In this photo taken from video, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, left, hands a bottle of water to Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson after Johnson became wobbly during a news conference Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 in Chicago. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that there were requests for candy for Johnson as he fell ill.
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Wyden, Merkley denounce Trump executive orders on ‘extreme vetting,’ Muslim country travel ban
President Donald Trump signs an executive order on extreme vetting during an event at the Pentagon in Washington, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Oregon’s U.S. Senators are decrying executive orders signed Friday by President Donald Trump that aim to curtail refugee immigration to the United States, and travel into the country from seven majority-Muslim nations.
Mitch McConnell basically rules out nuking the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees – or does he?
Uhhhh, four days ago he promised on camera that Trump’s Supreme Court nominee will be confirmed , hint hint. Last night Trump told Hannity that he wants McConnell to blow up the filibuster if Democrats move to block his nominee.
Partya s abortion stance means electoral doom, predicts Democrat at March for Life
A group from Charlotte Christian School in Charlotte, N.C., poses for a photo on the National Mall along with thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators who were about to march to the Supreme Court during the March for Life in Washington on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Kristen Day, director of Democrats for Life of America, says the Democratic Party is losing voters because it favors abortion rights.
Chicago police superintendent becomes ill at news conference
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was speaking at a podium with Johnson standing beside him when the mayor stopped suddenly and turned to the police superintendent, asking “Are you OK?” People then surrounded Johnson, who appeared dazed as he walked toward a chair. Several people shouted: “Call 911.”
Chicago police superintendent becomes ill at news conference
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, center, is aided by colleagues appeared to fall ill during a press conference with Mayor Rahm Emanuel at a Englewood district police station, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 in Chicago. Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said on Twitter that Johnson “felt light-headed” and didn’t lose consciousness.
Labor Sec. pick outsourced jobs
President Donald Trump’s pick for labor secretary outsourced his fast-food company’s technology department to the Philippines, a move that contradicts Trump’s vow to keep American jobs in the U.S. Trump has blasted, threatened and tried to charm American companies that have so much as contemplated moving jobs overseas, saying he’s sticking up for American workers who aren’t feeling the economic recovery and form his political base. But a filing with the Labor Department on CEO Andrew Puzder’s company – and a spokesman’s acknowledgement that CKE continues to use the IT operation in the Philippines – provides a window into a key contradiction raised by the nomination.
Trump’s choice for labor secretary outsourced jobs
President Donald Trump’s pick for labor secretary outsourced his fast-food company’s technology department to the Philippines, a move that contradicts Trump’s vow to keep American jobs in the U.S. Trump’s choice for labor secretary outsourced jobs WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s pick for labor secretary outsourced his fast-food company’s technology department to the Philippines, a move that contradicts Trump’s vow to keep American jobs in the U.S. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://on-ydr.co/2jEJgNy Fast-food executive Andrew Puzder is the leading candidate for the Labor Secretary job within the Trump administration, according to sources familiar with the selection process.
Republicans divided over border wall as Trump era begins
Congressional Republicans leave their annual policy retreat divided over paying for President Donald Trump’s border wall, one of several thorny issues looming to trip them up as the GOP adjusts to full control of Washington. Lawmakers welcomed a speech from Trump endorsing their goals on repealing and replacing former President Barack Obama’s health care law and overhauling the loophole-ridden tax code.
Republicans divided over border wall as Trump era begins
Congressional Republicans leave their annual policy retreat divided over paying for President Donald Trump’s border wall, one of several thorny issues looming to trip them up as the GOP adjusts to full control of Washington.
Trump’s choice for labor secretary outsourced jobs
President Donald Trump ‘s pick for labor secretary outsourced his fast-food company’s technology department to the Philippines, a move that contradicts Trump’s vow to keep American jobs in the U.S. Trump has blasted, threatened and tried to charm American companies that have so much as contemplated moving jobs overseas, saying he’s sticking up for American workers who aren’t feeling the economic recovery and form his political base. But a filing with the Labor Department on CEO Andrew Puzder’s company – and a spokesman’s acknowledgement that CKE continues to use the IT operation in the Philippines – provides a window into a key contradiction raised by the nomination.
Labor secretary nominee’s confirmation hearing delayed again
The confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s Labor secretary nominee Andrew Puzder was delayed again to allow more time for the candidate to submit his paperwork. The hearing is now set for Tuesday, Feb. 7, according to a statement Thursday from Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee.
With eye on 2018, Illinois governor says ‘Don’t blame me’
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s strategy for fending off potential Democratic challengers includes stressing the bright spots while blaming others for the things going horribly wrong FILE – In this Jan. 25, 2017 file photo, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers his State of the State address in the Illinois House chamber in Springfield, Ill. With crises mounting around him and potential Democratic rivals circling, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s strategy for keeping his job in 2018 appears to involve stressing the bright spots and blaming others for the things going horribly wrong.
