GPRS - Good People of River State: December 2018

Monday, December 31, 2018

GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Lawmaker who suggested Trump use ‘own funds’ to help pay for border wall has history of missing votes: report

Lawmaker who suggested Trump use ‘own funds’ to help pay for border wall has history of missing votes: report

A congressman who last week suggested that President Trump ought to fork over his "own funds" to help fund the border wall, reportedly has a history of missing votes on Capitol Hill.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: President Trump on his hopes and goals for the new year

President Trump on his hopes and goals for the new year

Pete Hegseth talks with President Donald Trump about what to expect from the partial government shutdown and the fight for border wall funding in 2019.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Hillary Clinton calls 2018 'a dark time for our country'

Hillary Clinton calls 2018 'a dark time for our country'

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton bid farewell to 2018 on Instagram Monday by calling the previous 365 days "a dark time for our country."

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Dana White out as chief Pentagon spokeswoman

Dana White out as chief Pentagon spokeswoman

Charles E. "Charlie" Summers, Jr., a former Maine Republican politician and Navy reserve captain, has been named as the new chief spokesman for the Pentagon, replacing Dana White, who held the post under outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: New state laws for the new year: California limits gun rights, minimum wages increase

New state laws for the new year: California limits gun rights, minimum wages increase

Several new state laws are set to take effect on New Year's Day, including unprecedented minimum wage hikes, equal pay requirements and new abortion statutes -- and in California, the legislation will curb gun rights, reduce criminal sentences and force publicly held corporations to elevate women to senior positions.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Elizabeth Warren drinks beer, gives 2020 thoughts in Instagram livestream

Elizabeth Warren drinks beer, gives 2020 thoughts in Instagram livestream

In a seemingly spontaneous livestream posted on Instagram that channeled similar social-media efforts by former Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke and incoming New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren cracked open a beer on-camera and took some questions from her followers.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Mike Huckabee on Trump's biggest wins of 2018

Mike Huckabee on Trump's biggest wins of 2018

Mike Huckabee takes a look at President Trump's biggest accomplishments of the year.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: President Trump takes swipe at Sen. Warren over possible 2020 run

President Trump takes swipe at Sen. Warren over possible 2020 run

Sen. Elizabeth Warren officially exploring a 2020 presidential run; RNC spokesperson Kaleigh McEnany and Democratic strategist Jennifer Holdsworth discuss.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Burgess: Border security is about the protection of our people

Burgess: Border security is about the protection of our people

House Democrats prepare bills aimed at ending the partial government shutdown; reaction from Texas Rep. Michael Burgess.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Blame game continues over border security funding and the partial government shutdown

Blame game continues over border security funding and the partial government shutdown

Democrats, Republicans continue to disagree on border wall funding; reaction and analysis from the 'Special Report' All-Star panel.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Ocasio-Cortez victory among the top political upsets of 2018

Ocasio-Cortez victory among the top political upsets of 2018

A look at the top political upsets of 2018.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes first step towards a 2020 presidential run

Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes first step towards a 2020 presidential run

Sen. Warren sends an early 2020 message to Democratic rivals; David Spunt reports from Washington.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Chief Justice Roberts: ‘More can be done’ to address sexual harassment in federal courts

Chief Justice Roberts: ‘More can be done’ to address sexual harassment in federal courts

Sexual harassment continues to exist in the federal courts, but Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts says pinpointing the problem within the judiciary culture remains elusive, since in many cases, it "frequently goes unreported."

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Defense Secretary Mattis sends farewell message

Defense Secretary Mattis sends farewell message

Gen. Jim Mattis steps down as defense secretary; Lucas Tomlinson reports.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Trump blasts Schumer over delays in approving ambassadors

Trump blasts Schumer over delays in approving ambassadors

President Trump blamed Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for obstructing U.S. ambassadorships.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: House Democrats to vote to reopen government at the start of 2019

House Democrats to vote to reopen government at the start of 2019

Vote to take place once Democrats take control of the House; Kristin Fisher reports.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Trump ends 2018 with blizzard of tweets about the border wall

Trump ends 2018 with blizzard of tweets about the border wall

President Trump sticks to his border wall message as the partial government shutdown enters the new year; Kevin Corke reports from the White House.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Mattis quotes Lincoln, tells Pentagon to 'hold fast' with US allies in farewell message

