One KNEW this was would be the outcome on this..... While President Donald Trump wanted a separate branch of the US Military for the US Space Force? Inside the Pentagon ? THAT was a nonstarter.... It was pointed out here that Congress has the final say on designating … [Read more...] about The US Space Force will be overseen by the US Air Force…..
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Democrats lose several things they wanted in the spending bill agreement …..
Not in the legislation so far it seems... Back pay for contractors who went payless for the 35 day Trump border wall government shutdown... Much Less numbers of detentions for ICE to be able to do.... Extension of Violence Against Women Act.... DACA/Dreamers … [Read more...] about Democrats lose several things they wanted in the spending bill agreement …..
House Democrats move to pass a gun purchase background check bill….
The bill would mandate background checks for ALL gun and rifle buying or transfers.... It has NO chance of passing in the Senate where Republicans have a majority.... This back and forth between the US House and Senate on legislation is going to happen often.... The House … [Read more...] about House Democrats move to pass a gun purchase background check bill….
House Democrats expect to continue looking into all things Trump…
While the Robert Mueller group may finish ivy the end of the year or so ? House Democrats expect to continue investigating the Republican President and his connection to Russian and other business dealing's well into next (election) year.... Illustration: … [Read more...] about House Democrats expect to continue looking into all things Trump…
Closing on the government funding deadline it appears Trump as no choice but to go along….
The extended funding for the agencies and departments that had shutdowns for 35 days is 2 days from now....This Friday.... Congressional deal makers have agreed to give the Trump admin $1.375 billion for 'barriers' along just 55 miles of the more than 1,950 miles of the … [Read more...] about Closing on the government funding deadline it appears Trump as no choice but to go along….
Former astronaut Mark Kelly is running for the US Senate in Arizona…
He's a Democrat like his wife, Gabby Giffords , a former US House member that was the subject of gun violence.... Mark Kelly, the former space shuttle commander who teamed with his wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords, to advocate for stricter gun laws after Giffords was shot at … [Read more...] about Former astronaut Mark Kelly is running for the US Senate in Arizona…
A President that has used religious stereotypes HIMSELF calls for a Muslim House member to quit…..
'Do as I say....Not as I Do'? President Trump demanded on Tuesday that a freshman lawmaker from Minnesota resign after she posted tweets deemed anti-Semitic even by fellow Democrats, but those tweets echoed some of the same insinuations about Jews and money that he has … [Read more...] about A President that has used religious stereotypes HIMSELF calls for a Muslim House member to quit…..
Majority of New Yorkers support the Amazon Long Island City Headquarters…Poll….
After relaxing over getting the company to locate a another headquarters campus in Queens? Supporters of the move and the NY Governors people are gearing up to keep the ball rolling against those who are against the terms of the deal.... Most New Yorkers back the … [Read more...] about Majority of New Yorkers support the Amazon Long Island City Headquarters…Poll….