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Trump Defends Rob Porter: ‘He … Says He’s Innocent’
Watch: White House Spokesman: Porter Was ‘Terminated Yesterday’ [jwp-video n=”1″] The president again defended Porter near the end of his remarks about the former staffer.
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Watch: White House Spokesman: Porter Was ‘Terminated Yesterday’ [jwp-video n=”1″] The president again defended Porter near the end of his remarks about the former staffer.
That vote is currently set for 1 a.m.
Watch: Rand Paul Objects to Expedited Vote on Budget Package [jwp-video n=”1″] Paul said he is prepared to object past the government funding deadline if he does not get a vote on the budget
Watch: Fundraising Reports Say a Lot About a Campaign [jwp-video n=”1″] A fine line Reel announced his campaign for the open 7th District seat in mid-December.
#LastWord pic.twitter.com/hslDrt7ErV — The Last Word (@TheLastWord) February 7, 2018var rcrdTwitter = 1; Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser wasn’t down with the idea.
Frustration is high among lawmakers being asked to vote for yet another continuing resolution, the fifth of its kind for the current fiscal year that began on Oct. 1.
Watch: McConnell, Schumer Announce They’ve Reached Budget Agreement [jwp-video n=”1″] McConnell also highlighted the funding for fighting opioid abuse and disaster aid, along with assurances
Watch: Pelosi Holds House Floor Seeking DACA Commitment From Ryan [jwp-video n=”1″] Optimism had been high this week that a second shutdown could be avoided as congressional leaders closed
Watch: McConnell, Schumer Hopeful About Avoiding Shutdown [jwp-video n=”1″] Conservative revolt While conservatives are withholding final judgement until they see what’s in the agreement,
Watch: Trump’s ‘Treason’ Taunt and Tweets Don’t Help Immigration Talks [jwp-video n=”1″]
Schumer: A ‘Cromnibus’ Will Not Pass the Senate [jwp-video n=”1″] “The budget caps are our leverage,” House Minority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said Tuesday.
[jwp-video n=”1″] That scenario would provide House Democrats leverage to negotiate with Ryan for floor time on an immigration bill that protects so-called dreamers, young undocumented immigration
Watch: Six Midterm Candidate Intro Videos Worth Watching [jwp-video n=”1″] An investment of $40 billion would mean reaching about 90 percent of them, according to Paul de Sa, a consultant
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 5, 2018var rcrdTwitter = 1; Schiff responded with his own tweet, calling Trump’s charge about leaking classified information “false” and imploring him to spend his
Watch: Trump Touts Party Unity, Year One Accomplishments in Speech to GOP Retreat [jwp-video n=”1″] Early year push Despite McConnell’s comments, House Republicans continued their push.
Watch: Debate Over Sanctions Misses Real Issue: Lax Funding for Enforcement [jwp-video n=”1″] Scharre and other voices from the national security community expressed concern that the U.S.
, the estimated $81 billion in emergency funds still pending for 2017 hurricane and fire damages, and increases caused by delaying taxes in health care will inevitably lead to deficits approximating $1
Watch: Debate Over Sanctions Misses Real Issue: Lax Funding for Enforcement [jwp-video n=”1″] Gathering storm Some Democrats warn that while Friday’s action will not help legislative horse-trading
Watch: Schumer: GOP Majority Has 17 Days to Reach Deal on DACA [jwp-video n=”1″] But House GOP leaders are moving forward with that plan despite Schumer’s warning, with support from the vast
Watch: Trump’s 2018 Legislative Agenda is Already Slipping [jwp-video n=”1″]