Democrats Boycott Key Cabinet Confirmation Hearings
Democrats intensified opposition to President Trump by delaying votes on Tom Price and Steve Mnuchin in the Finance Committee while blocking a roll call on Jeff Sessions. They cited concerns over the travel ban and fired acting AG Sally Yates. Republicans labeled the moves partisan obstruction as they proceeded with other nominations. Elaine Chao was confirmed as transportation secretary 93 to 6. Perry and Zinke cleared for Senate votes.
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Tom Price
R-Ga
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Treasury
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R-Ala
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Justice Department
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Price
Betsy DeVos
Elaine Chao
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McConnell
C-Span
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Texas
Rick Perry
Ryan Zinke
R-Mont
Dakota Access Pipeline gets final easement sparking tribe vows legal fight
The Army Corps grants the final easement allowing Energy Transfer Partners to complete the Dakota Access pipeline. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe vows legal action, calling the move unlawful and in conflict with an environmental impact study order. U.S. officials and Trump administration back the project, which aims to ship Bakken oil to the Gulf Coast.
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Canada
U.S. Gulf Coast
Reuters
San Francisco Joins Suit Against Trump Travel Ban
San Francisco becomes the first city to sue over the executive order barring entry of Syrian refugees and other nationals, arguing it violates immigrants rights and invades municipal sovereignty under the 10th Amendment. Massachusetts and New York join state lawsuits challenging the policy.
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Washington State
Washington Post
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Air Force relaxes tattoo rules expanding coverage and location
Airmen including Master Sgt. Joseph Rivera and Tech Sgt. Robert Knipfer may show tattoos under new policy at Scott AFB. The change allows body art to cover over 25 percent of a body part and removes the need to be fully concealed by uniform, with a single tattoo band allowed on one finger. The head remains off limits and bands are barred if tied to gangs or discriminatory messages.
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Joseph Rivera
Robert Knipfer
United States Air Force
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Scott Air Force Base
Illinois
White House pledges LGBT protections continue
The White House vowed to keep Obama era protections for LGBT workers, stating President Trump remains respectful and supportive of LGBTQ rights. The statement cites his nomination speech mention of the community and a pledge to protect them from violence and oppression.
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