At the big concert a day before the mogul’s swearing-in: Lots of country artist background music, little visible protest activity and many people very happy Trump is “Making America Great Again.” “Why are we not going now? We’re going to see this thing finished out and then go back to whatever we’re going to do next week,” a Trump supporter named Frank tells me.
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Actors, mayors rally at inauguration eve Trump demonstration
Actors Robert De Niro, Sally Field and Mark Ruffalo joined hundreds of other people outside a Donald Trump building on Thursday for a pre-inauguration demonstration organizers said was meant to energize those concerned about the Republican president-elect’s policies. The event, staged in front of Trump International Hotel and Tower near Central Park in Manhattan, was a rally for city residents who have vowed to pursue their own policies on health care, the environment and other issues during the Trump administration.
From ‘Avatar’ to ‘Borat’ and ‘The Devil…
Mnuchin came under the scrutiny of Senate Democrats Thursday for his film financing operation, which has assisted in paying for more than 100 Hollywood movies over the last decade. U.S. Treasury secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin’s hedge fund has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in at least 116 Hollywood movies over the past decade, making him one of the most prolific film financiers in recent time.
Treasury Nominee Steven Mnuchin’s ‘Avatar’ Profits Shelter Attacked at Confirmation Hearing
On Thursday morning, Steven Mnuchin, the president-elect’s nominee to head the U.S. Treasury Department, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee. Although the bulk of the confirmation hearing was expected to focus on his positions on tax reform and his role during the mortgage crisis nearly a decade ago, his Hollywood connections got some heavy attention with an attack on where his profits from Avatar were funneled.
Kanye West not ‘traditionally American’ enough to perform at Trump inauguration, hints organizer
President-elect Donald Trump, left, and Kanye West pose for a picture in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. President-elect Donald Trump, left, and Kanye West pose for a picture in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016.
Obama offers reassurance mixed with warnings
With that parting message to the nation, a sanguine Barack Obama sought to reassure the millions of Democrats disorientated and fearful about Donald Trump’s pending inauguration that presidents may change but the nation always endures. Still, in his final news conference as president, Obama warned that only an active citizenry and relentless political engagement can preserve what he sees as the successes of his administration and the values he believes have already made America great.
From Al Gore to Water Politics, Climate Change Heats Up Sundance
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore hosts a 24-hour live webcast from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, Nov. 13, 2015. As former U.S. Vice President Al Gore filmed the sequel to his environmental documentary last year, he did not expect to be dealing with a new president who has dismissed climate change as a hoax.
Obama speaks on Israel, Trump in last White House interview
The increase of Israeli settlements has “gotten so substantial” that it is inhibiting the possibility for an “effective, contiguous Palestinian state,” President Barack Obama said Sunday, in his final interview as president. Speaking to CBS’ “60 Minutes,” Obama dismissed the idea that there is a “major rupture” in the relationship between the United States and Israel after last month’s decision by the U.S. to abstain from a United Nations vote condemning Israeli settlements.
President Barack Obama gives his final interview on “60 Minutes.”
As President Barack Obama prepares to turn the White House over to President-elect Donald Trump, he’s offering some advice to his successor. “One thing I’ve said to him directly, and I would advise my Republican friends in Congress and supporters around the country, is just make sure that as we go forward certain norms, certain institutional traditions, don’t get eroded, because there’s a reason they’re in place,” Obama told CBS News’ Steve Kroft in a taped interview for “60 Minutes.”
John Lewis books sell out on Amazon day after Trump’s tweets
In this Jan. 11, 2017 file photo, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at the confirmation hearing for Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Fox News Going All-In on Trump in the New Era
Fox is once again telegraphing its approach to a new administration by providing an elevated platform for an ascendant right-wing media figure. But this time, it’s Fox’s own Sean Hannity.
Matthew Perry reveals Ted Kennedy is the most challenging role of his career
Friends star Matthew Kennedy is diving into history to play Senator Edward Kennedy but has said it is the toughtest part he’s taken on. Matt is joining the cast of The Kennedys – After Camelot, a follow-up to the controversial mini-series that starred Greg Kinnear as JFK and Katie Holmes as First Lady Jackie.
Vilsack departs a week early, leaving top USDA post vacant with no successor in sight
Vilsack, who has served longer than any other member of President Obama’s Cabinet, informed department employees Friday he was stepping down. President-elect Trump has not yet nominated an agriculture secretary, despite outperforming Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in rural areas.
