Trump spotted golfing with Peyton Manning, Sen. Bob Corker
President Trump appeared to have hit the links Sunday with two-time Super Bowl champ Peyton Manning and Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker.
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Meet the ‘shadow’ network of charities, political warriors behind Trump’s rise
The crowd rose to its feet and roared its approval as Sen. Jeff Sessions bounded onto the stage at the Breakers, an exclusive resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Stephen Miller, an aide to the Alabama Republican, handed him a glass trophy honoring his bravery as a lawmaker.
Obamacare Repeal Sinks Into Tedious Talking Points
In defending the unpopular and flawed House bill to replace Obamacare, a common Republican refrain is that it fully protects health-insurance coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions. "Under this bill, no matter what, you cannot be denied coverage if you have a pre-existing condition," insisted House Speaker Paul Ryan, a talking point echoed by President Donald Trump.
Kansas program to help immigrants navigate driving exams
In this Feb. 3, 2017, file photo, Ifrah Ahmed, left, and Mursal Naleye stand outside a new walk-in clinic in Garden City, Kan. Kansas is launching a project to help immigrants in the meatpacking town get driver's licenses by offering them free translators when they take their exams.
Can your off-hours political activism get you in trouble at work?
In recent weeks, the story of a New Jersey lawyer whose off-hours political activism was brought to the attention of her employer went viral because of the unusual way it happened: A congressman's letter flagged her as a "ringleader" of a group in New Jersey aimed at making him more accountable and accessible to his constituents. In a fundraising letter sent to a board member of the bank for which Saily Avelenda worked, Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., attached an article that quoted her, warning in a handwritten postscript that a member of one of the groups challenging him worked in his bank.
Stabenow retains policy focus as first Republican challenger lays campaign groundwork
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan, answers questions from members of the media after speaking at a press conference about her American Jobs Agenda at Rogers Foam Automotive Corporation on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Flint. Stabenow aims to revitalize Michigan's job force with her proposed Make It In America Act and Bring Jobs Home Act, and by promoting stronger trade enforcement with other nations.
GOP senator: Tax reform more likely to come before ObamaCare repeal
Ron Johnson GOP senator: Tax reform more likely to come before ObamaCare repeal Ex-Obama cyber czar defends government rules for hacking tools Senators locked in turf battle over Russia probes MORE is predicting that a tax-cut bill is more likely to come before legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare this year. "The tax reform is an easier lift," Johnson told radio host John Catsimatidis in an interview that aired Sunday on AM 970 in New York.
Pence backs up Trump’s economic efforts during visit to Iowa
Vice President Mike Pence waves to supporters Saturday as U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during her annual fundraiser in Boone. Vice President Mike Pence speaks during an annual fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Boone, Iowa.
Politics | Sunday Political Brunch – June 4, 2017: Is Impeachment Really an Option?
I was all over the place this past week on my political travels, and I was curious about one thing: Is the talk about impeaching President Trump really serious, or is it just partisan chatter? Let's "brunch" on that this week. "To Impeach; or Not To Impeach?" When this started brewing a few weeks ago, with little-known Members of Congress calling for impeachment and obscure city councils passing resolutions, I thought the talk was crazy.
Millennial View: Catherine Rampell – Trump’s snowflakery is infecting the GOP
Perhaps the worst sports in America, White House officials refuse to accept that their health-care plan is a huge, stinking, hopeless failure. A month ago, House Republicans - at the White House's urging - shoved a terrible health-care bill through to a vote.
Conservative View: Jennifer Rubin – What is Trump’s possible…
The Washington Post reports: "The Trump administration is moving toward handing back to Russia two diplomatic compounds, near New York City and on Maryland's Eastern Shore, that its officials were ejected from in late December as punishment for Moscow's interference in the 2016 presidential election."
Republican agenda facing time crunch in Congress
President Donald Trump and his GOP allies on Capitol Hill have made it through nearly half their first year in power without a single major legislative achievement. If that's going to change, it will have to start soon, a reality that Republican lawmakers will confront when they return to the Capitol on Monday from a weeklong break.
Trump will deliver, Pence tells Iowa GOP
Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday reassured Iowa conservatives, some of them cool to Donald Trump, that the president will deliver on his campaign promises to boost the economy. Speaking at the annual fundraiser of Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, Pence told more than 1,400 Iowa Republicans that, thanks to Trump, "American businesses are growing again, they are investing in America again."
Maglite flashlight company in Ontario watching federal a Made in Americaa bill
The Ontario-based manufacturer of Maglite brand flashlights is supporting a federal bill that would supersede state law preventing the company from using the phrase “Made in the USA.” California law prevents manufacturers from selling products that use the phrase “ Made in the USA ” on the product or in its marketing when any of its components are made outside of the United States. Mag Instrument Inc. used the phrase on its Maglite products in the past, but a lawsuit 10 years ago led the company to stop using it.
The Latest: Pence says Trump will deliver on economic agenda
Gov. Kim Reynolds, left, and Sen. Joni Ernst wave to the crowd as Reynolds takes the stage during the governor's Inaugural Celebration hosted by the Republican Party of Iowa, Friday, June 2, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa. The unofficial inaugural event raises money for the Republican Party, a strategic move that highlights the GOP's focus on the upcoming midterm election and Reynolds' anticipated gubernatorial run.
Alec Baldwin’s Advice to Kathy Griffin on Trump Brouhaha:…
"No 1 believes u meant 2 threaten Trump," tweets Baldwin, who also resurrects his insane Henry Hyde rant from the '90s Alec Baldwin, a survivor of public scorn and a notorious liberal, has shared some encouraging words with embattled comedian Kathy Griffin. Because Alec Baldwin.
a Nashville Rally For Trutha organizes protest in front of TN Gop Senators offices
Police in southern Italy are under fire for allowing one of Italy's most-wanted mob bosses to greet his fans after his arrest an A crowd of around 100 people gathered outside Senator Corker and Senator Alexander's offices - on the corner of West End and Murphy. Signs of the event centered from President Trump calling for releasing his tax returns to his alleged involvement with Russia.
Standing Up To The Politics Of Greed: Rebecca Otto [Greg Laden’s Blog]
The amazing Betty Folliard, former school board member, Minnesota house representative, and the woman behind a number of important political campaign, has a radio show on AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota called " A Woman's Place ." Rebecca explains why she is running, and gives us a run down of her background, including the time she took over Michele Bachmann's old senate district.
Prosecutors want judge to deny Schock dismissal requests
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GOP legislative agenda incomplete, lags as Congress returns
In this May 10, 2017 file photo, Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Trump and his GOP allies on Capitol Hill have made it through nearly half their first year in power without a single major legislative achievement.