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Trump stumping for AHCA? Democrats arena t worried.

The three-phase Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act is intended to end with massive political pressure on Senate Democrats, who’ll face a choice: Vote with them on individual replacement bills, or be blamed for the American Health Care Act’s implementation going awry. The crux of the theory is that 10 Democrats face reelection next year in states won by Trump.

Muhammad Ali’s son says he was detained again at airport

Muhammad Ali Jr., son of the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali, and his mother, Khalilah Camacho-Ali, who was Ali’s second wife, attend a forum on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 9, 2017, sponsored by House Judiciary Committee members Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., a leading advocate in the House for comprehensive immigration reform.

After plug from Trump adviser Conway, Ivanka’s fashion sales take off

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Politics fire up late-night

Not even two months into Donald J. Trump’s presidency, and it’s clear his administration and the conservative tilt in Washington has fired up the monologues of late-night television. On Tuesday, for example, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at the just-unveiled and much-anticipated health-care plan by House Republicans: “This is the one that’s supposed to replace Obamacare, they’re calling it the American Health Care Act.

6 days later, no more clarity from Trump on wiretapping claims

Six days after he accused his Oval Office predecessor of wiretapping him, President Donald Trump on Thursday again avoided questions about the charge, leaving his aides and allies still-struggling to explain his Saturday-morning broadside. Trump was initially scheduled to come before cameras twice in the Roosevelt Room Thursday.

The Economy Created 2.1 Million Jobs In 2016, But The News Talked About Only 700 Of Them

Media Matters research for the fourth quarter of the year found that broadcast evening news fixated on then President-elect Donald Trump’s misleading announcement that he was responsible for saving hundreds of jobs at an American manufacturer while largely ignoring the roughly 2.1 million jobs gained by the U.S. economy in 2016. Television news fawned over Trump’s late-November participation in negotiations between state authorities and Indiana-based appliance manufacturer Carrier in which the company decided to move only half of its jobs to Mexico in exchange for tax subsidies.

Democrats: a Trumpcarea is a a tax break for the richa

Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer head for a news conference with people who may be negatively affected by the proposed American Health Care Act, the Republicans’ attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, outside the U.S. Capitol. March 9. Democrats, who’ve struggled for a way to separate President Trump from the voters who powered his upset victory, believe they’ve found one with the American Health Care Act.

Why Google once claimed that Obama was staging a coup

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Google’s reputation is built on its algorithms, which are increasingly being used to give answers out of the search engine’s index of results. But what used to be a list – the first page of results – has become simpler over the past couple of years: Sometimes, Google extracts one result that it thinks will best answer whatever it is you’re asking, and puts that answer in a featured section right at the top of your results.

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Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Republicans’ new health-care bill is a mass transfer of wealth that cuts taxes for the wealthiest Americans while cutting federal benefits for the middle and working class. Just two provisions in the Republican plan would allow the richest households to pay an average of nearly $200,000 less under the Republican plan, according to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center.

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The president has declared war on the press. He cannot forgive the media for saying that the crowd at his inaugural was small.

ABC cut 200 jobs management positions fund $50 million

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: You know that I want you! Lady Gaga gives new boyfriend Christian Carino a lingering kiss… while he offers her his jacket on night out ‘Obamacare GONE’: Republicans publish their plan to repeal The Affordable Care Act, replace it with tax credits and SCRAP penalties for not having insurance- setting up an epic clash with Democrats Exposed, the truth behind the great health myths: From the five-a-day rule to eating oily fish once a week, experts reveal the common mantras that were completely made up Trump’s Oval Office eruption was aimed at his LAWYER – not advisers Bannon and Priebus – as the president blew up over handling of attorney general’s Russia recusal ‘The president, just for a moment forgot that he was president’: Ex-CIA boss Hayden tries to explain Trump phonetapping tweet frenzy Married animal rescue volunteer died while trying to help a lost DOG near a … (more)

US President Donald Trump signs revised immigration order

President Donald Trump signed a revised travel ban today that will temporarily halt entry to the US for people from six Muslim-majority nations who are seeking new visas, though allowing those with current visas to travel freely. Trump directive aims to address legal issues with the original order, which caused confusion at airports, sparked protests around the country and was ultimately blocked by federal courts.

Trump hotel is the place to be in the nationa s capital

At a circular booth in the middle of the Trump International Hotel’s balcony restaurant, President Donald Trump dined on his steak – well-done, with ketchup – while chatting with British Brexit politician Nigel Farage. A few days later, major Republican donors Doug Deason and Doug Manchester, in town for the president’s address to Congress, sipped coffee at the hotel with Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif.

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At a circular booth in the middle of the Trump International Hotel’s balcony restaurant, President Donald Trump dined on his steak – well-done, with ketchup – while chatting with British Brexit politician Nigel Farage. A few days later, major Republican donors Doug Deason and Doug Manchester, in town for the president’s address to Congress, sipped coffee at the hotel with Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif.

