DeVos Confirmed As Education Secretary By Tie Break Vote
Vice President Pence cast the deciding vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary by a 51 to 50 margin. Democrats staged a nightlong protest as critics questioned her experience and stance on public schools.
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U S senators Grassley and Ernst approved Betsy DeVos for education secretary amid remarks stressing local control. Ernst cites Iowa public schools and a motherly view on state and local handling, while Grassley says federal duties focus on implementing programs for disadvantaged and disabled students. A Iowa Department of Education spokesman said no comment on federal appointments.
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Trump vows to destroy Texas senator at White House meeting
President Trump and Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Ravenson discussed a Texas state senator who would curb asset forfeiture in drug cases. Trump said he would destroy the senator’s career, but Ravenson declined to name him, saying the offer was emphatic, not literal.
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Northwestern probes sexual assaults at fraternity houses
Northwestern University says it is investigating reports of at least three students sexually assaulted and possibly drugged at Greek houses in recent weeks. One incident on January 21 at Sigma Alpha Epsilon in Evanston may involve up to four women given a date-rape drug. Two victims reported sexual assault, according to a Feb. 2 report. A second incident on February 2 at another fraternity house is described as possibly drugged and non-specific about the assailant.
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Melania Trump settles defamation suit with Maryland blogger
Melania Trump reaches a settlement with a Maryland blogger who apologized and paid a substantial sum following unfounded rumors she once worked as an escort. The lawyers released the statement Tuesday morning detailing the accord and terms. Richard Hatch, known for Battlestar Galactica, dies at 71 after pancreatic cancer battle in Santa Clarita. He starred as Captain Apollo and later Tom Zarek in the 2003 remake.
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Labor nominee Puzder admits hiring housekeeper in U.S. illegally
Washington D C labor secretary nominee Andy Puzder acknowledges employing a housekeeper who was in the United States illegally. He says he learned her status, ended employment, offered help with legal status, repaid taxes, and that he and his wife acted promptly. Senator Lamar Alexander says the issue should not disqualify him.
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