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Trump welcomes Brazil's far-right president Jair Bolsonaro to White House – live Trump welcomes Brazil's far-right president Jair Bolsonaro to White House – live
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Trump says that he and Bolsonaro have “many views that are similar” at the top of the press conference.
Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro have now entered the Rose Garden to begin their joint press conference
Mark Salter, a longtime aide to John McCain who also been a vocal Trump critic, replied on Twitter to Trump’s attack on the late Arizona senator.
Ok you aren't a fan. One more in a long list of things you are not. HonestBraveSmartToughDisciplinedKindGenerousPatrioticA fan of John McCain Had you been a fan, the Senator would have wondered what he had done so wrong that he earned the approval of a man he despised. https://t.co/YMXWC2Ch9E
Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, who is pondering a presidential bid, is on the trail in South Carolina. The three-term Democrat is playing coy about whether he’ll run for office.
Seth Moulton, asked whether he will run for president, says he’s looking for “the best way to serve this country.” pic.twitter.com/gA9hKKD1Ij
Donald Trump Jr has written a column on Brexit for the Daily Telegraph.
The son of President Donald Trump cites the efforts by opponents to block the UK leaving the European Union as parallel to those “establishment elites” have tried to impede Trump’s agenda in the United States.
Why is this important for us Americans? Because Brexit is an example of how the establishment elites try to subvert the will of the people when they’re given the chance.
Here in the United States, we’ve seen similar efforts to overturn legitimate election results. When my father beat the Washington establishment in a historic outcome in 2016, just a few months after the Brexit vote, we mistakenly presumed there would be a peaceful and respectful transition of power from the Democrats to the Republicans, just as there has always been in this country.
Instead, the Democrats and deep-state operatives in our justice system have been colluding to subvert the will of the American people, with high-level officials even discussing a scheme to try to remove him from office using the 25th Amendment of our constitution.
In a way, you could say that Brexit and my father’s election are one and the same – the people of both the UK and the US voted to uproot the establishment for the sake of individual freedom and independence, only to see the establishment try to silence their voices and overturn their mandates.
A controversial bill in Florida, which could undo parts of a landmark referendum that restored voting rights to millions of former felons, made its first advances in the state legislature on Tuesday.A controversial bill in Florida, which could undo parts of a landmark referendum that restored voting rights to millions of former felons, made its first advances in the state legislature on Tuesday.
Florida has for decades enforced some of America’s hardest felony disenfranchisement laws, blocking around 1.5 million people from voting due to prior offenses. In November 2018 a statewide referendum to amend Florida’s constitution and allow the majority of former felons to vote passed with a 65% majority. Since January eligible former convicts have registered to vote under new provisions.Florida has for decades enforced some of America’s hardest felony disenfranchisement laws, blocking around 1.5 million people from voting due to prior offenses. In November 2018 a statewide referendum to amend Florida’s constitution and allow the majority of former felons to vote passed with a 65% majority. Since January eligible former convicts have registered to vote under new provisions.
But Republican lawmakers introduced a bill that advocates claim will blunt the effect of the referendum by requiring all former felons to pay back all court fees and fines before being eligible to vote again. The bill would also stop anyone with a prior felony sex offense conviction, including prostitution, from regaining the vote.But Republican lawmakers introduced a bill that advocates claim will blunt the effect of the referendum by requiring all former felons to pay back all court fees and fines before being eligible to vote again. The bill would also stop anyone with a prior felony sex offense conviction, including prostitution, from regaining the vote.
On Tuesday the bill was voted out of the Florida House Criminal Justice Subcommittee with the Republican majority voting in favour. It will now advance to a full committee hearing.On Tuesday the bill was voted out of the Florida House Criminal Justice Subcommittee with the Republican majority voting in favour. It will now advance to a full committee hearing.
Neil Volz, political director for the Florida Rights Restoration, which played a pivotal role in grassroots organizing during the referendum, told the Guardian he was “deeply disappointed” with the outcome of today’s vote.Neil Volz, political director for the Florida Rights Restoration, which played a pivotal role in grassroots organizing during the referendum, told the Guardian he was “deeply disappointed” with the outcome of today’s vote.
“Today was partisan politics being injected back into Amendment 4. And when partisan politics take over it’s always the people who lose,” Volz said.“Today was partisan politics being injected back into Amendment 4. And when partisan politics take over it’s always the people who lose,” Volz said.
Advocates like Volz argue the results of the referendum should mean all former felons, barring those with murder or serious sex offense convictions, should eventually have their rights restored.Advocates like Volz argue the results of the referendum should mean all former felons, barring those with murder or serious sex offense convictions, should eventually have their rights restored.
Proponents of the new bill say the language of the referendum is too vague and should be clarified through further legislation.Proponents of the new bill say the language of the referendum is too vague and should be clarified through further legislation.
