And Op-Ed BY KIM WEHLE,at The Hill.... Amidst the incessant shock waves emanating from the Trump presidency, there’s solace to be had in one happy happenstance: people are re-learning basic civics. And in that connection, the process of effective self-governance is finally … [Read more...] about With a new Democratic led US House…The Return of Checks and balances in American Government grows….
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Senate leader McConnell coming under pressure from Republican’s to end the shutdown….
The Senate Republican Majority leader has refused to allow the Senate to vote on the Democratic House two bills that would allow the ever growing partial shutdown stop.... His party leader Donald Trump, the President, has advised Americans to 'Enjoy the Ride'.... Most don't … [Read more...] about Senate leader McConnell coming under pressure from Republican’s to end the shutdown….
Just like the Russians…China has detained people it would seem for swap bait……
The Russians just arrested and America in Moscow and will charge the ex-Marine with spying.... It would seem to be no coincidence that America is holding a women they have charged for spying. China has gone bigger... They have arrested 13 Canadians since one of their … [Read more...] about Just like the Russians…China has detained people it would seem for swap bait……
First day Dream bills from House Democrats….
Might as well let some Democrats get this stuff out of their systems... The Republicans still have majority in the US Senate.... The House passed legislation to end the partial government shutdown on Thursday, hours after Democrats took control of the chamber and elected … [Read more...] about First day Dream bills from House Democrats….
California Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi elected Speaker of the House…..Again….
I told ya so..... There was NEVER any doubt that she would get her old chair and gavel back... The vote was 219 -192..... San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi was elected speaker Thursday and will lead Democrats as they take over the House amid a partial government … [Read more...] about California Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi elected Speaker of the House…..Again….
Nancy Pelosi doubts Justice Dept, view that a sitting President CANNOT be charged with a crime….
There is NOT actual LAW against a American President being charged with a crime.... The Department of Justice opinion is just that....And opinion.... Donald Trump & Co. just got a message from Pelosi who doesn't WANT to move to impeach Trump, but will be under HUGE … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi doubts Justice Dept, view that a sitting President CANNOT be charged with a crime….
Trump tells Schumer he can’t accept Dems’ offers against government shutdown because he’d ‘look foolish’….
The above sure makes the federal employee's that are stuck in the middle of a government shutdown which means they won't get paid feel good? Donald Trump is dancing for his base rightwingnut media people... And he actually told Chuck Schumer the truth.... Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Trump tells Schumer he can’t accept Dems’ offers against government shutdown because he’d ‘look foolish’….
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren chances of the Democratic Presidential nomination have shrunk…
There has been a cicil war going on within the Democratic party.... Progressives on the left vs mainstream Democrats.... Bernie Sanders, who isn't a Democrat, ran against Hillary Clinton last time.... He lost.... Now for 2020?..... Democratic left leaners Sanders and … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren chances of the Democratic Presidential nomination have shrunk…