What is it with these ppl and Parkland? Apologies is already posted.
UMC announces memorial for Parkland Middle School boy struck and killed
http:// www.kvia.com/news/el-paso/umc-announces-memorial-for-parkland-middle-school-boy-struck-and-killed/732734213
Top Democrat: All of Democratic leadership has 'got to go' if party fails to take the House
https:// www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/top-democrat-all-of-democratic-leadership-has-got-to-go-if-party-fails-to-take-the-house
Facing legal threats, Mississippi's last abortion clinic stands defiant
https:// www.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/facing-legal-threats-mississippis-last-abortion-clinic-stands-020502974.html
OVERTURN ROE V WADE
Trump has been scared of Roger Stone 'for years': New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman
Updated at 8 p.m.
New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman says President Trump has been scared of Roger Stone "for years."
After the president attacked her as a "third rate" reporter on Saturday, speculation began about another part of that Twitter tirade.
Trump lashed out at the Times' coverage of his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, who is under investigation for possibly committing bank fraud and violating campaign finance rules, and in particular for a story citing sources that indicated Cohen might "flip" on him. Other than Haberman, Trump singled out "non-existent 'sources' and a drunk/drugged up loser who hates Michael, a fine person with a wonderful family."
The Times report, published Friday, includes quotes from Sam Nunberg, a former aide to his campaign — who describes how Cohen now has "leverage" over Trump, representing a new dynamic in their relationship. It also has a quote from Stone, a longtime political trickster who also served as an adviser to Trump's campaign early on.
Haberman, the White House correspondent for the Times, said Trump's "drunk/drugged up loser" was a reference to Nunberg, not Stone.
"A few things - Trump is referring to @NunbergSam in his tweet. He’s too aware of what Stone could do to him to be that direct. Also, Trump has been abusive to all his staffers at various points, but continues to greet @CLewandowski_ better than most," she tweeted, using the handle for former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.
Nunberg embarked on a wild media blitz last month, during which he was asked by a CNN anchor if he was drunk because she smelled alcohol on his breath.
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara asked Haberman, on Twitter, "Donald Trump is afraid of Roger Stone?"
"For years", Haberman replied.
Stone told the Palm Beach Post the "drunk/drugged up loser" description was "Not a reference to me." Meanwhile, Nunberg told CNN, "I have no idea who POTUS is talking about so I have no response."
Stone later told the Washington Examiner in a brief exchange that Trump "has no reason to be afraid of me – I am his most loyal supporter."
https:// www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-has-been-scared-of-roger-stone-for-years-new-york-times-reporter-maggie-haberman
Corker gives tepid endorsement for GOP candidate running to replace him
WASHINGTON – Retiring Sen. Bob Corker gave a lukewarm endorsement for Rep. Marsha Blackburn, the GOP candidate hoping to succeed him in the Senate.
Corker (R-Tenn.) declined to say Blackburn’s name in a Sunday interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” but said he has contributed money to and will vote for the GOP “nominee.”
When asked why voters in Tennessee should support Blackburn, Corker mustered up just one reason: She’ll help keep the Senate in GOP hands and therefore Mitch McConnell as leader.
“I think most people in our state, it is a red state, will focus on the first vote she makes, and that’s the vote to elect the majority leader,” Corker said.
CNN Anchor Dana Bash pointed out that Corker’s statement was less than a ringing endorsement and asked Corker to say more in support of Blackburn.
But a sweaty Corker was speechless.
“Well, Dana, you know I’m supporting the nominee. I’ve worked with the nominee for some time, and I don’t know what else to say,” Corker said.
The rub is that Blackburn is running against a Democrat, former Gov. Phil Bredesen, who happens to be Corker’s personal friend. Corker has praised him as a “very good” governor, mayor and businessman.
“He is my friend,” Corker told CNN.” “I’m not going to campaign against him, but I’m supporting our nominee.”
https:// nypost.com/2018/04/22/corker-gives-tepid-endorsement-for-gop-candidate-running-to-replace-him/
heal, kanye. I am praying for you.
Trudeau Jeered By French National Assembly Over Trade and Immigration
http:// amp.dailycaller.com/2018/04/18/trudeau-jeered-by-french-national-assembly-over-trade-and-immigration/
yep
Texmex. Pickled veggies with peppers and cilantro. To die for.
agreed. One of the best things Ive ever eaten.
This California sheriff bucks trend, calls for 'anti-sanctuary' policies on immigration
More than three years ago, Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood made headlines when he defied the California Trust Act, a law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown that restricts cooperation between local law enforcement officials and federal immigration agents. His stance riled the governor and California’s immigrant-rights groups.
Now, Youngblood is making headlines once again over immigration.
In two weeks, Youngblood will ask the county Board of Supervisors to adopt a resolution that would declare Kern a "law and order" county and not a "sanctuary" county.
Specifically, he wants to ensure that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers can continue to identify felony detainees in Kern County jails who are in the country illegally so that they can be deported upon release.
Many California jurisdictions do not honor ICE requests to hold such inmates beyond their release dates, due to a federal court ruling and the threat of civil litigation. Youngblood, however, has avoided the issue by giving ICE agents office space within his jails so that they can identify felony inmates here illegally and take custody of them upon their release.
Youngblood said he feared that legislation now under consideration by California lawmakers would bar him from cooperating with ICE agents and so decided to offer up his resolution to county officials. He acknowledged that the move was "somewhat symbolic."
"Sheriff's deputies don't enforce immigration laws and we don't go on federal immigration sweeps, but we do have to allow our federal partners to do their job," Youngblood said.
California has emerged as the national leader in the effort to oppose President Trump’s immigration policies. He has vowed a crackdown on those here illegally and has spoken of mass deportations. Numerous communities, including San Francisco and Santa Ana, have declared themselves “sanctuary cities” in an effort to protect and show solidarity with those here illegally.
But elsewhere, some jurisdictions around the country are pushing back against "sanctuary" policies, including a few corners of California.
Earlier this year, Shasta County officials considered but ultimately rejected a resolution that would declare the area anti-sanctuary. Communities in parts of the South as well as Midwest have expressed support for immigration laws.
The Trump administration has issued an executive order that threatens to strip such cities of federal grant money. San Francisco and Santa Clara counties have sued to stop the executive order.
Youngblood, a Republican and Vietnam vet, is a rare voice in a state whose Democrat-controlled Legislature has enacted laws allowing immigrants here illegally to drive, practice law and pay in-state college tuition.
In addition to opposing the California Trust Act, he has refused to sign paperwork for U visas, a federal immigration program that allows some victims of crime to stay in the country even if they are here illegally. He has also asked ICE officials to share data with police so patrol officers can determine whether the person they stop may be in the country illegally.
Not surprisingly, he has been heavily criticized by immigration advocates and activists who accuse him of setting his own immigration policy. They have compared him to Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff who was known for aggressive immigration enforcement policies that included workplace raids.
But at the same time, he has also earned the support of those Kern County residents who share his views and who have kept him in office since 2006.
Youngblood will propose the "non-sanctuary" status for Kern County on May 2.
http:// www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-kern-county-sanctuary-20170420-story.html?