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* Trump to pay $1 million to state for violating education laws - New York attorney general* AG Schneiderman says settlement is 'major win' for 6,000 victim of 'phony university' -
Tech worker visas face uncertain future under Trump, Sessions
ReutersThe main U.S. visa program for technology workers could face renewed scrutiny under President-elect Donald Trump and his proposed Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions, a long-time critic of the skilled-worker program. -
Obama, Putin talk about Syria and Ukraine in quick summit meet
ReutersU.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke for around four minutes on Sunday at the APEC summit about Syria and Ukraine, in what is likely to be their last in-person meeting before Obama leaves office. -
Obama says Pelosi a strong leader, showing support for re-election bid
ReutersPresident Barack Obama on Sunday called U.S. House Democratic chief Nancy Pelosi a remarkable leader, giving strong praise to the California lawmaker as House Democrats consider whether to re-elect to the post. -
Gun shops eye busy Black Friday despite Hillary Clinton loss
ReutersChristmas came early for U.S. gun shop owners - who saw a rush of firearms purchases ahead of the presidential election - but they may now be hard-pressed to match last year's record holiday sales. -
Trump team promises to address ethics concerns on businesses
ReutersPresident-elect Donald Trump will work to ensure there is "proper separation" between his business empire and his job as president of the United States, Vice President-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday, amid fresh concerns about conflict of interest following a meeting with Indian real estate executives. -
New York's Cuomo unveils rights initiative, says election spawned 'social crisis'
ReutersNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday launched an initiative to combat hate crimes and protect civil rights, saying the divisive U.S. presidential campaign had prompted a wave of disturbing incidents across the state and the country. -
Pence not offended by comments to him at 'Hamilton' show
ReutersU.S. Vice President-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday he was not offended by rare and pointed comments made to him by a cast member of "Hamilton" after he attended the hit Broadway show. -
Anti-Trump protests lead to scuffles, shirtless shouting - Reuters TV
Reuters TVHundreds of protesters rallied in Washington, D.C., New York City and Chicago on Saturday to again express outrage over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's victory, according to media reports. -
REUTERS/Mark KauzlarichThe cavalcade of Republican faces continues in and out of Trump Tower today.On today's bill:Rick Perry, former governor of Texas and two-time Republican presidential candidate
Mary Fallin, governor of Oklahoma. She's a fierce opponent of abortion rights and is part of a group of Republican governors who have pledged to ignore EPA regulations.
Elaine Chao, secretary of labor under President George W. Bush
Newt Gingrich, former House speaker, presidential candidate, architect of the "Contract With America" that ushered in a Republican House in 1994.
Eli Miller, chief operating officer of the Trump campaign's finance operation.
Brad Parscale, the Trump campaign's digital director
Scott Brown, former Republican senator of Massachusetts
Chris Crane, president of the union that represents immigration and customs agents. The AFGE National ICE Council endorsed Trump in the election.
Tulsi Gabbard , a Democratic U.S. representative from Hawaii. Her views fall largely in line with mainstream Democrats. She was outspoken about her opposition to the $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia.
“Saudi Arabia continues to spend billions of dollars funding the spread of the Wahhabi Salafist ideology that fuels groups like ISIS, al Qaeda and other jihadist groups around the world. The U.S. must stop arming Saudi Arabia, stop fueling this fire and hold Saudi Arabia accountable for their actions.”
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U.S. actor says no apology needed for 'Hamilton'; remarks to Pence
ReutersAn actor from the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" who angered Donald Trump when he appealed on-stage for Vice President-elect Mike Pence to ensure the incoming administration respected all Americans said on Monday he would not apologize for the remarks. -
A Japanese company that makes rubber Donald Trump masks is delighted with the level of business but not so happy he won the election.
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Obama advises a 'wait and see' approach to Trump
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UPDATE: Trump to meet with former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown today - transition team -
UPDATE: Trump to meet with Indiana State Health Commissioner Jerome Adams - transition team -
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin spoke to Trump about possibility of serving in administration, possibly interior department: Governor spokesman
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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin's spokesman says she did not receive a job offer, but is 'willing to listen'
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Former Texas Governor Rick Perry arrives to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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More from Trump's schedule:
President-elect Donald Trump scheduled a meeting with Democratic congresswoman who backed Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential primary against Hillary Clinton.
