Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Tuesday's Headlines: Trump takes aim at federal workers, trade deals

Withdrawal from TPP recasts U.S. role in the global economy; Fury and internal power struggle mark Trump's tumultuous first days in office; With no evidence, Trump claims that up to 5 million illegal ballots cost him the popular vote;
 
Today's Headlines
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Trump takes aim at federal workers, trade deals
The president kicked off his first full workweek by delivering on campaign promises to implement a hiring freeze for most federal agencies, withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and urge corporate executives to keep jobs in the country. But aides signaled the administration will not move as swiftly on other top priorities.
Withdrawal from TPP recasts U.S. role in the global economy
Trump's executive order formally ending the United States' participation in a sweeping trade deal with Asia comes as China and other emerging economies are seeking to increase their leverage in global affairs, seizing on America's turn inward.
 
Fury and internal power struggle mark Trump's tumultuous first days in office
The turbulence and competing factions that were a hallmark of Trump's campaign have been transported to the White House. Nearly a dozen senior officials and other Trump advisers and confidants, some of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity, describe private conversations and moments.
 
With no evidence, Trump claims that up to 5 million illegal ballots cost him the popular vote
President Trump's claim to congressional leaders is not supported by any verifiable facts, and analyses of the election have found virtually no confirmed cases of voter fraud, let alone millions.
 
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An early surprise from Trump's team: Shame
 
Blue states are in for a world of pain
 
Sean Spicer's Stalinist apparition
 
Under Trump, Christians may have it easier. They'll also be in grave spiritual danger.
 
Sessions should recuse himself from investigations into the election
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Britain's Supreme Court rules Parliament must have a say on Brexit
The ruling creates a potential hurdle for Prime Minister Theresa May, but is not expected to block the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union.
Pompeo confirmed as CIA director as agency faces potential conflict with the White House
The former congressman will lead the agency at a time of escalating security problems and complex terror threats. But he also faces the vexing task of establishing a functional relationship between the CIA and President Trump.
Trump's latest hire alarms allies of Ryan — and bolsters Bannon
Breitbart writer Julia Hahn, a critic of the House speaker, is expected to be an aide to strategist Stephen K. Bannon. William Kristol, editor of the Weekly Standard, said, "She'll be Bannon's Bannon and make Bannon look moderate."
Minnesota's governor collapses during his State of the State address
Gov. Mark Dayton quickly recovered, walked out of the Capitol on his own and returned home, his chief of staff said. He plans to keep his schedule today.
CDC abruptly cancels long-planned conference on climate change, health
The summit was intended as a chance for officials around the country to learn more about the risks to human health posed by the changing climate. CDC officials canceled it 11 days before President Trump's inauguration and did not offer an explanation.
Former U.N. chief falters as he prepares to run for president of South Korea
Ban Ki-moon received a hero's welcome when he returned home after his United Nations stint ended. But his image has since lost some of its luster amid missteps and allegations of corruption in his family.
Can an apple that never browns change your mind about GMO foods?
After years of development, protest and regulatory red tape, the first genetically modified, non-browning apples will soon go on sale in the United States.
 
     
 
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