The deal WILL contain money FOR some sort of additional border 'barriers'..... THAT will put Democrats on the spot from some of their supporters.... THAT is just gonna have to be..... Democrats will try to keep the money level for the barrier below $2 billion , less than … [Read more...] about Congressional negotiators close to getting a deal on agencies /department budgets…
Immigration
Democrat Beto O’Rourke to hold counter Trump border wall rally in El Paso Texas this Monday…
Donald Trump will be IN that city when the former Texas US House member O'Rourke joins others to showcase the fact El Paso is NOT a war or crisis zone that Trump says it is.... (Trump seems intent on continuing to run on the 'wall' for another two years...) The media is … [Read more...] about Democrat Beto O’Rourke to hold counter Trump border wall rally in El Paso Texas this Monday…
VP Mike Pence DEFENDS the Trump Border Wall 35 day Government Shutdown….
Thus giving the federal employee's, contractors and other the middle finger, eh? His boss isn't getting the $5 Billion.... But he DID rip out $3 Billion in 35 days..... Mike Pence... Another guy operating in an Alternate Universe.... Vice President Pence … [Read more...] about VP Mike Pence DEFENDS the Trump Border Wall 35 day Government Shutdown….
McConnell will carry Trump’s deal pitch to the US Senate…
Donald Trump pitch for $5 Billion wall money fell on deaf ears before it even got announced last week... No Wall money.... No deal discussion 's until the government workers go back to work.... THAT was the two conditions from Democrats under the leadership of Chuck … [Read more...] about McConnell will carry Trump’s deal pitch to the US Senate…
Donald Trump losing ground with his border wall government shutdown..Update…Day 30….
Donald Trump has put himself in a hole...... WILLIAM KRISTOL @ The Bulwark.... The veteran and shrewd New York political operative Bruce Gyory, who’s always worth listening to, writes: Wanted to drop you a note. The slippage we anticipated for Trump’s standing in … [Read more...] about Donald Trump losing ground with his border wall government shutdown..Update…Day 30….
How about Trump kicking in money for HIS border ‘Wall’?
Sounds good to me.... And this from a Republican lawmaker, eh? Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., suggested last week that President Donald Trump should consider paying for the wall with some of his own money. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo) Rep. Walter Jones is … [Read more...] about How about Trump kicking in money for HIS border ‘Wall’?
Trump people blink….Now trying to sell the idea of a Trump, ‘Wall’ NOT made of steel….
Donald Trump HAD been running on the idea that he would get $5 Billon to erect a Great Wall made of steel along the entire border of American and Mexico.... First he said he's get Mexico to pay for the thing..... THAT ain't gonna happen.... NOW he wants you and me to … [Read more...] about Trump people blink….Now trying to sell the idea of a Trump, ‘Wall’ NOT made of steel….
DHS and Customs Border Patrol to be grilled by Congress on immigrant children deaths….
Both the House and Senate lawmakers have announced that they will be calling in people from both federal agencies to explain about the actions of their employee's and their policies.... Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Sunday that he plans to hold hearings in the Senate … [Read more...] about DHS and Customs Border Patrol to be grilled by Congress on immigrant children deaths….