He said he wanted it... It's his now..... That as he tries to hold the country and federal employee's Holiday paychecks against his foolhardy promise to build a wall with BILLIONS of taxpayer money..... Federal agencies began at midnight Friday to shut down as a furious … [Read more...] about Donald Trump gets HIS partial Government shutdown….
Congress
Supreme’s uphold lower Federal court’s rejecting Trump admin asylum limitation policies….
The court refused to rule to accept the Trump Admin's efforts to limit migrants from applying for asylum in the United States.... The ruling was 5-4 with Justice Roberts joining the left leaning other members of the court.... This another in the series of cases before the … [Read more...] about Supreme’s uphold lower Federal court’s rejecting Trump admin asylum limitation policies….
Trump Syria withdrawal from Syria not playing good in Congress….
Trump is increasingly being seen as doing this as a payoff to Russia's Putin and a prize to Iran..... Donald Trump displays his lack to looking at the 'long game' in foreign policy.... The question is? What will Congress actually do? Or will the doubts expressed cause Trump … [Read more...] about Trump Syria withdrawal from Syria not playing good in Congress….
Senate passes and sends to House a Criminal Justice Reform Bill…
The bill would affect all Federal prisoners..... A Trump-backed bipartisan criminal justice bill passed the Senate Tuesday night by a margin of 87-12, despite ongoing efforts by Sen. Tom Cotton and other hardline conservatives to sink it. Why it matters: For years, advocates … [Read more...] about Senate passes and sends to House a Criminal Justice Reform Bill…
Trump blinks….Wants to avoid a Government shutdown…
Things ain't what they used to be in Washington D.C., eh? Before? Donald Trump's huffing and bluffing would have had everyone scared... No longer.... Democrats didn't blink .... Republican lawmakers don't have the stomach for government shutdown, especially since … [Read more...] about Trump blinks….Wants to avoid a Government shutdown…
Senator Schumer looking for a Obamacare vote by the Congress…
The Republican judge in Texas did his parties lawmakers no favors.... Obamacare is now supported by a majority of Americans .... There is NO way it can be just thrown out.... Calling the ruling of a Texas federal judge, “awful, awful,” New York Democratic Sen. Charles E. … [Read more...] about Senator Schumer looking for a Obamacare vote by the Congress…
There could be a partial US Government shutdown in less than a week ….
70% of the Government agencies are actually fully funded..... But there are some agencies that need a new budget vote to go on operating thru next year.... The lawmakers in Congress and Donald Trump are doing a political game of chicken that reoccurs when it comes to budget … [Read more...] about There could be a partial US Government shutdown in less than a week ….
Outgoing House Speaker Ryan wants thousands of Irish visas approved before leaving office…
I wouldn't be surprised if Trump and his immigration assistant Stephen Miller ok Ryan's request....(This while the two want to begin deporting Vietnamese refugee's) Oh, wait? Breitbart, the conservative website is expressing opposition to this? A single US Senator is now … [Read more...] about Outgoing House Speaker Ryan wants thousands of Irish visas approved before leaving office…