The Latest: 2 Trump properties in hurricane’s path
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. accompanied by members of the House and Senate Democrats, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept.
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It’s a ‘great thing’ to deal with Democrats, Trump now says
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. accompanied by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y. speaks with DREAMERS who are holding a 4-day fast on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept.
The Latest: Trump briefed on Hurricane Irma preparations
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. accompanied by members of the House and Senate Democrats, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept.
Hurricane aid measure grows to $15 billion as Irma bears down
Senate Republicans have almost doubled the size of the disaster relief package for Harvey to more than $15 billion, a first installment to help communities in Texas rebuild from the storm - and stock reserves for looming damage from Hurricane Irma. The must-do legislation, paired with a short-term increase in the government's borrowing authority and a temporary government funding bill, is on track to pass the Senate as early as Thursday.
The Latest: Trump talks up bipartisanship
House Speaker Paul Ryan is rejecting a Democratic idea to tie Harvey aid to a three-month increase in the debt limit. A day after they returned to work from their summer recess, congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House Wednesday on issues from tax reform to hurricane Irma preparedness and disaster aid for Harvey affected areas.
Trump turns again to Democrats; Senate takes up disaster relief
President Donald Trump turned to Democrats for a second straight day on Thursday to try to resolve the fate of so-called Dreamers brought illegally into the United States as children, a day after stunning his fellow Republicans by striking a deal with the opposition party on U.S. debt and federal spending. The Senate was expected to vote on Thursday afternoon on the deal Trump hammered out with Democrats on Wednesday.
Steve Chapman: Harvey reveals limits of limited government
Texans are great believers in free enterprise, private property and small government.
Trump orders end to DACA
President Donald Trump on Tuesday began dismantling Barack Obama's program protecting hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, declaring he loves the Trump didn't specify what he wanted done, essentially sending a six-month time bomb to his fellow Republicans in Congress who have no consensus on how to defuse it.
Senate will tie Harvey to debt limit, forcing second House vote
The move is opposed by fiscal conservatives who want to pair spending reform to the debt ceiling increase, which will push the nation's borrowing limit well about $20 trillion. The Senate will tie a critical hurricane relief measure to legislation that would increase the nation's borrowing limit, after theHouse planned to take up the two bills separately.
Trump order cramps rebuilding stronger against floods
In this Aug. 29, 2017 file photo, Interstate 69 is covered by floodwaters from Harvey, in Humble, Texas. Just two weeks ago, President Donald Trump rolled back an order by his predecessor that would have made it easier for storm-ravaged communities to use federal emergency aid to rebuild bridges, roads and other construction so they can better withstand future disasters.
Trump order undermines rebuilding better for future floods
In this file photo, Interstate 69 is covered by floodwaters from Harvey, in Humble, Texas. Just two weeks ago, President Donald Trump rolled back an order by his predecessor that would have made it easier for storm-ravaged communities to use federal emergency aid to rebuild bridges, roads and other construction so they can better withstand future disasters.
Scot Lehigh: Texas pols should live up to their inspiring rhetoric
It may be an impolitic point to make at this meteorological moment, but sometimes bluntness helps clear the conceptual clouds. So here goes: The rhetoric around the Texas disaster relief effort is inspiring, but shouldn't political leaders' professed concern about their fellow citizens transcend national emergencies? Or to put it another way, why don't President Trump and the leading politicians of Texas practice what they preach? This week, Greg Abbott, Texas's governor, spoke movingly about the spirit of generosity and community on display in the Houston area's Dunkirk-like response to this natural disaster.
Editorial: ‘The Harvey Effect’
There is a disconnect deep within the brain of President Trump. Yes, we know that's not stop-the-presses news.
Texas Republican Voted Against a $50.5-billion Relief Package for Victims of 2012’s Superstorm Sandy
The art of compromise, otherwise known as you-scratch-my-back-I'll-scratch-yours, has all but disappeared from the halls of Congress in recent years. And that may put more than 20 members of the Texas congressional delegation in a bind when relief for the victims of Hurricane Harvey comes up for a vote.
Trump on Harvey funding: ‘You’re going to see very rapid action’
President Donald Trump said Monday he believes Congress will act quickly to provide disaster relief funding to the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. Trump said he has "spoken to Congress" and said he believes funding for relief efforts will be approved "very, very quickly."
Political fights loom over cost of Harvey recovery
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott praised the federal response to Harvey on Monday, saying he'd spoken "on multiple occasions" to President Trump and members of his Cabinet. Federal resources have already begun flooding into Texas: 2 million liters of water, 2 million meals and tens of thousands of tarps -- all at the direction of FEMA Director Brock Long.
.com | Senate GOP rallies behind McConnell in feud with Trump
New research shows that you can buy happiness if you spend some of that cash on buying yourself some free time. Washington - Senate Republicans on Friday rallied in support of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, pushing back against the onslaught of criticism from US President Donald Trump.
Here’s Who Could Replace McConnell As Senate Majority Leader
Should Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell step down from the top position in Congress, Republicans will be looking for someone savvy enough to accomplish a difficult legislative to-do list and trusted by the president. President Donald Trump has not held back in his repeated criticisms of McConnell.
AFP Ads Thank Lawmakers for Supporting Tax Reform
Americans for Prosperity, a group backed by GOP donors Charles and David Koch, is launching a new digital ad campaign to thank lawmakers who support a comprehensive tax reform plan, The Hill reported. Lawmakers from both the House and Senate are featured in the ads, including Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas and House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, R-N.C, an AFP spokesman said.
Americans for Prosperity thanks lawmakers for tax reform efforts in latest campaign
Americans for Prosperity on Thursday unveiled its latest piece of a multimillion campaign designed to spur on tax reform efforts, this time thanking lawmakers the group says have been solid on the issue. The six-figure digital ad campaign is designed to thank members of the House and Senate who have supported reform efforts and encourage them to keep it a priority, the pro-free market group said.