Trump went on a cash buying spree.
I don’t want anyone to suffer but I have no sympathy for Trump voters
The Mueller investigation has not gone on too long
Republicans want the investigation to wrap up but the time frame is not long compared to other investigations.
This article has time frames for other investigations:
Iran-contra: 6 years, 8 months (1986-1993)
Samuel Pierce, HUD corruption: 9 years (1990-1999)
George H.W. Bush administration, improper search of passport records: 3 years (1992-1995)
Henry Cisneros, mistress payments: 11 years (1995-2006)
Mike Espy, gifts from agriculture company: 6 years (1994-2001)
Bill and Hillary Clinton, Whitewater: 6 years 8 months (1994-2000)
Lewis “Scooter” Libby, CIA leak: 3½ years (2003-2007)
The latest on the tax law
The tax cut is not why the economy is doing well.
As predicted, much of the money is going to shareholders. This article states:
“Through the end of April, S&P 500 companies are on track to give back a record $1 trillion to investors through dividend increases and stock buybacks…”
Increased gas prices will offset some of the tax cuts.
Republican efforts to sell the tax cut law.
Republicans in competitive races are talking less about the tax cut
Trump, Jr.’s calls to a blocked number
I assume Trump, Jr.’s calls to a blocked number were to his father. I just can’t believe his assertion that they didn’t talk about it. Hopefully, the Mueller team knows who the number belongs to.
Shifting stories about the Trump team meeting in Trump Tower with Russians
Trump team efforts during the campaign to build a tower in Moscow
This is a very thorough article on talks to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. Sad!
Kushners will get a bailout from Qatar-linked firm
This article states: “The company controlled by the family of the White House adviser Jared Kushner is close to receiving a bailout of its financially troubled flagship building by a company with ties to the government of Qatar, according to executives briefed on the deal.”
It looks like a conflict of interest since Jared Kushner is still negotiating in the Mideast.
Sad!
Trump called some illegal immigrants “animals”
This opinion column on Trump’s “animals” comment puts in the contest of prior Trump statements.
The White House justifies his comment:
Nobody wants to defend MS-13!
Concern about gun safety has declined to pre-Parkland levels
Gun safety is not a top concern anymore and I am doubtful we will get legislation passed as long as the NRA-sponsored Republicans are in charge. How many mass shootings do we have to have before Congress does something?
From this article: “Guns or gun control as the top problem has returned to pre-Parkland levels. The percentage of Americans naming guns or gun control as the nation’s most important problem spiked after the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, rising from 1% in January to 13% in March. This issue fell back to 6% by April and is now at 3%.”
Another poll also shows a decline in support for gun control.
Sad!