America First Policies, an outside money group tied to Donald Trump, has launched an ad campaign to support two key Trump allies on Capitol Hill.America First Policies, an outside money group tied to Donald Trump, has launched an ad campaign to support two key Trump allies on Capitol Hill.
The group will spend $100,000 to run ads promoting Congressman Mark Meadows of North Carolina and Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio.The group will spend $100,000 to run ads promoting Congressman Mark Meadows of North Carolina and Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio.
The ad asks supporters to call their congressional offices and thank them for standing with Trump.The ad asks supporters to call their congressional offices and thank them for standing with Trump.
The Washington Post profiled Beto O’Rourke and his wife Amy in an exhaustive piece that shares a sense of their marriage and how the former Texas congressman came to mount his presidential bid.The Washington Post profiled Beto O’Rourke and his wife Amy in an exhaustive piece that shares a sense of their marriage and how the former Texas congressman came to mount his presidential bid.
It includes details about their first date and how they came to be married as well:It includes details about their first date and how they came to be married as well:
Amy and Beto crossed the border, to Juarez, and ended up at a bar called Martino’s, where they drank martinis and laughed about how they both had big noses. A Mexican crew filming a commercial in the bar tried to get the couple to kiss on camera, and Beto got them out of it by saying Amy was his sister.Amy and Beto crossed the border, to Juarez, and ended up at a bar called Martino’s, where they drank martinis and laughed about how they both had big noses. A Mexican crew filming a commercial in the bar tried to get the couple to kiss on camera, and Beto got them out of it by saying Amy was his sister.
He proposed on April Fools’ Day, four months after they’d first met. It seemed appropriate. That’s how Amy knew him then and even now — impulsive and puckish: He told her on one of their first dates that he planned to name his first son Ulysses (which they did, about a year after marrying, followed by a Molly and a Henry). He dubbed their dog Roosevelt before realizing that the dog was a girl (who now goes by Rosie).He proposed on April Fools’ Day, four months after they’d first met. It seemed appropriate. That’s how Amy knew him then and even now — impulsive and puckish: He told her on one of their first dates that he planned to name his first son Ulysses (which they did, about a year after marrying, followed by a Molly and a Henry). He dubbed their dog Roosevelt before realizing that the dog was a girl (who now goes by Rosie).
Trump also told reporters that he knew “exactly” what he wants to see in Venezuela. However, he did not divulge what that is, saying “all options are on the table.”Trump also told reporters that he knew “exactly” what he wants to see in Venezuela. However, he did not divulge what that is, saying “all options are on the table.”
Trump repeated his criticism of John McCain while in the Oval Office with Bolsonaro just now.Trump repeated his criticism of John McCain while in the Oval Office with Bolsonaro just now.
“I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be.”“I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be.”
President Trump, in the Oval Office right now with Brazil's President Bolsonaro: "I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be." He added that he's still very unhappy with McCain over his healthcare vote. -- via @louiseradnofskyPresident Trump, in the Oval Office right now with Brazil's President Bolsonaro: "I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be." He added that he's still very unhappy with McCain over his healthcare vote. -- via @louiseradnofsky
Trump gave Bolsonaro a soccer jersey inside the Oval Office where Trump also said he was “honored” that people compared Bolsonaro’s campaign to his.Trump gave Bolsonaro a soccer jersey inside the Oval Office where Trump also said he was “honored” that people compared Bolsonaro’s campaign to his.
Pres Trump gives Brazilian Pres Bolsonaro a soccer jersey pic.twitter.com/waWBtIBfQyPres Trump gives Brazilian Pres Bolsonaro a soccer jersey pic.twitter.com/waWBtIBfQy
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is now just arriving at the White House where he is being greeted by Trump.Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is now just arriving at the White House where he is being greeted by Trump.
The two will hold a joint press conference at 1:45 and may give some remarks together in the Oval Office prior to that as well. Bolsonaro is a hard right populist who has spoken often of his admiration for Trump.The two will hold a joint press conference at 1:45 and may give some remarks together in the Oval Office prior to that as well. Bolsonaro is a hard right populist who has spoken often of his admiration for Trump.
Cory Booker will be the latest Democrat to do a townhall on CNN.Cory Booker will be the latest Democrat to do a townhall on CNN.
The New Jersey Democrat will do a televised townhall later this month in South Carolina.The New Jersey Democrat will do a televised townhall later this month in South Carolina.
NEWS: Per his campaign, Sen @CoryBooker will participate in a televised CNN townhall in South Carolina on March 27. The audience will in part be comprised of people affiliated with two HBCUs: @SCSTATE1896 & @ClaflinUniv1869 pic.twitter.com/y1qiEbOEF0NEWS: Per his campaign, Sen @CoryBooker will participate in a televised CNN townhall in South Carolina on March 27. The audience will in part be comprised of people affiliated with two HBCUs: @SCSTATE1896 & @ClaflinUniv1869 pic.twitter.com/y1qiEbOEF0
Howard Schultz, the coffee mogul considering a third party presidential bid, will appear on a Fox News town hall in early April.Howard Schultz, the coffee mogul considering a third party presidential bid, will appear on a Fox News town hall in early April.
