Confusion over Trump’s border wall delays spending talks Senate negotiators say a lack of clarity from President Trump about his plans for a proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border is holding up talks to avoid a government shutdown. Trump has demanded tougher immigration controls and more border-security measures in return […]
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GOP tax bill advances to House floor after clearing rules panel GOP tax bill advances to House floor after clearing rules panel:- The final Republican tax bill contains slightly more in tax relief for the middle class than did its earlier versions, but the wealthy remain the biggest winners in […]
Suspect in attack on Sen. Rand Paul might face more serious charges, police say The man accused of attacking Sen. Rand Paul on Friday may soon face more serious criminal charges because the Kentucky Republican is suffering from several rib injuries, law enforcement officials said Monday. An attorney for the […]
Alabama Senate GOP candidates spar over Trump support Alabama Senate GOP candidates spar over Trump support:- Thursday night’s Alabama Senate GOP runoff debate served to deepen the rift between Sen. Luther Strange and former Judge Roy Moore as the two sparred over who would be the better steward of President […]
McCain blasts Trump as poorly informed, often impulsive Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) bucked President Trump in an op-ed on Thursday, saying Congress does not answer to him despite his recent attacks on the lawmakers. “We must respect his authority and constitutional responsibilities. We must, where we can, cooperate with him. […]
Tough choice for Trump if Congress refuses border wall financing Tough choice for Trump if Congress refuses border wall financing:- President Donald Trump is unlikely to win congressional support for funds he wants for a proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall before an Oct. 1 deadline, meaning he may have to choose […]
Trump says was being sarcastic in thanking Putin for embassy staff cuts Trump says was being sarcastic in thanking Putin for embassy staff cuts:- President Donald Trump said on Friday he was being sarcastic when he thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for saving the United States money by ordering cuts […]
Trump attacks on McConnell bring rebukes from fellow Republicans Trump attacks on McConnell bring rebukes from fellow Republicans:- President Trump aimed a fresh barrage of criticism at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday, escalating an extraordinary fight with a key Republican leader that could undermine the party’s ability to […]
Senate begins debate on ‘skinny repeal’ of Obamacare The Senate began debating a bill late Thursday that would repeal limited portions of Obamacare and ban federal funding for Planned Parenthood as Republican leaders scrambled to pass legislation this week. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office said the bill, dubbed the Health […]
Ryan assures Republican senators House will not pass “skinny” Obamacare repeal As the U.S. Senate edged towards a late-night vote on a pared-down bill to repeal Obamacare, House Speaker Paul Ryan assured Senate Republicans that if they approve a bill that many do not want to become law, the House […]