War veteran Tulsi Gabbard, a U.S. representative from Hawaii who quit the Democratic National Committee in February to endorse the independent U.S. senator from Vermont, will be first on Trump's meeting list, transition officials said.
Gabbard, the first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress, has veered from Democratic Party positions at times, backing policies cracking down on immigration to the United States by Muslims in particular.
In November 2015, she was one of a few dozen Democrats who joined Republicans to pass a bill mandating stronger screening process for refugees from Iraq and Syria seeking to enter the United States. In 2014, she called for a rollback of the visa waiver program for Britain, Germany, France and other European countries with what she called "Islamic extremist" populations.
The Republican president-elect has hosted a parade of visitors at his offices in Manhattan, and in New Jersey over the weekend, as he works to build a Cabinet and fill other senior administration positions for his term that begins on Jan. 20.
In addition to seeing Gabbard, Trump was scheduled to meet on Monday with former Texas Governor Rick Perry, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich and Elaine Chao, the U.S. labor secretary under former President George W. Bush, advisers said.
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Oklahoma Governor Fallin talks to Trump about possible Interior Department job
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin met on Monday with Donald Trump and Mike Pence and discussed the possibility of serving in the new administration, including in the Department of the Interior, her spokesman said.
"It was a wonderful discussion ... I was not offered a position," Fallin told reporters in the lobby of the Trump Tower in New York. "It was just an initial meeting to address a wide range of topics."
A spokesman said they discussed the possibility of Fallin serving at the Interior Department.
(Reporting by Valerie Volcovici in Washington; Writing by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
Governor of Oklahoma Mary Fallin arrives to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 21, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermi -
The cavalcade of Republican luminaries continues in and out of Trump Tower today.REUTERS/Mark KauzlarichOn today's bill:
Rick Perry, former governor of Texas and two-time Republican presidential candidate
Mary Fallin, governor of Oklahoma. She's a fierce opponent of abortion rights and is part of a group of Republican governors who have pledged to ignore EPA regulations.
Elaine Chao, secretary of labor under President George W. Bush
Newt Gingrich, former House speaker, presidential candidate, architect of the "Contract With America" that ushered in a Republican House in 1994.
Eli Miller, chief operating officer of the Trump campaign's finance operation.
Brad Parscale, the Trump campaign's digital director
Scott Brown, former Republican senator of Massachusetts
Chris Crane, president of the union that represents immigration and customs agents. The AFGE National ICE Council endorsed Trump in the election.
Tulsi Gabbard , a Democratic U.S. representative from Hawaii. Her views fall largely in line with mainstream Democrats. She was outspoken about her opposition to the $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia.
“Saudi Arabia continues to spend billions of dollars funding the spread of the Wahhabi Salafist ideology that fuels groups like ISIS, al Qaeda and other jihadist groups around the world. The U.S. must stop arming Saudi Arabia, stop fueling this fire and hold Saudi Arabia accountable for their actions.”
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A demonstrator holds a placard during a London march against Trump's travel ban, Feb. 4, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall
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Judge's ruling gives hope to some Mideast travellers, Trump calls it ridiculous
ReutersCitizens of seven mainly Muslim countries banned from the United States by President Donald Trump can resume boarding U.S.-bound flights, major airlines said on Saturday, after a Seattle judge blocked the executive order. -
Thousands protest in London against Trump's refugee ban
ReutersSeveral thousand people demonstrated outside the U.S. embassy in London on Saturday against President Donald Trump and his temporary ban on refugees and nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States. -
German magazine sparks furor with image of Trump beheading Statue of Liberty
ReutersGerman weekly magazine Der Spiegel sparked controversy at home and abroad on Saturday with a front cover illustration of U.S. President Donald Trump beheading the Statue of Liberty. -
Protesters rally near the Eiffel Tower to demonstrate against President Trump's travel ban, Feb. 4, 2017. REUTERS/Mal Langsdon
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There was an Iranian baby with a serious heart defect who, under Trump's travel ban, was denied entry to the United States for medical attention. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that the baby and her family were cleared to arrive, CNN reported. The baby is heading to Portland, Ore.
