TSA has an influx of people applying for their PreCheck program and it may cause delays next year. The program is designed to expedite the screening process at the airport.
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WH: Trump’s Take On Immigration ‘Colorblind’
WH Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders defended President Trump’s use of vulgarity when referring to immigrants from Haiti and African countries last week, calling his policy ‘colorblind’ because it stands for a merit-based immigration system. (Jan. 16)
Can courts stop deportation of disabled boy’s caregiver? Yes, retired judge says
Previous rulings have shown that the appeals court can step in.
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday, January 16th: White House physician says Trump’s health is excellent; President says he wants immigrants from “everywhere;” Tillerson meets with top diplomats to discuss North Korea; Icy conditions grip southern U.S.
Family finds dog dead, hanging in mobile pet grooming van
Woman and two of her children discovered pet hanging from the loop used to keep a dog in place on a grooming table. The groomer was on the floor.
Uber says it used a tool to hide data when police raided its offices outside U.S.
The tool, code named Ripley, could lock computers and smartphones and change passwords remotely from the company’s headquarters in San Francisco.
Israeli PM Netanyahu’s son caught bragging about $20B gas deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in hot water yet again, after his son was caught on audio tape saying the Prime Minister pushed through a $20 billion deal for his friend’s father. Josh King has the story (@abridgetoland).
Rams, Chargers Show Off Progress of New Stadium
The Los Angeles Rams and Chargers have shown off their future new home rising from a very deep hole in suburban Los Angeles. The teams Wednesday gave news media a hard-hat tour of the construction site about 10 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. …
Joshua Boyle, held hostage for 5 years, to stay in Canadian jail until Monday bail hearing
He was arrested on 15 charges earlier this week, including assault and sexual assault.