Mattis quotes Lincoln, tells Pentagon to 'hold fast' with US allies in farewell message

Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis instructed Defense Department employees, civilian and military, to "hold fast, alongside our allies, aligned against our foes" in his farewell address Monday.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Best of Journalism 2018

Best of Journalism 2018

Pity the honest media critic.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Killing of California police officer sparks new debate over sanctuary laws

Killing of California police officer sparks new debate over sanctuary laws

Democratic strategist Robert Patillo debates Trump 2020 advisory board member Madison Gesiotto.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Trump: Warren's 'psychiatrist' knows whether she thinks she can win White House in 2020

Trump: Warren's 'psychiatrist' knows whether she thinks she can win White House in 2020

In an exclusive interview with "Fox & Friends" host Pete Hegseth set to air during the Fox News New Year's Eve Special, President Trump suggested that only Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren's "psychiatrist" knows whether she thinks she can win the White House in 2020.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: President Trump: I would love to run against Elizabeth Warren

President Trump: I would love to run against Elizabeth Warren

The president speaks to Fox News' Pete Hegseth about the Massachusetts sentor considering a presidential run in 2020.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Jobs, businesses fleeing high-tax states

Jobs, businesses fleeing high-tax states

Former Reagan economic adviser Art Laffer reacts to the high-tax state exodus.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Taxing times: Population drops in states with high taxes, grows in states with no income tax and lower property taxes

Taxing times: Population drops in states with high taxes, grows in states with no income tax and lower property taxes

Many Americans are apparently leaving high tax states like New York, California and Illinois and moving to places where they can keep more of their money; Jeff Flock reports from Hammond, Indiana.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Rep. Francis Rooney on withdrawing troops from Syria: US must not give ISIS an opportunity to 'fire back up'

Rep. Francis Rooney on withdrawing troops from Syria: US must not give ISIS an opportunity to 'fire back up'

The U.S. must keep its foot on ISIS' back, says Rep. Francis Rooney, Republican vice chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Our government should be working for the people and that's the movement I am going to lead

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Our government should be working for the people and that's the movement I am going to lead

Democratic Senator Warren addresses reporters outside her home in Cambridge, Massachusetts after announcing the creation of a presidential exploratory committee.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: John Yoo: Trump administration must go to court to seek end of judicial micromanagement of US immigration policy

John Yoo: Trump administration must go to court to seek end of judicial micromanagement of US immigration policy

Border Patrol is not equipped to handle the migration of large groups of families and children, says John Yoo, former deputy assistant U.S. attorney general under President George W. Bush.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Karl Rove on the high-stakes politics of shutdown showdown, John Kelly's White House exit interview

Karl Rove on the high-stakes politics of shutdown showdown, John Kelly's White House exit interview

Democrats ready to offer plan to end shutdown without additional funds for border wall; reaction from Fox News contributor Karl Rove, former White House deputy chief of staff.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Sen. Lindsey Graham suggests President Trump is 'reconsidering' plans for immediate troop pullout from Syria

Sen. Lindsey Graham suggests President Trump is 'reconsidering' plans for immediate troop pullout from Syria

Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Syria sparked fierce criticism from both parties; reaction from Republican Congressman-elect Lt. Col. Michael Waltz.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Republican congressman calls on Trump to use ‘own funds’ to help pay for border wall

Republican congressman calls on Trump to use ‘own funds’ to help pay for border wall

President Trump should contribute his own money to fund his oft-promised border wall, Republican Rep. Walter Jones suggested.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: In boost for Nauert, Israeli ambassador to UN Danny Danon announces he is staying put

In boost for Nauert, Israeli ambassador to UN Danny Danon announces he is staying put

Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon announced Saturday that he is staying on in his post, despite upcoming domestic elections, a move that is likely a boost to Heather Nauert, tapped to be the next U.S. ambassador.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Jehmu Greene on border wall negotiations: President Trump has to understand that he is not in full control

Jehmu Greene on border wall negotiations: President Trump has to understand that he is not in full control

Noting that negotiations are about compromise, President Trump needs to come to the table as a dealmaker, says Fox News contributor Jehmu Greene, former candidate for DNC chair.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Trump versus Democrats: A look at which lawmakers are set to battle the president in 2019

