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Mexico prepares to absorb a wave of deportees in the Trump era – Sat, 04 Mar 2017 PST

The deportees stepped off their flight from El Paso looking bewildered – 135 men who had left families and jobs behind after being swept up in the Trump administration’s mounting effort to send millions of undocumented immigrants back to their economically fraught homeland. As they filed into Mexico City International Airport last week, government employees handed them free ham-and-cheese sandwiches, Mexican ID cards and information directing them to social services in the capital.

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A spokesman for Barack Obama rejects claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that the then-president had wiretapped Trump in October during the late stages of the presidential election campaign, saying it was “simply false.” , moved, by David Shepardson, 917 words) WASHINGTON – The White House budget director confirms that the Trump administration will propose “fairly dramatic reductions” in the U.S. foreign aid budget later this month.

Obama denies Trump’s claim he wiretapped him

WASHINGTON: A spokesman for Barack Obama on Saturday rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that the then-president had wiretapped Trump in October during the late stages of the presidential election campaign, saying it was “simply false.” Trump made the accusation in a series of tweets, without citing evidence, just weeks into his administration and amid rising scrutiny of his campaign’s ties to Russia.

Democrats say long-term success starts with 2018 governors’ races

For almost a decade now, governors’ offices have been a weak link for national Democrats, with Republicans racking up stunning and continuous wins in deep-blue bastions like Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey. Now, Democrats building a long-term strategy for retaking power in Congress and the states are counting on winning big in statehouse races over the next two years.

Trump claims Obama had his phones wiretapped; no proof cited

President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President Barack Obama of having Trump Tower telephone lines “wire tapped” during last year’s election, but Trump didn’t offer any evidence or say what prompted the allegation. Trump, whose administration has been under siege over campaign contacts with Russian officials, said in a series of early morning tweets that he “just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory.

Lindsey Graham harshly booed at town hall after saying ‘I agree mostly’ with Trump

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham got a rude – but maybe not unexpected reception at a town hall in Clemson – telling attendees he is trying to work with President Donald Trump. Appearing at the Saturday morning town hall, where constituents lined up hours before the start time to hear the senator who has been one of Trump’s biggest critics, Graham learned that even attempting to deal with Trump can be met with disfavor.

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The Republicans aren’t just killing health care, they’re killing any hope of retirement for millions

Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But… At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the… Despite promising to release his tax returns in a televised debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump continues to show that… When Republicans in the U.S. Congress vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act , they expected their constituents would be cheering them on.

Amid firestorm, Trump appears to waver on Russia deal

In this March 2, 2017, photo, President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to Navy and shipyard personnel aboard nuclear aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va. Facing a new wave of questions about his ties to Russia, Trump is telling advisers and allies that he may abandon, at least temporarily, his plan to pursue a deal with Moscow on the Islamic State group and other national security matters, according to administration officials and a Western diplomat.

Trump accuses Obama of tapping phone before election

President Donald Trump took to Twitter early Saturday morning to accuse Barack Obama of tapping his phone during the election process, calling it a “new low.” “Terrible! Just found out that that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory,” the president tweeted.

Amid firestorm, Trump appears to waver on Russia deal

Facing a new wave of questions about his ties to Russia, President Donald Trump is telling advisers and allies that he may shelve — at least temporarily — his plan to pursue a deal with Moscow on the Islamic State group and other national security matters, according to administration officials and Western diplomats. In conversations with diplomats and other officials, Trump and his aides have ascribed the new thinking to Moscow’s recent provocations.

Democrats say long-term success starts with 2018 governorsa races

For almost a decade now, governors’ offices have been a weak link for national Democrats, with Republicans racking up stunning and continuous wins in deep-blue bastions like Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey. Now, Democrats building a long-term strategy for retaking power in Congress and the states are counting on winning big in statehouse races over the next two years.

Meet the U.S. attorney who will oversee the Russia probe now that Sessions is recused

U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein, center, speaks at a news conference in Baltimore on March 1, 2017, to announce that seven Baltimore police officers who worked on a firearms crime task force are charged with stealing money, property and narcotics. U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein, center, speaks at a news conference in Baltimore on March 1, 2017, to announce that seven Baltimore police officers who worked on a firearms crime task force are charged with stealing money, property and narcotics.

APNewsBreak: GOP health plan could cost Minnesota billions

Minnesota officials are bracing for billions of dollars in additional health care expenses if congressional Republicans enact a plan they’re discussing to replace the Affordable Care Act, according to a draft document obtained by The Associated Press. The planning document shows that the GOP proposal, a draft of which was circulated last week, would cut $1.3 billion next year from the state’s low-income health care program that covers roughly one-sixth of its 5.5 million residents.

Trump administration considering separating women, children at Mexico border

Women and children crossing together illegally into the United States could be separated by US authorities under a proposal being considered by the Department of Homeland Security, according to three government officials. Part of the reason for the proposal is to deter mothers from migrating to the United States with their children, said the officials, who have been briefed on the proposal.

Amid firestorm, Trump appears to waiver on Russia deal

In this March 2, 2017, photo, President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to Navy and shipyard personnel aboard nuclear aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va. Facing a new wave of questions about his ties to Russia, Trump is telling advisers and allies that he may abandon, at least temporarily, his plan to pursue a deal with Moscow on the Islamic State group and other national security matters, according to administration officials and a Western diplomat.

A Tale of Two Parties

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” Charles Dickens, Tale of Two Cities One of America’s two major political parties has devolved into a gang of thugs.

Based on photo with Putin, Trump calls Schumer ‘hypocrite’

President Donald Trump, his administration under siege for contacts with Russian officials, is calling for “an immediate investigation” into Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s own ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump’s evidence? A 14-year-old photo of Schumer and Putin holding coffee and doughnuts in a New York City gas station.