Rock musical for kids covers history of American presidency
The Arizona-based Childsplay theater brings its “Rock the Presidents” musical to the Quick Center in Fairfield on Sunday, Jan. 22. The Arizona-based Childsplay theater brings its “Rock the Presidents” musical to the Quick Center in Fairfield on Sunday, Jan. 22. The Arizona-based Childsplay theater brings its “Rock the Presidents” musical to the Quick Center in Fairfield on Sunday, Jan. 22. The Arizona-based Childsplay theater brings its “Rock the Presidents” musical to the Quick Center in Fairfield on Sunday, Jan. 22. The Arizona-based Childsplay theater brings its “Rock the Presidents” musical to the Quick Center in Fairfield on Sunday, Jan. 22. The Arizona-based Childsplay theater brings its “Rock the Presidents” musical to the Quick Center in Fairfield on Sunday, Jan. 22. The Arizona-based Childsplay theater brings its “Rock the Presidents” musical to the Quick Center in Fairfield on … (more)
Today in History
On Jan. 14, 1967, the Sixties’ “Summer of Love” unofficially began with a “Human Be-In,” a gathering of tens of thousands of young people for a counterculture event at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. In 1784, the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War; Britain followed suit in April 1784.
Two Senators Have a Problem with Tillerson, but not Hillary Clinton or John Kerry
So far Donald Trump’s picks for various Cabinet positions have not gone swimmingly. Both Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have been grilled thus far.
Conservatives think theya ve caught Paul Krugman in an act of hypocrisy. They havena t.
There’s nothing more predictable than people being in favor of deficits when their preferred political party is in power, and against them when it’s not. Republicans, as you might recall, have spent the last eight years warning that Obama’s deficits would turn us into Greece to the point of actively trying to force us to default on the debt as a way to supposedly keep us from doing so tomorrow, only to turn around and get ready to add $9 trillion of red ink now that they’re in charge.
The Daily 202: A list of the many ways cabinet nominees have distanced themselves from Trump
THE BIG IDEA: Some of the priorities espoused by the president-elect are running headlong into opposition – from his own cabinet picks. During the seven confirmation hearings this week, it’s become clear that Donald Trump has never discussed key issues with the men he’s tapped to take point on them.
Bush twins write touching letter to Sasha and Malia Obama about being first daughters
In 2009, as their father penned a letter to his successor, the twin daughters of President George W. Bush, Jenna and Barbara, wrote a letter of their own. Their dad’s would be confidential and offer advice, tucked away in the top drawer of the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, where incoming President Barack Obama would find it on his first day of work as leader of the free world.
‘Taking The Stage’ Best Moments: The Obamas Dancing, Christina Aguilera & More
So powerful! ‘Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America’ aired Jan. 12 and gave us so many incredible performances and moments. Keep reading for more on President Obama dancing, Christina Aguilera belting out soulful classics and more.
Natalie Portman: Ashton Kutcher was paid three times more on No Strings Attached
Natalie Portman has said her No Strings Attached co-star Ashton Kutcher was paid three times more than she was for the romantic comedy. The Oscar winner said the huge pay disparity was the result of an inflated asking price for her co-star, based on his perceived worth.
Will Trump Shred the Iran Nuclear Deal?
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, listens to Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, right, before resuming talks over Iran’s nuclear program in Lausanne, Switzerland, Monday, March 16, 2015. Stack up the op-eds and essays on the disasters that await the world once Donald Trump moves into the White House and you’ll have a long list of dismaying scenarios.
Trump defends L.L. Bean heiress over donations backing him
In this June 2012 photo, Linda Bean speaks to reporters outside the Cabinet Room after a meeting with Maine Gov. Paul LePage at the State House in Augusta, Maine. President-elect Donald Trump urged Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, for people to buy L.L. Bean products as the company faces calls for a boycott because of Linda Bean’s donations to his candidacy.
Don’t hate Jackie Evancho for plans to sing at Trump inauguration
Jackie Evancho has been receiving her fair share of hate ever since it was announced that she would perform the national anthem at Trump’s inauguration. The classical crossover singer has been getting trolled on the internet ever since she announced she would be performing at the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20. Evancho will sing the National Anthem – the original “Make America Great Again” theme song, not some newly christened Trump version – yet she’s been under constant attack.
Obama offers optimism — and warnings — in farewell address
First Lady Michelle Obama awaits President Obama’s final presidential speech to the nation on January 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. CHICAGO — Popular but politically humbled, President Barack Obama said goodbye to the nation Tuesday night, declaring during his farewell address that he hasn’t abandoned his vision of progressive change but warning that it now comes with a new set of caveats.
Saying Farewell to Michelle Obama, Late Night’s First Lady
Jackie Kennedy invited the nation, via TV , to see its redecorated White House. Nancy Reagan, a former actress who brought her own sense of elegance to the White House, seized a TV moment when she sat on a Santa-clad Mr. T’s lap.
Moby says he was asked to DJ at Donald Trumpa s inaugural ball
An avid Hillary Clinton supporter, the electro producer called the President-elect “an actual sociopath” during his election campaign. He also released a pair of satirical anti-Donald Trump songs called ‘Trump Is On Your Side’ and ‘Little Failure’.
Emotional Senate Hearing Finds Backpage.com Complicit in Underage Sex …
“Those children were sold, and they simply tried to sanitize it. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the definition of evil”, said Sen. Claire McCaskill, glaring at the five company executives sitting in front of her.
