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demmiblue

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Sat Jan 19, 2019, 12:03 PM Jan 2019

Exclusive: Trump plans shutdown compromise [View all]

Source: Axios

President Trump plans to use remarks from the Diplomatic Reception Room on Saturday afternoon to propose a notable immigration compromise, according to sources familiar with the speech.

The offer is expected to include Trump's $5.7 billion demand for wall money in exchange for the BRIDGE Act -- which would extend protections for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) -- and also legislation to extend the legal status of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, according to a source with direct knowledge.
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Jared Kushner and Mike Pence have led the crafting of this deal and the negotiations with members, according to White House officials.

Even some top Republicans are skeptical Trump's overture will be enough to break the logjam.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/trump-expected-immigration-compromise-speech-border-wall-a8713395-d085-4921-a0c8-699872dcd534.html




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Money for Border Security (strengthening, maintaining, monitoring, manpower)... Freethinker65 Jan 2019 #1
Throw in background checks for gun purchases and a surtax on those making more than $10 million onenote Jan 2019 #2
Throw in comprehensive Medicare for All area51 Jan 2019 #4
Yup, Medicare for All workinclasszero Jan 2019 #16
Repeal that ridiculous tax cut, Uncage the babies truthisfreedom Jan 2019 #3
I'd go for it if DACA kids get permanent residency marylandblue Jan 2019 #5
he could pull support for DACA at anytime after he gets his funds, don't trust the orange nazi. nt elmac Jan 2019 #9
I'd want a single bill for both, written in the House, passed verbatim in the Senate marylandblue Jan 2019 #18
Won't matter. paleotn Jan 2019 #58
I am sure Pelosi knows how to write an airtight bill marylandblue Jan 2019 #60
Amendments. paleotn Jan 2019 #62
Fine, I would be willing to spend $5 billion on the wall. Cold War Spook Jan 2019 #6
Ann Coulter is bitching about this possible compromise on Twitter. If Trump is stil highplainsdem Jan 2019 #7
Post removed Post removed Jan 2019 #10
She's an idiot, but Trump's afraid of her. Btw, you'll love this tweet about Coulter: highplainsdem Jan 2019 #13
If Coulter doesn't like it, it must be good. marylandblue Jan 2019 #19
I really wish someone would find something really nasty on her TexasBushwhacker Jan 2019 #25
Won't Matter modrepub Jan 2019 #36
Hell, I'd take a REAL infrastructure bill, solar & wage hike!! oldsoftie Jan 2019 #54
Joy on MSNBC was going on these swrIL issueA. Then explosive guy, Ferandi Amandi, empedocles Jan 2019 #8
Malcolm Nance followed up Amani powerfully. 'trump's assault on Democracy.' empedocles Jan 2019 #12
If there are enough give on their side, to finally get DACA, TPS holders, and OTHER issues that... SWBTATTReg Jan 2019 #11
As long as he demands 5 bil for "the wall" he could promise world peace for 1000 years elmac Jan 2019 #14
The 1.5 billion was almost exactly what they had before in the bill that went up to rump before. .. SWBTATTReg Jan 2019 #23
DACA kids aren't negotiable. Neither is the wall. Furthermore, we don't deal with terrorists. Gore1FL Jan 2019 #15
I don't like being a HOSTAGE......................... turbinetree Jan 2019 #17
With all the legal battles caused by eminent domain the wall would not start until trump was gone wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #20
That would be just part of the problem. Scruffy1 Jan 2019 #42
No $ for any wall for this President. (n/t) FreepFryer Jan 2019 #21
Those are THREE HOSTAGES HE TOOK. RockRaven Jan 2019 #22
No money for Mexico's obligation... "Mexico will pay for the wall". keithbvadu2 Jan 2019 #24
No negotiations with hostage takers Botany Jan 2019 #26
. dalton99a Jan 2019 #27
+1 Hugin Jan 2019 #29
+1 demmiblue Jan 2019 #30
+ 1 red dog 1 Jan 2019 #64
Essentially, no compromise, then. The Mandarine Buffoon gets everything he wants now with... Hugin Jan 2019 #28
It's very clever. When the dems don't accept the bargain the press will be attacking us and mucifer Jan 2019 #31
Nah. I'm not worried. The Ds will come out quickly with a response to tRumps BS that stopbush Jan 2019 #35
Nah. The vast majority of Federal Workers know the ball on the shutdown is squarely in McConnell's.. Hugin Jan 2019 #41
As long as he insists on his fucking $5.7-billion, there is no compromise. stopbush Jan 2019 #32
Read my hand traitor.. Maxheader Jan 2019 #33
Oh good coeur_de_lion Jan 2019 #34
People should know, anything given to tRump permanently for something temporarily is never good... PeeJ52 Jan 2019 #37
When does it end? jmowreader Jan 2019 #38
Not if it is one bill. Cold War Spook Jan 2019 #53
McConnell would require two bills jmowreader Jan 2019 #55
Who cares what he wants? Cold War Spook Jan 2019 #63
No. Just no. No f***ing wall period. llmart Jan 2019 #39
The Art of the Deal - Promise Them, Get Yours, Stiff Them, Walk Away... PeeJ52 Jan 2019 #40
I want Dems to take the Bridge Act, protect DACA and give tRUMP NOTHING! joanbarnes Jan 2019 #43
If you take a deal now, House of Roberts Jan 2019 #44
Now it's time for the Dems to give their terms and possibly come to a compromise. walkingman Jan 2019 #45
Will the wall get built even if he DOES get his money? mwb970 Jan 2019 #46
NO! Just NO negotiation with hostage takers bitterross Jan 2019 #47
Yesterday the Supreme Court decided not to hear the DACA case before October... End Of The Road Jan 2019 #48
The only answer here is NO. old guy Jan 2019 #49
I would trade for DACA srobertss Jan 2019 #50
Sen. Durbin is a no: demmiblue Jan 2019 #51
What compromise? C_U_L8R Jan 2019 #52
He'll NEVER get $5.7 billion for his fucking wall! red dog 1 Jan 2019 #56
No. paleotn Jan 2019 #57
We ALREADY have a tempory reprieve on DACA thanks to our court victories. SunSeeker Jan 2019 #59
Since his administration doesn't enforce laws it Perrenial Voter Jan 2019 #61
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