Climate, other programs get deep cuts in EPA budget proposal

The Trump administration would slash programs aimed at slowing climate change and improving water safety and air quality, while eliminating thousands of jobs, according to a draft of the Environmental Protection Agency budget proposal obtained by The Associated Press. Under the tentative plan from the Office of Management and Budget, the agency’s funding would be reduced by roughly 25 percent and about 3,000 jobs would be cut, about 19 percent of the agency’s staff.

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President Donald Trump, center, salutes the U.S. Air Force security detail at Orlando International Airport during his arrival to visit to St. Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Fla., on March 3, 2017. President Donald Trump, center, salutes the U.S. Air Force security detail at Orlando International Airport during his arrival to visit to St. Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Fla., on March 3, 2017.

Russian contacts haunt Trump team

Two days after the presidential election, a Russian official speaking to a reporter in Moscow offered a surprising acknowledgment: The Kremlin had been in contact with Donald Trump ‘s campaign. The claim, coming amid allegations that Russia had interfered with the election, was met with an immediate no-wiggle-room, blanket denial from Trump’s spokeswoman.

5 critical questions Trump needs to answer about the Russian ambassador’s covert trip to Trump Tower

Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But… At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the… Despite promising to release his tax returns in a televised debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump continues to show that… On the heels of the news that Attorney General Jeff Sessions twice met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak leading up to the election-and so did a number of other key advisers -the New York Times followed up with this huge development: that Mr. Kushner had met with Mr. Kislyak at Trump Tower in December.

Environmental programs face deep cuts under budget proposal

The Trump administration would slash programs aimed at slowing climate change and improving water safety and air quality, while eliminating thousands of jobs, according to a draft of the Environmental Protection Agency budget proposal obtained by The Associated Press. Under the tentative plan from the Office of Management and Budget, the agency’s funding would be reduced by roughly 25 percent and about 3,000 jobs would be cut, about 19 percent of the agency’s staff.

Interior Sec. Zinke promises review of coal leasing program

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Friday promised a comprehensive review of the federal coal leasing program, even as President Donald Trump moves to do away with a moratorium on coal leases on public lands. Trump, who has vowed to revitalize the slumping coal industry, is expected to issue an executive order any day now abandoning the moratorium on new coal leases imposed under the Obama administration.

Backlash greets Trump proposal to gut Great Lakes cleanup funding

A hydraulic dredge gathers mill debris from Muskegon Lake, a Great Lakes Area of Concern watershed cleanup project funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Drastic proposed cuts to Environmental Protection Agency funding that pays for Great Lakes pollution cleanup are not sitting well with environmental groups, Great Lakes mayors and members of both parties on Capitol Hill.

ICE Director Homan talks immigration enforcement, public relations

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Thomas Homan, a native of West Carthage, was named acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in January by President Donald Trump. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Thomas Homan, a native of West Carthage, was named acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in January by President Donald Trump.

WH defends Pence’s use of private email while governor

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Vice President Mike Pence pauses while speaking before administering the oath of office to Energy Secretary Rick Perry, left, Thursday, March 2, 2017, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington. WASHINGTON – A White House spokeswoman said Friday that Vice President Mike Pence “did everything to the letter of the law” after public records revealed that he used a private email account to conduct public business as Indiana’s governor.

Russia says US infighting on Sessions hampers mending ties

As the drama over Attorney General Jeff Sessions plays out in Washington, the Kremlin is watching with a mixture of frustration and regret how the uproar is blocking progress on pressing issues on the U.S.-Russian agenda. Despite the dashed hopes for a quick thaw, however, Moscow is voicing its readiness to wait as long as it takes.

Pence used a private email account to conduct state business

Vice President Mike Pence used a private email account to conduct public business as Indiana’s governor, according to public records obtained by the Indianapolis Star. The newspaper reported Thursday that emails provided through a public records request show that Pence communicated with advisers through his personal AOL account on homeland security matters and security at the governor’s residence during his four years as governor.

Top White House Aide Was Highly Critical of Donald Trump Throughout 2016 Campaign

Gorka made the comments despite being paid to advise the Trump campaign in 2015. “On the right the Republican side, we have the New York real estate mogul who’s very full of bluster, full of sturm und drang, makes lots of statements about how we’re going to win and how the US army is going to be undefeatable, but there’s no depth,” he said on the The Georgene Rice Show in April 2016.

Sessions steps aside from Russia probe under pressure

Under intensifying pressure, Attorney General Jeff Sessions abruptly agreed Thursday to recuse himself from any investigation into Russian meddling in America’s 2016 presidential election. He acted after revelations he twice spoke with the Russian ambassador during the campaign and failed to say so when pressed by Congress.

Russian FM calls Sessions uproar a replay of McCarthyism

Matryoshkas, traditional Russian wooden dolls, including a doll of U.S. President Donald Trump, top, are displayed for sale in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 2, 2017. Trump has repeatedly said that he aims to improve relations with Russia, but Moscow appears frustrated by the lack of visible progress as well as by support from Trump Administration officials for continuing sanctions imposed on Russia for its interference in Ukraine.

How much did Russian hacking affect congressional races? And how deeply was the GOP involved?

Why is the speaker so blasA about Russian meddling? Maybe because he knows it helped the GOP win close races If there’s one thing you can say about the Donald Trump presidency so far, it isn’t boring. From horror stories at the border to Trump’s semi-triumphant teleprompter speech to Attorney General Jeff Sessions being personally connected to the growing Russia scandal, this week has been a doozy.