President Trump responds to Rep. Rashid Tlaib’s (D-MI) controversial comments. Hours after she was sworn in to Congress, Michigan Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib used an expletive in pushing for impeaching President Donald Trump. Source: CNN
Trump tries to build case for wall ahead of shutdown meeting
President Donald Trump is meeting again Friday with newly powerful Democrats as a partial government shutdown wears on, even as both sides become further entrenched and an end to the stalemate becomes ever more elusive. Source: CNN
Pence and top political aides set to get raises during the shutdown and federal pay freeze
Vice President Mike Pence and senior political aides may see their paychecks go up soon if Congress does not pass legislation that would extend a pay freeze for those officials, according to documents from the Office of Personnel Management. Source: CNN
IRS hit by shutdown, creating taxpayer headaches
Americans may find themselves missing an agency they usually love to hate if the government shutdown persists: the Internal Revenue Service. Source: CNN
Nancy Pelosi quotes Reagan, calls out GOP for not clapping
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about the DREAMers after being elected Speaker of the House and quoted former President Reagan. She then scolded GOP lawmakers for not applauding the sentiment. Source: CNN
Why singer Tony Bennett is at the Capitol today
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House Democrat reintroduces articles of impeachment
At least one House Democrat isn’t going along with Nancy Pelosi’s plea that it’s too early to talk about impeaching President Donald Trump. Source: CNN
Analysis: New power play means shutdown won't end soon
Democrats will grab significant leverage against President Donald Trump when they claim the House of Representatives on Thursday in a historic reshuffling of Washington’s balance of power. Source: CNN