Trump Today: Court says no ruling Wednesday on travel ban

Demonstrator Beth Kohn (center) protests President Donald Trump's travel ban while standing in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which is hearing the travel ban case today in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. less

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Chrissy Pearce (center) and her father David Pearce, who are both from Napa, demonstrate in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which is hearing the travel ban case today in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. less

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Judge Richard Clifton, Judge William Canby and judge Michelle Friedland (left to right) from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco heard arguments on Tuesday in the challenge to President Trump's travel ban. less

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Karen Shore holds out a sign while demonstrating against President Donald Trump's travel ban on the steps of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which is hearing the travel ban case today in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. less

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A broadcast news anchor from CNN speaks on camera in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which is hearing the travel ban case today in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.

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David Pearce and his daughter Chrissy Pearce (right), who are both from Napa, demonstrate in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which is hearing the travel ban case today in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. less

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People gather to demonstrate outside of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which is hearing the travel ban case today in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.

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Protesters stand in front of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco, California on February 7, 2017. A federal appeals court heard arguments on Tuesday on whether to lift a nationwide suspension of President Donald Trump's travel ban targeting citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries. / AFP PHOTO / Josh EdelsonJOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images less

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FEB. 22, 2017: Obama policy on transgender school bathrooms repealed

The Trump administration reversed an Obama-era federal policy Wednesday, Feb. 22 that said transgender students at public schools should be allowed to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their gender identity. The new directive leaves it up to individual states and school districts to decide whether federal sex discrimination law applies to gender identity. California passed a law in 2013 allowing public school students to use the restroom and participate in the sports of their choice. Several school districts, including San Francisco Unified, have had such policies for years. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 21, 2017: Anne Frank Center says Trump “too little, too late”

Shortly after President Trump denounced the rise of anti-Semitic incidents sweeping the nation on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect dismissed the overture as “too little, too late.” In a statement, Steven Goldstein, the organization’s executive director, said Trump’s statement Tuesday morning at the National Museum of African America History and Culture was a “Band-Aid on the cancer of Antisemitism that has infected his own Administration.” MORE HERE less

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FEB. 21, 2017: Beefed-up Border Patrol, more lockups for undocumented immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security issued two memos Tuesday, Feb. 21 outlining how it will implement President Trump’s executive orders on illegal immigration — calling on federal agents to remove from the country undocumented immigrants convicted of any criminal offense. The memos also direct the Department of Homeland Security to immediately hire 5,000 new Border Patrol agents and 500 air and marine officers. They direct the agency to create more detention facilities for undocumented immigrants swept up in raids, and to establish an office under the umbrella of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency to help families of those killed by undocumented immigrants. MORE HERE

FEB. 21, 2017: Beefed-up Border Patrol, more lockups for undocumented immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security issued two memos Tuesday, Feb. 21 outlining how it will implement President Trump’s

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FEB. 21, 2017: President condemns wave of anti-Semitic threats

President Trump spoke out Tuesday, Feb. 21 against a wave of threats against Jewish community centers around the country. During a speech at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Trump called the threats “a very sad reminder of the work that still must be done to root out hate and prejudice and evil.” His comments come after the latest wave of bomb threats at Jewish community centers across the country on Monday, Feb. 20 and major vandalism over the previous weekend at a Jewish cemetery in St. Louis. Eleven community centers across the United States received bomb threats on Monday. Those threats come after dozens of similar bomb threats in January 2017, including at two Bay Area locations. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 17, 2017: Report that Guard could be used to round up immigrants is ‘false’

The White House on Friday, Feb. 17 labeled as “false” a memo reportedly drafted by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly that indicated the Trump administration was considering using up to 100,000 National Guard troops to round up undocumented immigrants. White House press secretary Sean Spicer issued a statement saying the report was “100 percent not true.” “It is false,” Spicer told reporters on Air Force One. “It is irresponsible to be saying this.” He added that the memo, obtained by the Associated Press, “is not a White House document.” However, a unidentified Homeland Security official told Cox Media Group that the memo was a “very early, pre-decisional draft.” The official added that the suggestion was “never seriously considered by the department.” MORE HERE less

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FEB. 16, 2017: President’s PAC emails ‘media accountability survey’

