National emergency to build wall not a

National emergency to build wall not a "practical solution"

Teddy Cruz
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February 6, 2019
"I just think, given the fact that he’s probably going to get sued and this will end up in litigation and balled up for months, if not years it’s really not a practical solution to the problem."
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Trump's decision to

Trump's decision to "unilaterally" build wall must be "grounded by law"

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
“BACK IN 2013, CHUCK SCHUMER AND EVERY SINGLE DEMOCRAT IN THE SENATE, VOTED IN FAVOR OF 350 MILES OF BORDER WALL.
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76% of SOTU watchers approve of Trump’s speech

76% of SOTU watchers approve of Trump’s speech

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
76% of SOTU watchers approve of Trump's speech
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Democratic Party seen as “radical-leaning” and “extreme”

Democratic Party seen as “radical-leaning” and “extreme”

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
"I think the Democratic Party has become so extreme. The party of 90% tax rates. Medicare for all, wiping out private insurance
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Venezuelan struggle

Venezuelan struggle "is not a U.S. issue," says Rubio

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
“This is not a U.S. issue. This is not a Colombian issue. This is a Venezuelan issue,” said Rubio.
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Texas Senator says

Texas Senator says "even Obama" knew Russia cheated

Javier Manjarres
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February 3, 2019
For years, it was very clear that Russia had been cheating, including their testing of a ground-based cruise missile program.
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Democrats push to protect healthcare pre-existing conditions

Democrats push to protect healthcare pre-existing conditions

Daniel Molina
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February 3, 2019
"No person should worry that they may be one hospital bill away from bankruptcy because of a pre-existing condition and high costs."
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Trump, not Obama,

Trump, not Obama, "had the guts" to stand up to Maduro

Javier Manjarres
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February 1, 2019
Scott also affirmed what many Venezuelans have whispered among themselves-“Thank God for President Trump.”
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Maduro should either go to prison or die, says congressman

Maduro should either go to prison or die, says congressman

Javier Manjarres
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February 1, 2019
the time for negotiating with Maduro, there was only one up just one last acceptable negotiation with Maduro.
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Rubio, Bolton Call Out Theft of Venezuelan Assets

Rubio, Bolton Call Out Theft of Venezuelan Assets

Staff Reports
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February 1, 2019
On Thursday, Senator Marco Rubio issued a comment via his Twitter account that identified Noor Capital, a financial firm based in the United Arab Emirates as attempting to facilitate a gold transaction with Venezuelan authorities.
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Pelosi taunts Trump: “There’s not going to be any wall money

Pelosi taunts Trump: “There’s not going to be any wall money"

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2019
With that statement, it appears as if Pelosi will continue to stand her ground against the president’s request for funding of the southern border wall he campaigned on.
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Congress wants to train police officers to identify child sex traffickers

Congress wants to train police officers to identify child sex traffickers

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2019
Human trafficking is directly tied to the drug trade, but while it is getting some attention, it is not the most pressing issue that his talked about whenever the border issue is brought up.
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Democrats accused of 'not engaging' on border security

Democrats accused of 'not engaging' on border security

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2019
“Honestly, to be a realist in this, I’ve been working for two years behind the scenes. I think the Democrats want the immigration issue more as an issue than a solution,” said Perdue.
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Trump says Venezuela's Maduro

Trump says Venezuela's Maduro "willing to negotiate"

Javier Manjarres
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January 30, 2019
President Donald Trump has just announced that Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro is willing to come to the negotiating table with the opposition party after the U.S. imposed crippling sanctions, including "cutting off" his country's oil revenues.
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Pelosi, Schumer support senate gov't shutdown bill

Pelosi, Schumer support senate gov't shutdown bill

Javier Manjarres
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January 29, 2019
“The legislation will create an automatic continuing resolution (CR) for any regular appropriations bill or existing CR, keeping the federal government open when budget negotiations falter before key spending deadlines.”
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U.S. Imposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela

U.S. Imposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela

Daniel Molina
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January 29, 2019
“Hopefully, the Chavez-Maduro nightmare is nearing its end.”
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Single-payer healthcare on 2020 presidential ballot

Single-payer healthcare on 2020 presidential ballot

Javier Manjarres
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January 29, 2019
With several key candidates having already announced their intentions, the 2020 presidential primary season is in full swing. Just a couple days removed from officially launching her presidential bid, California Senator Kamala Harris (D) threw her healthcare line in the sand. Forget Obamacare. Harris wants a “eliminate all of that” and push for a single-payer […]
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US ‘drills’ Venezuela’s ‘corrupt oil firm with sanctions

US ‘drills’ Venezuela’s ‘corrupt oil firm with sanctions

Javier Manjarres
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January 29, 2019
Many lawmakers are applauding the administration’s move against Venezuela’s oil lifeline, which is heavily reliant on US consumption.
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Black congressional caucus seems poised to back Harris

Black congressional caucus seems poised to back Harris

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2019
California Senator Kamala Harris has officially thrown her hat into the 2020 Democratic presidential primary sweepstakes.
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Grijalva calls Trump's border