Trump versus Democrats: A look at which lawmakers are set to battle the president in 2019

When Congress reconvenes in 2019, Democrats will hold the majority in the House – setting up potential contentious legislative battles with President Trump.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren launches exploratory committee ahead of possible 2020 presidential run

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren launches exploratory committee ahead of possible 2020 presidential run

Warren takes a big step toward joining what's expected to be a crowded Democratic presidential primary field.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: House Democrats to file bills aimed at ending shutdown, including short-term funding for DHS

House Democrats to file bills aimed at ending shutdown, including short-term funding for DHS

Democrats appear to have settled on a strategy to offer funding for Homeland Security through Feburary 8 and put up full-year bills to fund everything else using bipartisan Senate proposals.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: After the Buzz: Shutdown has muted impact

After the Buzz: Shutdown has muted impact

Media restrained, most Americans unaffected.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: President Trump defends troop withdrawal from Syria, says US forces are being pulled out 'slowly'

President Trump defends troop withdrawal from Syria, says US forces are being pulled out 'slowly'

Trump says he campaigned against never-ending wars and wants to draw down the roughly 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria; Rich Edson reports from Washington.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Gov. John Sununu: Democrats think open borders, broken US immigration system will help turn more states deep blue

Gov. John Sununu: Democrats think open borders, broken US immigration system will help turn more states deep blue

As negotiations over the funding of President Trump's border wall stall, Gov. John Sununu, former White House chief of staff to President George H.W. Bush, weighs in on the politics of the partial government shutdown.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Senate to hold hearings on deaths of 2 migrant children in Border Patrol custody

Senate to hold hearings on deaths of 2 migrant children in Border Patrol custody

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham announces he's planning to hold hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee on the deaths of the two children; Kristen Fisher reports from Washington.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Former Bernie Sanders campaign staffer on report that former Sanders staff seek meeting on harassment

Former Bernie Sanders campaign staffer on report that former Sanders staff seek meeting on harassment

More than two dozen people who worked on Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign have called for a meeting with the senator and his top aides about the culture that surrounded Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign; reaction from Tezlyn Figaro, former Bernie Sanders campaign staffer.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: What is the 'Green New Deal' proposal drafted by incoming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

What is the 'Green New Deal' proposal drafted by incoming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

Ocasio-Cortez has been calling for the creation of 'Green New Deal' legislation, which would eliminate much of the United States’ fossil-fuel consumption. So far, Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Cory Booker, D-N.J., and 40 House Democrats have said they support the proposal, but incoming House Democratic leadership has put it on pause for now.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: 'Military people don't walk away': Outgoing White House chief of staff John Kelly defends accomplishments

'Military people don't walk away': Outgoing White House chief of staff John Kelly defends accomplishments

John Kelly tells the Los Angeles Times that he stayed at his post for 18 months -- despite policy differences, personality clashes and controversy -- out of a sense of duty; reaction from Daniel Halper, contributing editor at the Washington Free Beacon.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Elizabeth Warren launches 2020 exploratory committee: 5 things to know about the Massachusetts senator

Elizabeth Warren launches 2020 exploratory committee: 5 things to know about the Massachusetts senator

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who has long been rumored as a potential Democratic contender in the 2020 presidential election, has taken a major step in her political career by forming an exploratory committee for president.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Trump tweets Obama built a 10-foot wall around his compound for security, says the US needs a 'slightly larger version'

Trump tweets Obama built a 10-foot wall around his compound for security, says the US needs a 'slightly larger version'

As negotiations over funding President Trump's border wall and ending the partial government shutdown remain at a standstill, 800,000 federal workers are in limbo; Kevin Corke reports from the White House.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Partial government shutdown drags into 2019 with no end in sight

Partial government shutdown drags into 2019 with no end in sight

The partial federal government shutdown enters its second week – and the new year – without a deal to re-open the government in sight, as both sides dig in over funding for a barrier on the border with Mexico.

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GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVER STATE: Elizabeth Warren’s career, from her advocacy during the financial crisis to decades as a professor

Elizabeth Warren’s career, from her advocacy during the financial crisis to decades as a professor

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has officially moved towards a 2020 presidential bid.

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