Budget deal ends Washington shutdown as Trump signs bill
President Trump signed a two year budget package ending the second shutdown of 2018 after Congress passed the bipartisan measure overnight. The agreement raises deficit spending tensions and boosts defense nondefense programs while extending funding through 2019.
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White House speechwriter resigns amid abuse claims
David Sorensen, a White House speechwriter tied to Stephen Miller, quit after his ex-wife Jessica Corbett accused him of violence and emotional abuse during their 2.5 year marriage. Corbett told the Washington Post she reported the abuse to the FBI during a background check. Sorensen denied the allegations and said he stepped down to avoid distraction. The resignation followed Rob Porter’s departure after two ex-wives alleged abuse.
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Trump praises Porter after resignation amid abuse accusations
President Trump thanked Rob Porter, a former top aide who resigned earlier this week over allegations of physical verbal and emotional abuse of his two ex wives. Trump said Porter worked hard and wished him well while noting Porter maintains his innocence.
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Brand No 3 at Justice Department plans to step down
Rachel Brand the third highest ranking official at the Justice Department and the first woman to serve as associate attorney general plans to resign. She has been in office nine months and will join the private sector as general counsel, with her exit noted amid scrutiny of the Mueller Russia inquiry and political criticism toward President Trump. Brand, 44, is from Pella and previously led the Office of Legal Policy under President George W. Bush.
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White House Hesitates Over Democrats Memo On Russia Probe
White House officials say President Trump has not yet decided to release the House Intelligence Democrats memo rebutting the Republicans as of Friday evening. Earlier, Trump indicated he had signed off on release and told reporters an official letter would be released soon after meetings with the FBI director and DOJ officials.
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