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William Boardman | Trump Inaugural: "This American Carnage" Annotated
William Boardman, Reader Supported News
Boardman writes: "As advertised, Trump's inaugural featured a strong promise to put America first, without really articulating just what that means. The original America First movement in the late 1930s was dedicated to staying out of war with Nazi Germany."
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William Boardman, Reader Supported News
Boardman writes: "As advertised, Trump's inaugural featured a strong promise to put America first, without really articulating just what that means. The original America First movement in the late 1930s was dedicated to staying out of war with Nazi Germany."
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Laurence Tribe, Prominent Legal Experts Sue Trump
Jennifer Rubin, The Washington Post
Rubin writes: "The New York Times reported Sunday evening on the first of likely many lawsuits, to be filed Monday morning, attacking President Trump's apparent violation of the emoluments clause."
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Jennifer Rubin, The Washington Post
Rubin writes: "The New York Times reported Sunday evening on the first of likely many lawsuits, to be filed Monday morning, attacking President Trump's apparent violation of the emoluments clause."
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14 Senate Democrats Fall in Line Behind Trump CIA Pick Who Left Door Open to Torture
Zaid Jilani and Alex Emmons, The Intercept
Excerpt: "Fourteen Senate Democrats joined all but one Senate Republican in confirming Rep. Mike Pompeo as the new CIA director on Monday evening, failing a crucial first test of whether Democrats would present a united front to defend human rights and civil liberties in the Trump era."
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Zaid Jilani and Alex Emmons, The Intercept
Excerpt: "Fourteen Senate Democrats joined all but one Senate Republican in confirming Rep. Mike Pompeo as the new CIA director on Monday evening, failing a crucial first test of whether Democrats would present a united front to defend human rights and civil liberties in the Trump era."
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The Democrats who voted to confirm Pompeo were:
- Joe Donnelly of Indiana
- Dianne Feinstein of California
- Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
- Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota
- Tim Kaine of Virginia
- Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota
- Joe Manchin of West Virginia
- Claire McCaskill of Missouri
- Jack Reed of Rhode Island
- Brian Schatz of Hawaii
- Chuck Schumer of New York
- Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
- Mark Warner of Virginia
- Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island
Angus King, the independent from Maine who caucuses with Democrats, also voted in favor of Pompeo’s confirmation.
Connecticut Democrats Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy did not vote.
Police Appear to Be Searching Through Inauguration Protesters' Emails
George Joseph, CityLab
Excerpt: "On Friday, January 20, thousands of protesters took to the streets of D.C. to disrupt Donald Trump's inauguration festivities. A small fraction of them damaged property and threw projectiles at police in riot gear, who deployed flash-bang grenades, tear gas, and pepper spray on large crowds throughout the day."
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George Joseph, CityLab
Excerpt: "On Friday, January 20, thousands of protesters took to the streets of D.C. to disrupt Donald Trump's inauguration festivities. A small fraction of them damaged property and threw projectiles at police in riot gear, who deployed flash-bang grenades, tear gas, and pepper spray on large crowds throughout the day."
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Trump Plans to Keep Comey as FBI Director
Julia Edwards Ainsley and Doina Chiacu, Reuters
Excerpt: "President Donald Trump intends to keep FBI Director James Comey in his post, a person familiar with the decision said on Tuesday, amid reports that U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies are scrutinizing Trump associates over their ties to Russia."
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Julia Edwards Ainsley and Doina Chiacu, Reuters
Excerpt: "President Donald Trump intends to keep FBI Director James Comey in his post, a person familiar with the decision said on Tuesday, amid reports that U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies are scrutinizing Trump associates over their ties to Russia."
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"Women Will Die Because of This": Planned Parenthood on Trump Signing Anti-Abortion Global Gag Rule
Dawn Laguens and Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!
Excerpt: "Just two days after millions of people poured into the streets of Washington, D.C., and cities around the world for the historic Women's March on Washington, President Trump has reinstated the controversial 'global gag rule,' which women's rights advocates fear will increase unsafe abortions around the world."
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Dawn Laguens and Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!
Excerpt: "Just two days after millions of people poured into the streets of Washington, D.C., and cities around the world for the historic Women's March on Washington, President Trump has reinstated the controversial 'global gag rule,' which women's rights advocates fear will increase unsafe abortions around the world."
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Trump Signs Executive Actions to Advance Keystone, Dakota Access Pipelines
Andrew Restuccia and Josh Dawsey, Politico
Excerpt: "President Donald Trump signed executive actions on Tuesday to advance the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines, reversing decisions made by the Obama administration and setting off a clash with Democrats and environmental activists who vehemently oppose the projects."
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Andrew Restuccia and Josh Dawsey, Politico
Excerpt: "President Donald Trump signed executive actions on Tuesday to advance the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines, reversing decisions made by the Obama administration and setting off a clash with Democrats and environmental activists who vehemently oppose the projects."
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