Last week president Trump signed a bill which reopened the government temporarily without any funding for the border wall, the issue that started the shutdown back in December. The government shutdown, which lasted for 35 days, was the longest in U.S. history during which hundreds of thousands of federal employees, roughly 40 percent of the… Continue reading Home of the free, land of the border wall
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Politicap: Political Headlines
8/28 Massive strides in nuclear warfare made by North Korean missile test. 8/29 North Korea tests a new long range missile after threats are exchanged between U.S. President Donald Trump and N.K. Dictator Kim Jong Un as result of U.N. approved disciplinary measures. 8/29 Sen. Kennedy decides to continue revamping flood insurance bill after Harvey.… Continue reading Politicap: Political Headlines
S.J. Res. 34 to be signed by Trump: ends internet privacy guidelines
The House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, that will repeal FCC guidelines created late last year to protect user data. In December, the FCC passed a rule titled “Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunication Services.” The rule, which was approved in a 3-2 vote, would protect internet… Continue reading S.J. Res. 34 to be signed by Trump: ends internet privacy guidelines
Tennessee lawmakers at work under new federal administration
By: Rachel Moore and Shanell Hacker With the election and inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, many lawmakers in Tennessee have begun work on legislation to accommodate proposed changes under the new administration. President Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office which seeks the prompt… Continue reading Tennessee lawmakers at work under new federal administration
AT&T–Time Warner “mega-deal” could face opposition from president
Prior to Donald Trump receiving the presidential vote, AT&T was set to buy out Time Warner Inc. for $85.4 billion, effective by the end of 2017. AT&T, the popular wireless carrier provider, has made statements announcing their intention to buy-out Time Warner Inc. The merger was set to be finalized by the end of 2017.… Continue reading AT&T–Time Warner “mega-deal” could face opposition from president
GOP colleagues back away from Trump comments
Various Republican lawmakers have abandoned support for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign following a 2005 videotape showing Trump making lewd comments toward women. Fellow GOP politicians, including vice presidential nominee Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan, have said that they do not condone Trump’s inappropriate comments, calling the comments unethical within Republican boundaries of conduct. Many… Continue reading GOP colleagues back away from Trump comments