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The Trump ‘Big Better Bill’ is NOT a Done Deal…

May 23, 2025 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The thing now goes to the US Senate and will have to come back to the House after the Senate 'adjusts' things before going to Trump for his signature... Republicans hold 53 Senate seats, meaning they can afford to lose just three members and still pass the bill via … [Read more...] about The Trump ‘Big Better Bill’ is NOT a Done Deal…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Congress, Government, Law, Media, Politics, Trump 'Big/Beautiful/Bill' Spending, US Senate

Trump… Big… Beautiful…Bill… Update Late 5/20/2025

May 20, 2025 By jamesb Leave a Comment

GOP SALT Tax deal is reached.... House Speaker Mike Johnson and a group of blue-state Republicans have reached a critical but tentative deal to boost the cap on state and local tax deductions to $40,000 in the GOP megabill, according to three Republicans with direct knowledge of … [Read more...] about Trump… Big… Beautiful…Bill… Update Late 5/20/2025

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2025 Trump Big/Beautiful/Bill, Congress, Donald Trump, Government, Media, Politics, Republicans, US House, US House 2025 Spending, US Senate

Congress WILL NOT approve the Musk/DOGE job cuts….

May 14, 2025 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Any surprise on this? NOPE.... Trump and Musk got their way off the starting line of Trump 2.0.... BUT? Republican House and Senate lwamkaers ARE getting HUGE Head and Stomach ache's back home from voters that WILL be lining up for the 2026 Midterm … [Read more...] about Congress WILL NOT approve the Musk/DOGE job cuts….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Musk, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Congress, Congress vs DOGE Job/Admin Cuts, Donald Trump, Government, Law, Media, Musk/DOGE job cuts, Politics, Republicans, US House, US Senate

Another Fox Talking Head Hired for Trump Admin…Jeanine Pirro

May 8, 2025 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The guy simply LOVES malcontents.... The Fox Talking Head would have to be confirmed by the Senate if she stays in the spot... And? Contrarry to to past media reports? Donald J. Trump HIMSELF, does NOT like to actually let people go... President Donald Trump on … [Read more...] about Another Fox Talking Head Hired for Trump Admin…Jeanine Pirro

Filed Under: Entertainment, Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Crime, Donald Trump, Government, Jeanine Pirro, Law, Politics, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia., US Senate

Could Democrats Steal a Senate Majority Next Election?

May 6, 2025 By jamesb 2 Comments

A Democratic US House majority is very likely with Trump’s unpopularity….. Could Democrats actually grab the US Senate also? Doubtful But ya NEVER know… Brian Kemp’s decision not to run for Senate isn’t just a setback for Republicans in Georgia. It is the latest sign … [Read more...] about Could Democrats Steal a Senate Majority Next Election?

Filed Under: Government, Media, Other Things, Politics, Polling, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, Democrats, Government, Media, Politics, Republicans, Trump Admin, US Economy, US Senate

Senate Fails to Pass a Bill to Stop Trump Tariff’s…..

April 30, 2025 By jamesb Leave a Comment

It WAS A CLOSE vote defeat for Democrats...... That it WAS close should be a warning to Trump & Co. (Tariff's are actually Treaties beteween countries and Congress IS the owner of them....But Trump has used a back door to work them...) A subsequent US Senate vote in … [Read more...] about Senate Fails to Pass a Bill to Stop Trump Tariff’s…..

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, Donald Trump, Government, Law, Politics, Tariff's/Treaties, Trump tariff's/import taxes, Trump Tariffs/Republican Worry, US Economy, US House, US Senate

Part of Democratic Party to go after SOME incumbents

April 16, 2025 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The Vice DNC Chair wants to follow in Sanders and Acasio-Cortes foot steeps and rally the BASE... BUT? These efforts to go to 'Left' should NOT be at the expense of the parties Middle and those who supported Trump & Co., But nopw are looking for new place to vote for... A … [Read more...] about Part of Democratic Party to go after SOME incumbents

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: ' Leaders We Deserve '/ Democrats, 2026/2028 Elections, Congress, Democrats, DNC/Democratic national Committee (Party), Government, Law, Media, Politics, US House, US Senate

House Republicans Approve a Spending Bill that WILL Increase Govt. Debt….

April 10, 2025 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Economists ARE worried that Trump's "Big Beautiful' BIL'   WILL Add even MORE MORE US Government Red Ink..... The saving grace IS that the Government does NOT have to Balance it's Budgetlike individuals do,  and it prints the Money....... Republicans in Congress approved … [Read more...] about House Republicans Approve a Spending Bill that WILL Increase Govt. Debt….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2025 Second Spending Bill, Congress, Cutting Medicaid/Medicare/Social Security?, Democrats, Donald Trump, Government, Law, Media, Military, Politics, Republicans, Trump Admin, US Economy, US House, US Senate

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