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Congress negotiators arrive at funding deal 'in principle' – live Trump addresses supporters at border rally in El Paso – live
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Trump disses @BetoORourke as "young man who's got very little going for himself except he's got a great first name.""He challenged us, so we have let's say 35,000 thousand people tonight. And he has 200 ppl, 300 ppl. Not too good"The arena Trump is speaking in only holds 10k! pic.twitter.com/fQCE6BNGqs
President Trump began his address with his usual call for “America First” and a boast about a 52% approval rating.
“Despite the fact that the media refuses to acknowledge what we’ve done and how well we’re doing it, a new poll just came out,” he told the crowd, which booed the media and applauded the report of his approval rating.
Trump shared the Rasmussen Report Daily Presidential Tracking Poll, which put Trump’s approval rating at the highest it’s been since “shortly after his inauguration.”
He made sure to throw a dig at former Congressman Beto O’Rourke, who was speaking outside at a counter-protest. Trump said that O’Rourke’s only claim to fame was losing an election to Senator Ted Cruz, while as president, he has won “one for one” for elections, meaning he won the first presidential campaign he ran.
“A young man who has very little going for himself except he has a great first name,” Trump said of O’Rourke.
Taking the stage now in El Paso: @BetoORourke pic.twitter.com/4ZTFizyaH0
Beto O’Rourke took the stage before President Trump, telling a lively crowd that “walls do not make us safer.”
“We, together, we are making a stand for the truth against lies and hate and ignorance and intolerance,” O’Rourke said to cheers and applause. “We are going to show the country who we are. A president who describes Mexican immigrants as rapists and criminals, we have the chances to tell him and this country that immigrants commit crimes, including violent crimes, at a lower rate than Americans who are born in this country.”
The crowd erupted with cheers as Donald Trump Jr. made his way to the stage.
The minute he reached the podium, he mocked the protest being led by former congressman Beto O’Rourke.
He repeated his father’s words from the State of the Union, saying, “America will never be a Socialist country,” and was greeted with cheers and “USA! USA!” chants.
Trump Jr. also took the opportunity to go after the Democrats for the Green New Deal, “the witch hunt” - a reference to the Mueller investigation - and the economic policies of the Obama administration.
“The left hates Trump more than they love America,” he said, energizing the crowd before his father’s arrival.
Negotiators in Congress say they have reached an agreement to fund the government, just days before the 15 February deadline of another partial government shutdown, the Associated Press is reporting.Negotiators in Congress say they have reached an agreement to fund the government, just days before the 15 February deadline of another partial government shutdown, the Associated Press is reporting.
Officials say an agreement could be in sight as early as Monday night. The talks had cratered over the weekend because of Democratic demands to limit immigrant detentions by federal authorities, but that impasse seems to be loosening.Officials say an agreement could be in sight as early as Monday night. The talks had cratered over the weekend because of Democratic demands to limit immigrant detentions by federal authorities, but that impasse seems to be loosening.
A Friday midnight deadline is looming as negotiators strain to prevent a second partial government shutdown, for which there is virtually no support from lawmakers of either party.A Friday midnight deadline is looming as negotiators strain to prevent a second partial government shutdown, for which there is virtually no support from lawmakers of either party.
If bargainers don’t reach an agreement and get President Donald Trump’s signature by then, hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed for a second time this year.If bargainers don’t reach an agreement and get President Donald Trump’s signature by then, hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed for a second time this year.
First elected official of the night is @JohnCornyn, who’s up for re-election in 2020. pic.twitter.com/FGorLCBdPsFirst elected official of the night is @JohnCornyn, who’s up for re-election in 2020. pic.twitter.com/FGorLCBdPs
Senator John Cornyn was the first speaker to take the stage prior to President Trump’s appearance tonight.Senator John Cornyn was the first speaker to take the stage prior to President Trump’s appearance tonight.
Cornyn sought to get the crowd excited by thanking them for their support for Senator Ted Cruz during the midterm election in November and by making mention of the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.Cornyn sought to get the crowd excited by thanking them for their support for Senator Ted Cruz during the midterm election in November and by making mention of the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Border Security requires of physical barriers, technology and “boots on the ground”, Cornyn told the crowd, and Trump is listening to Border Patrol instead of “the media and the far-left.”Border Security requires of physical barriers, technology and “boots on the ground”, Cornyn told the crowd, and Trump is listening to Border Patrol instead of “the media and the far-left.”
