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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2017
Page
4
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn told the FBI he did not discuss U S sanctions with Russia's ambassador Sergei Kislyak before Trump took office. The denial clashes with intercepted intelligence reports and could affect potential legal action.
President Donald Trump’s pick for national security adviser retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward declined the offer after concerns over bringing his own team. The move follows the firing of Michael Flynn for misleading Vice President Pence about talks with Russia’s ambassador. White House officials had warned Flynn’s contact with Kislyak could expose blackmail risks. Reuters reports senior officials viewed Flynn’s statements as inappropriate or potentially illegal.
President Trump names Alexander Acosta as his labor secretary pick after Puzder withdraws. Acosta, a former U S attorney and NIU law dean, would be the first Hispanic member of the Cabinet if confirmed. He has served in the civil rights division, on the NLRB, and taught law.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley announced that the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch will begin March 20. Opening statements are planned for March 20 with questions from the committee the next day, and the hearings are expected to last three to four days with testimony from outside experts.
Senators confirmed Rep Mick Mulvaney to lead the Office of Management and Budget in a 51 to 49 vote. No Democrats backed Mulvaney and Sen John McCain joined Democrats against the nominee in a party line confirmation.
Across the United States thousands joined demonstrations and many immigrant workers stayed home or skipped classes in a coordinated protest dubbed A Day Without Immigrants. Restaurants and businesses closed while marches occurred in cities such as Chicago Detroit Raleigh and Austin.
President Trump said a new executive order on immigration will be issued next week to comprehensively protect the country with enhanced vetting. Justice Department lawyers asked courts to delay reviewing the current ban until the new order is in place, noting potential changes to who is affected.
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