Ex-Rep. Dennis Kucinich discusses his latest trip to Syria and…
Former Rep. Dennis Kucinich and his wife, Elizabeth, along with Rep. Tulsi Gabbard met with Syrian religious leaders in Aleppo, led by Archbishop Denys Antoine Chahda of the Syrian Catholic Church of Aleppo, and joined by Archbishop Joseph Tabji of Maronite Church of Aleppo, Rev. Ibrahim Nseir of the Arab Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Aleppo, and others.
Survey: DC women’s march drew many first-time protesters
About a third of the people who turned out for the Women’s March on Washington were first-time protesters, an unusually high share of newcomers for a demonstration, according to a survey of march participants. University of Maryland Professor Dana Fisher said Thursday the random survey of 527 participants in the District of Columbia march on the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration also found that about 56 percent hadn’t been part of a demonstration in the past five years, including the first-timers.
Robinson: Don’t dismiss Trump’s rants as distractions
Where to begin? That’s the daily question for anyone trying to follow the words and deeds of the new administration, which is like drinking from two fire hoses – one gushing policy, the other spewing insanity. Neither stream can be ignored.
Trump to launch probe into unproven voter fraud claim
A spokesman said President Donald Trump will sign an executive action Thursday to commission an investigation into widespread voter fraud, raising the prospect of a federal government probe into a widely debunked claim and sparking alarm among experts and Democrats. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Trump would sign the order in the Oval Office but did not provide more details as to what it might entail.
The Latest: Trump slates first newser since taking office
President Donald Trump takes the cap off a pen before signing executive order for immigration actions to build border wall during a visit to the Homeland Security Department in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. . Former South Carolina Governor and current ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, in middle, waves to the crowd after current Governor Henry McMaster, at left, was sworn in by S.C. Chief Justice Don Beatty during a ceremon… .
Paying Tribute To Congressman John Lewis In The Face Of Trump’s Travesty
Not long after we sang, “If I Had a Hammer” and “Blowing In the Wind,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took the stage to deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech. Mary took my hand and whispered to me, “Peter, we are watching history being made.”
Trump: McConnell should nix filibuster if Democrats block Supreme Court nominee
Mitch McConnell Trump: McConnell should nix filibuster if Democrats block Supreme Court nominee Ryan tiptoes around deficit concerns for 2017 legislation The Hill’s 12:30 Report MORE to kill the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees if Democrats block his upcoming pick, who is expected to be announced next week. Trump told Fox News that he “would” back getting rid of the 60-vote threshold for high court nominees if he can’t win over the support of at least eight Democrats.
Donald Trump uses old, unstable Andrid phone raising security concerns1 hour ago
Contrary to the reports that the Donald Trump had ditched his Android mobile phone for a potentially more secure device, the 45th US President is still using his old device to post on Twitter. According to a report in the New York Times on Wednesday, Trump has been using his old, unsecured Android phone to post on Twitter since moving to Washington late last week.
Trump bashed the unemployment rate. What happens now that he’s in charge of it?
During the campaign, Donald Trump called the official unemployment rate published by the Labor Department “such a phony number,” “one of the biggest hoaxes in American modern politics,” and “the biggest joke there is.” He variously described the real rate as 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 , 24 , 25, 28, 29, 30 and 35 percent .
a Fedsa That Trump Wants to Send to Chicago Are Already There
A tweet by President Trump Tuesday night signaled curbing violence in Chicago is near the top of his to-do list: “If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible ‘carnage’ going on I will send in the Feds!” But when pressed by ABC News’ David Muir on what that means in an exclusive interview, Trump offered no specifics. “I want them to fix the problem.
Trump seeks investigation into unproven voter fraud claim
President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that he is ordering a “major investigation” into widespread voter fraud, raising the prospect of a federal government probe into a widely debunked claim and sparking alarm among experts and Democrats. Trump announced in a pair of tweets early Wednesday that the investigation will look at those registered to vote in more than one state, “those who are illegal and … even, those registered to vote who are dead .”
Rep. John Lewis to deliver MLK address in LaGrange Thursday
U.S. Representative John Lewis will deliver the annual Martin Luther King Jr. address at Callaway Auditorium in Lagrange, GA. The event is Jan. 26 at 3:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public.
Pelosi: Democrats Do the Lord sWork, Republicans Dishonor God
In yet another example of moral narcissism and the liberal inability to understand conservative positions on faith, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi declared that her party, the Democratic Party, does the will of God while Republicans dishonor their Creator. Of Republicans, the Democrat congresswoman from California declared, “They pray in church on Sunday and they prey on people the rest of the week.