Among other topics Cornyn referenced is the number of conservative judges confirmed to federal courts, and the tax cuts passed at the end of 2017.Among other topics Cornyn referenced is the number of conservative judges confirmed to federal courts, and the tax cuts passed at the end of 2017.
Every mention of the borer wall, tax cuts, and jobs received loud applause and cheers, while every mention of the Democrats and the media was met with boos.Every mention of the borer wall, tax cuts, and jobs received loud applause and cheers, while every mention of the Democrats and the media was met with boos.
Cornyn asked the crowd to remain vigilant ahead of the 2020 presidential election.Cornyn asked the crowd to remain vigilant ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
“We cannot get complacent,” he said. “(Senator) Chuck Schumer and (House Speaker) Nancy Pelosi have their sights on Texas. I need your support next year. President Trump needs your support next year.”“We cannot get complacent,” he said. “(Senator) Chuck Schumer and (House Speaker) Nancy Pelosi have their sights on Texas. I need your support next year. President Trump needs your support next year.”
With Beto O’Rourke leading the counter-march to President Trump’s rally in El Paso, Texas, there were plenty of raised eyebrows about what this bit of community organizing meant in terms of a potential 2020 presidential run.With Beto O’Rourke leading the counter-march to President Trump’s rally in El Paso, Texas, there were plenty of raised eyebrows about what this bit of community organizing meant in terms of a potential 2020 presidential run.
Many of his supporters at the march shouted and chanted for his candidacy, on which the former congressman said he’s still undecided.Many of his supporters at the march shouted and chanted for his candidacy, on which the former congressman said he’s still undecided.
Someone on stage just said something about a new president. The crowd broke into chants of “Beto.” O’Rourke gave a sheepish smile to whoever is behind him. pic.twitter.com/K1kpnQMyxNSomeone on stage just said something about a new president. The crowd broke into chants of “Beto.” O’Rourke gave a sheepish smile to whoever is behind him. pic.twitter.com/K1kpnQMyxN
But O’Rourke seemed to deflect questions about his political future on Monday, choosing instead to focus on the issue at hand.But O’Rourke seemed to deflect questions about his political future on Monday, choosing instead to focus on the issue at hand.
Just caught up with @betoorourke as he headed into his rally here in El Paso. Asked him if this was the start of a 2020 run and he said “no, no we are here to follow the lead of this great community and make sure the country sees us at our best.“ pic.twitter.com/aWsONeOzg2Just caught up with @betoorourke as he headed into his rally here in El Paso. Asked him if this was the start of a 2020 run and he said “no, no we are here to follow the lead of this great community and make sure the country sees us at our best.“ pic.twitter.com/aWsONeOzg2
.@BetoORourke: “I am so proud of what El Paso is doing right now. We have decided that no one will tell our story but us, and that story is powerful, it’s positive — it is the truth in face of these lies.” pic.twitter.com/PY1UgjXJuE.@BetoORourke: “I am so proud of what El Paso is doing right now. We have decided that no one will tell our story but us, and that story is powerful, it’s positive — it is the truth in face of these lies.” pic.twitter.com/PY1UgjXJuE
.@BetoORourke marching pic.twitter.com/nyUUjosmBo.@BetoORourke marching pic.twitter.com/nyUUjosmBo
The El Paso County Coliseum was quickly filling up for President Trump’s first rally of 2019.The El Paso County Coliseum was quickly filling up for President Trump’s first rally of 2019.
Attendees filed into the arena under giant red-and-white signs reading, “Finish the Wall.” Shortly after the national anthem played, they began chanting, “Build the wall!”Attendees filed into the arena under giant red-and-white signs reading, “Finish the Wall.” Shortly after the national anthem played, they began chanting, “Build the wall!”
