Jan. 30, 2017
Welcome to week two of the Trump administration. Here in Washington, Senate Democrats hope to stall President Trump's momentum by dragging their feet on confirming his Cabinet. Rob Bluey and Fred Lucas report. Wonder what Trump's tough order on refugees means? Jim Carafano shares an insider's perspective. The latest numbers prove Obamacare holdouts inflate its success, Alyene Senger writes. Plus: Thomas Spoehr on Trump's move to rebuild our military, and Rachel Bovard on how delaying Obamacare's repeal hurts the pro-life movement.
Critics demonize the Trump administration's policies because they don't fit their politics. The Heritage Foundation's James Carafano offers a different perspective as a member of Trump's transition team who worked on foreign policy and homeland security.
President Obama had 11 of his 15 Cabinet secretaries in place after his first week. In contrast, President Trump has two.
Once again, the data confirm that Obamacare's principle coverage effect has been to expand Medicaid.
Troubling signs are appearing that congressional Republicans may not be as committed to the life agenda as they once were.
President Trump has signed an exceptionally important executive order initiating both the beginning of the rebuilding of the U.S. armed forces and the fulfillment of a campaign promise.
"All lives matter includes unborn women," read one sign.
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