In the first solo press conference of his presidency, President Trump said Thursday, Feb. 16 that the”media doesn’t get it” and repeatedly said the press was “out of control.” Shortly after he finished speaking at the White House, the Trump Make American Great Again Committee blasted out an email asking its followers to take a “Mainstream Media Accountability Survey.” The committee is a joint fundraising venture made up of Trump’s presidential campaign PAC, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. and the Republican National Committee. It was composed to help fund Trump’s general election campaign, and it now acts as a mouthpiece for the administration. The survey contains 25 multiple-choice questions, leading off with, “Do you believe that the mainstream media has reported unfairly on our movement?” MORE HERE less

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FEB. 16, 2017: Justice Department drops travel ban, plans new one

President Trump’s administration withdrew its legal defense Thursday, Feb. 16 of its ban on travel to the United States and said the president would submit a new order to meet the objections of a federal appeals court. The executive order banning anyone from seven predominantly Muslim nations from entering the U.S. was signed by Trump on Jan. 27 and was blocked a week later by a federal judge in Seattle, whose ruling was left intact Feb.9 by a panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco. Both courts said the order, issued without warning, likely violated the constitutional rights of immigrants and refugees. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 16, 2017: Alexander Acosta, Florida dean, nominated for Labor

President Trump nominated Alexander Acosta, a former U.S. attorney in Miami and dean of Florida International University’s College of Law, as labor secretary on Thursday, Feb. 16. Acosta, a son of Cuban immigrants, was South Florida’s top federal prosecutor during the second term of the Bush administration, according to the Miami Herald. Acosta has more government experience than many of Trump’s other nominees. He is a member of the National Labor Relations Board and is a former clerk for Justice Samuel Alito (he has a degree from Harvard Law school). He has been through the Senate confirmation process three times. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 16, 2017: President slams ‘low-life leakers’

President Trump ranted on Twitter Thursday, Feb. 16, calling anyone disclosing classified information to news organizations “low-life leakers” and accusing Democrats of concocting stories about Russia to explain their loss in the presidential election. Alternating between calling recent controversies consuming his administration “fake news” and “leaks,” the president shared a storm of tweets. “Leaking, and even illegal classified leaking, has been a big problem in Washington for years. Failing @nytimes (and others) must apologize!” Trump tweeted. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 15, 2017: Pick for labor secretary withdraws nomination

President Trump's pick for labor secretary withdrew his nomination Wednesday, Feb. 15, one day before his confirmation hearing was scheduled to begin, after a number of GOP senators expressed doubts about supporting him. Andrew Puzder, the CEO of CKE Restaurants — the parent company to Carl’s Jr., La Salsa, Hardee’s and other popular fast-food chains — came under fire after admitting to hiring an undocumented housekeeper and allegations that he physically abused his former wife. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 15, 2017 President says Russian phone call leaks ‘un-American’

In a series of tweets and statements on Wednesday, Feb. 15, President Trump railed about the “real scandal,” appearing to accuse U.S. intelligence officials of leaking information about intercepted phone calls between his aides — including his onetime campaign manager — and Russian operatives. Trump’s Twitter storm came after the New York Times reported that the intercepted communications showed that his campaign advisers were in repeated contact with Russian intelligence officials during his presidential campaign. Those conversations came as Russians were attempting to disrupt the U.S. presidential election by hacking into the Democratic National Committee, according to U.S. intelligence officials. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 14, 2017: Another win for big oil

American oil and mining companies won’t need to report payments to foreign governments after President Trump signed legislation wiping out a regulation staunchly opposed by the petroleum industry. The legislation, House Joint Resolution 41, eliminated a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission June regulation that would have forced extractive industries to report payments they make to governments abroad for access to natural resources. Supporters saw the new rule as a key way to fight corruption in resource-rich countries. The rule was developed under the sweeping 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reforms. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 14, 2017: White House ‘keeping close eye’ on Oroville crisis

The White House addressed the emergency at Lake Oroville for the first time since nearly 200,000 people were ordered to evacuate on Feb. 12, 2017. Press Secretary Sean Spicer, during his daily press briefing, said “the president is keeping a close eye on the Oroville Dam situation.” Spicer also said the disaster is a “text book example” on why the government needs to pursue a major infrastructure package in Congress. On Feb. 13, Gov. Jerry Brown asked the Trump administration for a federal disaster declaration. An estimated 188,000 people remain under evacuation orders in Butte, Sutter and Yuba counties as officials work to secure the emergency spillway near the Oroville Dam. MORE HERE

FEB. 14, 2017: White House ‘keeping close eye’ on Oroville crisis

The White House addressed the emergency at Lake Oroville for the first time since nearly 200,000 people were ordered to evacuate on Feb. 12,

