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
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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….
Trump to say if the US will stay with Iran nuclear arms deal this afternoon….
Just about EVERYBODY has cautioned him to stay in the deal Sec of State John Kerry made in the President Obama admin..... Congress made it so the American President had to certify that the Iranians where sticking to the terms of the nuclear limitation agreement every 90 … [Read more...] about Trump to say if the US will stay with Iran nuclear arms deal this afternoon….
Connecticut votes to join the National Vote Compact against the Electorial College….
The effort to have the American President elected by the popular vote gains another state..... In case you arent't aware? The American President is NOT elected by the popular vote..... Both George W. Bush and Donald Trump LOST the popular vote and went on to become … [Read more...] about Connecticut votes to join the National Vote Compact against the Electorial College….