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Sen. Kaine Responds To Trump's Emergency Declaration
President Trump has declared a national emergency to secure funding to build a wall at the southern border. Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, says Democrats will challenge the declaration.
Sen. Kaine Responds To Trump's Emergency Declaration
President Trump has declared a national emergency to secure funding to build a wall at the southern border. Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, says Democrats will challenge the declaration.

Trump targets money from projects that ‘didn’t sound too important’
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency so he can draw on Pentagon funds for the border wall presents a challenge for the Defense Department, which faces difficult choices about what projects and activities to scrap or delay to free up the more than $6 billion
Trump targets money from projects that ‘didn’t sound too important’
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency so he can draw on Pentagon funds for the border wall presents a challenge for the Defense Department, which faces difficult choices about what projects and activities to scrap or delay to free up the more than $6 billion

Kaine wants to know where Trump’s wall money is coming from
As expected, President Trump today declared a national emergency over border security, the first step in bypassing Congress to build a wall along the border with Mexico using money taken from other accounts.
Kaine wants to know where Trump’s wall money is coming from
As expected, President Trump today declared a national emergency over border security, the first step in bypassing Congress to build a wall along the border with Mexico using money taken from other accounts.

Lawmakers plan to pressure Trump on Khashoggi as Pompeo denies 'covering up for a murder'
Washington (CNN)Senators furious about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi are working on a bipartisan effort to exert more pressure on the White House as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted Monday the administration is not "covering up for a murder."
Lawmakers plan to pressure Trump on Khashoggi as Pompeo denies 'covering up for a murder'
Washington (CNN)Senators furious about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi are working on a bipartisan effort to exert more pressure on the White House as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted Monday the administration is not "covering up for a murder."

Rush Limbaugh on whether Trump is justified in taking executive action to secure funding for his border wall
Then -- TRUMP: The only reason we're talking about this is because of election, because they want to try and win an election, which it looks like they're not going to be able to do.
Rush Limbaugh on whether Trump is justified in taking executive action to secure funding for his border wall
Then -- TRUMP: The only reason we're talking about this is because of election, because they want to try and win an election, which it looks like they're not going to be able to do.

Kaine bill would protect government contractors during shutdowns
Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) is among senators introducing a bill to ensure that federal contractors affected by a government shutdown can withdraw funds from their retirement savings without being penalized.
Kaine bill would protect government contractors during shutdowns
Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) is among senators introducing a bill to ensure that federal contractors affected by a government shutdown can withdraw funds from their retirement savings without being penalized.

NEW: Trump to Declare National Emergency to Get More Money for Border Wall
President Donald Trump will take an “executive action” and declare a national emergency to secure more money for a border wall, according to reports. Trump is expected to sign compromise spending legislation to avert another government shutdown — and according to the White House, will declare a nati
NEW: Trump to Declare National Emergency to Get More Money for Border Wall
President Donald Trump will take an “executive action” and declare a national emergency to secure more money for a border wall, according to reports. Trump is expected to sign compromise spending legislation to avert another government shutdown — and according to the White House, will declare a nati

Sen. Kaine introduces bill to allow veterans access to medical marijuana through VA
WASHINGTON (WSET) -- Sen. Tim Kaine joined Senator Brian Schatz to introduce legislation to allow doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to discuss and potentially recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states that have established medical marijuana programs.
Sen. Kaine introduces bill to allow veterans access to medical marijuana through VA
WASHINGTON (WSET) -- Sen. Tim Kaine joined Senator Brian Schatz to introduce legislation to allow doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to discuss and potentially recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states that have established medical marijuana programs.

The role of religion in the public square: 2-12-19
The other day at the YMCA on East Linwood in Kansas City, a couple of dozen folks -- clergy and other religious leaders -- gathered for what was billed as a conversation on "Faith & Politics: Living Authentically in Private What We Proclaim in Public."
The role of religion in the public square: 2-12-19
The other day at the YMCA on East Linwood in Kansas City, a couple of dozen folks -- clergy and other religious leaders -- gathered for what was billed as a conversation on "Faith & Politics: Living Authentically in Private What We Proclaim in Public."

Kaine asks Shanahan if military families would be hurt by moving $3.6B for border wall
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on Friday pressed acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan for details on how military families would be impacted by President Trump 's plan to steer about $3.6 billion in military construction funds for a border wall.
Kaine asks Shanahan if military families would be hurt by moving $3.6B for border wall
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on Friday pressed acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan for details on how military families would be impacted by President Trump 's plan to steer about $3.6 billion in military construction funds for a border wall.