The event will be televised on April 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 and cohosted by Bret Baier and Martha McCollum. Schultz has faced significant criticism from Democrats as he has floated a third party bid who view him as a spoiler who would help Donald Trump’s chances in a general election.The event will be televised on April 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 and cohosted by Bret Baier and Martha McCollum. Schultz has faced significant criticism from Democrats as he has floated a third party bid who view him as a spoiler who would help Donald Trump’s chances in a general election.
Inbox: Fox News to Host a Town Hall with Potential 2020 Contender Howard SchultzInbox: Fox News to Host a Town Hall with Potential 2020 Contender Howard Schultz
Beto O’Rourke seemed to indicate agreement with Elizabeth Warren today about getting rid of the electoral college. The Massachusetts senator endorsed that proposal last night during a CNN town hall.Beto O’Rourke seemed to indicate agreement with Elizabeth Warren today about getting rid of the electoral college. The Massachusetts senator endorsed that proposal last night during a CNN town hall.
Does @BetoORourke agree w/ @ewarren on getting rid of the electoral college?“I think there’s a lot of wisdom in that,” he tells me. Says the current system “puts some states out of play altogether”Does @BetoORourke agree w/ @ewarren on getting rid of the electoral college?“I think there’s a lot of wisdom in that,” he tells me. Says the current system “puts some states out of play altogether”
The Trump Administration is clashing with Juan Guaido, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition who has been recognized as the country’s president.The Trump Administration is clashing with Juan Guaido, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition who has been recognized as the country’s president.
The issue is whether to grant temporary protected status to the 70,000 Venezuelans illegally in the United States as refugees from the Maduro regime.The issue is whether to grant temporary protected status to the 70,000 Venezuelans illegally in the United States as refugees from the Maduro regime.
The effort to protect Venezuelans, which is also supported by Senator Marco Rubio and top State Department official Elliott Abrams, represents a clash between two of Trump’s top priorities: a hard line on immigration and restoring democratic government to Venezuela.The effort to protect Venezuelans, which is also supported by Senator Marco Rubio and top State Department official Elliott Abrams, represents a clash between two of Trump’s top priorities: a hard line on immigration and restoring democratic government to Venezuela.
Donald Trump’s re-election campaign has been outspending all Democrats combined on Facebook and Google.Donald Trump’s re-election campaign has been outspending all Democrats combined on Facebook and Google.
Trump has spent $4.5 million online so far. The closest Democrat to that total is Elizabeth Warren who has spent $595,000.Trump has spent $4.5 million online so far. The closest Democrat to that total is Elizabeth Warren who has spent $595,000.
Much of the spending is still happening on Facebook as Axios reports:Much of the spending is still happening on Facebook as Axios reports:
The Facebook ad spend by all candidates is far-outpacing Google ad spend, according to the data. Overall, all candidates are spending roughly 3 times as much on Facebook ads than on Google ads. The Trump campaign is investing even more heavily on Facebook, spending 3.5 times as much there as on it is on Google.The Facebook ad spend by all candidates is far-outpacing Google ad spend, according to the data. Overall, all candidates are spending roughly 3 times as much on Facebook ads than on Google ads. The Trump campaign is investing even more heavily on Facebook, spending 3.5 times as much there as on it is on Google.
The Trump administration is preparing to stonewall congressional Democrats in their efforts to exercise oversight over the administration.The Trump administration is preparing to stonewall congressional Democrats in their efforts to exercise oversight over the administration.
Politico reports:Politico reports:
In their early response to an onslaught of Democratic requests, Trump officials are breaking from norms set by previous administrations of both parties, according to people who worked in the White House or Capitol Hill during the presidencies of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.In their early response to an onslaught of Democratic requests, Trump officials are breaking from norms set by previous administrations of both parties, according to people who worked in the White House or Capitol Hill during the presidencies of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Over the last two months, Trump’s intent has become clear: He doesn’t plan to negotiate with Congress over their demands for information and witnesses the way his predecessors did. Instead, House Democrats are going to have to fight him for everything.Over the last two months, Trump’s intent has become clear: He doesn’t plan to negotiate with Congress over their demands for information and witnesses the way his predecessors did. Instead, House Democrats are going to have to fight him for everything.
Congressman Devin Nunes of California is suing Twitter, an anti-Trump Republican operative and two Twitter accounts for defamation.Congressman Devin Nunes of California is suing Twitter, an anti-Trump Republican operative and two Twitter accounts for defamation.
Nunes, the former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, filed suit for $250 million.Nunes, the former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, filed suit for $250 million.
He specifically cites two parody accounts, @devinnunesmom, which was suspended last year as well as @devincow for mocking him.He specifically cites two parody accounts, @devinnunesmom, which was suspended last year as well as @devincow for mocking him.