Congress Edges Toward Dreamer Protections Debate Split
Two more Democrats joined a petition by centrist Republicans pushing the House to debate bipartisan immigration bills protecting Dreamers. The move comes as White House aide Kelly Sadler faced reports of a dismissive remark about Senator McCain. A court filing showed Paul Manafort must respond to the government by Friday with a June 15 hearing set. Mueller's team alleged witness tampering. Miss America ends judging based on appearance scrapping swimsuit, moving to live judge sessions.
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Senate leaders hedge on tariffs bill amid NDAA move
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will not bring up legislation overruling Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum. Corker and Toomey may attach the measure to the National Defense Authorization Act this month to gain passage.
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Trump eyes separate NAFTA talks with Canada and Mexico
White House adviser Kudlow says Trump seriously considering shifting NAFTA talks to bilateral negotiations with Mexico and Canada rather than a single trilateral deal. He notes the move could accelerate talks as the president has long criticized NAFTA.
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McConnell cancels most of August recess for spending bills
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced canceling most of the August recess to pass spending bills before the September 30 deadline and to confirm more of President Trump’s appointees. A Democratic aide questioned the motive, suggesting politics may drive the move to keep senators off the campaign trail. Senator Joni Ernst and others support staying in Washington until work is completed.
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Ernst labels Pruitt swampy amid ethics probe call
Sen. Joni Ernst criticized EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt calling him swampy as probes into his Capitol Hill condo rental by a lobbyist and travel spending mount. She urged Trump to address Cabinet ethics while criticizing Pruitt's stance on the biofuel mandate and farm promises.
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Mixed outcomes in eight state primaries on Tuesday
Primary contests across eight states produced notable results including Alabama where Martha Roby failed to top 50 percent and faces Bobby Bright in a runoff. Democrats flipped a Missouri state Senate district and won a margin of 19 points in Missouri's special election.
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