The US government today issued a sweeping set of orders that implement President Donald Trump’s plan to increase immigration enforcement, placing the nation’s 11 million undocumented immigrants at risk of deportation. “The Department no longer will exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement,” the Department of Homeland Security said in an enforcement memo.
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The Latest: Puzder withdraws nomination for labor secretary
The fast food executive says in a statement provided to The Associated Press that he was “honored to have been considered by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Labor and put America’s workers and businesses back on a path to sustainable prosperity.” Puzder says “while I won’t be serving in the administration, I fully support the President and his highly qualified team.”
Tom Kacich: Republicans showing support for Marlin
There’s evidence of Republicans already crossing over to vote in Urbana’s Democratic mayoral primary election, according to Champaign County Recorder Mark Shelden, an elections numbers cruncher who formerly was the county clerk. Shelden said he reviewed the names of about 240 people who have voted early in the three-way Feb. 28 mayoral primary and found that about 25 percent of them were people who had voted in the Republican primary election last March.
Nine Senate Democrats Say Gorsuch Deserves a Vote
1. Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware: “I’m not going to do to President Trump’s nominee what the Republicans in the Senate did to President Obama’s. I will push for a hearing and I will push for a vote.”
Tensions erupt in Senate over Trump nominees
Tensions erupted in the Senate Tuesday as Democrats stalled several of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, frustrating Republicans who accused Democrats of playing politics to try to hurt Trump and make Senate Republicans look ineffective. Party leaders squared off after a fast-paced and chaotic morning when Democrats on one committee abruptly boycotted a hearing where two top administration officials were expected to clear votes to advance to the floor.
Syrian refugees in Chicago face an uncertain future
Syrian refugees and Muslim immigrants already here in Chicago say they’re facing an uncertain future, and they’re trying to get more information on how President Trump’s executive order will affect their families and friends. An emergency meeting was held at Sullivan High School to inform Muslim immigrants about their rights under the presidential order, which is causing chaos in families abroad, and here in Chicago.
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.
Large crowds turn out for women’s marches across Illinois
CHICAGO – Dorothy DeCarlo burned her bra during college 50 years ago to fight for women’s rights. As she stood among a sea of people gathered for a women’s rally and march in downtown Chicago on Saturday, she carried a sign that stated: “I can’t believe I still have to protest this [expletive].” “I thought we took the bruises.
Democrats press FBI to investigate Trump-Russia ties
House Democrats emerged from a briefing about Russian interference in the 2016 election demanding that the FBI investigate what links may have existed between the Kremlin and President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign.
Democrats find Trump’s picks more reasonable than Trump himself
The lack of fireworks surrounding Senate consideration of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks may reflect a belief by minority Democrats that the people chosen are more reasonable than Trump. It could also be the residue of a surprising number of statements by Trump’s Cabinet choices contradicting the billionaire businessman’s oft-stated positions on issues running the gamut from Russia and NATO to nuclear weapons and Muslims.
Senate Gears Up for Flurry of Confirmation Hearings This Week
The Senate is gearing up for a number of confirmation hearings this week in an effort to have President-elect Trump’s administration ready to go on day one. But, given that at least nine hearings are scheduled for this week, Democrats and the Government Ethics Office are concerned about the speed of the process, arguing the timetable doesn’t allow for proper vetting.
John and Ray in 60 a ” 1-05-17
A Facebook video shows four men torturing a man with special needs in Chicago. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin talks about the future of the Democratic Party after President Obama leaves office. Plus, is the video of two twins knocking over a dresser at home and one of the twins saved the other a hoax?