Jacqueline Sahlberg // 11/13/17 //
Special Counsel Mueller is investigating former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn’s alleged role in the forced removal of Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric, from the US and his delivery Turkey in exchange for millions of dollars. A coalition of 20 states and 50 cities has pledged to follow the Paris climate accord commitments and pursue carbon emission reductions, even if President Trump withdraws. Chicago, Atlanta, and nine other cities have announced that they will join the growing list of jurisdictions that provide legal defense for undocumented immigrants in deportation hearings.
IMMIGRATION
Chicago, Atlanta, and nine other cities announce that they will join the growing list of jurisdictions that provide legal defense for undocumented immigrants in deportation hearings (NPR).
The Future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program remains uncertain (Hill).
U.S. Postal Service delays led to the rejection of DACA applications that were mailed weeks in advance of Oct 5 deadline (NYTimes).
CIVIL RIGHTS
House Republicans and White House advisor Ivanka Trump are pushing two different paid family leave plans (Hill).
JUSTICE & SAFETY
The Justice Department said it would vigorously prosecute protesters who damage pipelines (Reuters).
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
President Trump’s appointees may have many undisclosed conflicts of interest (NYTimes).
REGULATION
Significant differences remain between the House and Senate Tax plans (LATimes).
The United States Department of Agriculture is delaying implementation of Obama-era rules on the treatment of animals in the National Organic Program (Hill).
RULE OF LAW
President Trump should read the Constitution, writes the NY Times Editorial Board.
President Trump’s appointments are reshaping the judicial branch (NYT).
Antitrust enforcement would usually be cause for celebration, but the Justice Department’s motives are “completely suspect” with regard to the AT&T—Time Warner merger, writes the Editorial Board at the LA Times.
The Office of Special Counsel is investigating Securities and Exchange Commission whistleblower-retaliation allegations (WSJ).
FEDERALISM
A coalition of 20 states and 50 cities pledge to follow the Paris climate accord commitments and pursue carbon emission reductions, even if President Trump withdraws (Hill, Politico).
MUELLER INVESTIGATION & RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE
As Mueller investigates, President Trump declares that he believes President Putin, who has denied interfering in 2016 election (NYTimes, NPR, WaPo).
Mueller is investigating former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn’s alleged role in the forced removal of Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric, from the US and delivery Turkey in exchange for millions of dollars (WSJ).