Patch Morning Briefing: Trump's Wall Backtrack; Chinese New Year Celebration Begins

Good morning, Patchers. You're almost there! Here's what you need to know on this Friday morning.

THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAD A WALL PAYMENT PLAN... THEN TOOK IT BACK

The debate continues today on how, exactly, to pay for a physical barrier along the United States' southern border. Yesterday afternoon, Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Trump had a plan "taking shape" — a 20 percent tax on imports from Mexico. A little more than an hour later — after panic had set in that avocados, Coronas and tequila may suddenly get more expensive — Spicer said the tax was actually just an example of ways the wall could be paid for. (Patch)

TRUMP ASKED PARKS SERVICE FOR A BETTER INAUGURATION PHOTO

What was the president up to on his first full day in office? For one, he called the director of the National Parks Service to "personally order" a better crowd shot of his inauguration. (The Washington Post)

THE @POTUS TWITTER ACCOUNT WAS REGISTERED TO A GMAIL ADDRESS

Today is the first day that @POTUS — the verified Twitter account belonging to the most powerful office on Earth — is registered to a secure, .gov email address. Until yesterday, it was registered to a Gmail account, apparently belonging to Trump social media director Dan Scavino, and didn't have two-factor authentication enabled. (CBS News)

QUICK HITS

Amazon Sells Out Of '1984' Copies — Here's How You Can Get One (Patch)

Doomsday Clock Ticks Half Minute To Armageddon; New Setting At 2.5 Minutes To Midnight (Patch)

Photos: House from Mary Tyler Moore Show is for Sale (Patch)

Ravens Kicker Lands 75-Yard Field Goal: WATCH (Patch)

COACH K BANS DUKE PLAYERS FROM LOCKER ROOM, WEARING DUKE GEAR

After losing three of their last four games, legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski is pulling out all of the motivational stops. He's reportedly banning his players from their own locker room and from wearing any Duke apparel until they "start living up to the standards of the Duke program." (ESPN)

MIAMI MAYOR WILL COOPERATE WITH TRUMP 'SANCTUARY CITY' ORDER

Bucking the trend of many other mayors of major U.S. cities across the country, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez said he will comply with all federal guidance on immigration. (Patch)

TODAY IN 'TRUMP WATCHES TV'

FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT SHOOTER FORMALLY INDICTED BY GRAND JURY

A federal grand jury in Broward County indicted the man who allegedly opened fire in the Fort Lauderdale airport earlier this month, killing five people and wounding six others. He will be arraigned on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern time. (Patch)

SCIENTISTS CREATE A PART-HUMAN, PART-PIG EMBRYO

The research could one day lead to human organs being grown inside of pigs — and given to people on long organ donor wait lists. (The Washington Post)

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

Bully Sticks: The Good, The Bad And The Gross On Your Dog's Favorite Treat (Patch)

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'A Dog's Purpose,' 'Resident Evil' And 'Gold' (Patch)