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SNL Ribs Trump's 'Despacito' Puerto Rico Response

Show returns with Alec Baldwin, Kate McKinnon

(Newser) - You wouldn't know it by President Trump's Twitter feed Sunday morning, but Saturday Night Live returned to the airwaves Saturday night, with Alec Baldwin reviving his impression of the commander in chief responding to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico , reports the Hill . In speaking with the mayor of San Juan,...

Trump: 'Great Job' on 'Impossible Situation' in Puerto Rico

As Lin-Manuel Miranda says president is 'going straight to hell'

(Newser) - President Trump says his administration has "done a great job with the almost impossible situation in Puerto Rico" after Hurricane Maria struck the island. He's going after what he calls "politically motivated ingrates" and says "people are now starting to recognize the amazing work" by the...

Trump's Possible Savings With New Tax Plan: $1B

'NYT' runs some numbers, finds tax proposal might prove very good for Trump

(Newser) - It's hard to know for sure, but President Trump may save a pretty penny if his administration's "once in a generation" tax proposal goes into effect, despite Trump insisting earlier this week the plan is "not good for me." The New York Times put Trump'...

What Editorials Are Saying About Trump&#39;s Tax Plan
What Editorials Are Saying
About Trump's Tax Plan
OPINION
Sep 28, 2017 12:10 PM CDT

What Editorials Are Saying About Trump's Tax Plan

'Wall Street Journal' is happy, while the 'New York Times' sees giveaway to rich

(Newser) - Here's a look at early reaction to the proposed tax changes proposed by Republicans and President Trump:
  • Wall Street Journal : The editors are pretty happy, but they fear changes. "Americans who want a faster-growing economy should be pleased," they write, particularly with the proposal to cut the
...

Trump Stands on 'Right Side of History,' Grants Shipping Waiver

Roadblock to getting supplies to Puerto Rico has been lifted, for at least the next 10 days

(Newser) - The Trump administration is waiving federal restrictions on foreign ships transporting cargo to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, the AP reports. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday on Twitter that President Trump had "authorized the Jones Act be waived for Puerto Rico." She said Trump was responding...

Zuckerberg Fires Back at Trump's 'Collusion' Claim

Facebook's role in helping millions vote was more effective than ads, he says

(Newser) - Despite his promise to give Congress 3,000 ads purchased by Russians on Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg is downplaying the idea that they affected the US election. Facebook data shows "our broader impact—from giving people a voice to enabling candidates to communicate directly to helping millions of people vote—...

How Trump&#39;s Plan Might Change Your Taxes
Trump Tax Plan Doubles
Standard Deduction, Sort Of
the rundown
Sep 27, 2017 11:20 AM CDT

Trump Tax Plan Doubles Standard Deduction, Sort Of

President pitching cuts for middle class as well as corporations; many details up in air

(Newser) - With the push to repeal ObamaCare all but dead for now, President Trump and Republicans are moving on to their next big initiative: reform of the tax code. Trump and the GOP are releasing the broad strokes of their plan Wednesday, and the president will try to rally support for...

NFL Has Cheapened the Anthem Protests
NFL Has Cheapened
the Anthem Protests
OPINION
Sep 27, 2017 10:30 AM CDT

NFL Has Cheapened the Anthem Protests

Columnist: Owners get away with mild criticism of Trump, meaningless gestures

(Newser) - Yes, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones kneeled with his team Monday, but he did so before the national anthem played. It was a "useless" gesture, writes Tom Ley at Deadspin , and the look of "self-satisfaction" on Jones' face tells you all you need to know about what's...

Alabama Primary Result Shakes Up GOP
Bannon: Moore Win
Is Start of 'Revolution'
THE RUNDOWN
Sep 27, 2017 6:37 AM CDT

Bannon: Moore Win Is Start of 'Revolution'

Alabama result shakes up GOP

(Newser) - President Trump has deleted some of his tweets about Alabama's Republican US Senate primary—but it's not an election the GOP will be able to move on from quickly. Former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, a conservative Christian who was supported by anti-establishment forces including Steve...

Infamous Purveyor of Fake News Found Dead

Police suspect Paul Horner, 38, suffered an accidental drug overdose

(Newser) - If 2016 was the year of fake news, then Paul Horner was one of its kings. Now, however, the Arizona resident who created a small empire focused on bogus online information has been found dead in his bed at age 38, reports the Arizona Republic . Police don't suspect foul...

