Tag: Republicans

Trump Notches High Marks with Voters on Job Performance, Poll Shows

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Voters are continuing to think highly of President Donald Trump’s leadership and strongly believe America is on the right track in the early days of the administration, according to a recent NBC News poll.

Trump notched a 47% approval rating alongside a 46% personal favorable rating, both of which marked all-time highs during any of his presidential terms, according to a NBC News poll released Sunday. Meanwhile, the number of Americans who believe the country is on the right track climbed to 44%, also marking a record high for Trump’s political career.

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Trump Cabinet Pick Lori Chavez-DeRemer May Be Most at Risk of Not Getting Confirmed

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Lori Chavez Demer

One of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks may be at risk of not getting confirmed amid growing uncertainty from Republican lawmakers, according to multiple reports.

Some Republican lawmakers are less than enthused about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s nominee for Department of Labor (DOL) secretary, according to various reports. Notably, many Republicans have criticized Chavez-DeRemer for her pro-union stance.

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Commentary: Republicans Must Throw Wrench in Dems’ Plan to Slow-Walk Trump’s Nominees

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Chris Murphy

The Senate’s unanimous 99-0 confirmation of Marco Rubio as secretary of state was a rare moment of unity and bi-partisanship. For many Americans, it gave us hope that President Donald Trump’s Cabinet and Senate confirmation appointments would receive a fair and balanced process. 

Sadly, it appears that this is not going to happen. The real battle over Trump receiving the Cabinet and other appointment confirmations he deserves is just beginning. Democrats, led by obstructionists like Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, are already maneuvering to delay votes on other crucial appointments. This obstruction is a direct attempt to weaken the administration and stall progress.

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Laken Riley Act Set to Become Law After Senate Votes on Final Changes

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Following days of debate, the Senate passed the Laken Riley Act 64-35 on Monday, empowering the Department of Homeland Security to detain and deport any illegal immigrants accused of theft-related crimes, assaulting law enforcement or actions causing serious injury or death.

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Republicans Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Impose Term Limits

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Republicans in Congress led by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits for members of Congress.

The amendment would limit U.S. senators to two six-year terms and U.S. House members to three two-year terms. The two-page resolution states that after the amendment is passed by Congress and ratified by the states, the amendment would go into effect “within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress.”

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Commentary: The Immorality of Illegal Immigration

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Illegal immigrant

Donald Trump will not be president for almost another two months.

Yet Democrat politicians, both federal and local, vie to be the most strident in denouncing his plans to begin deporting millions of foreign nationals who, over the last four years, have entered the U.S. illegally. Trump pledges to focus initially only on the 400,000 to 500,000 current felons and some 1.4 million additional aliens who have ignored legal summons for their deportation.

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Christian Vote, Especially Catholics, Critical to Trump’s Historic Win

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People Voting

Christians helped push President-elect Donald Trump across the finish line on Election Day, a survey found.

Trump received the majority of the Christian vote, while Vice President Kamala Harris received the majority of the non-Christian vote.

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