The conservative Iowa lawmaker with a history of inflammatory statements tweeted in support of a right-wing Dutch politician.
Government
‘We’re just out’: Bergmann tenants turn to Salvation Army
The historic building has suffered from years of neglect and mistreatment. Juneau officials condemned it because the building isn’t safe but for some Juneau residents, it was home.
Federal funds encourage Tribal emergency preparedness plans
The funding is part of FEMA’s Emergency Management Performance Grant, a national effort to encourage state, local, territorial, and tribal governments in planning for disasters.
A judge orders one Syrian family’s asylum request be processed
The temporary order sets aside President Trump’s most recent travel ban, but just for this one case. But lawsuits in other courts are seeking to overturn the executive order entirely.
Intruder arrested after entering White House grounds
The Secret Service says a man carrying two cans of mace scaled the White House fence. President Trump, who was in the White House at the time, called the intruder”a troubled person.”
American Medical Association calls Republican health care plan ‘critically flawed’
Dr. Andrew Gurman, president of the American Medical Association, explains the group’s opposition to the Republican Health Care Plan and the bill moving through the House of Representatives.
Illinois congressman on why he supports the Republican health care plan
Congressman Rodney Davis of Illinois supports the Republican Health Care Plan that’s making its way through the House. But he says that there will likely be hurdles before the bill becomes a law.
Italian band Soviet Soviet denied entry to the U.S., jailed and then deported
The Italian post-punk group, which had tried to enter the U.S. to play at member station KEXP and then at SXSW, says it was sent back to Italy by authorities after spending the night in jail.
School waits for building updates 2 years after state cut purse strings
Big renovations that would address the doors, the gym floor, the plumbing problems, the carpet and other remodels Mendenhall River needs are out of reach.
Tenants displaced after Juneau’s historic Bergmann Hotel condemned by city
The historic Bergmann Hotel used as a tenement has been condemned by the City and Borough of Juneau over health and safety hazards. Tenants were coming to terms Friday with the city’s condemnation order.