Democrats plan protracted fight over Trump's Cabinet picks
Democrats aim to stall confirmations of Rex Tillerson Elaine Chao and other nominees drawing attention to the travel ban and voicing opposition to conflicts of interest. They plan to extend scrutiny through multiple committees while signaling likely no party unity with GOP-backed picks.
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Quebec mosque shooter charged with six counts of murder
Alexandre Bissonnette, a 27 year old university student with far right ties, faces six counts of first degree murder and five counts of attempted murder with a restricted firearm after a mass shooting at a Quebec City mosque. Victims remain hospitalized. Prime Minister Trudeau calls it a terrorist attack.
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Chicago Gun Violence Weekend Leaves 27 Shot and Rising
A weekend in Chicago saw 27 people shot including a 38-year-old boy and an off duty Cook County deputy. Through Monday morning 295 people had been shot in January, nearly matching the full month total from 2016. At least 52 homicides were recorded, five fewer than January last year.
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White House debates rolling back LGBT protections for federal workers
In Washington a draft executive order would overturn Obama era protections barring discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in federal hiring and for federal contractors. White House officials caution no final decision exists as debates continue amid pressure from social conservatives and Pence’s past stance on religious liberty. The 2014 order covered 24 000 companies and about 28 million workers, sparking religious criticism for lacking religious exemptions.
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Airport shooter pleads not guilty to 22 charges
Esteban Santiago the Iraq War veteran charged with killing five people and wounding six at Fort Lauderdale's international airport pleaded not guilty to all 22 counts. The indictment outlines five counts of murder at an international airport, six counts of serious bodily injury, five counts of murder during a crime of violence, and six firearm-use counts.
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Boy Scouts to Accept Transgender Boys Nationwide
The Boy Scouts of America will begin accepting transgender boys, allowing applicants not listed as male on their birth certificates. Effie Delimarkos cited state law variations while noting Cub and Boy Scout programs remain for boys. The shift aligns with broader gender definitions while keeping programs for all youths.
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