‘We Must Hold the Line and Support ICE’: House Republicans Say Schumer’s Demands Are ‘Non-Starter’

Republicans accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of “trying to handcuff” immigration enforcement as Democrats refused to advance a bill to keep government open on Thursday. “Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are trying to handcuff ICE because their party is committed to open borders,” Rep. Andy Barr told The Daily Signal. “We must hold the line and support ICE.” Schumer, motivated by the immigration enforcement involved fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, laid out demands for keeping the government open on Wednesday. Schumer has demanded an end…

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Trump isn’t the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says

President Trump is not the first president to want more room at the White House for entertaining, says the longest-serving top aide in the executive residence, offering some backup for the reason Trump has cited for his ballroom construction project. The Washington Times stories: White House

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Grassroots Win: House Dems Secure ACA Funding Extension Senate Must Act to End the Trump Healthcare Crisis

Senate Must Act to End the Trump Healthcare Crisis WASHINGTON – In response to Leader Jeffries and House Democrats leading the charge on passing the ACA discharge petition after months of grassroots pressure on healthcare, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement:  “Thanks to millions of calls, texts, and emails from people nationwide, the House forced through a successful vote to expand ACA subsidies and stop our premiums from rising even higher. Americans struggling to afford health care and premium spikes have no patience for continued…

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White House ballroom planners propose second story over historic colonnade, new visitors center

Planners developing a massive ballroom on the East side of the White House want to expand the project to include other additions and amenities, among them a second story on the West Wing colonnade and a new visitors center. The Washington Times stories: White House

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