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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer met with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York on Sunday, in keeping with reporting by Punchbowl News.

The two New Yorkers met in Brooklyn, in keeping with an individual conversant in the assembly.

Schumer introduced Thursday that he would align with Republicans on an important procedural vote to advance the spending laws towards closing passage. He described the invoice as “terrible,” however emphasised {that a} authorities shutdown could be far worse, stating that Democrats would lack an “off-ramp” to flee such a state of affairs.

Jeffries strongly disagreed and constantly refused to reply questions on Friday about whether or not he has confidence in Schumer.

“We do not want to shut down the government. But we are not afraid of a government funding showdown,” Jeffries remarked.

President Donald Trump as soon as supplied Rep. Anna Luna his mattress whereas she was feeling unwell and joked, “don’t tell Melania,” in keeping with a brand new e-book.

The e-book options “never-before-reported” moments in Trump’s return to the White House. The e-book claims the president insulted fellow Republicans and allies, was disparaging concerning the ladies who’ve accused him in court docket and sarcastically claimed he wouldn’t search revenge if reelected.

Steven Cheung, Trump’s White House communications director, stated the e-book was “a work of fiction” when approached by The Independent for remark.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer postponed his e-book tour occasions for the week of March 17 “for security reasons,” in keeping with an announcement posted on the web site of the Baltimore library the place he was because of communicate on Monday.

Schumer has confronted swift backlash from members of the Democratic Party since final week over his choice to assist voting on a Republican stopgap spending invoice that almost all Democratic lawmakers stated gave President Donald Trump an excessive amount of energy.

Here’s Eric Garcia’s evaluation of the backlash from fellow Democrats.

While attending the G8 Summit in France in May 2011, a significant piece of laws reached Barack Obama’s desk within the Oval Office.

Invoking nationwide safety issues, the previous president approved an aide in Washington to make use of an autopen to affix his signature to a invoice extending three provisions of the Patriot Act.

It marked the primary reported time a U.S. president had a mechanical machine to signal a invoice into regulation. The White House pointed to an current 29-page opinion commissioned by the Department of Justice claiming its use was authorized.

Almost 14 years later, the autopen is again making headlines.

The president’s actions and rhetoric are already driving worldwide vacationers to cancel their journeys to the United States this 12 months.

International journey is anticipated to dip by 5 p.c this 12 months as Trump’s commerce insurance policies, proposed dealing with of Russia’s struggle in Ukraine and threats to soak up Canada and Greenland have stoked tensions overseas.

Combined with an anticipated slide in home journey spending, these components may contribute to a predicted $64 billion in losses for the American journey trade in 2025, in keeping with journey analysis agency Tourism Economics.

The Texas Representative didn’t mince her phrases when requested about Senator John Fetterman’s ongoing criticism of his fellow Democratic lawmakers on Sunday.

Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, has been essential of the extra left-leaning members of his social gathering, condemning their push for a authorities shutdown.

He additionally joined in with the refrain of people that mocked the “Choose Your Fighter” TikTok video, by which some members of the House Democratic caucus participated in a social media marketing campaign that highlighted their backgrounds.

Here’s John Bowden on how Crockett hit again.

Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasised the significance of strengthening ties with “reliable allies” in Europe throughout his assembly with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, marking his first abroad go to amid tensions with the U.S.

Carney’s choice to go to Paris as a substitute of Washington, as is customary for Canadian leaders, follows President Donald Trump’s escalation of commerce tensions with each Canada and Europe, alongside together with his threats of annexing Canada.

“[It] is more important than ever for Canada to strengthen its ties with reliable allies like France,” stated Carney, forward of a working lunch with Macron on the Elysee Palace, describing Canada as “the most European of non-European countries.”

Carney visits London later right now.

In a veiled reference to Trump, Macron famous that Canada exemplifies a rustic that protects its nationwide pursuits whereas additionally cooperating on the worldwide stage.

“I think we both believe that fair trade that respects international rules is good for everyone’s prosperity, and is certainly more effective than tariffs,” Macron stated.

As the 2 males have been leaving, a Canadian reporter within the room requested whether or not they needed to inform Trump to “back off,” however neither Carney nor Macron took questions from the media.

With reporting from Reuters