The headline news from February 28, 2017

The archive of all headlines from February 28, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 00:15:10

Though Trump’s proposal will likely be altered significantly in the coming debate between the Trump administration and lawmakers in both parties, it represents the kind of bold initiative that Trump relishes as he prepares for another milestone early in his term. BUSINESS

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Yemen SEAL Raid Has Yielded No Significant Intelligence: Officials

NBC News  28/Feb/2017 00:45:10

Nightly News

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 03:00:13

Though Trump’s proposal will likely be altered significantly in the coming debate between the Trump administration and lawmakers in both parties, it represents the kind of bold initiative that Trump relishes as he prepares for another milestone early in his term. L.A. Now

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Trump Budget Sets Up Clash Over Ideology Within G.O.P.

New York Times  28/Feb/2017 03:30:05

President Trump seeks a $54 billion increase in military spending and to protect the economic security of retirees, while slashing programs involving the environment and education.House Speaker Paul D. Ryan has long argued that to curb the deficit, Congress must attack Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

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Trump Budget Sets Up Clash Over Ideology Within G.O.P.

New York Times  28/Feb/2017 04:00:09

President Trump seeks a $54 billion increase in military spending and to protect the economic security of retirees, while slashing programs involving the environment and education.House Speaker Paul D. Ryan has long argued that to curb the deficit, Congress must tackle Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 04:45:12

Threatening calls are pouring in with alarming frequency. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 05:45:11

The debacle stole the spotlight from “Moonlight” at the end of the 89th Academy Awards ceremony, sparking enough fury and fervor to cement it among the great Hollywood dramas of all time. Watch last night’s shocking best picture mix-up

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’He’s behind it’ Donald Trump accuses Obama of orchestrating protests and leaks against him

The Guardian  28/Feb/2017 10:30:08

In interview with Fox, president says – without evidence – his predecessor ‘is behind’ demonstrations over travel ban and national security leaks

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Trump’s Big Promises Come Due In Major Congress Speech

NBC News  28/Feb/2017 11:45:06

Trump’s Address to Congress

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’He’s behind it’ Donald Trump accuses Obama of orchestrating protest against him

The Guardian  28/Feb/2017 12:15:07

In interview with Fox, president says – without evidence – his predecessor ‘is behind’ demonstrations over travel ban and national security leaks

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 12:15:09

The debacle stole the spotlight from “Moonlight” at the end of the 89th Academy Awards ceremony, sparking enough fury and fervor to cement it among the great Hollywood dramas of all time. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 12:30:23

The Trump administration's desire is to reshape American demographics for the long term and keep out people who it believes will not assimilate. Politics

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Tesla Female engineer sues Tesla, describing a culture of ’pervasive harassment’

The Guardian  28/Feb/2017 13:15:08

Exclusive: AJ Vandermeyden paints picture of a hostile work environment that promoted less-qualified men and retaliated against her for raising concerns

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Exclusive Female engineer sues Tesla, describing a culture of ’pervasive harassment’

The Guardian  28/Feb/2017 13:30:09

AJ Vandermeyden paints picture of a hostile work environment that promoted less-qualified men and retaliated against her for raising concerns

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 14:00:10

The Trump administration's desire is to reshape American demographics for the long term and keep out people who it believes will not assimilate.President Trump says he inherited 'a mess.' He's set to tell a joint session of Congress, and the rest of us, about it

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 15:00:16

The Trump administration's desire is to reshape American demographics for the long term and keep out people who it believes will not assimilate.

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Trump Learns That a Health Overhaul Is ‘So Complicated’

New York Times  28/Feb/2017 17:00:19

President Trump suggested that the struggle to replace the Affordable Care Act was creating a legislative logjam.Those delays could slow work on other priorities like overhauling the tax code and a billion-dollar infrastructure push.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 18:15:15

For 44 minutes, out-gunned officers engaged two bank robbers, dodging barrages of high-powered bullets, rescuing their wounded and peppering their targets with hundreds of shots that bounced off harmlessly. NATION

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Trump Learns That a Health Overhaul Is ‘So Complicated’

New York Times  28/Feb/2017 18:30:08

President Trump suggested that the struggle to replace the Affordable Care Act was creating a legislative logjam.Those delays could slow work on other priorities like overhauling the tax code and a trillion-dollar infrastructure push.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 18:45:10

For 44 minutes, out-gunned officers engaged two bank robbers, dodging barrages of high-powered bullets, rescuing their wounded and peppering their targets with hundreds of shots that bounced off harmlessly.California has some of the toughest laws keeping police discipline private. That seems unlikely to change

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Democrats Troll Trump’s Policies With Invited Guests

NBC News  28/Feb/2017 20:15:10

Trump’s Address to Congress

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Congress Trump to detail ’promises made and promises kept’ in speech

The Guardian  28/Feb/2017 20:15:11

Democrats issue ‘prebuttal’ saying president’s actions will desert the working people he purports to favor as Trump prepares to lay out his economic vision

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Bold Trump Budget Faces Reality Check: Capitol Hill

New York Times  28/Feb/2017 20:45:06

President Trump’s budget proposal is simply a starting point, and will look quite different once lawmakers have their say.Here is a look at some of the main issues hanging over the coming budget and spending fight.

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Congress Trump to detail ’promises made and promises kept’ in speech

The Guardian  28/Feb/2017 21:45:11

Democrats issue ‘prebuttal’ saying president’s actions will desert the working people he purports to favor as Trump prepares to lay out economic vision

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Los Angeles Times  28/Feb/2017 22:15:11

President Trump steps up his attack on federal environmental protections, issuing an order directing his administration to begin the long process of rolling back sweeping clean water rules that were enacted by his predecessor. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Trump May Call for Immigration Bill in Address, Senior White House Official Says

NBC News  28/Feb/2017 23:45:06

Trump’s Address to Congress

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