The headline news from February 17, 2017

The archive of all headlines from February 17, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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‘I Inherited a Mess’: Trump Lashes Out at Media Coverage

New York Times  17/Feb/2017 01:00:07

President Trump dismissed reports about contacts with Russia and defended his work in his first month in office.He also laid out accomplishments he said were being ignored and said he would issue a new order to replace the travel ban.

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Harward Turns Down Offer to Be National Security Adviser

NBC News  17/Feb/2017 02:30:10

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 04:30:13

It was his first solo news conference since becoming president, though he had held several shorter forums with visiting heads of state.

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’Fine-tuned machine’ Trump gives extraordinary press conference as he loses more appointees

The Guardian  17/Feb/2017 07:30:08

President turns fire on media in erratic display as his labour secretary pulls out and replacement for disgraced national security adviser turns the job down

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 07:30:11

Only a week after Trump said “see you in court” to opponents of the ban, administration lawyers signaled they would not pursue an appeal of a federal court ruling blocking its enforcement.

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’Fine-tuned machine’ Trump gives extraordinary press conference as he loses more appointees

The Guardian  17/Feb/2017 08:15:08

President turns fire on media in erratic display as his labor secretary pulls out and replacement for disgraced national security adviser turns the job down

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 10:00:31

One expert backs cutting Southern Calif.’s reliance on northern reservoirs, including Lake Oroville, by increasing water recycling or stormwater capture. Another step: using underground aquifers more. But it all costs money. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 12:30:18

As the first 100 days tick away, there is a growing worry that Congress will face a drip-drip-drip of new revelations about the Trump White House that will overshadow the GOP agenda. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 13:15:11

As the first 100 days tick away, there is a growing worry that Congress will face a drip-drip-drip of new revelations about the Trump White House that will overshadow the GOP agenda.

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The Promise Trump loyalists stand by their man – but the resistance is taking root

The Guardian  17/Feb/2017 13:30:12

After the blur of Donald Trump’s opening weeks, what impact is he having in a former steel county in Pennsylvania which flipped for him in November?

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Trump Delivers Heated Defense of His First Month in Office

New York Times  17/Feb/2017 14:46:07

President Trump dismissed reports about contacts with Russia and defended his work in his first month in office.He also laid out accomplishments he said were being ignored and said he would issue a new order to replace the travel ban.

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Trump Delivers Heated Defense of His First Month in Office

New York Times  17/Feb/2017 15:00:05

President Trump dismissed reports about contacts with Russia and vigorously defended his performance.He also laid out accomplishments he said were being ignored and said he would issue a new order to replace the travel ban.

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Trump’s First Month Has Been Anything but a ’Fine-Tuned Machine’

NBC News  17/Feb/2017 15:45:28

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Trump’s First Month Has Been Anything But a ’Fine-Tuned Machine’

NBC News  17/Feb/2017 16:00:10

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Breaking news Trump considers mobilizing national guard for immigration roundups, memo suggests

The Guardian  17/Feb/2017 16:45:07

Draft memo calls for unprecedented militarization of immigration enforcement, including targeting undocumented people nowhere near Mexican border

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Trump Defends ‘Fine-Tuned Machine’ in 77 Chaotic Minutes

New York Times  17/Feb/2017 17:00:07

In a free-for-all news conference on Thursday, President Trump attempted to deflect attention from Russian intelligence and deepening questions about his ability to govern.Over the objections of advisers, he took aim at journalists, judges and leakers.

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Breaking news Trump considers mobilizing national guard for immigration roundups, memo suggests

The Guardian  17/Feb/2017 17:00:10

Draft memo calls for unprecedented militarization of immigration enforcement

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Breaking news Trump considers deploying national guard for immigration roundups, memo suggests

The Guardian  17/Feb/2017 17:30:12

Draft memo calls for unprecedented militarization of immigration enforcement

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Donald Trump considers using national guard to round up immigrants, memo suggests

The Guardian  17/Feb/2017 17:45:11

Draft memo calls for unprecedented militarization of immigration enforcement

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 18:45:11

Analysis: As his administration struggles to fulfill promises, President Trump is seeking momentum by using some old tactics.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 19:00:16

Analysis: As his administration struggles to fulfill promises, President Trump is seeking momentum by using some old tactics. Republicans in Congress gambled on Trump and won. Here’s why they’re worried now

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 19:15:25

Analysis: As his administration struggles to fulfill promises, President Trump is seeking momentum by using some old tactics.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 19:30:13

Analysis: As his administration struggles to fulfill promises, President Trump is seeking momentum by using some old tactics. Opinion

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Senate Confirms Scott Pruitt to Head EPA

NBC News  17/Feb/2017 19:45:12

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Donald Trump considered using national guard to round up immigrants, memo suggests

The Guardian  17/Feb/2017 20:00:09

Draft memo calls for unprecedented militarization of immigration enforcement

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Scott Pruitt, Staunch Opponent of EPA, Confirmed as Its Director

NBC News  17/Feb/2017 20:45:06

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Senate Vote Puts Seasoned Foe of E.P.A. in Its Top Job

New York Times  17/Feb/2017 21:15:04

The Environmental Protection Agency will be led by Scott Pruitt, who built a career suing to block environmental rules and has called for weakening the E.P.A.’s authority.Opponents and supporters say he is well positioned to carry out President Trump’s promises to dismantle the agency.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 21:15:11

Analysis: As his administration struggles to fulfill promises, President Trump is seeking momentum by using some old tactics. David Horsey cartoon: ICE raids and White House schemes provoke fear in Latino families

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 22:00:10

The ethics firewall built by Trump’s attorneys already has failed to prevent complications from his family’s businesses from seeping into the presidency. David Horsey cartoon: ICE raids and White House schemes provoke fear in Latino families

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Los Angeles Times  17/Feb/2017 23:15:09

The ethics firewall built by Trump’s attorneys already has failed to prevent complications from his family’s businesses from seeping into the presidency. After bruising battle, climate-change skeptic Scott Pruitt confirmed to lead EPA

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White House on leaked memo: national guard swoop on migrants is not policy

The Guardian  17/Feb/2017 23:30:08

Draft memo called for unprecedented militarization of immigration enforcement, including targeting undocumented people nowhere near Mexican border

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