In May, Democratic lawmakers called on the Trump administration to review an investment in Kentucky by a Russian aluminum company that they say has raised concerns about Russian influence on the economy and national security of the United States. Democrats Seek Review of Russian Investment in Kentucky: The Russian aluminum company, Rusal, announced on Thursday … Read more
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) is famous (infamous?) for not making statements to the media. If you are looking for a quote, even off the record, he is not your source. But today Chairman Neal has an op-ed in the Washington Post explaining Why my committee needs the president’s tax returns: … Read more
The Second Series of Democratic Presidential Debates conducted by CNN was much better than the first ones sponsored by MSNBC. Candidates met on both July 30 and July 31, 2019. Most of the candidates, perhaps knowing this may be their best chance to make an impression and qualify for the September debates, brought their A … Read more
Donald Trump’s legal challenge to the newly enacted New York Law permitting state tax returns to be turned over to select congressional committees upon request led to an oral argument for a motion to enjoin the state of New York on Monday. Tierney Sneed reports, Judge Looking For ‘Modest’ Relief For Trump In NY Tax … Read more
We all could use a little good news today. The Hill reports, House GOP fears retirement wave will lead to tsunami: House Republicans plotting to win back their majority in Congress fear they are on the brink of a massive wave of retirements that could force them to play defense in a high-stakes presidential election … Read more