Warner, Kaine on federal budget bill becoming law
Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes. News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com. U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement on the government funding bill becoming law, averting another shutdown. The legislatio
Warner, Kaine on federal budget bill becoming law
Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes. News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com. U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement on the government funding bill becoming law, averting another shutdown. The legislatio

Legislative Black Caucus, Kaine, Warner, and Virginia Democratic Party to Fairfax: Resign. Now.
If you had “Democrats conduct impeachment” in your 2019 pool, prepare to collect your winnings — but not in the way anyone would have guessed a month ago. Rather than Congress impeaching Donald Trump, Democrats in Virginia will begin impeachment proceedings on Monday against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax
Legislative Black Caucus, Kaine, Warner, and Virginia Democratic Party to Fairfax: Resign. Now.
If you had “Democrats conduct impeachment” in your 2019 pool, prepare to collect your winnings — but not in the way anyone would have guessed a month ago. Rather than Congress impeaching Donald Trump, Democrats in Virginia will begin impeachment proceedings on Monday against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

What base projects lose out if Trump uses military money to build his wall?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signaled on Thursday he will declare a national immigration emergency in coming days to get around congressional opposition to his controversial border wall project, possibly shifting billions in military funds to pay for the construction.
What base projects lose out if Trump uses military money to build his wall?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signaled on Thursday he will declare a national immigration emergency in coming days to get around congressional opposition to his controversial border wall project, possibly shifting billions in military funds to pay for the construction.

Perhaps Rep. McEachin and Sen. Kaine Can –Together — Create the Conversation on Race We So Badly Need
Many have proposed that the current “blackface” crises at the top of the Virginia government have created a “teachable moment,” that it presents an opportunity to foster the kind of conversation about race — and in particular about white racism — that Virginia and the nation need.
Perhaps Rep. McEachin and Sen. Kaine Can –Together — Create the Conversation on Race We So Badly Need
Many have proposed that the current “blackface” crises at the top of the Virginia government have created a “teachable moment,” that it presents an opportunity to foster the kind of conversation about race — and in particular about white racism — that Virginia and the nation need.

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine says Northam must go, Herring could stay, Fairfax is a maybe
In an interview Friday, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said he’s been in constant contact with all of the players involved in the multiple scandals playing out in his home state. They include his fellow Democrats, Gov. Ralph Northam, whose page in his medical school yearbook shows a white kid in bl
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine says Northam must go, Herring could stay, Fairfax is a maybe
In an interview Friday, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said he’s been in constant contact with all of the players involved in the multiple scandals playing out in his home state. They include his fellow Democrats, Gov. Ralph Northam, whose page in his medical school yearbook shows a white kid in bl

Congress is about to pass another border funding bill with no money for a wall
Congress on Thursday is expected to approve a bipartisan deal to fund a large chunk of the federal government in hopes of preventing another partial government shutdown. The Senate will consider the bill first. The House is expected to vote on the bill Thursday evening, clearing it for the president
Congress is about to pass another border funding bill with no money for a wall
Congress on Thursday is expected to approve a bipartisan deal to fund a large chunk of the federal government in hopes of preventing another partial government shutdown. The Senate will consider the bill first. The House is expected to vote on the bill Thursday evening, clearing it for the president

Sen. Tim Kaine on continuing Virginia political scandals
WASHINGTON (GrayDC) -- Sen. Tim Kaine stands by his call for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Lieutenant Gov. Justin Fairfax to resign their posts. Virginia lawmakers are calling for Northam's resignation following a scandal that he had a racist yearbook page in medical school. Recently, Democratic A
Sen. Tim Kaine on continuing Virginia political scandals
WASHINGTON (GrayDC) -- Sen. Tim Kaine stands by his call for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Lieutenant Gov. Justin Fairfax to resign their posts. Virginia lawmakers are calling for Northam's resignation following a scandal that he had a racist yearbook page in medical school. Recently, Democratic A

We need an immigration policy for the 21st century, not the 12th century
While members of Congress continue wrangling with the president’s agenda to build a wall, the plight of Central American migrant families continues. As negotiations proceed, Congress have an important window of opportunity to act in a humane, sensible, and informed way.
We need an immigration policy for the 21st century, not the 12th century
While members of Congress continue wrangling with the president’s agenda to build a wall, the plight of Central American migrant families continues. As negotiations proceed, Congress have an important window of opportunity to act in a humane, sensible, and informed way.

Sen. Tim Kaine and Steve Miller discuss Virginia and Kansas City politics with The Star
Join The Kansas City Star Editorial Board on Facebook Live at 3:15 p.m. Friday with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and his Rockhurst High School classmate, Kansas City lawyer and mayoral candidate Steve Miller.
Sen. Tim Kaine and Steve Miller discuss Virginia and Kansas City politics with The Star
Join The Kansas City Star Editorial Board on Facebook Live at 3:15 p.m. Friday with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and his Rockhurst High School classmate, Kansas City lawyer and mayoral candidate Steve Miller.

Rep. Adam Schiff shouldn’t investigate Trump – Dem should answer questions about his own conduct
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who is planning unmerited and aggressive partisan investigations of President Trump, has plenty of questions he should be answering about his own activities.
Rep. Adam Schiff shouldn’t investigate Trump – Dem should answer questions about his own conduct
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who is planning unmerited and aggressive partisan investigations of President Trump, has plenty of questions he should be answering about his own activities.

