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WH dispatches aide after pro-Trump groups MIA on health care
- March 31, 2017
Trump a legislative victory. Trump's tweet warned Republicans that the group of about 30 congressman congressmen that they will hurt the party's agenda if they don't get in line, and urged a fight against them, along with Democrats, in the midterms. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Trump a legislative victory. Trump's tweet warned Republicans that the group of about 30 congressman congressmen that they will hurt the party's agenda if they don't get in line, and urged a fight against them, along with Democrats, in the midterms. (more...)
Kim Jong-nam's Body, N. Korean Suspects Arrive in Beijing
- March 31, 2017
But a deal announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and confirmed by North Korean state media on Thursday said the two countries had lifted their respective travel bans, and Kuala Lumpur would send the body to North Korea. A schoolyard jab at North Korea's Kim Jong Un has him threatening to blow up the playground. There were emotional scenes as they were embraced by tearful relatives who had also gathered to meet them. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
But a deal announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and confirmed by North Korean state media on Thursday said the two countries had lifted their respective travel bans, and Kuala Lumpur would send the body to North Korea. A schoolyard jab at North Korea's Kim Jong Un has him threatening to blow up the playground. There were emotional scenes as they were embraced by tearful relatives who had also gathered to meet them. (more...)
Trump's DHS releases list with local jails that shamefully won't hold illegals
- March 31, 2017
The other was charged with possessing a weapon. "ICE is notified when a person in our custody has a detainer - since January 2017, 99 inmates have been released to ICE's custody". "We certainly don't want to keep people in the jail setting just indefinitely, for an indefinite amount of time", Daniels said. And Police Chief Eliot Isaac said the Cincinnati Police Department "will not be enforcing immigration laws". (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The other was charged with possessing a weapon. "ICE is notified when a person in our custody has a detainer - since January 2017, 99 inmates have been released to ICE's custody". "We certainly don't want to keep people in the jail setting just indefinitely, for an indefinite amount of time", Daniels said. And Police Chief Eliot Isaac said the Cincinnati Police Department "will not be enforcing immigration laws". (more...)
Ex South Korean President Park Geun Hye Arrested In Corruption Probe
- March 31, 2017
Park, 65, is the first leader since the country's transition to democracy to be sent to jail, according to The New York Times . "There is a concern over destruction of evidence, so the grounds and necessity for [her] arrest are acknowledged", warrant judge Kang Bu-young explained in a statement. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Park, 65, is the first leader since the country's transition to democracy to be sent to jail, according to The New York Times . "There is a concern over destruction of evidence, so the grounds and necessity for [her] arrest are acknowledged", warrant judge Kang Bu-young explained in a statement. (more...)
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrested
- March 31, 2017
The court is expected to decide by Friday morning whether to approve her arrest. Park faces 13 criminal charges, the most among former Korean presidents who were arrested , including bribery, illicit exercise of public power, coercion and divulgement of classified state information. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The court is expected to decide by Friday morning whether to approve her arrest. Park faces 13 criminal charges, the most among former Korean presidents who were arrested , including bribery, illicit exercise of public power, coercion and divulgement of classified state information. (more...)
Raiders Move From Oakland to Las Vegas
- March 31, 2017
Fans in Oakland are less than thrilled about Monday's vote. It appears that the Raiders are already making contingency plans in case their divorce with the city of Oakland gets messy. The Raiders become the third franchise to push through a successful relocation vote in the last 14 months, after the Rams and Chargers both finalized their moves to Los Angeles. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Fans in Oakland are less than thrilled about Monday's vote. It appears that the Raiders are already making contingency plans in case their divorce with the city of Oakland gets messy. The Raiders become the third franchise to push through a successful relocation vote in the last 14 months, after the Rams and Chargers both finalized their moves to Los Angeles. (more...)
Man arrested in connection with vandalism at Colorado mosque
- March 31, 2017
Joseph Scott Giaquinto, 35, faces charges of criminal mischief, third-degree trespassing and bias-motivated crime for the incident. Police are investigating a vandalism incident at Islamic Center of Fort Collins that occurred early Sunday morning. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Joseph Scott Giaquinto, 35, faces charges of criminal mischief, third-degree trespassing and bias-motivated crime for the incident. Police are investigating a vandalism incident at Islamic Center of Fort Collins that occurred early Sunday morning. (more...)
