Supreme Court eyes dismissal of travel ban challenge
The Supreme Court signaled it may dismiss the challenge to President Trump's travel ban as the White House issued a tailored restriction on eight countries. The proclamation expands to Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Chad and North Korea, plus Venezuela officials, potentially affecting tens of thousands of immigrants and visitors.
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Travel ban expands while Supreme Court case on hold
The travel ban grows as the Supreme Court delays arguments. In June the court allowed a limited version to proceed. a future Oct 10 date was scrubbed. In 2016 over 72,000 visas were issued to six covered countries excluding Venezuela, Iran receiving nearly half. Only nine North Koreans immigrated in 2016, with 100 nonimmigrant visas granted. The new ban takes effect Oct 18 and already applies to five of the six nations per a State Department cable seen by Reuters.
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Trump blasts NFL over anthem protests in Arizona
In Phoenix the Cowboys and Cardinals staged a pregame moment of unity as the national anthem played. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones drew attention by kneeling and linking arms with players before standing for the anthem. The Cardinals joined with arms and a large flag unfurled, with no kneeling. The episode follows President Trump’s criticism and calls to fire protesting players, highlighting the NFL’s struggle to balance player rights with league-wide unity.
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Reynolds denounces NFL kneeling as disrespect to flag
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said professional athletes should seek positive outlets for change rather than kneel during the national anthem, calling the protests disrespectful to the flag and to those who died protecting freedom. She urged engagement and political action while at Snydel High School to promote FAFSA filings for 2018-19.
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Hackers Breach SEC EDGAR System Test Environment
Sources say cyber intruders exploited authentic financial data used by firms testing the SEC EDGAR filing system. FBI and Secret Service have opened a 2016 investigation into the breach, with SEC Chairman Jay Clayton slated to address the Senate Banking Committee.
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Weiner Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison
Former U S Representative Anthony Weiner receives a 21 month federal prison term after pleading guilty to sending obscene material to a minor. The case tied to investigations affecting the 2016 presidential campaign and linked to Huma Abedin emails.
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