The holidays are a time for family gatherings and, in keeping with that tradition, one evening our family gathered around for a fun, but rather challenging building block game called Jenga. The game becomes more and more exciting for both the players and onlookers, especially as it gets closer to the visually unstable ending, where one bad-move, as President Trump might call it,
McConnell, Schumer strike deal to approve dozens of Pres. Trump’s nominees
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UPDATED 8:05 AM PT – Thur. January 3, 2019
Senate Republicans agree to hold off on confirming any more federal judges, in exchange for Democrat support on dozens of other nominations.
The deal struck between Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer, allowed the upper chamber to clear 77 nominees by voice vote on Wednesday night.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, as the 116th Congress begins. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
China responds to being singled out by Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan
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UPDATED 7:30 AM PT – Thur. January 3, 2019
Chinese officials respond to a shift in policy direction at the Defense Department, under Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lu Kang tried to smooth over relations at a press conference Thursday, in response to Shanahan reportedly making efforts to counter Beijing as his top priority.
The official touted the “relatively good communication” between the U.S. and China in recent weeks, but warned the country is not afraid to protect itself when necessary.
Elizabeth Warren accuses President Trump’s administration of being ‘corrupt’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, seen here in August 2018, gave her thoughts on the Trump administration’s recent moves. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas, File) Just days after taking her first formal step toward a presidential run in 2020, Sen. Elizabeth Warren took aim at the Trump administration, accusing the president and his cabinet members of “wallowing” in “corruption.”
China’s economy hurting because of President Trump’s Trade Adjustments
China’s economy and stock market are showing signs of softness amid an ongoing trade war with the U.S. On Wednesday, China’s Caixin Purchasing Managers’ Index – a private survey of activity among small- and medium-sized businesses – dropped 0.6 points to 49.4 in December, dropping below 50 for the first time since May 2017.
A reading below 50 indicates contraction. That follows disappointing results from the country’s Bureau of Statistics earlier this week, which also found that manufacturing activity shrank in December – for the first time in more
During partial government shutdown Trump holds cabinet meeting
• Trump made it clear that he was standing by his request for $5.6 Billion for border wall funding calling it a small price to pay to keep the country safe.
• The president pointed to countries like Israel where he says walls are essential to protecting their borders as examples of why the U.S. needs one.
• They try and make it like its just about the wall and it is about the wall.
Even Romney’s niece says attack on President Trump is disappointing, unproductive
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UPDATED 9:25 a.m. PT – Weds. January 2, 2019
The Republican National Committee blasts Mitt Romney for his criticism of Pres. Trump.
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel – who is Romney’s niece – took to Twitter Wednesday saying it’s disappointing and unproductive to see an incoming senator attack the president as their first act. She added the president is attacked and obstructed
Congressional leaders to attend border security meeting at white house
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UPDATED 8:58 a.m. PT – Weds. January 2, 2019
Congressional leaders will be at the White House for a briefing on border security.
Senior officials from the Department of Homeland Security will lead Wednesday’s meeting amid calls from Pres. Trump for Democrats to make a deal to fund the government and the border wall. Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D – N.Y.) and House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi (D – Calif.) are expected to attend alongside Republican leadership.
DHS Secretary: Migrants bringing ill children sparks humanitarian crisis
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8:54 PM PT – Tue. January 1, 2019
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says migrant caravans have produced a humanitarian crisis at the United States-Mexico border.
On Twitter, Nielsen said an increasing number of children with illnesses are arriving illegally. The Secretary urged congress to end the 1997 Flores ruling, which the DHS believes encourages migrants to bring children into the United States.
President Trump: Gas prices low, expected to go down in the New Year
President Trump touts lower gas prices in the New Year, saying they’re expected to go down.
The President made those remarks on Twitter Tuesday, suggesting the low prices are a result of his policies.
This comes after reports speculate that after three years of rising