Donald Trump is going to the mat on a partial shutdown for wall money that he has NO chance of wringing out Congress .... Why? It’s the quintessential ending to the fractious eight-year House GOP majority, which was dominated by knife fights between GOP leaders and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump doubles down on a Government shutdown…..
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Ryan…Trump won’t sign budget extension…Holding out for his $5B Wall….
He's NOT gonna get the Five Billion.... We'll see what Congress does.... Trump WAS going to go along with things... But it appears that he has grown worried that conservatives are pissed at him for not fighting harder for 'Wall' money...Democrats have NOT budged an inch … [Read more...] about Ryan…Trump won’t sign budget extension…Holding out for his $5B Wall….
North Korea was NEVER gonna give up it’s Nukes….
This dog said so repeatedly from Day One.... This whole thing has slipped from sight but goes on.... North Korea said Thursday it will not denuclearize unless the United States removes its "nuclear threat" from South Korea and Japan, a traditional stance for the reclusive … [Read more...] about North Korea was NEVER gonna give up it’s Nukes….
Trump Syria withdrawal from Syria not playing good in Congress….
Trump is increasingly being seen as doing this as a payoff to Russia's Putin and a prize to Iran..... Donald Trump displays his lack to looking at the 'long game' in foreign policy.... The question is? What will Congress actually do? Or will the doubts expressed cause Trump … [Read more...] about Trump Syria withdrawal from Syria not playing good in Congress….
The Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 0.25 in defiance of Trump…
Every time Trump dares the Fed? It's gonna do the opposite.... The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the fourth time this year despite protests from President Trump. The Fed’s policy-making arm, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), voted … [Read more...] about The Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 0.25 in defiance of Trump…
Trump orders troop withdrawal from Syria….
Donald Trump has decided that ISIS is defeated there.... Huh? He also wants US State Dept. people out also.... Is Donald Trump giving up on Syria which would make ISAIS, Iran and Russia VERY Happy? The Pentagon under orders from the Commander-in Chief is NOT … [Read more...] about Trump orders troop withdrawal from Syria….
Political Roundup for Dec 19, 2018…2020…RRH Elections
President/National: 2020: In preparation for his 2020 reelection campaign, Sir Tweetalot is creating a behemoth that would more or less swallow the RNC, solidifying his grip on the Republican Party. While the streamlining of the two organizations may make sense from a campaign … [Read more...] about Political Roundup for Dec 19, 2018…2020…RRH Elections
Could the Stock Market bottom falling out force Trump to let up the trade wars?
Politico is out with a piece that presents the above.... The stock market has lost all it's gains for the year as investors take hits waiting to see if China or Trump blinks on Trump's tariff war.... Already Trump has called off the 25% additional import fees against the … [Read more...] about Could the Stock Market bottom falling out force Trump to let up the trade wars?