The headline news from April 27, 2017

The archive of all headlines from April 27, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 01:00:11

Lawmakers filed into an auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for an hourlong classified briefing from top national security officials on the North Korean threat — and a 15-minute appearance by the president. Politics

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Seven Takeaways from the White House’s ’Massive’ Tax Plan

NBC News  27/Apr/2017 01:15:06

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Trump under fire over ’huge tax cut for the rich’

The Guardian  27/Apr/2017 01:30:10

Plan would slash taxes for small and big businesses, including Trump’s, eliminate inheritance taxes, and would be the largest overhaul since Reagan era

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 01:30:13

Lawmakers file into an auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for an hourlong classified briefing from top national security officials on the North Korean threat — and a 15-minute appearance by the president. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 02:00:10

Hardly any economist or tax policy analyst outside the administration thinks that a reduction in the corporate income tax rate to 15% will generate anywhere near the growth, job creation and investment needed to pay for itself. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 03:45:10

Hardly any economist or tax policy analyst outside the administration thinks that a reduction in the corporate income tax rate to 15% will generate anywhere near the growth, job creation and investment needed to pay for itself.What could possibly happen before Trump's 100th day? We're keeping track

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Trump Proposes Sharply Cutting Tax Rates for Individuals

New York Times  27/Apr/2017 04:00:06

President Trump proposed sharp reductions in both individual and corporate income tax rates, reducing the number of individual income tax brackets to three. The plan also called for the elimination of most itemized tax deductions.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 05:30:11

In California, national monuments that fall within those parameters include Giant Sequoia, Carrizo Plain, Berryessa Snow Mountain, Mojave Trails and Sand to Snow.Here are the national monuments being reconsidered under Trump

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Donald Trump President under fire over ’huge tax cut for the rich’

The Guardian  27/Apr/2017 06:00:08

Plan would slash taxes for small and big businesses, including Trump’s, eliminate inheritance taxes, and would be the largest overhaul since Reagan era

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 06:30:11

In California, national monuments that fall within those parameters include Giant Sequoia, Carrizo Plain, Berryessa Snow Mountain, Mojave Trails and Sand to Snow.Here are some of the national monuments being reconsidered under Trump

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 07:00:12

In California, national monuments that fall within those parameters include Giant Sequoia, Carrizo Plain, Berryessa Snow Mountain, Mojave Trails and Sand to Snow.Here are some of the national monuments being reviewed under Trump's order

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 09:15:10

«Californians … are different from the rest of the country,” says Assembly Minority Leader Chad Mayes. “What they’re doing back in Washington, D.C., is not what we’re going to be doing in California.” Politics

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North Korea Washington and Seoul pledge ’swift punitive measures’ if provoked

The Guardian  27/Apr/2017 10:15:08

Senators who attended White House briefing say no military option was presented as US prioritises sanctions and strongarm diplomacy

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 10:30:18

«Californians … are different from the rest of the country,” says Assembly Minority Leader Chad Mayes. “What they’re doing back in Washington, D.C., is not what we’re going to be doing in California.” Science Now

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Promises, Promises: What Trump Said He Would Do But Hasn’t

NBC News  27/Apr/2017 11:00:16

Trump’s First 100 Days

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 12:15:11

More Republicans realize that there isn’t much upside to walking away from the accord beyond the burst of satisfaction it would give core Trump voters.The fight against climate change in California gains an unlikely ally: Republicans

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United CEO Blames Dragging Fiasco on ’System Failure’

NBC News  27/Apr/2017 13:15:06

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Trump Proposes Sharply Cutting Tax Rates for Individuals

New York Times  27/Apr/2017 14:30:26

President Trump proposed reducing both individual and corporate income tax rates, and winnowing the number of individual income tax brackets to three. He gave no explanation of how he’d pay for the plan as he rushed to show progress before the 100-day mark.

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One nation, two Trumps America as divided as ever after first 100 days

The Guardian  27/Apr/2017 15:30:08

We asked two neighboring communities in Ohio what they make of the president’s first 100 days in office. Their answers paint a disparate picture

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Killer Eyes in the Sky? This State May Weaponize Drones for Cops

NBC News  27/Apr/2017 15:45:10

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United CEO Blames Dragging Fiasco on ’System Failure’

NBC News  27/Apr/2017 16:00:16

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Pentagon Investigating Michael Flynn for Foreign Payments

NBC News  27/Apr/2017 17:30:07

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 18:00:17

Their parents owned businesses that became the targets of rage. Now they are telling their own versions of the stories their parents don’t want to talk about.How would the LAPD handle a riot today? More officers. More arrests. Better strategy

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Trump’s Tax Plan Is a Test for Republican Deficit Hawks

New York Times  27/Apr/2017 18:15:11

The White House insists that economic growth will cover the cost of its proposed tax cuts, which could be as high as $7 trillion over a decade.But many economists disagree, and the question could fracture the Republican party as it faces the prospect of endorsing a plan that could increase the deficit.

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Trump Tax Cut Is Moment of Truth on Deficit for Republicans

New York Times  27/Apr/2017 18:30:10

The White House insists that economic growth will cover the cost of its proposed tax cuts, which could be as high as $7 trillion over a decade.But many economists disagree, and the question could fracture the Republican Party as it faces the prospect of endorsing a plan that could increase the deficit.

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Efforts to Prevent a Shutdown Hit a Snag Over Health Care Plans

NBC News  27/Apr/2017 20:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 20:45:09

The White House and its House GOP allies are hoping to reschedule a vote on their overhaul plan soon, following last month’s embarrassing retreat. ryan

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 21:00:12

The White House and its House GOP allies are hoping to reschedule a vote on their overhaul plan soon, following last month’s embarrassing retreat. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 22:00:16

The White House and its House GOP allies are hoping to reschedule a vote on their overhaul plan soon, following last month’s embarrassing retreat.How some of the Supreme Court's conservative opinions may lead to a liberal victory on sanctuary cities

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Los Angeles Times  27/Apr/2017 23:45:14

The White House and its House GOP allies are hoping to reschedule a vote on their overhaul plan soon, following last month’s embarrassing retreat.

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