What We Learned From Trump’s Orlando Rally
“They are really going after you,” Mr. Trump said of efforts in the Democrat-led House to investigate his finances and allegations of malfeasance in his administration. The news media, in Mr. Trump’s telling, is denying him credit he is due. Mr. Trump has been mistreated. So is Mr. Trump, who in his remarks described it as his “second home” where he owns a private resort, Mar-a-Lago, and a golf club. Mr. Trump is mindful that he needs to be in the state early and often.
Source:New York Times
June 19, 2019 03:08 UTC
Buttigieg, amid a trying week, changes police department policy on body cameras
The week has been a trying one for Buttigieg , who returned to South Bend on Sunday after an officer shot and killed a man who was allegedly breaking into cars with a knife in hand. In response, Buttigieg canceled an appearance at a Democratic National Committee event on Monday, as well as a series of fundraisers in California on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Officers should activate their body cameras during all work-related interactions with civilians," South Bend Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski told officers Tuesday on the orders of Buttigieg, the mayor's office announced. "In the wake of Sunday's shooting, we must acknowledge the hurt and honor the humanity of all involved in this loss of life," Buttigieg said in a statement. "We also have a responsibility to take every step that can promote transparency and fairness, both in dealing with the recent incident and looking towards the future."
Source:CNN
June 19, 2019 01:41 UTC
Deroy Murdock: Trump needs a better re-election campaign slogan -- Here it is
In just under two-and-a-half years, President Trump has delivered on this broad promise and fulfilled scores of specific pledges. President Trump has placed 119 constitutionalists on the federal bench, as of last week. Perhaps to summarize this, President Trump told the crowd at his announcement that he now likes the slogan “Keep America Great.” The sooner he abandons it, the better. Perhaps to summarize this, President Trump told the crowd at his announcement that he now likes the slogan “Keep America Great.” The sooner he abandons it, the better. Now, let’s sit on them.”Here is a far better slogan: “Make America Even Greater.”“Make” challenges every American to get involved and help President Trump accomplish something.
Source:Fox News
June 19, 2019 01:41 UTC
President Trump unveils 2020 slogan to replace 2016 rallying cry during campaign rally
President Trump revealed the 2020 re-election campaign slogan to replace his Make America Great Again mantra from 2016. "You know there is a new one that really works, and that's called 'Keep America Great.' 'Keep America Great.'" TRUMP LAUNCHES 2020 RE-ELECTION BID IN JAM-PACKED ORLANDO ARENATrump claimed his presidential tenure has borne true his new campaign slogan, pointing to his administration's accomplishments. Trump remarked if he loses in 2020 under the "Keep America Great" banner, people will criticize the slogan change.
Source:Fox News
June 19, 2019 01:30 UTC
Bipartisan Senate deal reached on $4.5B border-humanitarian aid package
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby, R-Ala., and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, have forged a tentative agreement on a $4.59 billion supplemental appropriations package for the border and humanitarian assistance, Fox News has learned. But Senate Democrats voted to separate out the nearly $5 billion humanitarian funding for the border from the package. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., hopes to reintroduce the supplemental funding package focused mostly on providing $3.3 billion for necessities such as food, medical care and shelter for unaccompanied children and families coming across the border as a standalone proposal. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APPThe supplemental spending bill, if approved, will be an additional spending measure, on top of the 12 annual appropriations bills which run the government. Congress already approved a 13th appropriations bill when it OKd the disaster relief package earlier this spring, and a border humanitarian supplemental appropriations package would be the 14th spending bill for this fiscal year.
Source:Fox News
June 19, 2019 01:07 UTC
Fact-Checking Trump’s Rally: Russia, the Wall and Tax Cuts
President Trump officially began his campaign for re-election on Tuesday at a rally in Orlando, Fla., touching on themes and promoting accomplishments that are likely to be staples of his appearances from now until Election Day. Russia“Nobody’s been tougher on Russia than Donald Trump.”This is misleading. Whether Mr. Trump has been “tougher” than any other president is subjective. But it’s worth noting that observers of American relations with Russia point to a disconnect between aggressive policies enacted by the Trump administration and not-so-tough language from Mr. Trump himself. The Trump administration has indeed imposed sanctions, ordered a missile attack on Syria despite Moscow’s opposition and approved arms sales to Ukraine — actions that could be called “tough.”
Source:New York Times
June 19, 2019 01:00 UTC
Lakers remain a thriving financial ‘gold mine’ in competitive L.A. sports market
Still, for all the seeds the Clippers are planting in the community, and for all the promise their team holds, they have to win. In the six consecutive seasons the Lakers have missed the playoffs, the Clippers have made it five times. But L.A. measures success by championship banners. Next season will be the Clippers’ 50th and they never have even made the conference finals.
