President Trump met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada at the White House today, where the two discussed the relationship between the two countries and held a brief press conference. While the evolving situation concerning National Security Advisor Michael Flynn was not broached during the press conference, Press Secretary Sean Spicer later said the President was “evaluating the situation.”
The nominee for Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin was confirmed 52-47, with Joe Manchin of West Virginia the only Senator to cross the party line. Shortly thereafter, the nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin was confirmed 100-0, the first unanimous confirmation of a Cabinet secretary for the administration.
Two rules repealed by Congress (H.J.Res.38 & 41) are still awaiting President Trump’s signature. The President canceled a trip to Youngstown, OH, where he was reportedly to sign at least one of these measures.
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The nominee for Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin was confirmed 52-47, with Joe Manchin of West Virginia the only Senator to cross the party line. Shortly thereafter, the nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin was confirmed 100-0, the first unanimous confirmation of a Cabinet secretary for the administration.
Two rules repealed by Congress (H.J.Res.38 & 41) are still awaiting President Trump’s signature. The President canceled a trip to Youngstown, OH, where he was reportedly to sign at least one of these measures.
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