QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"For those who don’t have our back, we’re taking names; we will make points to respond to that accordingly."
NIKKI R. HALEY, the new United States ambassador to the United Nations.

JANUARY 28, 2017

（１）In Private, Republican Lawmakers Agonize Over Health Law Repeal
An audio recording of a closed-door meeting reveals concerns that contrast with the confidence party leaders and President Trump express in public.

（２）Trump Bars Refugees and Citizens of 7 Muslim Countries
The president also temporarily suspended immigration from seven mostly Muslim countries and gave preference to Christians from abroad.

（３）Fears That Trump’s Visa Ban Betrays Friends and Bolsters Enemies
Officials, analysts and citizens across Muslim-majority countries said the order was a sign that President Trump sees Islam itself as the problem.

（４）Trump’s First Week: Misfires, Crossed Wires, and a Satisfied Smile
President Trump’s first week in office has seen its stops and starts, but one thing is certain: There is no lack of ambition, or effort, on his part.

（５）Russians Charged With Treason Worked in Office Linked to Election Hacking
The appearance of news on the arrests in four prominent publications suggested that the Kremlin may be prepared to reveal more about the matter.

（６）Dubious Vote-Fraud Claim Gets the Trump Seal of Approval
Presidential praise for a man whose claims on Twitter about illegal voting have been debunked time and time again.

（７）Family DNA Searches Seen as Crime-Solving Tool, and Intrusion on Rights
An unsolved Queens killing has led to calls for widening DNA searches to include relatives of possible suspects. But the method, a frontier in forensic science, has critics.

（８）As Climate Change Accelerates, Floating Cities Look Like Less of a Pipe Dream
A costly plan to build floating islands shows how climate change is pushing the search for innovative solutions, but some critics ask who will ultimately benefit.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2779, Interpreting the Establishment Clause
People hold differing views about what rights the establishment clause gives and takes away.
Someone with a broad interpretation of the establishment clause would believe ______.
a. the government may give money to the church on holidays
b. all schools must observe specific religious holidays
c. a prayer should be said at the start of each session of Congress
d. the government cannot give any tax money to any church
Terrific! Choice d is correct.