Archive for July 2017

The Weekly Trek July 28, 2017 Top Political News Senate rejects measure to partly repeal Affordable Care Act, dealing Trump and GOP leaders a major setback. Washington Post Anthony Scaramucci’s Uncensored Rant: Foul Words and Threats to Have Priebus Fired. New York Times In One Day, Trump Administration Lands 3 Punches Against Gay Rights. New York Times…

The Weekly Trek July 21, 2017 Top Political News Sean Spicer Resigns as White House Press Secretary. NY Times After cancer diagnosis, John McCain says he’ll be back soon. ABC News Widening Russia probe prompts shake-ups in Trump’s legal, communications staff. Washington Post Sessions won’t resign for now, but gets Trump’s message. Politico The nation’s…

The Weekly Trek July 14, 2017 Top Political News Scalise upgraded to fair condition. Politico Senate Republicans Unveil New Health Bill but Divisions Remain. NY Times FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray Promises to Act Independently. Wall Street Journal Senate Fight Over Trump’s Nominees Heats Up. Wall Street Journal Energy & Natural Resources House panel approves…

The Weekly Trek July 7, 2017 Top Political News Economy adds 222K jobs in June, beating expectations. The Hill House panel might mark up budget next week. The Hill Will the GOP Health Bill Pass? Watch These Senators for Clues. Wall Street Journal Ethics director who clashed with Trump resigns. The Hill The nation’s cartoonists…