1. Trump’s new orders
Donald Trump laid the groundwork for potentially deporting millions of undocumented immigrants by issuing new guidance that drastically broadens the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Summary
Trump gave authorities more power to detain undocumented immigrants, expanded the pool of immigrants prioritized for removal from the country, and restricted asylum claims.
2. ‘Antisemitism is horrible’
After dodging a question last week about a spike in antisemitic incidents in the United States, Trump came out against them. “Anti-semitism is horrible and it’s going to stop,” he said. “It has to stop.”
3. A day at the museum
The president toured the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC, on Tuesday. His press secretary said Trump was “impressed” with the museum and he “looks forward to returning again”.
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5. Trump would cut legal aid
Cuts in Donald Trump’s first draft budget to funding for legal aid for millions of Americans could strip much-needed protections from victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities and veterans in need, justice equality advocates warned.
... and another thing:
CPAC panel: Is John 3:16 'extreme vetting'? pic.twitter.com/3wK8uycdTy
— Tim Mak (@timkmak) February 21, 2017
... and another thing:
Town hall questioner asks about impeachment; Grassley says it would start in the House and he can't prejudice it by giving his take now.
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) February 21, 2017
