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6/25: CBS Evening News

Hundreds dead in devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela; Europe swelters under heat dome.

The Morning Briefing: Second Amendment Fans Can Start Celebrating Independence Day Early

Trump news at a glance: US asylum policy slated to change after supreme court ruling

Supreme court ruling will allow Trump administration to block asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border – key US politics stories from Thursday 25 JuneThe US supreme court has given the Trump administration a green light to block asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, in a decision that fundamentally reshapes the US asylum system.The decision allows the Trump administration to revive its so-called turn-back or “metering” policy, allowing federal agents at the US border to stop migrants from physically setting foot on US soil, where federal law guarantees them the right to claim asylum and protection from persecution. Continue reading...

Morning Minute: Pride Month Has Room for Everything...Except Pregnancy

Fox News Poll: Looking ahead to America's 250th anniversary

A Fox News survey finds 53% of voters are proud of America and 54% believe the best days are ahead as the nation nears its 250th anniversary.

6/24: CBS Evening News

President Trump's luncheon with Republican senators devolves into shouting match; earthquake shakes Northern California.

President Trump Delivers Brief Remarks to Press Following Meeting with GOP Senators

President Trump held a private meeting with the Republican party members of the Senate.  Several GOP Senators are firmly standing in the way of President Trump’s legislative agenda and promising to continue blocking any efforts to pass the Save America Act. . Posted in Big Government, Decepticons, Deep State, Donald Trump, John Thune, Legislation, President […] The post President Trump Delivers Brief Remarks to Press Following Meeting with GOP Senators appeared first on The Last Refuge.

Trump news at a glance: US president holds a rare bipartisan bill hostage

Trump says he’ll sign housing bill aimed at lowering costs only after Senate passes restrictive voting measure – key US politics stories from Wednesday 24 June at a glanceDespite rare and overwhelming bipartisan support, a US bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing for Americans is being held hostage by Donald Trump.The president said he won’t sign the 21st Century Road to Housing Act until the Senate meets his demand to pass the Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulations by requiring proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in voting. Continue reading...