Trump to take first step toward…

President Trump on Tuesday will take what the White House is calling a “transitional step” toward a revamped immigration system, ordering a review of a visa program meant to attract skilled immigrant labor that administration officials say has been abused to the detriment of American workers.An executive order Trump is scheduled to sign during a visit to a Wisconsin manufacturer will direct federal agencies to review the H-1B visa program, which is widely used by the tech industry to bring workers in from other countries.The White House argues that the program has been “abused to the point of being rendered … inoperative,” as an official told reporters Monday, bringing in workers for positions where they earn less than the industry…
FULL STORY

Wall Street Banker Cohn Moving Trump…

In a White House marked by infighting, top economic aide Gary Cohn, a Democrat and former Goldman Sachs banker, is muscling aside some of President Donald Trump’s hard-right advisers to push more moderate, business-friendly economic policies. Cohn, 56, did not work on Republican Trump’s campaign and only got to know him after the November election, but he has emerged as one of the administration’s most powerful players in an ascent that rankles conservatives. Trump refers to his director of the National Economic Council (NEC), as “one of my geniuses,” according to one source close to Cohn. More than half a dozen sources on Wall Street and in the White House said Cohn has gained the upper hand over Trump’s chief…
FULL STORY

How Trump Is Tilting Away From…

As Donald Trump jettisons his “America First” campaign promises at an accelerating pace, the populist nationalist political movement that roared into power with him is beginning to resemble a paper tiger.Trump’s march to the GOP nomination last spring demonstrated there’s a substantial audience within the party’s rank and file—particularly among older and blue-collar Republicans—for the nationalist movement’s insular themes of resistance to trade, immigration, and foreign alliances, and embrace of government spending that benefits economically strained workers and retirees.But Trump’s tumultuous first months in office have shown with equal clarity that such an agenda has extremely little institutional support inside the GOP beyond a constellation of sympathetic media outlets (like Breitbart News) and talk-radio and cable-television hosts (such as Laura…
FULL STORY

Iraqi forces making new push toward…

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi forces launched a new attack on Islamic State in Mosul’s Old City on Sunday, military officials said, trying to break the stalemate in attempts to seize the militants’ last stronghold. Mosul, Iraq’s second biggest city, was captured by the Sunni Muslim fighters in 2014, but government forces have retaken much of it during a six-month operation. The advance has hardly moved for more than a month, though, as the militants are holding out in the densely populated Old City in western Mosul, where tanks and heavy vehicles are not able to operate because of its narrow streets. Iraq’s federal police moved forces 200 meters deeper into the Old City, getting closer to al-Nuri mosque, a statement…
FULL STORY

‘Fate of the Furious’ Box Office…

Courtesy of Universal Pictures “The Fate of the Furious” is destined for the box office record books. The tentpole is racing toward $101 million to $110 million this weekend, early estimates showed Friday. If projections hold, the eighth installment in the franchise could have the second-highest launch in “Fast” history. The movie is set to earn $46 million to $50 million by Friday end of day. The actioner, starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron, sped to $10.4 million during Thursday night preview screenings in North America. “Fate of the Furious,” however, won’t reach the heights “Furious 7” climbed. The film, which launched two years after the death of star Paul Walker, opened to nearly $147.2 million,…
FULL STORY

‘Fate of the Furious’ Box Office…

Courtesy of Universal Pictures “The Fate of the Furious” is destined for the box office record books. The tentpole is racing toward $101 million to $110 million this weekend, early estimates showed Friday. If projections hold, the eighth installment in the franchise could have the second-highest launch in “Fast” history. The movie is set to earn $46 million to $50 million by Friday end of day. The actioner, starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron, sped to $10.4 million during Thursday night preview screenings in North America. “Fate of the Furious,” however, won’t reach the heights “Furious 7” climbed. The film, which launched two years after the death of star Paul Walker, opened to nearly $147.2 million,…
FULL STORY

Trump’s Flip-Flops On Economics Move Policies…

Trump’s economic adviser Gary Cohn and adviser Jared Kushner listen to President Trump at a meeting with business leaders Jan. 23. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Trump’s economic adviser Gary Cohn and adviser Jared Kushner listen to President Trump at a meeting with business leaders Jan. 23. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President Trump’s economic policy pronouncements have taken some twists and turns this week. From Chinese currency manipulation to his choice to head the Federal Reserve, Trump contradicted statements he’d made during the presidential campaign. In doing so, Trump is departing from some of the radical changes he promised, and moving toward the positions of his predecessors. Until now China was a frequent target. Over and…
FULL STORY

Lions still working toward deal with…

CLOSE The Detroit Lions unveiled four new uniforms on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Ford Field. Video by Dave Birkett, DFP. Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn talks to fans before the new uniforms were unveiled at Ford Field on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Ford Field in Detroit.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press)Naturally, the question of where things stand with Matthew Stafford’s contract extension came up at the Lions’ season-ticket holder summit Thursday. And naturally, general manager Bob Quinn didn’t shed much light on the process.“It’s not done yet,” Quinn said in front of 3,765 season-ticket holders at Ford Field. “We’re in the very early stages of talking to Matthew and his representatives. Matthew’s a quarterback that I…
FULL STORY

GOP establishment sees Trump’s flip-flops as…

Donald Trump campaigned as an outsider who would upend years of Washington orthodoxy in matters of both war and peace — an approach that helped him assemble the unconventional coalition that ultimately won him the presidency. But in recent days, the president has done an about-face and embraced many of the policy positions he once scorned as the trappings of a foolhardy establishment. Trump voiced support for NATO, which he called “obsolete” during the campaign. He walked back his pledge to label China a currency manipulator and endorsed the Export-Import bank, which he previously opposed. These and other recent flip-flops have soothed the nerves of many Republicans worried he was looking to upend too much of the status quo. But…
FULL STORY

Despite NBA’s worst record, Nets say…

Miami HeraldDespite NBA’s worst record, Nets say steps toward the future (Apr 13, 2017)FOXSports.comNEW YORK (AP) Brook Lopez proved he could fit into the new style of play that Kenny Atkinson pushed forward in his first season as coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Now it’s up to the front office to see how it can improve a team then had an NBA-worst 20-62 …Heat saved their season _ without a trip to the postseasonUSA TODAYErik Spoelstra bids emotional farewell to Heat season: ‘It just doesn’t feel right’Yahoo SportsCapsule previews of every NBA first-round playoff seriesWashington PostBleacher Report -Sporting News -Sun Sentinel -Newsdayall 596 news articles »
FULL STORY