Sen. Susan Collins’ meatloaf recipe in cookbook

The cookbook is compiled with humor by former New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni and correspondent Jennifer Steinhauer. It’s entitled, “A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes – From Mom’s to Mario Batali’s.”

Mike Pencea s lighthearted roast – and defense of – the press, annotated

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Vice President Mike Pence was the highest-ranking government official in attendance Saturday night at the Gridiron dinner, an annual gathering of Washington’s top political journalists. As he has with the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, President Trump declined his invitation to the Gridiron event.

Trump hasn’t bashed the media in 7 days

President Trump’s Twitter feed last week was filled with attacks on a number of familiar names, from Senator Chuck Schumer and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Barack Obama. Trump last tweeted negatively about the media Feb. 26, when he slammed a new ad campaign from the “failing” New York Times.

US politics ripe for West Wing revival, says Janney

The West Wing wrapped in 2006 after seven seasons having forged a close relationship with the White House and counting former US President Bill Clinton among its biggest fans. ‘It would be just a great time for West Wing now, for whoever is disillusioned by what’s going on today.”

Donald Trump’s hotel may be political capital of the nation’s capital

At a circular booth in the middle of the Trump International Hotel’s balcony restaurant, President Trump dined on his steak – well-done, with ketchup – while chatting up British Brexit politician Nigel Farage. A few days later, major Republican donors Doug Deason and Doug Manchester, in town for the president’s address to Congress, sipped coffee at the hotel with Representative Darrell Issa, a California Republican.

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Sessions spoke with Russian envoy in 2016, Justice Dept says

Attorney General Jeff Sessions talked twice with Russia’s ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign, the Justice Department confirmed, a seeming contradiction to sworn statements he gave to Congress. The revelation spurred growing calls in Congress in both parties for him to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. election.

Trump getting better at using the trappings of office

Most mornings, President Donald Trump gathers business leaders, union executives or others at the White House for made-for-television meetings meant to project the image of a can-do chief executive. Trump sits at the center of one of the White House’s ornate meeting rooms, offers brief remarks and invites assembled journalists to stick around to hear his guests praise his plans.

Nielsen: Nearly 48 million watch Trump’s address to nation

President Donald Trump’s first major address to the Congress and the nation was seen by an estimated 47.4 million people. The Nielsen company said Wednesday that Trump’s audience couldn’t quite match the first such speech by predecessor Barack Obama, who drew an audience of 52.4 million in 2009.

Mike Pencea s ridiculously repetitive TV interviews

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Vice President Mike Pence hit the airwaves on March 1 to support President Trump’s joint address to Congress – and his interviews sounded just a little bit repetitive. Vice President Mike Pence hit the television airwaves on Wednesday morning to support his boss, who less than 12 hours earlier had delivered his first joint address to Congress .

Jon Stewart ‘Hijacks’ CBS’s ‘Late Show,’ Rips Donald Trump

Jon Stewart, former host of The Daily Show on the Comedy Central cable television channel, returned to the TV spotlight by “hijacking” Monday night’s edition of The Late Show on CBS, which is hosted by Stewart protege Stephen Colbert. While he spent most of the segment claiming Donald Trump uses the phrase “Believe me” when the Republican president is lying, Stewart also reminded everyone of his own hatred for the CNN, then turned his fire on the media.

Judy Woodruff says VP Pence sees benefits of public media

PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff told public broadcasting executives Tuesday that at least one person in President Trump’s administration is “clearly aware of the many benefits” of public media. Woodruff said she “thought it was significant” that Vice President Mike Pence gave NewsHour his first interview after being nominated at the Republican National Convention, as well as his first interview after taking office.

Broderick to star in ‘Katrina’

Los Angeles, Feb 28 – Actor Matthew Broderick has been cast in Katrina: American Crime Story – the second instalment of the universally acclaimed and award-winning limited series American Crime Story. Broderick, a two-time Tony Award winner, will portray Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Michael D. Brown, who was in charge of the federal disaster response to Hurricane Katrina, read a statement from Star World Premiere HD channel, which will air the show in India.

President’s first joint Congressional talk tonight

With Vice President Mike Pence stuck in the middle, President Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Paul Ryan on Jan. 26. Trump will speak to Congress at 8 p.m. today. President Donald Trump is addressing a joint session of Congress at 8 p.m. today and the usual outlets will be on hand live until 9:30.

Hollywood mobilizes against Trump

But the call to action in this town is hitting a new level during the early days of President Donald Trump’s administration. The entertainment industry’s general antipathy toward Trump was on full display Sunday at the Oscars, where references to the President’s controversial actions during his first month in office were center stage.