After Strange's Ala. Primary Loss, Trump Deletes Tweets

Pro-Luther Strange tweets vanished after Roy Moore win

(Newser) - President Trump was a vocal supporter of Alabama's Sen. Luther Strange during the Republican's primary campaign—which is something he apparently wanted to forget about as soon as Strange was defeated. After Strange lost the race to former state Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore on Tuesday, Trump started...

Satellite Photo Shows How Bleak It Is in Puerto Rico
As Puerto Rico Cries Out,
Trump Brings Up Its Debt
the rundown
Sep 26, 2017 1:53 PM CDT

As Puerto Rico Cries Out, Trump Brings Up Its Debt

'We need more help,' says governor

(Newser) - President Trump plans to visit Puerto Rico next Tuesday to see for himself the devastation of Hurricane Maria. At an afternoon news conference, Trump promised that the federal government is "doing everything we can" to help, reports CNN . "All available federal resources, including the military, are being marshaled...

Pat Tillman's Widow: Leave My Husband Out of This

Marie Tillman responds to a presidential retweet

(Newser) - Part of President Trump's recent flurry of tweets about the NFL and the national anthem was actually a retweet that mentioned the late NFL-star-turned-soldier Pat Tillman. And his widow is none too pleased about it. "Pat's service, along with that of every man and woman's service,...

Otto Warmbier Made 'Inhuman Sounds' While in Coma

'North Korea is not a victim,' says dad Fred Warmbier

(Newser) - If anyone is feeling sympathetic toward North Korea as its war of words with the US ramps up, Otto Warmbier's family has a message: "North Korea is not a victim. They're terrorists." In their first lengthy comments since Warmbier's death days after the 22-year-old University...

Zinke Rips Staff Loyalty, Notes God's 'Sense of Humor'

Interior secretary estimates 30% of staff 'not loyal to the flag'

(Newser) - Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Monday that nearly one-third of his department's workers aren't loyal to him and President Trump, adding that he's working to change the regulatory culture to be more business friendly. Zinke, an ex-Navy SEAL, said he knew when he took over the 70,...

Twitter Explains Why Trump Doesn't Get Suspended

Site for the first time mentions the metric of 'newsworthiness'

(Newser) - Twitter for the first time is explaining why President Trump's tweets don't get pulled when they seem to at least skirt the site's rules. Short version: It's because he's the president. In a blog post and series of tweets , the company said that it considers...

Trump of Two Minds on Cowboys' Anthem Move

'Great anger' but 'big progress'

(Newser) - New day, same tune: President Trump on Tuesday morning ushered in a fifth day of tweeting against NFL players who take a knee during the national anthem, after having tackled the same topic Monday evening. In those tweets, he referred to a "tremendous backlash" against the league, its players,...

Restaurant Owner: No Games Until Players 'Show Respect'

Meanwhile, Tom Brady calls Trump's comments 'divisive'

(Newser) - Reaction to the national anthem brouhaha between President Trump and the NFL continues to resonate Monday afternoon. Among those generating attention is Tom Brady, who voiced his disagreement with President Trump on the Kirk and Callahan radio show on Boston's WEEI . “Yeah, I certainly disagree with what (Trump)...

What Editorials Are Saying About Anthem Protests
How Trump May Emerge
as Victor in Anthem Fight
OPINION
Sep 25, 2017 11:40 AM CDT

How Trump May Emerge as Victor in Anthem Fight

If NFL keeps losing fans, president emerges as winner, writes columnist

(Newser) - NFL players' reaction to President Trump in regard to the national anthem was, not surprisingly, a big topic on Monday's op-ed pages. Here's a sampling:
  • Wall Street Journal : The newspaper's editorial sounds fed up with everybody involved, blaming the left for initially exploiting the Colin Kaepernick situation
...

China Pleads With Trump, Kim to Stop Hurling Threats

Don't 'add oil to the flames,' urges Beijing official after latest rhetoric

(Newser) - After a weekend of additional threats traded between the US and North Korea, a top official in Beijing urged both sides to rein it in. The White House and Pyongyang should "not further irritate each other and add oil to the flames of the tense situation on the peninsula...

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