Former Russian lawmaker killed in Ukraine
- March 31, 2017
Voronenkov's bodyguard was also wounded, but returned fire and hit the gunman. "I'm speechless. Voronenkov was no crook but an investigator who was deadly risky for the Russian siloviki (security services)", he said. Prosecutors say the motive behind Voronenkov's killing remains unclear, but Ukrainian officials believe Moscow was behind the attack. Voronenkov left Russian Federation in the autumn of 2016 because of criminal prosecution. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Voronenkov's bodyguard was also wounded, but returned fire and hit the gunman. "I'm speechless. Voronenkov was no crook but an investigator who was deadly risky for the Russian siloviki (security services)", he said. Prosecutors say the motive behind Voronenkov's killing remains unclear, but Ukrainian officials believe Moscow was behind the attack. Voronenkov left Russian Federation in the autumn of 2016 because of criminal prosecution. (more...)
Putin tells Le Pen that Russian Federation 'doesn't want to influence' French election
- March 31, 2017
Recent opinion polls suggest that the far-right leader is likely to win the first round of France's election on April 23, but would lose in the run-off on May 7. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said Le Pen was not a "populist" but a "realist or anti-globalist" figure. Le Pen went to central Africa Wednesday to speak with some 3,000 French troops who are stationed in Chad on a counter-terrorism mission. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Recent opinion polls suggest that the far-right leader is likely to win the first round of France's election on April 23, but would lose in the run-off on May 7. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said Le Pen was not a "populist" but a "realist or anti-globalist" figure. Le Pen went to central Africa Wednesday to speak with some 3,000 French troops who are stationed in Chad on a counter-terrorism mission. (more...)
Vladimir Putin DENIES tampering in presidential election
- March 31, 2017
Rubio spoke Thursday at a Senate intelligence committee hearing on Russian meddling in the US presidential election. Does Putin have a point? Although he did not name Navalny, Putin on Thursday accused "someone, some political forces" of trying to advance "selfish interests" and engaging in "self-promotion in the political arena ahead of some political events including electoral campaigns within the country". (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Rubio spoke Thursday at a Senate intelligence committee hearing on Russian meddling in the US presidential election. Does Putin have a point? Although he did not name Navalny, Putin on Thursday accused "someone, some political forces" of trying to advance "selfish interests" and engaging in "self-promotion in the political arena ahead of some political events including electoral campaigns within the country". (more...)
Black women stand up to Sean Spicer, Bill O'Reilly
- March 31, 2017
Ryan said . " You've got Russian Federation, you've got wiretapping, you've got other things going on". "He doesn't get to be her daddy in a press briefing and tell her not to shake her head". Mic: After attacks on Maxine Waters, April Ryan, black women clap back with #BlackWomenAtWork - "Writer and activist Brittany Packnett was moved to action by Tuesday's events, and on Wednesday evening she tweeted a call to action, urging black women on Twitter to share their "Maxine and April ... (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Ryan said . " You've got Russian Federation, you've got wiretapping, you've got other things going on". "He doesn't get to be her daddy in a press briefing and tell her not to shake her head". Mic: After attacks on Maxine Waters, April Ryan, black women clap back with #BlackWomenAtWork - "Writer and activist Brittany Packnett was moved to action by Tuesday's events, and on Wednesday evening she tweeted a call to action, urging black women on Twitter to share their "Maxine and April ... (more...)
Agreement to end 'bathroom bill' but are there enough votes?
- March 31, 2017
Logistically, HB 142 does repeal HB 2 in that the bill, if signed by Cooper, would restore North Carolina to its pre-HB 2 days, according to CNN . "And it was about North Carolina's reputation". "It does nothing but reinforce discrimination toward LGBT people, particularly transgender people", Windmeyer said . (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Logistically, HB 142 does repeal HB 2 in that the bill, if signed by Cooper, would restore North Carolina to its pre-HB 2 days, according to CNN . "And it was about North Carolina's reputation". "It does nothing but reinforce discrimination toward LGBT people, particularly transgender people", Windmeyer said . (more...)
Senate Democrats will filibuster Gorsuch nomination, minority leader says
- March 31, 2017
Today, People For the American Way (PFAW) released a new television and digital ad urging viewers to call their senators to oppose President Trump's Supreme Court pick, Judge Neil Gorsuch. Key Democrats in the Senate have threatened a filibuster. The Democrats join several other colleagues in their party who have said they will vote against Gorsuch, including another five Democrats who announced their opposition Thursday. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Today, People For the American Way (PFAW) released a new television and digital ad urging viewers to call their senators to oppose President Trump's Supreme Court pick, Judge Neil Gorsuch. Key Democrats in the Senate have threatened a filibuster. The Democrats join several other colleagues in their party who have said they will vote against Gorsuch, including another five Democrats who announced their opposition Thursday. (more...)
