FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., accompanied by Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, calls on a reporter during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trump and Pelosi and Schumer are coming together in search of a plan to fix the country’s crumbling infrastructure. It’s seen as the issue with the best chance for the two sides to work together _ though the odds aren’t good. less FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., accompanied by Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, calls on a reporter during a news conference on Capitol Hill in ... more Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE … [Read more...] about Together again? Trump, Pelosi, Schumer tackle infrastructure
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Trump, Pelosi infrastructure talks invite skepticism
K Street sees Tuesday’s meeting between Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy Patricia D'Alesandro PelosiGrassley to Trump: Lift tariffs or new NAFTA deal is 'dead' Omar hits back at Meghan McCain over criticism after synagogue shooting: 'Bless her heart' The Hill's Morning Report - Biden, Trump vie for Rust Belt voters MORE (D-Calif.) and President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump hits Biden as he hits 2020 trail Trump blasts union chiefs after Biden gets key endorsement Grassley to Trump: Lift tariffs or new NAFTA deal is 'dead' MORE as a last-chance bid to move on a bipartisan infrastructure deal this year. At the beginning of the Congress, advocates expressed hope that infrastructure was one of the few issues where House Democrats were likely to work with Trump. But there has been frustration that both sides have made little public progress toward a deal. Those who spoke to The Hill hoped the Tuesday meeting would give the issue new momentum. ADVERTISEMENT “I’m an optimist on … [Read more...] about Trump, Pelosi infrastructure talks invite skepticism
Inside the Pelosi-Schumer Trump meeting prep
Trump wings it at his "Chuck 'n Nancy" meetings. But Schumer and Pelosi spend a lot of time choreographing these meetings, according to sources familiar with their planning. They list off things they won't budge on and game out how to respond to Trump’s inevitable curve balls (such as calling in the TV cameras to watch them spar). Here's what Democrats will demand in Tuesday's infrastructure discussion, per a source familiar: Read more toggle Show less Go deeper118 Words Any infrastructure bill "must be real money." Translation: Major federal spending, not through public-private partnerships or deregulation. They need to know where the money is coming from. Translation: Trump must be willing to discuss tax hikes to pay for new spending if he wants their support. (Senate Democrats put out a plan last year that proposed raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 25% — still much lower than it was before Trump's tax cuts.) The bill must include strong labor … [Read more...] about Inside the Pelosi-Schumer Trump meeting prep
Maryland governor: A dose of reality for Trump, Pelosi and Schumer
Larry Hogan was inaugurated for a second term as governor of Maryland last month as only the second Republican to be reelected in the state's history. He serves as vice-chairman of the National Governor's Association. Watch him Monday evening on "Erin Burnett Out Front" on CNN at 7 p.m. ET. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own; view more opinion at CNN (CNN)This week, our leaders in Washington will once again debate government funding and border security. Sadly, Americans can expect that this week's debate will again be laced with exaggerated rhetoric concocted to gratify partisans on both sides of the aisle. As we go into another week of Washington infighting and finger-pointing, I would like to offer a dose of reality for both sides. Larry Hogan President Trump: Let's be honest, neither Mexico nor "Chuck and Nancy" are going to pay for the wall from sea to shining sea that you promised during your campaign. Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi: Our nation … [Read more...] about Maryland governor: A dose of reality for Trump, Pelosi and Schumer
Border wall: Trump, Schumer and Pelosi debate government shutdown, funding
Two years after his election, President Donald Trump's campaign promise on a border wall, championed by supporters with chants of "Build that wall," is at the center of a dispute over funding the government. The president held a contentious meeting with Democratic leaders on the issue Tuesday. Here's a look at the issue, what the different sides are demanding and what's at stake. This version of the confrontation has been brewing since late November when the president told Politico he'd be willing to shut down the government to get $5 billion in funding for the border wall. More from Politico: Trump threatens government shutdown over border wall funding An article in The Hill predicted this impasse in October after the midterms, quoting Trump: “I’ve got a big decision to make after the election, as to whether or not we go for it. Because border security, to the people of our country, [is] very important.” Read the … [Read more...] about Border wall: Trump, Schumer and Pelosi debate government shutdown, funding