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Alleged gunman in synagogue shooting had 50 rounds on him when arrested: Prosecutor – ABC News

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The 19-year-old man who allegedly unleashed a barrage of gunfire on members of a Southern California synagogue was arraigned Tuesday afternoon as prosecutors released new details of the attack, including that the suspect had 50 rounds of ammunition on him when he was arrested. A San Diego County prosecutor said in court that when the suspect, John T. Earnest, was arrested he was wearing a tactical vest containing five ammunition…

The asylum loophole is breaking the border; Trump’s new directive is a good start at fixing it – Washington Examiner

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

President Trump has finally stopped banging his head against “THE WALL” and turned his attention to our absurd asylum law, which has led to the near collapse of our whole immigration system, such that we ever had a “system.” It’s going to come with a legal fight that the White House may very well lose, but it’s the fight the country needs. Even in defeat, there will be some success…

Live Updates: Clashes Flare After Venezuela Opposition Leader Calls for Military Uprising – The New York Times

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The government and supporters of Mr. Guaidó had encircled Mr. Maduro’s presidential palace by midmorning. Videos posted on social media showed a crowd of protesters approaching the air base, waving Venezuelan flags. “I believe this is very important, but I see apathy and fear in people,” said one of the protesters, Mary Galaviz, 69. “We should not be afraid. In war there is death, but goals are achieved.” Miriam Segovia,…

Trump Sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One To Block Democrats – NPR

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

President Trump is suing Deutsche Bank, as well as Capital One, in attempt to block the banks from responding to subpoenas from two House panels seeking personal financial documents related to the president, his family and his company. Michael Probst/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Probst/AP President Trump is suing Deutsche Bank, as well as Capital One, in attempt to block the banks from responding to subpoenas from two House…

The asylum loophole is breaking the border; Trump’s new directive is a good start at fixing it – Washington Examiner

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

President Trump has finally stopped banging his head against “THE WALL” and turned his attention to our absurd asylum law, which has led to the near collapse of our whole immigration system, such that we ever had a “system.” It’s going to come with a legal fight that the White House may very well lose, but it’s the fight the country needs. Even in defeat, there will be some success…

Jennifer Rubin: How Biden gets under Trump’s skin – Salt Lake Tribune

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

To boot, the endorsement was particularly effusive. “As the 2020 Democratic primary for president of the United States heats up, the IAFF is supporting the one candidate who will protect our members on the job, help keep fire departments fully staffed and support your right to have a voice in the workplace,” the statement read. “Based on his unequaled record on our union’s basket of issues and our long-standing core…

Jennifer Rubin: How Biden gets under Trump’s skin – Salt Lake Tribune

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

To boot, the endorsement was particularly effusive. “As the 2020 Democratic primary for president of the United States heats up, the IAFF is supporting the one candidate who will protect our members on the job, help keep fire departments fully staffed and support your right to have a voice in the workplace,” the statement read. “Based on his unequaled record on our union’s basket of issues and our long-standing core…

Donald Trump wants asylum seekers to pay application fee – BBC News

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Image copyright AFP Image caption Migrants wait to receive food at the Casa del Refugiado US President Donald Trump wants asylum seekers to pay a fee to have their applications processed in the latest move in his crackdown on migration. The direction was given in a presidential memorandum on Monday, which called for a slew of new rules. The president also wants to disqualify asylum seekers who enter the United…

Boeing Signals Additional Software Problem Affecting 737 MAX Airliners – The Wall Street Journal

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Boeing Co. on Monday said certain safety alerts on its 737 MAX jets didn’t operate as airlines would have anticipated because of a previously undisclosed error on its part. Boeing’s statement came a day after The Wall Street Journal reported the company hadn’t told airlines flying 737 MAX jets that certain safety alerts wouldn’t function as expected. The issue of nonfunctioning alerts came to light after the crash of a…

Trump, family sue banks to prevent financial documents from being given to Congress – ABC News

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

President Donald Trump, along with his family and the Trump Organization, have filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York against Deutsche bank and Capitol One to prevent them from turning over documents about the Trumps and their business to Congress. Attorneys representing Trump and his family call the subpoenas issued “unlawful and illegitimate.” “We filed this case to protect the privacy rights of the President, his family and…

Emperor Akihito Gives Up The Japanese Throne – NPR

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Japan’s Emperor Akihito, right, leaves after a ritual to report his abdication to the throne, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Japan’s Emperor Akihito, right, leaves after a ritual to report his abdication to the throne, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday. AP For the first time in more than 200 years, a Japanese emperor has abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne….

Donald Trump sues Deutsche Bank, Capital One in attempt to block congressional subpoenas – USA TODAY

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

CLOSE Speaking to reporters on his way to Atlanta, President Donald Trump says his White House will be “fighting all the subpoenas” issued by House Democrats in their investigations into his administration. (April 24) AP, AP President Donald Trump is suing Deutsche Bank and Capital One in an effort to prevent them from providing financial records requested through congressional subpoenas. In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Southern…

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns – CNN

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

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Army Vet Plotted To Commit Terrorist Attack In Los Angeles Area – NPR

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

U.S. Attorney Nick Hanna stands next to photos of Mark Steven Domingo during a news conference in Los Angeles on Monday. Federal prosecutors said Domingo had planned to bomb a white supremacist rally as retribution for the New Zealand mosque attacks but was thwarted. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP U.S. Attorney Nick Hanna stands next to photos of Mark Steven Domingo during a news conference in Los…

Geraldo Rivera: Joe Biden is Democrats’ ‘best hope’ to galvanize African-American voters – Fox News

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Video How important should the working class vote be to 2020 Democrats? Biden kicks off 2020 campaign by courting union workers; panel reaction and analysis on ‘The Story.’ Fox News correspondent-at-large Geraldo Rivera said former Vice President Joe Biden was the “best hope” for Democrats to galvanize African-American voters in the 2020 presidential campaign. “I think that Joe Biden is really the best hope. Bernie Sanders isn’t going to get that vote. Joe Biden,…

Boeing is resubmitting 737 Max software system to FAA: Secretary of Transportation – CNBC

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

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Decoding ISIS leader’s new video – Washington Examiner

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

In his first video in five years, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Monday was shown talking to three followers. I am highly confident that it is indeed Baghdadi in the video and not a impersonator. The video is specifically notable for two reasons. First, its nature and recording date. The video is very recent: almost certainly recorded after March 23 and before April 21. On video, Baghdadi references…

Authorities arrest man accused of plotting ‘mass casualty’ terrorist attack in Calif. – ABC News

Monday, April 29, 2019

The Department of Justice announced Monday the arrest of a former U.S. Army infantryman who is accused of plotting a “mass casualty” terrorist attack at a white nationalist rally in Long Beach, California over the weekend. Agents arrested the suspect, Mark Steven Domingo of Reseda, California, on Friday evening after an undercover source for the FBI sent the suspect what he believed was a live bomb that he could use…

What to Know About the Poway Synagogue Shooting – The New York Times

Monday, April 29, 2019

Lori Gilbert Kaye died after jumping in front of the rabbi to protect him. The rabbi was hit in both hands. The gunman left the building, potentially after his weapon malfunctioned, and surrendered to the police a short time later. He was charged with one count of murder and three counts of attempted murder on Sunday morning. Officials said they were investigating whether he posted an anti-Semitic manifesto online before…