Dems claim leverage over Trump on Obamacare and the wall
Senior House Democrats held a Thursday night conference call to stress they control leverage in funding fights over Obamacare, the border wall, and government funding. They warned White House pressure could backfire, and reiterated they will not back down on opposing a wall while seeking a short-term funding bill and ACA subsidies.
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France election races hinge on terrorism after Paris attack
In Paris a terrorist shooting on the Champs Elysées killed a police officer, tightening the presidential race. Le Pen calls for borders tightened, Fillon vows an iron fist, Macron ready to lead. Melenchon remains in the mix as campaigns pause during a period of reflection. Polls show a tight contest ahead of Sundays vote with possible runoff uncertainty. France braces for the outcome amid renewed security concerns and a U.S. reaction from President Trump.
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Sanctuary cities challenged to prove immigration cooperation
The Justice Department sent letters to nine jurisdictions including California CDCR Cook County Chicago Las Vegas Miami Milwaukee New Orleans New York and Philadelphia demanding proof of cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Officials in these areas were singled out from a longer list of more than 150 communities and risk federal grant loss if compliance is not shown. The move marks an early escalation in the Trump administration crackdown on sanctuary policies and awaits court outcomes.
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Trump orders two reviews of Wall Street rules
President Trump directs Mnuchin to study Dodd-Frank aims for orderly liquidation and identification of systemically important financial institutions. The reviews target taxpayer protection measures and the reach of enhanced regulation after the 2008 crisis and Lehman collapse.
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