Patch Morning Briefing: Trump's Appeal Response; Best U.S. Cities; DeVos Confirmation

Good morning, Patchers. Here's what you need to know on this Tuesday morning:

Department Of Justice Responds To Halt Of Immigration Ban

The federal government got a chance to defend President Trump's sweeping immigration ban, filing an argument in a federal appeals court on Monday night. DOJ attorneys argued that Trump has the power to restrict entry into the country, especially because the seven countries outlined in the ban have been previously identified by Congress as places that pose a terrorism risk. The attorneys are up against the states of Washington and Minnesota, a growing list of companies opposing the ban and two former top diplomats. (Patch)

Betsy DeVos Gets Her Confirmation Vote

DeVos, President Trump's controversial pick to lead the Department of Education, will go before the Senate today for her confirmation vote, which is projected to be decided by a razor-thin margin that could affect the nation's schools for years. Two Republicans have said they will vote no. If that holds, the 50-50 tie will be broken by Vice President Mike Pence, which would be the first time that's happened for a presidential cabinet confirmation. Democrats spent all Monday night on the Senate floor opposing the pick and were expected to go into Tuesday morning. (C-SPAN)

Quick Hits

CNN Refused To Put Kellyanne Conway On The Air

Women's Strike Announced By March On Washington Organizers

Kellyanne Conway Has Referenced 'Bowling Green Massacre' Before

President Trump Accuses Press Of Covering Up Terrorist Attacks

Exercise Is Not The Answer For Weight Loss, Study Finds

But that doesn't mean you should throw out your treadmill. The study found, as others have, that exercise makes you hungrier and builds muscle. Exercise, of course, remains good for you. (Patch)

Lady GaGa's Super Bowl Jump May Have Been Faked

That only makes it slightly less cool. (Buzzfeed)

Smart TV Maker Vizio Will Pay $2.2 M To Settle Charges It Collected Viewer Info

If you own a Vizio smart TV, you may have been among the 11 million people who, the Federal Trade Commision said, had their data collected and sold to advertisers. Vizio will pay $2.2 million as part of a lawsuit settlement. (Patch)

Dog Food Sold May Be Tainted with Euthanasia Drug

Dog owners, if your pooch eats Evanger’s dog food, check your labels now. (Patch)

Super Bowl Wrap-up

Four more to read before we move on from that wretched game for good...

• False Start: Boston Globe Jumps Gun on Super Bowl 'Loss'
• Here Are 7 Reasons Why The Atlanta Falcons Lost Super Bowl LI
• Lt. Gov. Calls On Texas Rangers To Find Stolen Tom Brady Jersey
• Gwinnett Student's Tardy Excuse: 'Failed To Rise Up'

Image via Simone Wilson, Patch