Kaine Introduces Bill Banning High-Capacity Gun Magazines
Noting that it was one year ago this week that 17 students and faculty members died in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) have introduced legislation that would ban the importation, sale, manufacture, tra
Kaine Introduces Bill Banning High-Capacity Gun Magazines
Noting that it was one year ago this week that 17 students and faculty members died in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) have introduced legislation that would ban the importation, sale, manufacture, tra

Delegate who threatened Fairfax impeachment: ‘Additional conversation’ needed
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - The delegate who threatened to impeach Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax said Monday that “additional conversation” is needed before anything is filed. Over the weekend, following a second accusation of sexual assault against him, Fairfax is faced a cascade of calls for his resignation a
Delegate who threatened Fairfax impeachment: ‘Additional conversation’ needed
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - The delegate who threatened to impeach Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax said Monday that “additional conversation” is needed before anything is filed. Over the weekend, following a second accusation of sexual assault against him, Fairfax is faced a cascade of calls for his resignation a

White House indicates Trump to veto disapproval of emergency
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A top adviser to President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that Trump is prepared to issue the first veto of his term if Congress votes to disapprove of his declaration of a national emergency along the U.S.-Mexico border.
White House indicates Trump to veto disapproval of emergency
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A top adviser to President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that Trump is prepared to issue the first veto of his term if Congress votes to disapprove of his declaration of a national emergency along the U.S.-Mexico border.

GOP Lawmakers Who Complained About Obama's 'Overreach' Give Trump A Pass
Republican lawmakers who once loudly protested President Barack Obama’s actions on immigration as executive “overreach” are defending President Donald Trump’s move on Friday to build a wall on the southern border even though Congress has repeatedly rejected his funding demands.
GOP Lawmakers Who Complained About Obama's 'Overreach' Give Trump A Pass
Republican lawmakers who once loudly protested President Barack Obama’s actions on immigration as executive “overreach” are defending President Donald Trump’s move on Friday to build a wall on the southern border even though Congress has repeatedly rejected his funding demands.

Does Trump really want a border wall, or just raucous anti-immigrant rallies?
To the editor: President Trump “falsely told a raucous rally in El Paso on Monday night that he is already building a wall.” But he also falsely insinuated that he cares if a wall is built.
Does Trump really want a border wall, or just raucous anti-immigrant rallies?
To the editor: President Trump “falsely told a raucous rally in El Paso on Monday night that he is already building a wall.” But he also falsely insinuated that he cares if a wall is built.

Donald Trump Says Obama Nearly Kicked Off A Nuclear War With North Korea
Donald Trump’s phrase is about as strong as a microwavable pizza bagel, however that hasn’t stopped him from talking within the loudest method, nearly each time he opens his mouth. His newest pronouncement in opposition to Barack Obama has him claiming that America’s earlier President nearly led the
Donald Trump Says Obama Nearly Kicked Off A Nuclear War With North Korea
Donald Trump’s phrase is about as strong as a microwavable pizza bagel, however that hasn’t stopped him from talking within the loudest method, nearly each time he opens his mouth. His newest pronouncement in opposition to Barack Obama has him claiming that America’s earlier President nearly led the

Pence chastises EU, rejects Merkel's call to work with Russia
MUNICH (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence rebuked European powers over Iran and Venezuela on Saturday in a renewed attack on Washington’s traditional allies, rejecting a call by Germany’s chancellor to include Russia in global cooperation efforts.
Pence chastises EU, rejects Merkel's call to work with Russia
MUNICH (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence rebuked European powers over Iran and Venezuela on Saturday in a renewed attack on Washington’s traditional allies, rejecting a call by Germany’s chancellor to include Russia in global cooperation efforts.

Angela Merkel defends Nato allies after criticism from US vice president Mike Pence over Iran deal
Rancour and recriminations were the order of the day with allies as well as adversaries turning on each other in one of the most important gatherings of the Munich Security Conference in recent years.
Angela Merkel defends Nato allies after criticism from US vice president Mike Pence over Iran deal
Rancour and recriminations were the order of the day with allies as well as adversaries turning on each other in one of the most important gatherings of the Munich Security Conference in recent years.

President Trump Says His Administration Is Committed to Fight Against Abortion in a Conference Call With 4,500 Pro-Life Leaders
President Trump participated in a conference call with thousands of pro-lifers Thursday, telling them that his administration remains committed to the cause. “I want to thank all the thousands of pro-lifers and pro-life leaders, pastors, families and advocates for joining this call and for working w
President Trump Says His Administration Is Committed to Fight Against Abortion in a Conference Call With 4,500 Pro-Life Leaders
President Trump participated in a conference call with thousands of pro-lifers Thursday, telling them that his administration remains committed to the cause. “I want to thank all the thousands of pro-lifers and pro-life leaders, pastors, families and advocates for joining this call and for working w

GOP senator says Republicans didn't control Senate when they held majority
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said Sunday that Republicans didn't control Congress during the first two years of President Trump 's presidency despite having majorities in both chambers.
GOP senator says Republicans didn't control Senate when they held majority
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said Sunday that Republicans didn't control Congress during the first two years of President Trump 's presidency despite having majorities in both chambers.
