Haley confirmed U N ambassador by Senate vote
The Senate approved Nikki Haley 96 to 4 as United Nations ambassador designate. Concerns centered on her foreign policy experience though she backs relocating the U S embassy to Jerusalem. Also approved were three other Trump nominees including Ben Carson to lead HUD.
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Price Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Health Care Promises
Rep. Tom Price, Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, told the Senate Finance Committee he would keep patients at the center of care but offered few details on replacement for the ACA or guarantees that current plans could be kept. Wyden pressed for clearer commitments. Wilbur Ross and Elaine Chao cleared their panels for Commerce and Transportation respectively, while Jeff Sessions, Rick Perry, and Ryan Zinke faced delayed votes amid ethics and policy concerns.
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Trump pledges Supreme Court nominee next week
President Donald Trump said he will announce his Supreme Court pick within two weeks. Contenders include Judge Neil M. Gorsuch and Judge William H. Pryor Jr. as Democrats vow to oppose and Senate leaders meet to discuss the action.
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Trump to sign refugee ban and visa suspensions
Report says President Trump will sign executive orders today imposing a temporary refugee ban and halting visas for Syria and six other countries. The actions include broader border security measures and possible later moves on immigration policy as aides note the timing and scope.
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Flint Water Safe Again After Lead Levels Drop
Flint Michigan officials announced that testing shows water no longer exceeds federal lead limits. Residents are urged to use filtered water while the city continues replacing thousands of lead service lines with federal, state, and local support cited.
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Minnesota Governor Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton disclosed on Tuesday he has prostate cancer after collapsing while delivering the state of the state address in St Paul. The announcement confirms a cancer diagnosis impacting his health and duties.
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Comey to stay as FBI director under Trump amid illness
James Comey reportedly will remain FBI director as President Trump takes office. The article notes Comey told FBI leaders of the plan, while officials neither confirm nor deny the decision during the transition period. Dayton, 69, said cancer diagnosis does not affect his readiness to serve his term until 2018. He learned of the cancer after a biopsy two weeks prior.
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La La Land Leads Oscar Noms With 14 Chances
La La Land earns 14 Oscar nominations matching Titanic and All About Eve, with wins across best picture director and acting. Seven actors of color are nominated in acting, boosting diversity after last year’s OscarsSoWhite backlash.
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