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
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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?
Trump blinks….Wants to avoid a Government shutdown…
Things ain't what they used to be in Washington D.C., eh? Before? Donald Trump's huffing and bluffing would have had everyone scared... No longer.... Democrats didn't blink .... Republican lawmakers don't have the stomach for government shutdown, especially since … [Read more...] about Trump blinks….Wants to avoid a Government shutdown…
There could be a partial US Government shutdown in less than a week ….
70% of the Government agencies are actually fully funded..... But there are some agencies that need a new budget vote to go on operating thru next year.... The lawmakers in Congress and Donald Trump are doing a political game of chicken that reoccurs when it comes to budget … [Read more...] about There could be a partial US Government shutdown in less than a week ….
Democrat House Rep. Cummings: DOJ should ‘definitely reconsider’ laws against indicting sitting president….
THERE IS NO LAW against indicting a sitting American President..... Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), the incoming Chair of the House Judiciary Committee KNOWS that.... The so called 'law' he's talking about is just a Justice Dept. 'guild-line'..... Lets face … [Read more...] about Democrat House Rep. Cummings: DOJ should ‘definitely reconsider’ laws against indicting sitting president….
The conservative Weekly Standard magazine, which has been ant-Trump, is closing down….
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….
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….
Michael Cohen gets sentenced to 36 months in jail….
Cohen thought he'd get no jail time.... But the US Attorney for the Southern District was NOT happy that Cohen kinda held back some things about his own financial actions.... Cohen is STILL being investigated by New York State.... With good behavior and other … [Read more...] about Michael Cohen gets sentenced to 36 months in jail….