Grijalva calls Trump's border "wall" delusional

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2019
Democrats like Arizona’s Rep. Raul Grijalva are rejoicing over the apparent defeat of a border wall measure.
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Brokaw's Hispanic assimilation comment could have merit

Brokaw's Hispanic assimilation comment could have merit

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2019
There 22 million Hispanics do not speak English and live among a predominantly English-speaking population.
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Democrats see southwest Latinos as their  'pathway to victory'

Democrats see southwest Latinos as their 'pathway to victory'

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2019
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is undoubtedly the new face of her political party, spoke to HISPOLITICA about the increase in Latinos or Hispanics running for public office.
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Trump: Military option against Venezuela “on the table”

Trump: Military option against Venezuela “on the table”

Javier Manjarres
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January 24, 2019
President Trump stepped up his rhetoric after Maduro made his demand, saying that “all options are on the table” when dealing with Maduro, including military action.
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US lawmakers embrace Venezuela's

US lawmakers embrace Venezuela's "legitimate" president

Daniel Molina
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January 23, 2019
"The Maduro regime has lost all legitimacy and support from the Venezuelan people."
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Trump’s approval ratings down

Trump’s approval ratings down

Javier Manjarres
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January 23, 2019
Outside of the border security-fueled government shutdown, Trump’s overall economic and foreign policy agenda appears to be working.
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'Beto' O'Rourke still very popular in Texas, the nation

'Beto' O'Rourke still very popular in Texas, the nation

Javier Manjarres
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January 23, 2019
But according to the latest polls on who could fair the best in a very crowded presidential primary field, Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, and former U.S. Senate nominee Roberto Francis “Beto” 0’Rourke.
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Venezuela will pay for border wall, if Maduro is removed?

Venezuela will pay for border wall, if Maduro is removed?

Javier Manjarres
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January 17, 2019
Both congressional Republicans and Democrats agree that Venezuela’s dictator Nicholas Maduro regime is nothing more than a criminal organization that needs to be removed. Maduro has followed in the footsteps of he predecessor, the late Hugo Chavez, in leaving the clear majority of the Venezuelan state impoverished, and has committing human rights atrocities on a […]
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Julian Castro hits the presidential campaign trail

Julian Castro hits the presidential campaign trail

Javier Manjarres
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January 17, 2019
List of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates continues to grow, as Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI), Sens. Elizabeth Warren (MA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) join former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, as the only announced candidates. This list potential candidates could grow to as many as 20+. If Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders, who […]
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Democrats Blast President Maduro as Illegitimate Leader

Democrats Blast President Maduro as Illegitimate Leader

Daniel Molina
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January 14, 2019
Democrat Freshman Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is teaming up with fellow Democrats Debbie Wasserman Schultz, freshman Congresswoman Donna Shalala and Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to bring light to the illegitimacy of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduros’ new term and any future plans he has to introduce legislation for the Venezuelan people. Congresswoman […]
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Ocasio-Cortez says climate change

Ocasio-Cortez says climate change "is a crisis"

Javier Manjarres
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January 12, 2019
Climate change is at the top of Ocasio-Cortez’s agenda, having already proposed her controversial Green New Deal plan that has been met with tough opposition.
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Green New Deal called national security threat,

Green New Deal called national security threat, "destructive"

Javier Manjarres
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January 12, 2019
Whether its oil or national gas, any impartial person will tell you that it would be destructive to the United States…You can kiss manufacturing goodbye.”
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Pelosi, Schumer mocked by GOP congressman

Pelosi, Schumer mocked by GOP congressman

Javier Manjarres
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January 11, 2019
Democrats do not want the wall, while Republicans like Rep. Ted Yoho (FL) support the president’s campaign promise to build a wall along the U.S. southern border.
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Rubio

Rubio "not Against" DACA Bill With Scott

Daniel Molina
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January 11, 2019
This week marked a major moment in President Donald Trump’s first term in office as he asserted that the issues concerning the border constitute a crisis. After taking to national airwaves to share his thoughts on why strengthening border security is important, Democrats held their own response, positioning Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi to give […]
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Rep. Escobar surfs rainbow wave over Trump's wall

Rep. Escobar surfs rainbow wave over Trump's wall

Daniel Molina
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January 10, 2019
“Many of us who are new members came in wanting to help shape our appropriations because our budgets are a reflection of our values… The vast majority of us who are incoming members voted for a Republican set of resolutions to reopen the government,
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Scott willing to sponsor DACA bill in senate

Scott willing to sponsor DACA bill in senate

Daniel Molina
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January 10, 2019
“We need to make sure we fully fund FEMA. We need to make sure that our Government is not wasting your tax dollars,” Scott said, adding ,”we need to take care of the DACA kids.”
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Rubio and Sanders Trade Blows Over Israel

Rubio and Sanders Trade Blows Over Israel

Daniel Molina
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January 8, 2019
With Democrats controlling the House and Republicans controlling the Senate, it seems that there's an ideological battle as Democratic socialism and conservatism clash in the political arena. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, largely recognized as bringing Democratic socialism to the forefront of the mainstream, is now responding to legislation introduced by Florida Senator Marco Rubio. In […]
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