Moderate Republicans seeking to codify the DACA/Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program by Congress have come down to the last few votes needed to join Democrats in forcing a vote on the program even if House GOP Speaker Paul Ryan doesn't want the vote.... Most feel … [Read more...] about Republican lawmakers are close to having a House vote on DACA/Dreamers legislation…
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Donald Trump SAYS he CAN Pardon Himself?…..
Via Twitter..... Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong? In the meantime, the never ending Witch Hunt, led by 13 very Angry and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump SAYS he CAN Pardon Himself?…..
Could Congress move to check Trump on the tariffs and other things?…Open Thread for 6/1/18
Several Us Senator's from both sides of the political aisle are talking out loud about possibly moving to change America's move to impose tariff's on China, Canada, and Europe.... Doing something to take away Donald Trump's ability to make Economic and Foreign Policy is gonna … [Read more...] about Could Congress move to check Trump on the tariffs and other things?…Open Thread for 6/1/18
Forget the Law…Trump is fighting the politics of Mueller’s investigation…
Forget the Lawyers.... Donald Trump has switched them in and out.... Forget the Law.... Donald Trump feels that the rules do NOT apply to him.... So much so that he has fired lawmen and holds the threat of firing more over others.... While the media has had TONS of … [Read more...] about Forget the Law…Trump is fighting the politics of Mueller’s investigation…
GOP Senate Majority Leader McConnell has Mueller’s back after review
The Dept. of Justice gave a classified overview of Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller's investigation's to leaders of Congress , the 'gang of eight' and they came away in support of the continuance of the Mueller efforts to probe Donald Trump's campaign and Russian influence AND … [Read more...] about GOP Senate Majority Leader McConnell has Mueller’s back after review
Trump has signed a bill watering down some Bank Regs of the Dodd-Frank Law…
The Dodd-Frank Law was passed after President Obama salvaged the American financial system and part of worlds after a meltdown dropped in his lap by George W. Bush.... The law sign by Trump will ease regulations on parts of the banking system, Not all..... The bill was … [Read more...] about Trump has signed a bill watering down some Bank Regs of the Dodd-Frank Law…
Supreme’s throwout federal law that prohibited sports gambling outside Nevada…
Sport's gambling in states (and countries) outside Nevada just got a green light..... The Supreme Court on Monday opened the door for states to allow betting on sporting events, invalidating a federal law that prohibited such wagers in most of the U.S. The court, in an … [Read more...] about Supreme’s throwout federal law that prohibited sports gambling outside Nevada…
Moderate Republicans begin push for a House vote on DACA….
Using a procedural method that their House Speaker does NOT want? Moderate Republicans , who want Congress to act on paasing legislation to codify the program which has been extended repeatily by Presidential action..... Democrats will wait until the Republicans get enough … [Read more...] about Moderate Republicans begin push for a House vote on DACA….