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The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Wednesday rejected President Trump's invitation for the 49-member group to join him at the White House for a meeting, citing his unresponsiveness on previous attempts at policy engagement as proof that Trump isn't interested in working with the members beyond a photo op. In a letter posted on Twitter, the caucus explains that it won't be a part of Trump's "social gathering." The CBC voted today to decline this @WhiteHouse invitation for a follow-up meeting w/ @realDonaldTrump . Here's why: https://t.co/emjn81IDMK . pic.twitter.com/82Bn7ATW3i — The CBC (@OfficialCBC) June 21, 2017 Despite repeated attempts to communicate with the White House, "we have seen no evidence that your Administration acted on our calls for action," Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the caucus's chairman, wrote. "It has become abundantly clear that a conversation with the entire CBC would not be entirely productive." ADVERTISEMENT Richmond … [Read more...] about Black Caucus rejects Trump invitation for WH meeting

Black Democrats pressed President Trump on Wednesday to focus more intently on issues important to African Americans. Huddling with Trump at the White House, the lawmakers delivered a rejoinder to the question of “what do you have to lose” that the president frequently asked black voters on the campaign trail. Their response was clear. “We have a lot to lose,” Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), said following the meeting, which included Vice President Mike Pence Michael (Mike) Richard Pence Pelosi says she would have put up a fight against Capitol mob: 'I'm a street fighter' Trump alumni launch America First Policy Institute Biden's policies are playing into Trump's hands MORE Trump and Trump senior adviser Omarosa Manigault. “In fact, we're beginning to lose a lot already under his administration; the Republican repeal and replace bill, the proposed budget cuts, and the actions Attorney General [Jeff] … [Read more...] about Black Dems tell Trump: ‘We have a lot to lose’

Republicans who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election are raking in record amounts of cash just months after major corporate donors vowed to pull their support. Rep. Steve Scalise Stephen (Steve) Joseph Scalise Boehner finally calls it as he sees it Republican House campaign arm rakes in .7 million in first quarter The Hill's Morning Report - Biden seeks expanded government, tax hikes MORE (R-La.) was expected to announce that he raised $7.1 million during the first quarter of 2021. Politico reported that Sen. Josh Hawley Joshua (Josh) David Hawley Biden sparks bipartisan backlash on Afghanistan withdrawal Cruz raises .3 million in first quarter of 2021 Exclusive: GOP senators seek FBI investigation into Biden Pentagon nominee MORE (R-Mo.), who played a key role in working to block the certification of the Electoral College results, raised $3 million in the same time period, while Sen. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) … [Read more...] about Republicans see record fundraising in months after Capitol breach

(CNN) An undercover report showing members of the Paris elite enjoying secret dinner parties in luxury restaurants and flouting Covid-19 restrictions has sparked fury in France, and prompted the city's prosecutor to launch an investigation. The probe comes after a TV report by channel M6 that aired Friday, showing hidden camera footage of two upmarket restaurants filled with mask-free guests. In the video, an undercover journalist enters a private dining club with closed shutters and is greeted by a waiter wearing white gloves. She is asked on whose behalf she has been invited and is told: "Once you're through the door, there's no more Covid." The maitre d' is heard explaining that the menu starts at 160 euros ($190) per person. For 490 euros ($580) diners can sip champagne while feasting on foie gras with truffle and langoustine in a ginger sauce. "We are looking into possible charges of endangerment and undeclared labor," a spokesman for the … [Read more...] about Undercover video sparks outrage over secret dinner parties for Paris elite

close Video Republicans warn raising taxes would undermine Biden's infrastructure bill Rep. Garrett Graves, R-La., speaks out after joining a bipartisan meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris to discuss the plan. War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength, and 2+2 equals 5. George Orwell warned us of doublespeak 72 years ago. Yet today, some of my colleagues on the left and President Biden are using this tactic in a desperate attempt to sell their disastrous "infrastructure" package. One tweet from a New York senator even claimed child care and caregiving are infrastructure. Respectfully, no, they are not. Nor is approximately 85% of the $2 trillion monstrosity Biden released last week and dubbed " infrastructure ." As a new member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Congress , and as the new representative of a district in need of funding for roads, bridges and ports, I’m disturbed by the left’s … [Read more...] about Rep. Nancy Mace: Biden’s ‘infrastructure’ fiasco – Dems offering Green New Deal in sheep’s clothing