Plus, after meeting with republican senators, the president was set to talk budgets in a bipartisan leadership meeting, but, the dems are in resist mode. You have Chuck Schumer and nancy pelosi abruptly pulling out of this meeting all together, accusing of the president refusing to play ball with the democrats. So are we heading for some kind of a Government Shutdown . Hillary clinton out there blasting President Trump saying he is escalating tensions in north korea. Get this, she did it while overseas in china. Talking about inappropriate . Dont forget, arent we in the situation in part because of her failures as secretary of state . Were on it for you. Plus, blake burman with the very latest on President Trumps move on tax reform. His move to push tax reform forward and move the budget forward. Coming on very important day when were dealing with the likes of kim jongun in another cree. Hi, blake. Reporter pick your topic kind of day. President trump up on capitol hill speaking with s
Economic story and to tell america just tell of the world america is open for business. President trumps economic agenda has unleashed the u. S. Economy. His policies have led to a rising stock market, low unemployment and strong gdp growth. The administrations commitment to deregulation and our passing of conference of tax reform have help level the Playing Field for our businesses and our workers. As a direct result, President Trump tax reform and tax cuts over 100 Companies Announced policies that would create jobs, benefit workers and grow our economy. This story will only get better as we continue to invest and rebuild in americas infrastructure. At the World Economic forum, we will reiterate americas commitment to domestic and Global Economic growth and prosperity. Strengthening close ties with other World Leaders and catalyze International Business reform for the president s agenda. Reiterate aump will prosperous america benefits the world. When the United States grows, so does
Committees investigation into russias speaker feerns in the 2016. Senator burr said several parts of their investigation, including the question of collusion between the Trump Campaign and russia, remain open. The senators declined to give a time frame for when the committee could conclude its inquiry but they aim to release their findings by the end of this year. From capitol hill, this is about 40 minutes. They did say this was going to be a Progress Report of sorts on where they are, and. I think that gives you a little bit of a sense of the scope. Im going to sit down because they are approaching the door. Hello. How is everybody today . Thank you for being here. Its a busy day around the country. Mark and i recognize the tragedy of nevada this week, and at this point im glad to say that it doesnt seem to have a terrorism nexus. Thats not always the outcome. But our hearts and our prayers go out to all the individuals who were affected, both directly and indirectly. That from an In
Comedians too politicals political . Republicans can call 2027488001. Democrats can call 2027488000. An independents, 2027488002. You can also reach us on social media on twitter cspanwj and on facebook. Com cspan. About how latenight comedians are taking on politics. Stephen colbert took on Steven Mnuchin and Rex Tillerson. The hill reports he opened his show saying he is concerned about secretary of state Rex Tillerson and goes on to say colbert poked fun at tillersons press conference where he denied he was considering leaving the white house, but declined to comment on allegations the president called him a mo ron. The comedian took jabs at the reported suicide pact tillerson has with defense secretary james mattis and treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin, with each party vowing to leave if one of them is ousted. Thats when you know things are going great at the workplace when people start forming suicide pacts, colbert said sarcastically. Theyve also agreed that if none of them are w
And receive, to seek and find, and to knock for doors to open. Lord forgive us when we have forfeited your blessings because of our failure to ask. Today, empower our senators to seek your wisdom and guidance. May they not depend only on their gifts and abilities, but remember that without your involvement they labor in vain. May they strive to be your ambassadors of renewal and reconciliation. Steady their hands to grasp freedoms torch and illuminate the darkness of our nation and world. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the chair recognizes the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President we begin this week by remembering a failed idea from the past. Obamacare. And well end by passing balanced budget l