Local Trump supporter Cody Perkins told the Guardian that he was he excited by the president’s visit, Trump’s first official visit to the city ever. He hoped that the main focus of the rally would be on immigration and the potential government shutdown over border wall funding.Local Trump supporter Cody Perkins told the Guardian that he was he excited by the president’s visit, Trump’s first official visit to the city ever. He hoped that the main focus of the rally would be on immigration and the potential government shutdown over border wall funding.
Meanwhile, a counter protest was taking place in the vicinity of the Coliseum. Organizers for both events have told attendees to respect those with different views and not to engage in any physical altercations.Meanwhile, a counter protest was taking place in the vicinity of the Coliseum. Organizers for both events have told attendees to respect those with different views and not to engage in any physical altercations.
Rally organizers pre-recorded a message that stated that first amendment rights are a priority but emphasized the rally is a private event and protesters will be escorted out.Rally organizers pre-recorded a message that stated that first amendment rights are a priority but emphasized the rally is a private event and protesters will be escorted out.
With just a few hours to go before President Trump’s rally in El Paso, protesters and supporters have gathered with signs and chants.With just a few hours to go before President Trump’s rally in El Paso, protesters and supporters have gathered with signs and chants.
On media call, Fernando Garcia of Border Network for Human Rights says organizers expect 6,000 to 9,000 people at march to protest @realDonaldTrump’s El Paso rally. Weather may impact turnout; currently windy and chilly (by El Paso standards.On media call, Fernando Garcia of Border Network for Human Rights says organizers expect 6,000 to 9,000 people at march to protest @realDonaldTrump’s El Paso rally. Weather may impact turnout; currently windy and chilly (by El Paso standards.
Rough head count is well over 850 people in line waiting for doors to open for President Trumps’ rally. Line is growing bigger and bigger rapidly. #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/CNWvl1dIVwRough head count is well over 850 people in line waiting for doors to open for President Trumps’ rally. Line is growing bigger and bigger rapidly. #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/CNWvl1dIVw
Counter rally beginning, 1 mile from Trump rally. Several thousand people attending. @USATODAY @elpasotimes #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/jgFJe4auZFCounter rally beginning, 1 mile from Trump rally. Several thousand people attending. @USATODAY @elpasotimes #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/jgFJe4auZF
More chanting at the counter-rally. #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/6v2CXWhofQMore chanting at the counter-rally. #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/6v2CXWhofQ
At ⁦@BetoORourke⁩ counter rally the presidential hype is growing. These buttons for sale outside Bowie high school #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/0gRNDsCxRUAt ⁦@BetoORourke⁩ counter rally the presidential hype is growing. These buttons for sale outside Bowie high school #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/0gRNDsCxRU
@TrumpElPaso Christie Buckley of Fort Hood Texas was the first person in line to get into the Trump rally. She arrived at 5:30 a.m. pic.twitter.com/e7VrFzvQxw@TrumpElPaso Christie Buckley of Fort Hood Texas was the first person in line to get into the Trump rally. She arrived at 5:30 a.m. pic.twitter.com/e7VrFzvQxw
As President Trump prepared to speak at the border Monday in another expected call for a wall to curtail illegal immigration, Governor Gavin Newsom defended his decision to withdraw national guardsmen from the California-Mexico border, saying that “this whole border issue is manufactured.”As President Trump prepared to speak at the border Monday in another expected call for a wall to curtail illegal immigration, Governor Gavin Newsom defended his decision to withdraw national guardsmen from the California-Mexico border, saying that “this whole border issue is manufactured.”
We’re live with @GavinNewsom as he discusses moving @theCAguard personnel from the border & redeploying them to focus on the actual threats California faces, not the White House’s manufactured crisis. #CaliforniaForAll https://t.co/bcd5KJB0xBWe’re live with @GavinNewsom as he discusses moving @theCAguard personnel from the border & redeploying them to focus on the actual threats California faces, not the White House’s manufactured crisis. #CaliforniaForAll https://t.co/bcd5KJB0xB
“The crisis on the border is a manufactured crisis and we are not interested in participating in this political theater,” Newsom said in a press conference. “We are living in a state and in a nation where people that are here without documentation commit crimes at a substantially lower level than native-born citizens. We have families that are crossing the border that are doing so legally through the asylum process. We have 550,000 people fewer without documentation in this state than we did a decade ago.“The crisis on the border is a manufactured crisis and we are not interested in participating in this political theater,” Newsom said in a press conference. “We are living in a state and in a nation where people that are here without documentation commit crimes at a substantially lower level than native-born citizens. We have families that are crossing the border that are doing so legally through the asylum process. We have 550,000 people fewer without documentation in this state than we did a decade ago.