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People march to voice their disapproval of President Trump's policies, Boulder, Colorado, Feb. 4, 2017. REUTERS/Rick Wilking
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#NoBanNoWall #lgbt gathering in New York City outside historical bar Stonewall Inn @TheStonewallNYC https://t.co/oD4sA0lpwt
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BREAKING: Homeland Security suspends rules that flag travelers under Trump's immigration order, but they plan to file an emergency stay against the judge's ruling that blocks the order
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The Department of Justice informed us of the Washington state court ruling barring the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, including those related to visas and travel.We have reversed the provisional revocation of visas under Executive Order 13769. Those individuals with visas that were not physically cancelled may now travel if the visa is otherwise valid.We are working closely with the Department of Homeland Security and our legal teams.We will provide further updates as soon as information is available.State Department
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Sharon Fried, 62, a healthcare professional in Santa Clarita who was at the protest waving an American flag, said she thought the anti-Trump protesters should focus their attention on issues such as education, homelessness, and security, rather than the admittance of immigrants into the United States. "Immigrants and refugees aren't what make this country great," she said."I support Trump because he is doing the right thing for this country. The angry Democrats and liberals are trying to protect bad people. Americans come first. If you see what's happening in Europe, the same thing is happening here. Americans come first. Most Americans are very naive."Reporting by Daina Beth Solomon, Los Angeles
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Omar Navarro, 28, who is running for a congressional seat, said he came out the airport protest to show support for Trump's executive order, which he sees as a temporary measure rather than a permanent ban. "We are a nation of laws, we have to obey by those laws," he said. "We have I make sure people coming here are not doing what they did in San Bernardino."Reporting by Daina Beth Solomon
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President Trump’s tweets criticizing Judge Robart’s decision could undermine the credibility of Justice Department attorneys as they seek to defend the executive order in Washington and other courts, said Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, adding that presidents are usually circumspect about commenting on government litigation.“It’s hard for the President to demand that courts respect his inherent authority when he is disrespecting the inherent authority of the judiciary. That certainly tends to poison the well for litigation.”Reporting by Nathan Layne in New York
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Trump to attend G-7 summit in Taormina, Italy; reiterates commitment to NATO to Italian prime minister
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Trump emphasizes the importance of all NATO members sharing the financial burden of defense spending
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Trump says he will work with Ukraine, Russia and others to restore peace in border area
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What is our country coming to when a judge can halt a Homeland Security travel ban and anyone, even with bad intentions, can come into U.S.?3:44 PM - 04 Feb 2017
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Trump says U.S. will work to restore peace in Ukraine
ReutersPresident Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko the United States will work to restore peace along the border with Russia. -
We'll win. For the safety of our country we'll win."
President Trump on the appeal his administration filed challenging the block on his travel ban.Reporting by Steve Holland in Palm Beach, Fla. -
The three-judge panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals includes a Jimmy Carter appointee, a George W. Bush appointee and a Barack Obama appointee.
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U.S. expects to resume refugee admissions on Monday
ReutersOn the long and winding road to resettling as a refugee in the United States, the last eight days have brought their share of frustration, hope, relief and uncertainty. -
INSIGHT: Global protests erupt over Trump's ban
ReutersFrom Australia to Austria, demonstrators take to the streets to protest Trump's immigration ban. -
U.S. files appeal challenging a Seattle judge's block of President Trump's travel ban
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Trump lambastes judge who lifts travel ban, vows to fight
ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday denounced a judge who lifted the travel ban he had imposed on citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries, taking an unusual jab at an independent branch of the U.S. government as he vowed to bring back the restrictions.
Hong Kong protests flare ahead of Xi meeting with city leader
HONG KONG Hong Kong police fired tear gas in late night street clashes with anti-government protesters, ahead of a potentially pivotal meeting between Hong Kong's leader and China's president in Beijing on Monday.