Analysis: Trump’s border wall faces reality check
President Donald Trump’s vow to accelerate construction of a “contiguous, physical wall” along the Mexican border is slamming into a Washington reality – who’s going to pay for it and how? U.S. taxpayers will foot the bill, starting with existing money in the Department of Homeland Security account that amounts to a small down payment. Then it’s up to the Republican-led Congress to come up with possibly billions of dollars more, cutting money for other domestic programs to finance the wall.
Governor Swears In First Latino state Attorney General
Gov. Jerry Brown administers the oath of office to Xavier Becerra, making him California’s 33rd Attorney and the first Latino in state history to hold this position. Becerra, 58, was Brown’s pick to succeed U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris and will have to officially run for the influential post in 2018.
.com | Mexico: We will not pay for any wall
President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered work to begin on building a wall across the Mexican border, angering his southern neighbour with his hardline stance on immigration. The US leader instructed officials to begin to “plan, design and construct a physical wall along the southern border” and – perhaps more problematically – see how it could be funded.
Durbin obstructs pro-Israel bill condemning UNSC
Sen. Dick Durbin has delayed a Senate bill assailing the United Nations Security Council for a resolution criticizing Israel, according to fellow Democrat Tom Udall . The New Mexico legislator told Jewish Insider outside of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing that Durbin has placed a “hold” on the measure, but if the Democratic Whip were to remove his objection, Udall would offer his own independent opposition.
US Senators from New Mexico push for bill to protect young immigrants
Both New Mexico U.S. Senators introduced a bill aimed at protecting thousands of young immigrants who arrived in the country as children. Democrats Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall are pushing the “Project Dreamer Confidentiality Act.”
White House Clarifies Trump Tweet on Sending a Fedsa into Chicago
The White House appears to be softening a cryptic tweet from President Trump threatening federal intervention over rising crime in Chicago. Fielding questions from reporters Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Trump was referring to his desire to “provide the resources of the federal government” to struggling law enforcement in the city.
Trump stirs fear with voter fraud probe
President Trump stirred bipartisan controversy on Wednesday by pledging to launch a “major investigation” into his baseless claim that widespread voter fraud cost him the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election. Trump’s assertion that as many as 3 million illegal ballots were cast has been disputed by news organizations, state attorneys general and academics who study voter fraud claims.
Notable reaction to the death of Mary Tyler Moore
“She’ll last forever, as long as there’s television. Year after year, we’ll see her face in front of us.”
Top Trump adviser registered to vote in two states
Kellyanne Conway, Steve Bannon and Reince Priebus speak outside St. John’s Episcopal Church on January 20, 2017, before Pence’s inauguration. Kellyanne Conway, Steve Bannon and Reince Priebus speak outside St. John’s Episcopal Church on January 20, 2017, before Pence’s inauguration.
What’s next for the Dakota Access, Keystone XL pipelines?
BISMARCK, N.D. _ President Donald Trump’s executive actions on the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines are aimed at turning the much-protested pipelines into reality. Here’s a look at what may be next for the two pipelines: The $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline to carry North Dakota oil through South Dakota and Iowa to a shipping point in Illinois is nearly complete, except for a stretch underneath Lake Oahe, a Missouri River reservoir in southern North Dakota.
Agawam mayor complains city wasn’t notified of USDA bird poisoning
A Massachusetts mayor says the U.S. Department of Agriculture waited too long to tell Agawam officials about a pesticide application that reportedly caused dead birds to fall from the sky. Mayor Richard Cohen asked for better communication from the USDA in a Jan. 12 letter to U.S. Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Richard Neal.
Donald Trump Threatens To Send The Feds To Chicago Amid Violence
Donald Trump took Twitter Tuesday evening to issue an alarming threat to the residents of Chicago, amid the city’s mounting violence. If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible “carnage” going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings , I will send in the Feds! Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, recorded 762 murders and 4,300 shooting victims in 2016.
Donnelly won’t support DeVos for educationa
Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly will vote against President Trump’s pick to head the education department, the second Trump cabinet choice the moderate Democrat has said he will oppose. Donnelly won’t support DeVos for education secretary Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly will vote against President Trump’s pick to head the education department, the second Trump cabinet choice the moderate Democrat has said he will oppose.
“1984” publisher orders new printing as sales soar
This undated image shows George Orwell, author of “1984.” Orwell’s classic dystopian tale of a society in which facts are distorted and suppressed in a cloud of “newspeak,” first published in 1949, was in the top 5 on Amazon.com as of midday, Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017.