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    Many of Trump's White House staff has been let go because of their failure to pass the background check. These staff include the Deputy Assistant and the Chief Digital Officer. These are just two of the six who didn't pass the checks. A few of these dismissed people have chosen to disclose the reasons for their failure to pass the checks. Some of the reasonings for dismissal was failure of communication on how to answer some of the detailed questions on the form. The main guidelines for being a part of the White House are being reliable, trustworthy, having good character, and loyalty to the United States. These background checks and ensuring qualification for these positions can be calming, in a way, by giving reassurance that the people running our country have been deemed as "qualified."

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/white-house-staffers-dismissed-failed-background-checks-n724896

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     A doctor in Philadelphia has admitted to his "dealing" of prescriptions to patients who are in a drug abuse clinic, that is now no longer functioning. Dr. Alan Summers, age 78, has pleaded guilty in the court of the charges he has faced with this issue. He was charged with conspiracy, drug distribution, money laundering and health care fraud. Dr. Summers, along with many others close with him, have sold about $5 million worth of prescription drugs, along with other controlled substances, to drug dealers and drug addicts. This is a huge deal and makes you question the bureaucracy and how functional it is when it comes to regulations, background checks, and all sorts of other actions that seemingly could lower the numbers of these cases. It's scary, once again, to think of how people who are placed at a higher power, or with more responsibilities, can more easily perform these acts and have more access.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/philadelphia-doctor-admits-selling-prescriptions-addicts-45682220

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   Trump's new crack-down on immigration and the changes he has already made has changed so many lives, not even just in the US. It's shocking how far executive power can be take. It hasn't been as obvious in the past or as big of an issue because of the executive's restraint.. but all bets seem to be off now. This has gotten to the point where immigrant parents are signing documents allowing friends or relatives to pick up their children from work in the event they may be arrested by immigration agents. These parents have also given bank account information to those they trust in order to ensure their bills get paid and their children are fed in case they get arrested. People are living their everyday lives in fear. Immigrants of this nation, people who have come to America in search of a better and more stable life, now feel uncertain about their daily lives. These people have described the precaution taken to just simply answering the door or phone nowadays.  It is troubling that this has been forced upon our country. People continue to rebel, protest, and voice their opinions on these issues and those similar.. rather it will make a difference in the upcoming policy making, or changes, is still a huge question.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/immigrants-fearing-deportation-trump-change-routines-45679481

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   The trump administration announced it's reversal of the transgender bathroom issues. Following this reversal has been many protests and has obviously caused many to be very upset. Trump has announced that students in schools are no longer able to use restrooms simply aligned with their own gender identity. For an example of this issue, Gavin Grimm who is a transgender teenager, sued his county in order to be able to use the male restrooms. This is definitely not the only relevant case of those who have been affected by the transgender bathroom issues. Members of the human rights movement and speakers for the LGBTQ have referred to Trump as a bully, and referred to this movement as a "blind and cruel attack on young children." This is a huge issue for those fighting for equality and what the public values in terms of policy making.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/protests-follow-white-house-decision-transgender-restroom/story?id=45676187

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  Trump has recently signed a document stating his full support of building the wall along the border of Mexico. He has ordered homeland security and others assisting with the construction of this massive wall to begin immediately, despite having security in who is paying for it. Trump has gone public with his negotiations, beginning soon, with Mexico to have the country pay for the building of this wall. Nothing is set in stone as far as who will be paying for this wall, yet the construction is approaching, if not already being done. This wall will stretch along 1,900 miles to separate Mexico from the U.S. It is not yet clear where the money for this wall is coming from, but Congress would have to approve any additional funding for the wall to be built. Trump estimates the construction of the wall to cost about 10million dollars. Trump is also ramping up the deportation of undocumented immigrants as we speak. He has also threatened to reduce funding to places who refuse to turn over illegal immigrants. A meeting occurred with the government leaders of Mexico stating that the Mexican governments understands it is America's right to build a wall, even if Mexico does not approve or like it. The aspect that has challenged Mexico's leaders to comply is their disbelief of Trump trying to make their country pay for a wall that Mexico does not even want there.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/09/politics/trump-executive-orders-crime-reduction/index.html

"Trump Signs Executive Actions on Border Wall, Immigration"

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   Today, Trump signed three new executive orders. These included a five year lobbying band, with claiming that the band we are currently under was a two year band, full of loopholes. Lobbying is trying to influence a politicians or public figure's view on a certain issue. Among these three new orders is an order having to do with homeland security and the national security council. Trump claims people have been wanting this for a long time and will help to improve our country's safety. Lastly, he signs an order for a plan to defeat the Islamic state of Iraq and Syria. Trump is very confident in the ability of success for this last order he signed.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/09/politics/trump-executive-orders-crime-reduction/index.html

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'Rogue' Federal Twitter Accounts Multiply

     Some of these rogue twitter accounts have gained more than 1 million followers recently, and having more than eighty of these accounts total. The National Park Service has recently said these accounts have been handed off to environmentalists and activists. This being said, none of the account owners have come forward to identify themselves. These account owners are continuing to choose to remain anonymous. The tweets sent out by these account are defiant and disapproving of Trump and his policies. The tweets sent by these accounts have been viewed as productive and as a logical way of expression. The main question arises rather these accounts truly serve a purpose since they are run by supporters and not actual members of the agencies. The answer is not clear, but these accounts do encourage their followers to take action by getting in touch with congressional representatives.