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FEB 14, 2017: President says Flynn resigning not ‘the real story’

Addressing the public for the first time since National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned, President Trump said the controversy wasn't “the real story.” Instead of focusing on the revelation that Flynn discussed US sanctions against Russia with the Russian ambassador to the United States and then misled Vice President Mike Pence, Trump suggested attention should instead be paid to leaks coming out of Washington. “The real story here is why are there so many illegal leaks coming out of Washington? Will these leaks be happening as I deal on N.Korea etc?” Trump tweeted. MORE HERE

FEB 14, 2017: President says Flynn resigning not ‘the real story’

Addressing the public for the first time since National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned, President Trump said the controversy

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FEB. 9, 2017: Trump signs executive orders on crime and safety

President Trump signed three executive orders Thursday afternoon focused on crime reduction, public safety and violence toward cops. Only one of the orders was posted on the White House website immediately after the signing. The order has two main points: It commits the government to “enforcing the law and developing policies that comprehensively address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and violent crime,” and also commissions the Department of Justice to take the lead on federal actions to support nationwide law enforcement efforts on the local and state level. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 9, 2017: Kellyanne Conway tells people to ‘go buy Ivanka’s stuff’

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway gave Ivanka Trump’s fashion line a “free commercial” on national television from a West Wing briefing room, encouraging viewers to buy from Ivanka Trump’s online fashion line. In response to Nordstrom’s decision to drop the first daughter’s clothing line, Conway said on Fox & Friends, “Go buy Ivanka’s stuff. I hate shopping, but I’m going to get some myself today. It’s a wonderful line. I own some of it. I’m going to give a free commercial here. Go buy it everybody. You can find it online.” Conway was put through counseling after her comments. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 8, 2017: Steph Curry has witty response to Under Armour CEO's pro-Trump comment

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry shot back on Feb. 8 at praise heaped on President Trump by Under Armour boss Kevin Plank. Plank, the Under Armour CEO, said in an interview with CNBC’s “Fast Halftime Report” on Tuesday that “to have such a pro-business president is something that is a real asset for the country. People can really grab that opportunity.” Curry, who has a sponsorship deal with Under Armour, said in an interview with the San Jose Mercury News that he was surprised at Plank’s comments. “I agree with that description,” Curry said, “if you remove the ‘et’ from asset.” MORE HERE less

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FEB. 8, 2017: Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch calls the president's tweets 'demoralizing' and 'disheartening'

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch called President Trump’s tweets criticizing the federal judiciary “demoralizing” and “disheartening” during a Feb. 8 meeting with Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal, CNN reported. Trump called US District Judge James Robart of Seattle a “so-called judge” when he suspended the president’s executive order banning travelers and refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 8, 2017: No ruling from 9th Circuit Court on travel ban

There was no ruling Feb. 8 on whether to reinstate President Trump’s ban on travel to the United States from seven predominantly Muslim countries. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which heard arguments by telephone Tuesday, said at midday that no decision would be issued by the end of the day. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 8, 2017: Trump and Intel CEO announce new $7 billion factory in Arizona

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich and President Trump announced that the company will invest $7 billion to complete an existing factory space in Arizona that has been idle for the past few years. The Chandler, Ariz. manufacturing plant, where Arizona has long had manufacturing operations, will be used to make computer chips. In a statement, Intel said the opening of the factory will lead to 3,000 “high-tech, high-wage jobs” and will create more than 10,000 long-term jobs in Arizona. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 8, 2017: President tweets Nordstrom treated Ivanka 'unfairly'

Trump took a shot at Nordstrom on Twitter, saying his daughter was treated “so unfairly” by the department store chain for its decision to drop her clothing line. “My daughter Ivanka has been treated so unfairly by @Nordstrom. She is a great person — always pushing me to do the right thing! Terrible!” Trump tweeted from his personal account. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 8, 2017: President sounds off on 9th Circuit Court judges

The president leaned on the judges of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which is based in San Francisco, anticipating they will uphold a ruling against his executive order banning travel to the United States by citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries. “If these judges wanted to - in my opinion - help the court in terms of respect for the court, they’d do what they should be doing. I mean, It’s so sad,” Trump said at a meeting with the National Sheriffs’ Association. MORE HERE

FEB. 8, 2017: President sounds off on 9th Circuit Court judges

The president leaned on the judges of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which is based in San Francisco, anticipating they will uphold a

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FEB. 3, 2017: 2 Bay Area college students sue over travel ban