Source:Los Angeles Times
June 19, 2019 00:56 UTC
Optimism over trade sends U.S. stocks sharply higher
Investors collectively envision a Fed rate cut by July and possibly further cuts after that. Some are even betting on a rate cut this week. Many economists, though, think the Fed will wait until September at the earliest to announce its first drop in its benchmark short-term interest rate since 2008 and might not cut again in 2019. A few Fed watchers foresee no rate cut at all this year.
Source:Los Angeles Times
June 19, 2019 00:56 UTC
Trump launches re-election bid before jam-packed arena, vows to 'Keep America Great'
"We stared down the unholy alliance of lobbyists and donors and special interests who made a living bleeding our country dry," Trump said. For the last two and a half years, we have been under siege.”And after polling the boisterous crowd, Trump appeared to settle on a new campaign slogan: "Keep America Great." Trump called Kavanaugh a "great gentleman" who is "highly respected" throughout the judiciary, and said Democrats also targeted his family. "Just imagine what this angry left-wing mob would do if they were in charge of this country," Trump said. Trump has an unprecedented $40.8 million in cash-on-hand, as of the start of the second quarter of fundraising on April 1.
Source:Fox News
June 19, 2019 00:43 UTC
Clippers’ draft targets appear to be experienced college players
Brown averaged 15.9 points and shot 41% on three-pointers for an Auburn team that advanced to the Final Four. Buchanan was his conference’s defensive player of the year and led the team in steals as a senior. Harris is the younger brother of former Clipper Tobias Harris. Happ averaged a double-double for the Badgers, with his scoring and rebounding marks ranking in the top five in the Big Ten. Hill was a four-year player for the Hokies and averaged a career-high 13.1 points as a senior.
Source:Los Angeles Times
June 19, 2019 00:16 UTC
Jeremy Lin, ‘Reppin’ Asians With Everything I Have,’ Is Bigger Than an N.B.A. Title
TORONTO — My 4-year-old and 7-year-old nephews regularly practice jump shots in their backyard, and they watch the N.B.A. attentively enough to know that the Toronto Raptors’ best player, Kawhi Leonard, wears the No. Yes, Lin played just 27 minutes in the playoffs. Promise Ill never stop reppin Asians with everything I have!” Lin wrote. It was a momentous occasion, but many people don’t see the importance of it, given how little Lin played.
Source:New York Times
June 19, 2019 00:11 UTC
Opinion | Tiffany Cabán for Queens District Attorney
Defense and other lawyers say Queens prosecutors sometimes interview defendants waiting for arraignment before they have obtained a lawyer, a practice rarely if ever used by other prosecutors in the city. Queens prosecutors are also said to regularly press defendants to accept plea deals before they have been indicted and can see the evidence against them. Unlike other boroughs, the office has no dedicated u nit to address wrongful convictions. Tiffany Cabán, a 31-year-old public defender, is the best pick. Ms. Cabán does not have the managerial experience of Melinda Katz, the Queens borough president, or the prosecutorial experience of Greg Lasak, a retired judge and former longtime assistant Queens district attorney.
Source:New York Times
June 19, 2019 00:10 UTC
Canadian government says taxes from reapproved pipeline project will go toward green energy
(CNN) Canadian leader Justin Trudeau and his Cabinet have reapproved the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project, with government profits from the tax revenues and other funds to be put toward clean energy ventures, the Prime Minister announced Tuesday. The expansion project was first approved in 2016 but in August 2018, the Federal Court of Appeal stopped the approval and ordered a reconsideration of the project by the National Energy Board, CNN news partner CBC reported. "We also believe that (the project) could solve the core of economic challenge we currently face, it's really simple. Right now, we basically have only one customer for our energy resources, the United States. "Every business person knows that when you only have a single customer you're in a weaker position, you're vulnerable to that customer's desires, to changes in the market and policy orientation.
Source:CNN
June 18, 2019 23:47 UTC
Opinion | The G.O.P.’s Other Gender Gap
The Trump era has been rough for the Republican Party’s efforts to address its enduring difficulties in attracting women candidates and voters. In the midterms, Democrats claimed 59 percent of women voters. In terms of both money and a cohesive plan for advancing women candidates, Republican consultants and candidates acknowledge that they remain outmatched by Democrats. Of the seven members of the House Republican leadership, there is only one woman, Liz Cheney, the conference chairwoman. Of the 14 members of the Democratic House leadership, five are women, including the speaker, Nancy Pelosi.
Source:New York Times
June 18, 2019 23:38 UTC
Live: Trump rally in Orlando
Scott Olson/Getty ImagesThough he has repeatedly slammed Hillary Clinton tonight, President Trump made two brief references to 2020 rival Joe Biden in Orlando at his 2020 kickoff rally. While touting the economy under his administration, Trump referenced former President Barack Obama's "magic wand" comments regarding the GDP. "We’ll tell Sleepy Joe that we found the magic wand. He also made a passing reference to Biden earlier when he was talking about China. They took us for suckers," Trump said.
Source:CNN
June 18, 2019 23:30 UTC