The usual anti-Trump Republicans offer rebukes to Donald Trump's Helsinki comments , in which he praised Russian President Putin and stood by the Russian against his own countries Intelligence Community.... The fear of Republican lawmakers to cross Trump is still … [Read more...] about Republicans in Congress offer silence and mild criticism of Trump/Putin session….
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US Senate to talk about paid family leave….
Some Republican Senator's seem interested in talking about the benefit.... It is unknown if the House would support an increase in benefits for America workers... The plan would be to pay for this from Social Security benefits... The idea has been supported by Trump's … [Read more...] about US Senate to talk about paid family leave….
AG Sessions Justice Dept. wants to ban most Southern Border political asylum entry into America…
The United States is legally bound by International agreement to receive defined asylum seekers from other countries.... The President of the United State must report his ceiling number of asylum seekers each year to Congress which has the right to change that number, has … [Read more...] about AG Sessions Justice Dept. wants to ban most Southern Border political asylum entry into America…
The REAL reason Joe Crowley lost?….The failure to Fight for HIS districts voters…..
For the last 36 hours national media types have been selling the loss of House Rep. Joe Crowley, a Queens , NY Democrat in terms of progressivism and a bit of socialism.... That is only a small part of the story.... The major reason the guy lost the district he represented … [Read more...] about The REAL reason Joe Crowley lost?….The failure to Fight for HIS districts voters…..
The US is spending money faster than it can print…..
In the last year and half Trump and the Republicans have enacted a tax cut and a oversized budget.... Trump is starting trade war against Eastern and Western countries.... The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates .... Gas price's seesaw at higher … [Read more...] about The US is spending money faster than it can print…..
Changing directions again….Trump tells GOP members of Congress…’Stop Wasting Time’ on immigration….
This is about the tenth time Donald Trump has changed direction on immigration policy.... Back a year and a half ago he said he wanted to get something done..... But since then? He has see sawed back and forth between supporting immigration reform efforts and being … [Read more...] about Changing directions again….Trump tells GOP members of Congress…’Stop Wasting Time’ on immigration….
House immigration compromise bill needs more time….
The House Freedom Caucus right-leaning bill was voted down today.... House Speaker Ryan is trying to get something that could possibly pass together for a vote next week.... There where things in the Conservative bill that would NEVER get anywhere in the Senate.... Trump … [Read more...] about House immigration compromise bill needs more time….
Trump admin to ask for changes in Cabinet departments….
Any major changes would have to be approved by Congress.... Don't hold your breath..... Especially with Democrats poised to gain more seats in the House in a bit more than 6 months... President Trump will unveil his administration's plan to reorganize the federal … [Read more...] about Trump admin to ask for changes in Cabinet departments….