Turkey played role in restraining racism in Dutch election: PM Yıldırım
- March 31, 2017
On April 12, Turkey votes on a series of constitutional amendments that would vastly enhance Erdogan's powers and could give him 12 more years in office. "Right now we are not implementing the readmission agreement as there is no visa-free travel", he said. Erdogan has repeatedly accused the Netherlands and Germany of behaving like "Nazis" and said Wednesday the "spirit of fascism" was running rampant in Europe. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
On April 12, Turkey votes on a series of constitutional amendments that would vastly enhance Erdogan's powers and could give him 12 more years in office. "Right now we are not implementing the readmission agreement as there is no visa-free travel", he said. Erdogan has repeatedly accused the Netherlands and Germany of behaving like "Nazis" and said Wednesday the "spirit of fascism" was running rampant in Europe. (more...)
Immigration officials deny 'large scale' presence in Kona
- March 31, 2017
Speaking to the attendees at the meeting, Homan said that immigration officials do not target illegals at churches, victims at hospitals, witnesses at courthouses or students at schools. "If these sanctuary cities are going to harbor and hide criminal illegal aliens from ICE, which is in direct violation of Title 8 of the U.S. Code, federal arrest warrants should be issued for their elected officials", said Hodgson. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Speaking to the attendees at the meeting, Homan said that immigration officials do not target illegals at churches, victims at hospitals, witnesses at courthouses or students at schools. "If these sanctuary cities are going to harbor and hide criminal illegal aliens from ICE, which is in direct violation of Title 8 of the U.S. Code, federal arrest warrants should be issued for their elected officials", said Hodgson. (more...)
Delhi LG directs AAP to pay Rs 97 cr spent on ads
- March 31, 2017
An official spokesperson said after the meeting that Mitsubishi made a presentation to the Chief Minister listing several important areas for possible investment. Chief Secretary M M Kutty has been directed by the LG to get the entire spending reimbursed from the AAP. The Committee on Content Regulation of Government Advertising (CCRGA) had forwarded its report to the Chief Secretary, government of NCT of Delhi for further necessary action. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
An official spokesperson said after the meeting that Mitsubishi made a presentation to the Chief Minister listing several important areas for possible investment. Chief Secretary M M Kutty has been directed by the LG to get the entire spending reimbursed from the AAP. The Committee on Content Regulation of Government Advertising (CCRGA) had forwarded its report to the Chief Secretary, government of NCT of Delhi for further necessary action. (more...)
Arab Leaders Say They Are Ready To Relaunch Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan
- March 31, 2017
Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt met with Abbas. "(There is) continuing dialogue with the American administration and there were a number of issues they wanted our opinion on or our answer to them", he added. Last month, Washington signaled that it would no longer insist on the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, marking a significant shift in the U.S. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt met with Abbas. "(There is) continuing dialogue with the American administration and there were a number of issues they wanted our opinion on or our answer to them", he added. Last month, Washington signaled that it would no longer insist on the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, marking a significant shift in the U.S. (more...)
Trump predicts 'very difficult' meeting with China's leader
- March 31, 2017
This visit will be the first in-person meeting between Trump and Xi, after Trump's sharp criticisms of China during the presidential campaign. It is unclear whether Trump will follow through with either threat. Mr Xi is unlikely to play golf , as Mr Abe had done. Before arriving in the U.S., Xi will pay a state visit to Finland on April 4-6, Lu said. "Everything from the South China Sea to trade to North Korea". (more...)
- March 31, 2017
This visit will be the first in-person meeting between Trump and Xi, after Trump's sharp criticisms of China during the presidential campaign. It is unclear whether Trump will follow through with either threat. Mr Xi is unlikely to play golf , as Mr Abe had done. Before arriving in the U.S., Xi will pay a state visit to Finland on April 4-6, Lu said. "Everything from the South China Sea to trade to North Korea". (more...)
Park questioned in corruption scandal
- March 31, 2017
A special investigation team headed by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office chief Lee Young-ryeol is now investigating a series of allegations involving Park, her inner circle and large business groups. By law, prosecutors need Park's permission to further question her once the clock strikes midnight in order to avoid accusations that they've inhumanely prolonged the interrogation. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
A special investigation team headed by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office chief Lee Young-ryeol is now investigating a series of allegations involving Park, her inner circle and large business groups. By law, prosecutors need Park's permission to further question her once the clock strikes midnight in order to avoid accusations that they've inhumanely prolonged the interrogation. (more...)
Trump to meet meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Florida next week
- March 31, 2017
He wrote in part: "We can no longer have massive trade deficits and job losses". United States administration officials say North Korea, the large USA trade imbalance with China and Beijing's pursuit of expansive claims in the South China Sea will top the agenda. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
He wrote in part: "We can no longer have massive trade deficits and job losses". United States administration officials say North Korea, the large USA trade imbalance with China and Beijing's pursuit of expansive claims in the South China Sea will top the agenda. (more...)
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