The three-day government shutdown is on the verge of ending after enough Senate Democrats joined Republicans to advance a three-week extension of funding in exchange for GOP assurances that Congress would take up a larger immigration bill in that time.
Maybe Mexico will pay for the shutdown. - Jeff Tiedrich
The World Is A Safer Place Without
- White House defends Trump ad calling Dems "complicit" in murders by undocumented immigrants
- China Says 'Reckless' US To Blame For Military Build Up in South China Sea
- EU Puts More North Koreans Under Sanctions Over Nuclear Tests
- U.S. Embassy in Israel to move to Jerusalem by end of 2019: Pence
- Keeping up with the Russians - head of UK army wants more money
- Trump used accent to imitate India's prime minister: report
- Mount Mayon volcano alert raised after ash and lava spills out
North Korea has announced that it will send a group of citizens called the “cheering squad” to next month’s Winter Olympics. And many of them are expected to actually compete in a new event called the “400 Meter Defection.” - Conan O'Brien
The FBI has not been permitted to see the memo Rep. Devin Nunes and his staff wrote about alleged abuses by the intelligence community, The Daily Beast has learned.
"The FBI has requested to receive a copy of the memo in order to evaluate the information and take appropriate steps if necessary. To date, the request has been declined,” said Andrew Ames, a spokesperson for the FBI.
Make no mistake, this shutdown boils down to one thing: RACISM. GOP frightened to death of the browning of America. They will lose this last big battle of the Civil War. Diversity is our strength.- Rob Reiner
Republican Shenanigans
- More in new poll blame congressional Republicans for shutdown than Dems
- Charles Koch donated $500k to Ryan days after GOP tax plan passed
- #SchumerShutdown becomes top hashtag used by Russian bots
- GOP strategist: Shutdown is on Trump and GOP
- White House fires back at Graham: 'He’s been an outlier for years’
- New book: Aides say Trump feels compelled to do whatever advisers tell him not to
- Trump Spent Saturday Watching TV Clips of Himself Criticizing Obama for Role in 2013 Government Shutdown
- A member of Trump's cabinet keeps falling asleep in meetings
- 'Criminal Cabal?' FBI Fears Political Attacks May Imperil Work Of Field Agents
- The government is still shut down and CHIP is still unfunded
- Senator: FBI missing months of texts between officials involved in Trump, Clinton probes
- Billy Graham's Granddaughter Slams Franklin Graham for Political Views, Says He Should 'Stick' to Ministry
- Evangelist Franklin Graham defends Trump against Stormy Daniels reports
Franklin Graham is to Christianity what Jesus was to hate. - John Fugelsang
In Public Schools
A bill introduced at the Iowa Statehouse this week would establish a public school course centered on the Bible — sparking outcry from opponents who call it an "extreme piece of legislation."
If passed, Iowa would join a small but growing number of states with "Bible literacy" laws that allow or require public schools to offer such courses.
The Donald Trump national library is going to be the only library with an adults only section. - Tim Hanlon
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If you say "abortion is healthcare" in the mirror 3 times, a republican will appear and present you with a Handmaid's costume. - OhNoSheTwint
Rock The Voter News
- Clinton: Women's March events show 'the power and resilience of women everywhere'
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg: I like SNL’s portrayal of me
- Michelle Obama to speak in Calgary in March
My 9 year old daughter Samantha asked me why we are all marching.
I told her that the world is in bad shape right now and we have to fight back.
She asked if God is sending help.
I said “Yes. Look around! He sent the women.” - Will Bailey
Great Graphic Analysis Of The Russian Connections
A POLITICO analysis of court documents, congressional letters, public testimony and media reports reveals that the investigations into the 2016 election and its aftermath now involve hundreds of people in Washington, Moscow and around the world.
I still can't tell which one is Eric Trump and which one is Donald Jr. I just know one looks like he sucks blood and the other one looks like his victim. - Tim Hanlon
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Unlike your phone, shutting Congress down and starting it up again does not make it work. - Andy Borowitz
Business/Tech News
- Of all the wealth created in 2017, 82% went to the richest 1%, a new report says
- IMF raises global growth forecast, sees Trump tax boost
- US requiring enhanced cargo screening from Middle Eastern airports
- Facebook says it can't guarantee social media is good for democracy
FUN FACT: Even though Trump shut down the government, Bob Mueller was on the job bright and early this morning. #TrumpShutdown - Tea Pain
A lawsuit brought by D.C. and the state of Maryland contends that people seeking to influence the Trump administration are pumping money into the president's hotels and golf courses.
Instead of checking IDs, bars now make sure that people can’t name 3 YouTube Stars.- Conan O'Brien
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UPDATE: I haven't died. I've halfway emerged from the flu fog with a mild temp. I am so grateful. It feels so go to be back. Thank you for your patience.
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