POLITICS 10/17/2018 12:30 pm ET They argue that it confirms their worst fears about the tax cuts. By Daniel Marans For months now, Democratic leaders and congressional candidates have argued that the budget-busting Republican tax cuts put Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid at risk. It was only a matter of time, they warned, before the GOP seamlessly pivoted from adding $1.9 trillion to the national debt to decrying the poor state of the nation’s finances, as if they had nothing to do with it, and demanding that the budget be balanced on the back of the country’s three biggest social insurance programs. As evidence to support their concerns, Democrats had pointed to remarks by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) immediately after the passage of the tax cut legislation, and more recently to comments by top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow. On Tuesday, some three weeks before the midterm elections, Democrats received more ammunition for their … [Read more...] about Democrats Pounce On Mitch McConnell For Blaming Debt On Social Security, Medicare
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Iran Agrees With Donald Trump for Once, Says It’s True Saudi King Could Not Survive ‘Two Weeks’ Without U.S. Support
World International Affairs Iran's top diplomat actually agreed with President Donald Trump on social media Thursday, highlighting recent remarks in which the Republican leader claimed that Saudi Arabia would not last long without U.S. backing. At a campaign rally Tuesday in Southaven, Mississippi, Trump claimed to have told Saudi Arabia's King Salman, "King, we're protecting you. You might not be there for two weeks without us. You have to pay for your military" during an unspecified conversation between the two leaders. The U.S. has offered extensive military assistance to Saudi Arabia, a fellow leading foe of Iran, which has competed with the kingdom for influence via proxy wars and political struggles across the Middle East. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif took to Twitter to respond to Trump's comments, criticizing Saudi Arabia's dependence on foreign backing and apparently offering to reconcile in the interest of regional stability. "President Trump repeatedly … [Read more...] about Iran Agrees With Donald Trump for Once, Says It’s True Saudi King Could Not Survive ‘Two Weeks’ Without U.S. Support
Donald Trump on Venezuela: ‘Every Option Is on the Table. The Strong Ones and the Less Than Strong Ones’
World Before arriving at the United Nations Security Council session, President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that “every option is on the table with respect to Venezuela,” in an apparent response to the South American nation’s deepening crisis. When asked about options for dealing with President Nicolás Maduro's administration, the president said he was considering the “strong ones and the less than strong ones, and you know what I mean by strong.” He then said: “We’ll take care of the people of Venezuela… We have many Venezuelans living in the United States, many of them live in the Doral area of Miami. These are great, great people.” Trump went on to say that “The people are suffering tremendously in Venezuela, and there’s no reason for this… I’m willing to meet with anybody. Anytime I can save lives and help people, [even] if it’s one life.” He also said that he … [Read more...] about Donald Trump on Venezuela: ‘Every Option Is on the Table. The Strong Ones and the Less Than Strong Ones’
La. man to serve time in federal prison for using president’s social security number
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Bernie Sanders channels Cardi B on Social Security
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Bernie Sanders channels Cardi B on Social Security Cardi B had compared President Franklin D. Roosevelt o Republican President Donald Trump in a GQ interview. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Free Press Staff Report Published 5:37 p.m. ET April 18, 2018 | Updated 5:39 p.m. ET April 18, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE One of America's most well-known politicians cited one of America's most popular hip-hop stars in a tweet today. The subject of Sen. Bernie Sanders' tweet? Not music or the state of … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders channels Cardi B on Social Security