A UC Berkeley student and a Stanford student, both Muslims, joined forces and filed a lawsuit against President Trump over his executive order banning travelers entry to the United States from seven predominantly Muslim counties. The suit, filed in federal court in San Francisco, alleges that Trump’s executive order, which affects even those with valid visas, is an “unconstitutional and discriminatory ban” against Muslims. In their suit, filed on their behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, Stanford student Hadil Al-Mowafak, a national of Yemen, said Trump’s order prevents her from returning to the United States to continue her studies if she goes to Yemen to visit her husband, as she had planned. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 3, 2017: Tech companies oppose travel ban

The country’s tech giants — including Bay Area bigs Google, Facebook, Apple and Uber — joined forces in a letter penned to President Trump opposing his travel ban on seven majority-Muslim countries. A draft of the letter obtained by the website Recode expressed concerns to Trump that his executive order signed last week “will affect many visa holders who work hard here in the United States and contribute to our countries success.” The letter also states that, “As entrepreneurs and business leaders, our ability to grow our companies and create jobs depends on the contributions of immigrants from all backgrounds.” MORE HERE less

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FEB, 3, 2017: Trump starts rollback of Dodd-Frank

President Trump signed an executive order that will begin chipping away at the landmark Dodd-Frank Act, a set of financial regulations passed in the aftermath of the Great Recession, according to Bloomberg News. The order directs the Treasury Department to initiate a sweeping review of the law and report back on portions that can be cut away. Flanked by a number of high-profile corporate executives in a meeting Friday morning, Trump said that his administration expects “to be cutting a lot out of Dodd-Frank.” MORE HERE less

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FEB. 2, 2017: Falwell selected for education deregulation task force

President Trump has chosen a leader for a new federal task force he is creating to deregulate the nation’s colleges and universities: Jerry Falwell Jr., president of a Christian university in Virginia, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Falwell, 54, son of the late conservative televangelist and Moral Majority founder Jerry Falwell, heads Liberty University, a religious school founded by his father. In 2009, the school barred students from forming a College Democratic Club because the Democratic Party platform supports abortion and gay rights. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 2, 2017: Assemblyman David Chiu hosts forum on immigrants

San Francisco’s Democratic Assemblyman David Chiu invited immigration advocates to tell the public personal stories about the lives of tenants who are in the country illegally. “Tenants who are undocumented know their landlords have the power to destroy their lives with a single phone call to ICE,” the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, said Chiu’s announcement of the event. MORE HERE

FEB. 2, 2017: Assemblyman David Chiu hosts forum on immigrants

San Francisco’s Democratic Assemblyman David Chiu invited immigration advocates to tell the public personal stories about the lives of

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FEB. 2, 2017: Protest at UC Berkeley prompts funding threat

President Trump threatened to eliminate federal funds from UC Berkeley, prompting an outcry from city and university officials, the morning after police shut down an event featuring the right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos when destructive demonstrations erupted at the campus. “If UC Berkeley does not allow free speech and practices violence on innocent people with a different point of view - NO FEDERAL FUNDS?” the president tweeted. UC Berkeley received $370 million in federal grants from 2014 to 2015. The federal dollars went toward funding multiyear research projects and other expenditures, according to the university’s website. MORE HERE less

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FEB. 2, 2017: Rep. Lee wants Bannon booted from the National Security Council

Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee wants Stephen Bannon, the White House chief strategist, booted from his permanent position on the National Security Council, an unprecedented appointment by President Trump. “By placing Steve Bannon - a man who has promoted the alt-right and white nationalism - at the center of our nation’s most senior diplomatic and intelligence council, President Trump has placed our national security in grave danger,” Lee said in a letter addressed to Trump. “There is no place for such inexperience and bigotry at the center of America’s national security apparatus.” MORE HERE less

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FEB. 2, 2017: Peter Thiel confidant appointed to NSC staff

Kevin Harrington, a longtime associate of Trump adviser Peter Thiel, has been appointed to a senior staff position at the National Security Council, the White House announced. Harrington, who was previously managing director and head of research for Thiel Macro, a hedge fund, will be deputy assistant to the president for strategic planning. While President Trump has a fondness for reality television, Harrington should not be confused with the similarly named investor who has appeared on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” MORE HERE

FEB. 2, 2017: Peter Thiel confidant appointed to NSC staff

Kevin Harrington, a longtime associate of Trump adviser Peter Thiel, has been appointed to a senior staff position at the National Security