It's Donald Trump's party now..... Those on the Right who oppose him do so at their own political risk among the base of the Right.... The Weekly Standard, the magazine that espouses traditional conservatism and which has remained deeply critical of President Donald Trump, … [Read more...] about The conservative Weekly Standard magazine, which has been ant-Trump, is closing down….
Politics
22 Republican Senator’s are up for re-election come 2020….
Sabato's Crystal Ball does an early handicap of the 2020 US Senate races.... Most of the 34 US Senate seats up for voting ARE Republican...But most of those seats are in Trump friendly states.... If Democrats duplicate their midterm push in voting and the can take the … [Read more...] about 22 Republican Senator’s are up for re-election come 2020….
China and Russia move closer as Trump’s America flexes against China…..
Under most of the modern era US President's America has been moving to keep China and Russia to use trade as a means to work WITH the two authoritarian countries.... With the Trump administration that has changed.... Almost banging the table … [Read more...] about China and Russia move closer as Trump’s America flexes against China…..
Trump’s border wall rants didn’t help Republicans much in border states…
He sold border wall and caravan invasion across the country before last months midterm election's to Republican's .. But in border states? It does not seem to be that big of an issue.... So? Why would either party want to give this guy $5 Billion of OUR taxpayer money … [Read more...] about Trump’s border wall rants didn’t help Republicans much in border states…
Education Sec follows court order to cancel student loans for defrauded students….
Education Sec. Betsy DeVos had to be ordered by a Federal judge throw out federal student loans that the Obama Admin has promised to cancel due to school closures or fraud by others.... The Trump administration said Thursday it will cancel thousands of borrowers’ federal … [Read more...] about Education Sec follows court order to cancel student loans for defrauded students….
China resumes some soybean orders….
They had stopped almost completely in defiance of the Trump export tariffs..... The new order is not close what China normally would import from American farmers.... China purchased 1.13 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week, offering a sign that the two countries … [Read more...] about China resumes some soybean orders….
What’s going on with the Saudi’s and Yemen… and the US Congress?….
Several things on the political front.... Yemen’s internationally recognized government and the Houthi-led rebel movement agreed to a cease-fire in the port city of Hodeidah and its surrounding governorate on Thursday, following a week of UN–sponsored peace talks in … [Read more...] about What’s going on with the Saudi’s and Yemen… and the US Congress?….
Incoming Republican House leader McCarthy urges ‘bipartisanship’….
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) doesn't want a "partisan food fight" and investigations.? Is this guy for REAL? His party members have had their OWN show for how long? Since 2010? They have disinvited Democrats from participation in the Congress.... And NOW, all the … [Read more...] about Incoming Republican House leader McCarthy urges ‘bipartisanship’….