“This is pure politics. Period. Full stop. The rest is frankly just a lot of misdirection and a waste of everybody’s time. We’re just not going to participate in it. We’re not interested in perpetuating this.”“This is pure politics. Period. Full stop. The rest is frankly just a lot of misdirection and a waste of everybody’s time. We’re just not going to participate in it. We’re not interested in perpetuating this.”
About 360 guardsmen are currently stationed at the border, though the number changes from day to day, Newsom said. He planned to leave 100 at the border to combat drug and guns trafficking, and redeploy the remaining 260 “to more appropriate venues and to more appropriate purposes” such as wildfire abatement.About 360 guardsmen are currently stationed at the border, though the number changes from day to day, Newsom said. He planned to leave 100 at the border to combat drug and guns trafficking, and redeploy the remaining 260 “to more appropriate venues and to more appropriate purposes” such as wildfire abatement.
Cliff Sims, the former White House communications aide who wrote a tell-all about life working for President Trump, is suing the president, alleging that he used his campaign organization to selectively enforce nondisclosure agreements to silence or punish former employees, the New York Times is reporting.Cliff Sims, the former White House communications aide who wrote a tell-all about life working for President Trump, is suing the president, alleging that he used his campaign organization to selectively enforce nondisclosure agreements to silence or punish former employees, the New York Times is reporting.
Mr. Sims was a White House aide from the beginning of the administration. But it was the campaign organization that filed an arbitration claim against him last week, accusing him of violating the nondisclosure agreement he signed with it during the 2016 presidential race with the publication of his book, “Team of Vipers,” last month.Mr. Sims was a White House aide from the beginning of the administration. But it was the campaign organization that filed an arbitration claim against him last week, accusing him of violating the nondisclosure agreement he signed with it during the 2016 presidential race with the publication of his book, “Team of Vipers,” last month.
The White House had dozens of people sign such agreements at the beginning of the president’s term. But those agreements are widely seen as likely unenforceable. In the suit, Mr. Sims says he does not recall whether he signed one when he came to the White House.The White House had dozens of people sign such agreements at the beginning of the president’s term. But those agreements are widely seen as likely unenforceable. In the suit, Mr. Sims says he does not recall whether he signed one when he came to the White House.
Mr. Sims’s lawsuit alleges that Mr. Trump “is seeking to impose civil liability against Mr. Sims through application of NDAs that apply to information Mr. Sims learned solely during his federal service.”Mr. Sims’s lawsuit alleges that Mr. Trump “is seeking to impose civil liability against Mr. Sims through application of NDAs that apply to information Mr. Sims learned solely during his federal service.”
Trump was unhappy with the book, just as he was with Omarosa Manigault Newman’s tell-all - according to the New York Times, the lawsuit noted that he had attempted to enforce the nondisclosure agreement against her as well, but he did not do so against Sean Spicer, or Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, three former aides who wrote books that the president “found flattering and therefore not objectionable.”Trump was unhappy with the book, just as he was with Omarosa Manigault Newman’s tell-all - according to the New York Times, the lawsuit noted that he had attempted to enforce the nondisclosure agreement against her as well, but he did not do so against Sean Spicer, or Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, three former aides who wrote books that the president “found flattering and therefore not objectionable.”
Ahead of President Trump’s rally in El Paso tonight, the county judge and commissioners court passed a resolution stating that the Trump administration has “disseminated false information to local officials across the nation regarding its perceived need for border security funding priorities.”Ahead of President Trump’s rally in El Paso tonight, the county judge and commissioners court passed a resolution stating that the Trump administration has “disseminated false information to local officials across the nation regarding its perceived need for border security funding priorities.”
