I just watched President Donald J. Trump admit on a presser that he got rolled by the Congress.... He was pissed.... It's a Congress that is led by HIS party.... Worst? The leaders of the majority House and Senate had to turn their backs on conservatieves in their … [Read more...] about Donald Trump loses another one…He deal’s with it….Open Thread for March 23, 2018….
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Speaker Ryan and Senate leader McConnell HAD to take Democratic votes for the Spending Bill…
In the end ? To finnally pass a spending bill? The Republicans HAD TO go to do what the American political system is designed to do.... Work on COMPROMISE.... More Democrats and fewer Republicans voted for the fiscal 2018 omnibus Thursday than voted for the budget … [Read more...] about Speaker Ryan and Senate leader McConnell HAD to take Democratic votes for the Spending Bill…
A look at the 2018 Spending bill Congress has approved….
...from the Washington Post.... Congressional negotiators reached a tentative agreement Wednesday night on a $1.3 trillion federal spending bill, releasing it to the public just 52 hours before a government shutdown deadline. The draft billruns 2,232 pages, and we’re going … [Read more...] about A look at the 2018 Spending bill Congress has approved….
Congress approves a spending bill that Trump ‘says he could’ veto…But won’t….And doesn’t…
Reason? The members of Congress won't give him the 'wall' money he wants.... Trump deared Congress to act on the Dreamers.... A judge has put that off.... Trump isn't getting what wants on that either... “Sometimes you save the president from themselves,” said … [Read more...] about Congress approves a spending bill that Trump ‘says he could’ veto…But won’t….And doesn’t…
Summons Issued For Trump In Emoluments Case…
“A lawsuit filed by D.C. and Maryland against President Trump over his alleged business conflicts has been expanded to include Trump in his personal capacity as a businessman, which means that a summons has been sent to perhaps the most famous address in Washington: 1600 … [Read more...] about Summons Issued For Trump In Emoluments Case…
Trump’s lead lawyer John Dowd steps down…
Dowd has felt that his client isn't following his advice.... The president’s lead lawyer for the special counsel investigation, John Dowd, resigned on Thursday, according to two people briefed on the matter, days after the president called for an end to the inquiry. Mr. … [Read more...] about Trump’s lead lawyer John Dowd steps down…
Trump going after China with Trade Tariffs and Other Penalties ….
It's first move in trying to get a 'better deal' from the Chinese on American imports.... The stock market has dropped 200 points on the news.... American consumers could see a rise in many imports from that country. Many of his Republican lawmakers friends are gonna get … [Read more...] about Trump going after China with Trade Tariffs and Other Penalties ….
Republicans and Democrats agree on a 2018 spending bill …..
Trump has said he might not be happy with the $1.3 Trillion deal.... But Republicans and Democrats have gone back to before Trump time and worked out compromises... The agreement provides money for the US government until the fall...... The bill does NOT address the … [Read more...] about Republicans and Democrats agree on a 2018 spending bill …..