Meryl Streep overrated? Donald Trump picks a decorated star
President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday, calling Meryl Streep “one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood” following her speech Sunday night at the Golden Globe awards. While “overrated” is an opinion, Streep, who took aim at Trump in her speech while accepting the Globes lifetime achievement award, holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations of any actor.
Fact Check: Streep overrated? Trump picks a decorated star
NEW YORK – President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday, calling Meryl Streep “one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood” following her speech Sunday night at the Golden Globe awards While “overrated” is an opinion, Streep, who took aim at Trump in her speech while accepting the Globes lifetime achievement award, holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations of any actor. She has earned 19 Oscar nominations and three wins, as well as a record 29 Golden Globe nominations and eight wins, and two Emmy Awards.
Trump celebrity crew waiting for his moment in the spotlight, and their own
Fabio, the golden-haired model who graced the cover of hundreds of romance novels, was wrapping up Thanksgiving dinner at Donald Trump’s South Florida club when the president-elect began making the rounds to greet his guests. Fabio, who goes by his first name only, said he hit it off with the newly elected Republican, who asked the brawny model how he stays in shape.
Golden Globes turns into the roast of Donald Trump :0
Hollywood unleashed its contempt for Donald Trump Sunday night as the Golden Globes turned into a roast of the President-elect. Host Jimmy Fallon kicked off the awards show – the first major red-carpet style event since last November’s election – with a wisecrack-filled monologue aimed at the billionaire before award winners, including Hugh Laurie and Meryl Streep, got their shots in.
The troll wars continue; some tips for battle
Amanda Kleinman has been a target of the online harassment since “Pizzagate,” the viral fake-news conspiracy theory. The insults and violent threats had been appearing on her screen for weeks when Amanda Kleinman decided to fight back.
Dianne Williamson: When it’s a crime to think Updated at
In 2013, a 16-year-old Worcester youth attacked another teen who was dribbling a basketball near Southgate Street.
Columnist Nat Hentoff dies at 91
His son, Tom Hentoff, said his father died on Saturday from natural causes at his Manhattan apartment. He was 91. Hentoff was a Village Voice contributor and columnist for 50 years and also wrote for The New Yorker, The New York Times, Down Beat and the Wall Street Journal.
Billy Joel’s ex-wife Katie Lee hits the beach in Miami in tiny…
PICTURED: Discharged military vet, 26, who shot dead five at Ft.Lauderdale airport baggage claim after telling FBI two months ago that he was being forced by the CIA to fight for ISIS Family of Ft.Lauderdale shooting suspect reveals how he ‘lost his mind’ after Iraq tour, was being prosecuted for strangling his ex and had been hospitalized with psychiatric problems Grandfather, 62, and a great grandmother celebrating her husband’s 90th birthday are the first two victims identified in Ft. Lauderdale airport shooting My laptop saved my life: Passenger at Ft.
Unemployed MAFS star Erin Bateman flaunts sideboob and drinks Vodka Cruisers
PICTURED: Discharged military vet, 26, who shot dead five at Ft.Lauderdale airport baggage claim after telling FBI two months ago that he was being forced by the CIA to fight for ISIS Family of Ft.Lauderdale shooting suspect reveals how he ‘lost his mind’ after Iraq tour, was being prosecuted for strangling his ex and had been hospitalized with psychiatric problems Grandfather, 62, and a great grandmother celebrating her husband’s 90th birthday are the first two victims identified in Ft. Lauderdale airport shooting My laptop saved my life: Passenger at Ft.
Obama makes his mark as first ‘social media’ president
When President Barack Obama urged fellow leaders at the United Nations to do more for the world’s refugees, his mention of a young boy named Alex could have been just a footnote, unnoticed or quickly forgotten. The White House had other plans.
Final farewell to two Hollywood icons: Debbie Reynolds and daughter …
Now Obama’s building a wall! Workers put the finishing touches to a brick barrier around $5million DC mansion where Barack, Michelle and Sasha will live after leaving the White House Liberal heckler who accosted Ivanka Trump on a JetBlue flight hides his face from a reporter at his Brooklyn home as he’s seen for the first time since he hurled abuse at her Scientology lawyer goes on national TV to slam Leah Remini for show that led to death threats against their leader David Miscavige More Hillary Clinton emails surface – and show how anti-gay Sharia law ruler The Sultan of Brunei treated Bill ‘like part of his family’ Russian election-year cyber attacks fall-out is a ‘witch hunt’ orchestrated by Democrats, says Trump as he asks Congress to investigate leak of top-secret hacking intelligence report EXCLUSIVE: Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of ‘publicly impugning’ her character in new … (more)
Today in History: Jan. 5, 2017
On Jan. 5, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed assistance to countries to help them resist Communist aggression in what became known as the Eisenhower Doctrine. In 1905, the National Association of Audubon Societies for the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals was incorporated in New York State.