Tuesday
Today is one of the most important and solemn occasions of the year – the day we pay tribute to the Law Enforcement Heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty. They made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in safety and peace. We stand with our police (HEROES) 100%! pic.twitter.com/XDtYRUeOk1
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 15, 2018
#PeaceOfficersMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/agxulpPyag
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 15, 2018
Peace Officers Memorial Day is May 15th annually.
On October 1st, 1961 President John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law recognizing that May 15th from then forward would be observed as Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week surrounding the day would be called Police Week.
The News Blender would like to extend our thoughts and best wishes to the families of those Police officers who have died in the line of duty.
Thank you to the Washington Examiner and @CortesSteve on the great article – on WINNING! https://t.co/b5dfUABN5q
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 15, 2018
The opinion piece in the Washington Examiner, written by Steve Cortes, a CNN political Commentator, who also served as a Trump 2016 campaign adviser plus he was on the Hispanic Advisory Council:
If President Donald Trump has more win streaks like his present one, he might well become known as the “Wizard of Washington.” From the economy to important victories across the vast Asian continent, America is winning under Trump’s leadership.
Wednesday
Congratulations to Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania. He will be a great Senator and will represent his people well – like they haven’t been represented in many years. Lou is a friend of mine and a special guy, he will very much help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
Congratulations to Deb Fischer. The people of Nebraska have seen what a great job she is doing – and it showed up at the ballot box! #MAGA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
On Tuesday @The News Blender reported on Primary races that took place in four states. The winners from each state primaries will face off in the general election November 6th, 2018.
Rep Lou Barletta (R-Pennsylvania) will square off against Democrat incumbent Bob Casey.
Barletta: 429,637 63.1%
Casey *unopposed*
Senator Deb Fisher (R-Nebraska) seeking her second term in office will face Democrat Jane Raybould a Lincoln City Councilwoman.
Fisher: 127,083 75.8%
Raybould: 57,654 63.7%
The election result numbers @ New York Times
The Washington Post and CNN have typically written false stories about our trade negotiations with China. Nothing has happened with ZTE except as it pertains to the larger trade deal. Our country has been losing hundreds of billions of dollars a year with China…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
*Flashback*
President Xi of China, and I, are working together to give massive Chinese phone company, ZTE, a way to get back into business, fast. Too many jobs in China lost. Commerce Department has been instructed to get it done!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2018
ZTE, the large Chinese phone company, buys a big percentage of individual parts from U.S. companies. This is also reflective of the larger trade deal we are negotiating with China and my personal relationship with President Xi.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 14, 2018
*End flashback*
…haven’t even started yet! The U.S. has very little to give, because it has given so much over the years. China has much to give!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
Trade talks between China’s Vice Premier Liu and U.S Treasury Secretary Steve Munchin started Tuesday in Washington D.C. and are expected to last until Saturday.
House votes today on Choice/MISSION Act. Who will stand with our Great Vets, caregivers, and Veterans Service Organizations? Must get Choice passed by Memorial Day!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
Military.Com has an overview of the bill and the hurdles facing the leaderless VA.
Summary of the proposed purpose of the bill:
To establish a permanent community care program for veterans, to establish a commission for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, to improve construction of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to the home loan program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Full text available here: Congress.gov, H.R. 5674 “VA Mission Act of 2018”
GovTrack.Us has the bills odds of passing the house at 45%. The bill was sent to the House on May 8th, 2018.
