Monday, 3 April 2017

Politics: Trump's First 100 Days: Ready for a Supreme Court showdown

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Trump’s First 100 Days: Ready for a Supreme Court showdown
This week, watch Judge Neil Gorsuch as well as a visit with the Chinese president.
Home stretch for Trump's Supreme Court nominee could forever alter the Senate
The Republican-controlled Senate is likely to confirm Neil Gorsuch by Friday, but only if it changes the chamber's rules to prevent filibusters for high court selections.
 
Trump wants an immigration system overhaul. Do Americans agree?
It depends on how you ask the question.
 
Did a Democratic congressional hopeful inflate his national security credentials?
Jon Ossoff, running in a special election in Georgia, is pushing the envelope in touting his national-security background
 
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Jared Kushner is traveling with Joint Chiefs chairman in Iraq
 
Trump's budget would hit rural towns especially hard — but they're willing to trust him
In communities such as Durant, Okla., there is concern over the president's harsh cuts.
 
Growing array of pro-Trump groups could train cross-hairs on GOP lawmakers
At least four organizations working to bolster the president's agenda are duking it out for the top spot.
 
Want Medicaid coverage? A drug test should come first, Wisconsin governor says
Scott Walker's proposal is one of the various requirements GOP state leaders hope to impose in their programs.
 
 
White House social media director misused official position by going after GOP lawmaker, ethics experts say
Dan Scavino Jr. went after Freedom Caucus member Justin Amash, calling him "a big liability" in a tweet from his personal account.
 
Top Democrat on intelligence panel accuses White House of trying to distract Congress from Russia investigation
Schiff said the actions of the White House and Nunes proved that they were trying to distract from the broader question of what role, if any, Russia had played in the U.S. election.
 
Trump remains the center of attention, but he's increasingly isolated politically
The president has been unable to wrangle enough allies in Congress to advance his agenda.
 
‘Find the leakers,’ Trump tweets, turning the spotlight yet again on his wiretapping claims
He also tweeted that the White House and Republicans were still working to repeal and replace Obama's health-care law.
 
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Democrats have a new and surprising weapon on Capitol Hill: Power
The minority party finds itself with unexpected leverage over the legislative agenda, starting with avoiding a government shutdown.
 
Corey Stewart declares victory for free speech after two venues back out of immigration rally
Indivisible activists pressured two restaurants to drop plans to host candidate for governor.
 
Michael Flynn did not initially reveal income from Russia-related entities on his personal financial disclosure
In all, Flynn earned at least $1.3 million in the past year, including more than $827,000 through his consulting firm, Flynn Intel Group, his disclosure shows.
 
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