Axios is out with a piece that says Democratic House leader Pelosi wants to run against Senate GOP Majority Leader Mitch McConnell AND Donald Trump.... Why? She is worried that running against just against Trump won't be enough for Democrats since just about everybody has … [Read more...] about Could Democrats run against McConnell AND Trump?
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Trump backs away from background checks on gun purchases….
Raise your hand if you are surprised with this.... This IS the Donald Trump from years ago when he would say something that might make the media and most people think he was empathic? Then someone would whisper in his ear and he would make a HARD 'Right Turn'.... You HAD … [Read more...] about Trump backs away from background checks on gun purchases….
Republican Senate Leader McConnell making sure Congress does NOT move to make elections secure….
One thing Robert Mueller pointed out in his report and testimony .... The Russian's HAVE and continue to try and influence America's voting in elections.... One thing that isn't happening is that Republican US Senate leader Mitch McConnell is up for doing anything against … [Read more...] about Republican Senate Leader McConnell making sure Congress does NOT move to make elections secure….
A badly needed budget deal is made by Pelosi and McConnell…Will Trump agree?
Quietly.... While all the Progressive House 'squad' have been going back and forth with Donald Trump? House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer have been working with Trump's Treasury Sec. Mnuchin to cement a 2 year budget … [Read more...] about A badly needed budget deal is made by Pelosi and McConnell…Will Trump agree?
Mitch McConnell Won’t Let Election Security money Happen…
Why Not?..... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is refusing to buckle to the near constant drumbeat from Democrats -- and some Republicans -- about the need to pass election security legislation in the wake of the report from special counsel Robert Mueller … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell Won’t Let Election Security money Happen…
Republicans worried about possible government default under Trump….
Huge tax cuts.... Trade Wars.... Increased budget spending.... Mushy Economy.... Donald Trump....The guy who loves debt..... America ..... The GOP dysfunction — coupled with a new House Democratic majority with its own priorities — leaves the sides much farther … [Read more...] about Republicans worried about possible government default under Trump….
McConnell blocks resolution to release full Mueller report….
Trump said he didn't care.... Republican Senate Majority Leader McConnell does, I guess? Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked a non-binding resolution to make special counsel Robert Mueller's full report public. The big picture: The resolution was passed … [Read more...] about McConnell blocks resolution to release full Mueller report….
House and Senate Congressional lawmakers work to get a new longterm budget …..
The group will most likely come up with a bill that would provide funding for the agencies and departments that went down for 35 days.... The agreement will NOT authorize money for a concrete and steel wall across the US/Mexican border .... It will probably have money for … [Read more...] about House and Senate Congressional lawmakers work to get a new longterm budget …..