Month: August 2017

Trump Fences Himself In With Border Wall Spending Threat – New York Times

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Washington Examiner Trump Fences Himself In With Border Wall Spending ThreatNew York TimesWASHINGTON — President Trump handed Democrats a gift this week with his vow to shut down the government if he doesn't soon get money for his border wall. Democrats may be only too happy to let him follow through on his threat since it will now be easy …Four ways Trump could force Congress to either fund the wall or shut down the US governmentQuartz Democrats rip Trump's government shutdown threat for 'immoral' border wallWashington ExaminerConflict between Trump and…

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Trump must be respected as US president, says Germany’s Merkel – Reuters

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Reuters Trump must be respected as US president, says Germany's MerkelReutersBERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday Donald Trump must be shown appropriate respect for holding the office of the U.S. president, even if she may differ with him on policy issues. Merkel, campaigning for a fourth term in office …Chancellor Angela Merkel: President Donald Trump's isolationism risks making US irrelevant, not greatDeutsche Welle Merkel Says Trump Deserves Respect as PresidentBloombergMartin Schulz wants US nuclear weapons out of GermanyPOLITICO.euToronto Starall 130 news articles » us president – Google News

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No US-Russia cyber unit without Trump notifying Congress, bill says – Reuters

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Reuters No US-Russia cyber unit without Trump notifying Congress, bill saysReuters(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump would be required to notify U.S. lawmakers before creating a joint U.S.-Russia cyber security unit – an idea that has drawn criticism across the political spectrum – under legislation advancing in Congress. The …Senate bill bans Trump from establishing joint cyber unit with RussiaPress TV all 6 news articles » us congress – Google News

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As tax debate heats up, US Republicans tweak business interest plan – Business Insider

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New York Magazine As tax debate heats up, US Republicans tweak business interest planBusiness InsiderWASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Congressional Republicans, seeking to address the complaints of small businesses, are floating changes to their controversial proposal to eliminate business tax deductions for debt interest payments, business lobbyists …GOP Mulls Paying for Tax Cuts Through Shameless LyingNew York Magazine Republicans Mulling Plan to Hide the QuatloosMother JonesPro-GOP group launches radio ads urging three NY Republicans to pass tax reformAuburn Citizen (blog)all 12 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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Trump says he is willing to ‘close government’ to build Mexico wall – BBC News

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NEWS.com.au Trump says he is willing to 'close government' to build Mexico wallBBC NewsDonald Trump says he will close down the US government if necessary to build his wall along the Mexico border. The president told supporters at a "Make America Great Again" rally in Phoenix, Arizona, that the opposition Democrats were being …'Not fit to be president': Ex-spy chief lashes Trump after 'divisive' rallyNEWS.com.au US President Donald Trump pledges again to build wall, hits out at mediaStuff.co.nzTrump paints himself as the real victim of Charlottesville in angry speechThe GuardianThe Daily…

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McConnell, in Private, Doubts if Trump Can Save Presidency – New York Times

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The Independent McConnell, in Private, Doubts if Trump Can Save PresidencyNew York TimesAngry phone calls and private badmouthing have devolved into open conflict, with the president threatening to oppose Republican senators who cross him, and Mr. McConnell mobilizing to their defense. The rupture between Mr. Trump and Mr. McConnell …Republican leader Mitch McConnell 'doubts whether Trump can salvage his administration'The Independent Kentucky Survey Results – Our Lives On The LineOur Lives On The LineMcConnell undercuts Trump's claim: 'Most news is not fake'Politicoall 196 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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