Danziger: A Fistful Of Billions
When Donald Trump promised that Mexico would pay for an enormous and inane border wall, it was obvious that he planned to swindle Uncle Sam.
Obeying Fox Pundits, Trump May Declare ‘National Emergency’ To Build Wall
A national emergency declaration would be the strongest sign yet that the conservative propagandists at Fox are effectively running the federal government.
Victims Of Trump Policies Will Attend His Big Speech
Trump, and his entire State of the Union audience, will be reminded of what he’s really done to the country.
Pelosi: ‘There’s Not Going To Be Any Wall Money’
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi late Thursday morning held a press conference and she did not disappoint.
After Surrender, Trump Claimed Victory In Shutdown Fight
President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon that he will sign a bill to reopen the government after a disastrous and pointless 35-day shutdown.
‘A Cave Not A Wall’: Trump Slammed On Shutdown Defeat
In other words, all the pain, anxiety, and uncertainty caused by the president’s shutdown was completely pointless.
Aviation Unions Warn Shutdown Is Harming Air Safety
Unions representing 131,000 airline workers send a stark warning about airline safety as the Trump shutdown shows no signs of ending.
‘Sign Of Surrender’ As Trump Loses Senate Vote
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders put out a statement walking it back: “The President would consider a CR only if it includes a down payment on the wall.”
Trump Has Drawn Up Emergency Declaration For Wall
The news came just after the Senate shot down by 50-47 Trump’s proposal to reopen the government.
Pelosi Bars Trump From Addressing Congress Until Shutdown Ends
The Speaker of the House is refusing to indulge Trump’s tantrums.
Senate Vote Thursday: Will Republicans Reopen The Government?
But will Republicans actually vote to do the right thing?
Even Hardcore Trump Supporters Turning On Him Over Shutdown
Whenever a poll shows him with low approval ratings, President Donald Trump’s response has been to fire up his hardcore base as aggressively as possible.
Trump Attacks Pelosi As Left And Right Reject His ‘Deal’
President Trump is facing criticism — and responding to it — over his latest proposal to end the government shutdown over his demand for border wall funding.
In ‘Major Announcement’, Trump Mostly Repeats His Wall Demand
Trump just wasted everyone’s Saturday with another pointless, racist pitch for his unpopular wall.
Dueling With Pelosi, Trump Cancels Her Military Plane To Afghanistan
“Letter to Pelosi appears to be another classic example of ‘nobody speaks for Trump but Trump,’” said MSNBC correspondent Garrett Haake.
Trump Shutdown: Service Members Unpaid For First Time In US History
Trump broke yet another horrible record.
Americans Tell McConnell: Buck Up And End Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) could help end Trump’s shutdown any minute. But every day, he is choosing not to.
Trump Adviser Hassett Claims Furloughed Workers ‘Better Off’
The White House has reached a new low in trying to spin the Trump shutdown.
More Senate Republicans Seek Vote To Reopen Government
Even some Republican allies are getting ready to abandon the Trump shutdown.
Advice To Furloughed Workers: Babysit And Hold A Garage Sale
Federal employees, their families, and those dependent on them remain caught in the crossfire of President Donald Trump’s pointless and destructive government shutdown, which he triggered in a desperate attempt…
Trump: ‘Bye-Bye’ To Shutdown Talks With Democrats
President Donald Trump lashed out on Twitter Wednesday after a tense meeting with top Democrats failed to make any progress toward reopening the government. “Just left a meeting with Chuck…
Report: White House ‘Panicking’ Amid Shutdown Chaos
As President Donald Trump’s self-imposed shutdown drags on with no end in sight, it’s becoming harder to understand how the gambit is supposed to end.
To Enforce Immigration Law, Reopen The Government
We who follow immigration policy closely know that the wall is a dumb idea. Closing much of the government over it is dumber still.
How Pelosi And Schumer Will Foil McConnell And Trump
But Nancy Pelosi has a plan to call his bluff.