The archive of all headlines from December 05, 2017, organized by time of publication.
The decision was a win for the Trump administration after its mixed success before the Supreme Court over the summer, when justices dismissed disputes over the second version.The court’s orders mean that the administration can fully enforce its new restrictions on travel from eight nations, six of them predominantly Muslim.
The decision, with only two dissents, strongly suggests the justices believe the current version of Trump’s broad travel ban does not exceed his powers under the immigration laws and does not reflect unconstitutional religious discrimination against Muslims. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON
It’s impossible, the lawyer says, for the president to obstruct justice under the law. The reason? He's too powerful.
The decision was a win for the Trump administration after its mixed success before the Supreme Court over the summer, when justices dismissed disputes over the second version.The court’s orders mean that the administration can fully enforce its new restrictions on travel from eight nations, six of them predominantly Muslim.
President Trump said Roy S. Moore, the Republican candidate accused of sexual misconduct against teenage girls, was needed for important votes in Congress.Following Mr. Trump, the Republican National Committee reinstated its support of Mr. Moore, bringing its financial might to the Alabama Senate race.
Because many Republican lawmakers refuse to vote for almost any new spending bill, Trump needs Democrats to provide the votes needed to approve a bill to keep government running.
Justices say the ban on residents of certain countries traveling to the US can take full effect even as legal challenges make their way through courts
The fire triggered mandatory evacuations of about 500 homes late Monday night.
President signs two proclamations slashing protections for Utah monuments, representing a triumph for fossil fuel industries, ranchers and Republicans
At the Republican national convention, Ivanka Trump pledged to fight for mothers. But her proposal was rebuffed amid the Republican tax overhaul
The fire triggered mandatory evacuations of hundreds of homes late Monday night.
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The tax bill approved by the Senate disproportionately affects high-tax, high-cost and generally Democratic-leaning areas — most notably New York City and its neighbors.If enacted into law, it could send home prices tumbling, increase the region’s tax burden and make it harder for local governments to pay for infrastructure.
Fire officials said the intensity of the fire, coupled with the wind, made it pretty much unstoppable.
At the Republican national convention, Ivanka Trump pledged to fight for mothers. But her proposal was rebuffed amid the Republican tax overhaul
Sexual Misconduct: A Growing List
Sexual Misconduct: A Growing List
President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital — and to set in motion an embassy move — is his riskiest foray yet into the thicket of Middle East diplomacy.Arab and European leaders warned that the move could derail any peace initiative and even ignite fresh violence in the region.
Russia has been barred from the 2018 Winter Games for systematic doping. It’s a punishment without precedent in Olympic history.Any athletes who receive special dispensation to compete will do so as individuals wearing a neutral uniform, and the official record books will show that Russia won zero medals.
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