Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
Category: Republican Party
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Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal
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Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office
The New York Times – On the Runway:Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.
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Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.
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Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
The New York Times – Business:With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
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Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill
The New York Times – Business:Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules.
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U.S. Debt Hits a Concerning Milestone, and Experts Say Trump’s Policies Could Worsen It
The New York Times – Business:The debt is outgrowing the size of America’s economy. The president’s policies could accelerate the country’s fiscal headaches, experts say, unless policymakers intervene.
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Trump Faces a Tough Fight With His New Budget
The New York Times – Business:Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.
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With Iran War, Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s war in Iran has raised some costs just as many Americans are starting to see savings from last year’s tax cuts.
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Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind
The New York Times – Business:President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.