El Paso County passes a resolution saying it is “disillusioned by President Trump’s lies regarding the border and our community,” citing past false statements and the likelihood of new ones at rally tonight. pic.twitter.com/cjtXEkyTOSEl Paso County passes a resolution saying it is “disillusioned by President Trump’s lies regarding the border and our community,” citing past false statements and the likelihood of new ones at rally tonight. pic.twitter.com/cjtXEkyTOS
With all the attention on Representative Ilhan Omar’s apology for comments that were by condemned House Democratic leaders as antisemitic, some have raised questions over why President Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are not being similarly taken to task by Republicans for making jokes about the Trail of Tears and genocide against Native Americans.With all the attention on Representative Ilhan Omar’s apology for comments that were by condemned House Democratic leaders as antisemitic, some have raised questions over why President Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are not being similarly taken to task by Republicans for making jokes about the Trail of Tears and genocide against Native Americans.
House Democrats condemned Illhan Omar. But when asked on CNN on Sunday about "joking references to genocide against Native Americans" from President Trump Cheney declined to comment and instead attacked Elizabeth Warren.https://t.co/yH9Ot3hb0LHouse Democrats condemned Illhan Omar. But when asked on CNN on Sunday about "joking references to genocide against Native Americans" from President Trump Cheney declined to comment and instead attacked Elizabeth Warren.https://t.co/yH9Ot3hb0L
Savage!!! Love my President.Savage!!! Love my President.
A post shared by Donald Trump Jr. (@donaldjtrumpjr) on Feb 9, 2019 at 3:44pm PSTA post shared by Donald Trump Jr. (@donaldjtrumpjr) on Feb 9, 2019 at 3:44pm PST
This from the person who opposes her own sister’s right to marry and thinks Trail of Tears jokes from the President are just fine. Spare me.This from the person who opposes her own sister’s right to marry and thinks Trail of Tears jokes from the President are just fine. Spare me.
Your defense is that he’s too uneducated to have made this offensive remark?Also, can you imagine if another president admitted to not knowing what the Trail of Tears was?By your logic, his ignorance has become normalized/expectedLastly, then why did he capitalize ‘trail’?? https://t.co/VRaD2z2zMcYour defense is that he’s too uneducated to have made this offensive remark?Also, can you imagine if another president admitted to not knowing what the Trail of Tears was?By your logic, his ignorance has become normalized/expectedLastly, then why did he capitalize ‘trail’?? https://t.co/VRaD2z2zMc
Trail of tears massacre is part of Native American genocide perpetrated against millions of indigenous people.Mocking this shameful episode is a hateful trope. When will newly “enlightened” Republicans denounce their so-called President?PHONIES. https://t.co/QnyvkEAprTTrail of tears massacre is part of Native American genocide perpetrated against millions of indigenous people.Mocking this shameful episode is a hateful trope. When will newly “enlightened” Republicans denounce their so-called President?PHONIES. https://t.co/QnyvkEAprT
Hey all, Vivian Ho on the west coast, taking over for Ben Jacobs. Buckle up - it’s going to be long night with both President Trump and Beto O’Rourke hosting rallies in El Paso.Hey all, Vivian Ho on the west coast, taking over for Ben Jacobs. Buckle up - it’s going to be long night with both President Trump and Beto O’Rourke hosting rallies in El Paso.
Representative Ilhan Omar issued an apology for comments that were widely condemned as antisemitic.Representative Ilhan Omar issued an apology for comments that were widely condemned as antisemitic.
CNN will host a town hall with Senator Amy Klobuchar next Monday in New Hampshire.CNN will host a town hall with Senator Amy Klobuchar next Monday in New Hampshire.
Articles of impeachment will not be filed yet against Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax, who is facing two different allegations of sexual assault.Articles of impeachment will not be filed yet against Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax, who is facing two different allegations of sexual assault.
Donald Trump will hold his first rally of 2019 later tonight in El Paso.Donald Trump will hold his first rally of 2019 later tonight in El Paso.
Questions are being raised about a new MRE “meals ready to eat” pack distributed to troops. The image on the front is said to look like a silhouette of Donald Trump sitting with Kanye West.Questions are being raised about a new MRE “meals ready to eat” pack distributed to troops. The image on the front is said to look like a silhouette of Donald Trump sitting with Kanye West.