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Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt at a Jan. 18 Senate Environment and Public Works Committee confirmation hearing for his nomination to lead the EPA. Pruitt's nomination passed in committee Thursday. He will still need to be confirmed by the full Sen

Senate Republicans Bypass Another Boycott By Democrats To Advance EPA Nominee

12:57pm February 02, 2017

by Arnie Seipel

Democrats are limited in what they can do as a minority party to block Trump nominees. As they boycott hearings, Republicans suspend normal rules twice to clear the new president's Cabinet picks.

Kijafa Brown is a longshoreman and member of the Washitaw Nation, a New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian tribe.

Hard Living In The Big Easy: Housing Costs Push Musicians Out Of New Orleans

12:40pm February 02, 2017

by Nick Michael

Jazz vocalist John Boutté feels he can no longer afford to live in his hometown of New Orleans. He's not alone.

At first, the camel burger that restaurateur Jamal Hashi spent months trying to perfect didn't sell well. By choosing a different cut of meat, however, he discovered the potential for the burger.

The Long, Slow Trek To Get Americans To Eat Camel Meat

10:53am February 02, 2017

by Erica Berry

In Somalia, camels are prized for their nutritious milk and meat. In Australia, they're environmental pests. So more Somali-American chefs are offering meat sourced from the outback on their menus.

Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch, faces members of the media while meeting with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., in his Senate office.

Trump's Supreme Court Pick Is A Disciple Of Scalia's 'Originalist' Crusade

10:27am February 02, 2017

Judge Neil Gorsuch was friends with the late justice and subscribed to the judicial philosophy of "originalism" he popularized. So what is it exactly? The doctrine has plenty of critics.

Flags printed with President Trump's face are sold outside one of the entrances to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day on Jan. 20.

Trump Supporters Cheer Quick Starts On Campaign Promises In His First Weeks

10:11am February 02, 2017

by Cheryl Corley

The Trump presidency's early days have been anything but uneventful. Trump voters in Algonquin, Ill., praise both the pace and content of his actions, from the travel ban to his Supreme Court nominee.

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1 Hostage Has Died As Standoff Ends At Delaware State Prison

9:18am February 02, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

When police went into a building at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Del., early Thursday, they found an unresponsive staff member who was declared dead.

President Trump signs two executive orders at the Department of Defenseon Friday — calling for the "great rebuilding" of the military and for "extreme vetting" of visa seekers from seven countries.

3 Things To Consider About The Politics Of Trump's Immigration Executive Order

9:10am February 02, 2017

by Mara Liasson

The White House is confident that Trump is on the right side of the visa and travel ban. Here's why.

Protestors watch a bonfire on Sproul Plaza during a rally against the scheduled appearance of Milo Yiannopoulos at the University of California at Berkeley Wednesday.

Breitbart Editor's Event Canceled As Protests Turn Violent At UC Berkeley

9:07am February 02, 2017

by James Doubek

Protesters smashed windows and started a bonfire during a demonstration against an appearance by the far-right, self-described provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos, an editor with Breitbart News.

Democrats Aim For Their Own Initiative Modeled After The Tea Party

7:53am February 02, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to David Brock, founder of Media Matters for America and the Democratic SuperPAC American Bridge, who has been fundraising to try to launch the liberal version of the Tea Party.

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Trump's Immigration Ban Leaves Syrian Family Stuck In Jordan

7:53am February 02, 2017

by Jane Arraf

A Syrian family in Jordan had their bags packed for the U.S. until the Trump administration's ban on refugees started. The family sold their belongings before trying to travel to New York.

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