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, who critics have panned as a wealthy partisan hack with no practical experience in public education. Two conservative nonprofit groups in particular, the Club for Growth and America Next , are pushing back hard, producing broadcast television ads supporting confirmation of DeVos, a GOP megadonor and staunch advocate for charter schools and school vouchers.
In Which Rahmbo Inadvertently Schools Pathetic Goldberg and Shitstain Williamson
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DeVos hangs in balance before tight Senate vote
President Donald Trump’s selection for education secretary, billionaire mega-donor Betsy DeVos, appears to be his most embattled Cabinet pick, but Senate Republicans have largely held tight in their support. Senate GOP leaders are confident they can squeak DeVos through the Senate with the support of 50 Republican senators Tuesday afternoon, plus a historic tie-breaking vote from Vice President Mike Pence.
Pence Set to Break Senate Tie on DeVos Vote to Head Education
Vice President Mike Pence could make history Tuesday by breaking an expected tie in the Senate to confirm Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary, barring a last-minute defection by a single additional Republican to kill the nomination outright. The nail-biter is the unexpected first test of Democrats’ ability to thwart President Donald Trump’s agenda, gathering momentum after two Senate Republicans said they wouldn’t support DeVos, a longtime GOP donor.
Trump’s H1-B Visa Crackdown Threatens Cutting-Edge U.S. Medicine
Amgen Inc. and Gilead Sciences Inc., as well as overseas companies with stateside operations, rely on the world’s best scientists and lower-level researchers with scarce expertise. A crackdown on visas for these workers could set back research, including the treatment of cancer, executives said.
Trump and the Press
This college student in New York is an example of why no one takes liberals serious. Judge Jeanine films a little Street Justice and encounters … Last year, Beyonce performed at the Super Bowl half-time show.
Leftists Go Nuts at the Thought of Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary
The intolerance of the “tolerant” left has never been more evident than during the many cabinet hearings this year. The democrat vitriol has been on full display in virtual every hearing, but possibly none more contentious than that of nominee for Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos.
Voters await economic revival in a part of pro-Trump America
She tugged 13 envelopes from a cabinet above the stove, each one labeled with a different debt: the house payment, the student loans, the vacuum cleaner she bought on credit. Lydia Holt and her husband tuck money into these envelopes with each paycheck to whittle away at what they owe.
With Trumpa s Travel Ban on Hold, Iraqi Family Arrives in Nashville in 2nd Attempt to Reach US
Iraqi citizen Fuad Sharef Suleman and his family landed in Nashville, Tennessee, Sunday night to start a new life, more than a week after they were barred from entering the United States because of their country of origin. It had taken Suleman more than two years to receive U.S. immigrant visas for him, his wife and three children.
Democratic senator: We may flip another GOP vote on DeVos
A Democratic senator from Michigan said Monday public pressure may have swayed enough of her Republican colleagues to bring down the nomination of Betsy DeVos for education secretary. “We may, in fact, have an additional Republican colleague voting ‘no,’ which would stop her tomorrow,” Sen. Debbie Stabenow told CNN’s Erin Burnett “OutFront” Monday.
Senate in round-the-clock session to confirm Trump Cabinet
Democrats announced plans Monday to hold the Senate floor around the clock to protest Republicans’ push to confirm President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Democrats’ effort got under way as the Senate headed toward a showdown vote Tuesday on Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos, a wealthy GOP donor who has advocated for alternatives to public education.
The Latest: New Mexico senator sees risk in Obamacare repeal
U.S. Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico is highlighting the risks and uncertainties of efforts to overhaul the nation’s health care system by President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress. Udall told a joint session of the New Mexico state Legislature on Monday that a substantive repeal of the Affordable Care Act would confront a filibuster by Senate Democrats.
Sen. Leahy Accuses Trump of Trying to Spark “Constitutional Crisis”
Robart’s ruling sparked multiple outbursts on Twitter by President Trump, who called Robart a “so-called” judge. Robart was appointed by President George W. Bush and unanimously confirmed by the Senate in 2004.
Oregonians lose out under Merkley’s, Wyden’s approach to Trump: Letter to the editor
U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, right, at the Democratic Party of Oregon election night gathering at the Oregon Convention Center, Nov. 8, 2016. It is readily apparent that Oregon has serious financial issues.
Obstructing Trump will hurt Oregonians: Letter to the editor
U. S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden respond to the crowd at a ‘Rally to Save Health Care’ in North Portland on Jan. 15. It is readily apparent that Oregon has serious financial issues. The Legislature has no choice but to balance a difficult budget.
Ossining Celebrates Peace, Unity At Rally
The village was the setting for a Peace and Unity Vigil and Rally on Friday, which featured speakers from clergy and elected officials like Congresswoman Nita Lowey and County Legislator Catherine Borgia . People representing the Muslim community and the LGBT community also spoke.
Republicans Target Baldwin on Gorsuch
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., is facing criticism from Republicans for opposing Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Republicans are targeting Sen. Tammy Baldwin , D-Wis., for her opposition to President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick Judge Neil Gorsuch.
Expelled Candidate for DNCChair Suing Democrats for Breachof First Amendment
A candidate expelled from the race for the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee for criticising Islam tells Breitbart News he intends to sue for a breach of his First Amendment rights. Vincent Tolliver was expelled from the campaign by interim DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazil, after telling The Hill he didn’t believe his rival Rep. Keith Ellison should become chairman because of his Islamic faith, citing the religion’s positions on homosexuality.
Trump, when asked about Putin, says U.S. isn’t ‘so innocent’
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch the Palm Beach Central High School Band as it plays for their arrival Sunday at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla.. The Trumps attended a Super Bowl party at the club.
Lawmakers consider expanding Illinois immigrant protections
Immigrant rights advocates protest President Donald Trump’s executive orders Wednesday on immigration in Chicago. State legislators are attempting to boost immigrant protections in response to President Donald Trump’s forceful orders on immigration, a move advocates say would essentially make Illinois a “sanctuary” state.
Trump, when asked about Putin, says US isn’t ‘so innocent’
President Donald Trump said he respects Vladimir Putin, and when told the Russian leader is “a killer,” Trump said the United States has many of them. “What do you think? Our country’s so innocent?” he told Fox’s Bill O’Reilly in a taped interview aired Sunday on the Super Bowl pregame show.