It's gotten to this.... Donald Trump begging House Speaker for 'Wall' money.... And Ryan and other lawmakers turning their backs on the guy.... Still feeling spurned by the paltry $1.6 billion allotted for his border wall in last week’s funding bill, President Donald … [Read more...] about Stymied by Congress on ‘Wall’ money…Trump tries to get Ryan to use Pentagon money…
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The Democratic Mayor of South Bend Pete Buttigieg is running for President….
Another Democrat who is the early 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination sweepstakes .... This one with a twist .... Pete Buttigieg is a Mayor and he's gay Havard educated Afgahnistan US military veteran.... Pete Buttigieg’s PAC is investing money here — but also in … [Read more...] about The Democratic Mayor of South Bend Pete Buttigieg is running for President….
Trump orders a partial ban on transgender service in the US Military…
Defense Sec Mattis has been against a ban of transgenders in the military and has stalled his comments on the issue... He has now passed his views on the President... The order from Trump would give Mattis and the Homeland Sec Secretary some latitude in … [Read more...] about Trump orders a partial ban on transgender service in the US Military…
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…
National Security Adviser McMaster is replaced by John Bolton….
Another Fox News guy gets a White House gig.... He will be Donald Trump's third National Security advisor in 14 months.... The first guy has pled guilty to charges announced by the Mueller people.... While Trump has sung praises about his 'generals'? Only Jim … [Read more...] about National Security Adviser McMaster is replaced by John Bolton….
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 …..
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats moves to reorganize the nation’s intelligence services…
Past Directors have NOT been force-full in butting heads with the agencies they oversaw.... The community is political and is about the President....Donald Trump has been wary of it as it's members have been in a political knife fight with Trump from the start of his … [Read more...] about Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats moves to reorganize the nation’s intelligence services…
Trump orders wasteful $30 million military parade while 1.5 million veterans are on food stamps
By Jen Hayden @ Daily Kos.... The so-called “fiscally responsible” Republicans are at it again. Donald Trump has ordered a Veteran’s Day parade in Washington, D.C., so that our hard-working troops can spend their days … [Read more...] about Trump orders wasteful $30 million military parade while 1.5 million veterans are on food stamps