Trump on the Stump

If the rumors are true, Donald Trump will be coming to Montana this week to stump for Matt Rosendale, the Republican challenger to incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. Given his past behavior, we can expect the usual insults, name-calling and chest-thumping that are the trademark of a president who has no experience in government and sees public policy not as a give-and-take of differences of opinion between reasonable people, but as a stage upon which he can strut while sowing division among the citizens of our state, nation, and world.

Analysts doubt Trumps tariffs will level playing field for US steel companies Source: Cox Media Group

The new tariffs imposed on steel imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union will boost hiring by the nation's steel producers, but analysts doubt that the duties will dramatically revive an industry that once dominated the world. Steel executives Roger Newport, of AK Steel in Middletown, Ohio, and Tim Timken, of Timken Steel in Canton, Ohio, have told financial analysts that President Donald Trump's decision to levy 25 percent tariffs on steel imports will help level the playing field in what they argue has been years of unfair trading practices from foreign producers.

White House tweets draw ire over their political content

The White House is using its official Twitter handle to target Democratic lawmakers who have criticized President Donald Trump's immigration policies, drawing complaints that government resources are being used to undercut potential 2020 presidential rivals. The White House Twitter handle, which has more than 17.3 million followers, falsely accused California Sen. Kamala Harris on Monday of "supporting the animals of MS-13," a violent gang that the president has sought to eradicate.

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The White House is using its official Twitter handle to target Democratic lawmakers who have criticized President Donald Trump's immigration policies, drawing complaints that government resources are being used to undercut potential 2020 presidential rivals. The White House Twitter handle, which has more than 17.3 million followers, falsely accused California Sen. Kamala Harris on Monday of "supporting the animals of MS-13," a violent gang that the president has sought to eradicate.

Ex-congressional IT staffer reaches plea deal that debunks conspiracy theories

Federal prosecutors concluded an 18-month investigation into a former congressional technology staffer on Tuesday by publicly debunking allegations - promoted by conservative media and President Donald Trump - suggesting he was a Pakistani operative who stole government secrets with cover from House Democrats. As part of an agreement with prosecutors, Imran Awan pleaded guilty to a relatively minor offense unrelated to his work on Capitol Hill: making a false statement on a bank loan application.

Seneca Club honors recognizes community leaders during 119th annual dinner

The Seneca Club of Kings County, one of New York's oldest Democratic Clubs, held its 119th annual dinner dance at Giando's on the Water in Williamsburg on Tuesday where it honored 11 people and recognized dozens of others. "I thank the good lord for giving us this beautiful night," said Steve Cohn, the club's longtime leader.

President Trump Continues Attacking Maxine Waters After She Cancels Events Over Death Threats

President Donald Trump is continuing his attacks against Maxine Waters, calling the California Democratic representative "crazy" and saying her behavior will "make people flee the Democrats." Crazy Maxine Waters, said by some to be one of the most corrupt people in politics, is rapidly becoming, together with Nancy Pelosi, the FACE of the Democrat Party.

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Last week, a 28-year-old socialist - who had campaigned on a call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement - defeated the chairman of the House Democratic caucus in a primary election. Republican operatives promptly salivated: For decades, GOP candidates had been leveling attacks against a fictional Nancy Pelosi, one who supported "open borders" and "collectivism."

Why there was no pomp, circumstance or former president when Obama expressway signs went up on I-55

With little fanfare from officials, signs went up in recent months marking the newly named Barack Obama Presidential Expressway, a stretch of about 80 miles of Interstate 55 from the southwest suburbs to Pontiac. While the March unveiling lacked the usual pomp and circumstance, state Rep. La Shawn Ford , D-Chicago, said politics - the Illinois Department of Transportation is overseen by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner - didn't play a role.

A long tradition: Americans behaving badly to each other

House Financial Services Committee ranking member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., asks a question of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, during a hearing Wednesday, June 27, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Financial Services Committee ranking member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., asks a question of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, during a hearing Wednesday, June 27, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Hawley Launches Website on McCaskill’s Supreme Court Votes

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is running for re-election in a state President Donald Trump carried by 19 points. Hawley is launching a new digital campaign to highlight Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill 's previous positions on Supreme Court nominees, as the latest high court vacancy shakes up competitive Senate races across the country.

Florida Democrats Ban Private-Prison Donations, but Emails Show Internal Pushback

At a gala fundraiser for the Florida Democratic Party in Hollywood on Sunday, party leaders including Chair Terrie Rizzo stood onstage and repeatedly condemned the Trump Administration for imprisoning immigrant children at detention facilities across the country. But when a group of activists proposed a ban on all political donations from the private-prison companies who profit off Trump's policies, a small but influential minority of old-guard party officials fought back and nearly succeeded in killing the measure.

Washington voters likely to take up carbon fee initiative

In this May 10, 2018, file photo, Abigail Doerr, campaign director for Yes on 1631, holds up an initiative petition with signatures on it, at a rally to kick off the campaign for "Yes on 1631," in Seattle Washington. Washington state is trying once again to charge industrial emitters a fee for their carbon emissions.