White House officials have reportedly made it clear to CNN’s Jim Acosta that the court-mandated temporary restoration of his press pass will be just that: temporary. CNN reported on Sunday night that the White House had sent a letter to Acosta stating his press pass would be suspended again once the restraining order that required them to reinstate his credentials expires at the end of the month. Friday's court ruling means that a temporary restraining order is in effect for 14 days. But W.H. officials sent @Acosta a letter stating that his press pass is set to be suspended again once the restraining order expires... https://t.co/yML7r7ymmM— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 19, 2018 CNN: "The White House is continuing to violate the First and 5th Amendments of the Constitution. These actions threaten all journalists and news organizations. Jim Acosta and CNN will continue to report the news about the White House and the President." … [Read more...] about White House vows to suspend Acosta’s press pass once judge’s order expires: CNN
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Judge: White House must return press credentials of CNN’s Jim Acosta
The White House revoked Acosta's credentials after he and Trump tangled during a news conference last week. The judge said the government could not say who initially decided to revoke Acosta's hard pass. The White House had spelled out its reasons for revoking his credentials in a tweet from Sanders and in a statement after CNN filed its lawsuit. But the judge said those "belated efforts were hardly sufficient to satisfy due process." The judge also found that Acosta suffered "irreparable harm," dismissing the government's argument that CNN could simply send other reporters to cover the White House in Acosta's place. The suit by CNN alleges that Acosta's First and Fifth Amendment rights were violated by suspending his hard pass. While the judge didn't rule on the underlying case, he signaled they were likely to prevail in their claims. The judge told attorneys to file additional court papers in the case by Monday. "Let's go back to work!" Acosta said outside … [Read more...] about Judge: White House must return press credentials of CNN’s Jim Acosta
Indictments? Final report? White House braces for Mueller
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is bracing for the probe of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to fire up again. Trump’s advisers are privately expressing worries that the special counsel, who’s been out of the news for the past month, has been stealthily compiling information and could soon issue new indictments or a damning final report. Trump abruptly altered the chain of command above Mueller on Wednesday, putting his work under the supervision of a Republican loyalist who has been openly skeptical of the special counsel’s authority and has mused about ways to curtail his power. But Trump and his aides are concerned about Mueller’s next move with the work that is complete, according to a White House official and a Republican with close ties to the administration. They insisted on anonymity to comment on conversations they were not authorized to describe. Mueller lay low for the past month as voters were mulling their choices for this … [Read more...] about Indictments? Final report? White House braces for Mueller
Tiny houses multiply amid big issues as communities tackle homelessness
Leo Morris, 82, lost his home to a fire. He and his dog, Petey, came to the Veterans Community Project in Kansas City, Missouri, in August. The VCP provides transitional housing for homeless military veterans. Another row of tiny houses goes up as part of the Veterans Community Project to end homelessness among former service members. (Christopher Smith/For The Washington Post) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds Veterans Community Project co-founder Bryan Meyer stands in the kitchen of the tiny house where he lived this summer as a kind of quality-control experiment. (Christopher Smith/For The Washington Post) Awards that Bryan Meyer received for his Marine Corps service and deployments came with him when he moved temporarily into one of the Veterans Community Project tiny houses. (Christopher Smith/For The Washington Post) Leo Morris keeps a well-worn Bible on the desk in his tiny house. (Christopher Smith/For The Washington Post) Henry Owens, who … [Read more...] about Tiny houses multiply amid big issues as communities tackle homelessness
White House Counsel Don McGahn leaves the Trump administration, officials say
White House Counsel Don McGahn left the Trump administration on Wednesday, White House officials said, the latest in a string of high-profile departures.News of McGahn's departure from the White House was first reported by The New York Times, which cited two people close to him. Two White House officials confirmed to NBC News that Wednesday was McGahn's last day.McGahn's departure comes a day after President Donald Trump told The Associated Press in a Tuesday interview that Washington lawyer Pat Cipollone to serve as his next White House counsel.McGahn was tapped by then president-elect Donald Trump during the transition in November of 2016. 24 PHOTOS Notable people who have been fired or resigned from Trump's administration See Gallery Notable people who have been fired or resigned from Trump's administration White House Communications Director Hope Hicks reportedly announced her resignation after testifying about her job and being required to tell "white lies." (Photo … [Read more...] about White House Counsel Don McGahn leaves the Trump administration, officials say