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Bottom Line with Boris

BOTTOM LINE: Congress should concentrate on achievements instead of political stunts

WASHINGTON (SBG) - Members of Congress come from many walks of life and are elected officials who are supposed to be leaders. But since the start of the 116th Congress, how many successes can we point to that they’ve actually accomplished? None. #mc_embed_signup/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.

Opinion: Younger generations seem confused on socialism

A recent Harris Poll shows that over 73 percent of millennials and the younger generation Z agree that “government should provide universal healthcare. ” #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris.

Opinion: President Trump's proposed budget is results-oriented and fiscally responsible

President Trump’s 2020 budget proposal in one phrase? Fiscally responsible. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required. Email Address * First Name. Last Name.

Opinion: Addressing veteran suicide is a top priority for the Trump administration

President Trump recently signed an executive order establishing the PREVENTS Initiative aimed at combatting suicide among our veterans. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required.

Opinion: House Democrats are soft on anti-Semitism

Last week, far-left House Democrats successfully made a last-ditch effort to water down a resolution that was meant to specifically condemn anti-Semitic comments made by freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */

Opinion: DNC shutting out Fox News from debates is another blunder by the party

The Democratic National Committee recently barred cable news network Fox News from hosting any of the Democratic primary debates leading up to the 2020 presidential election. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */

Opinion: AOC's time in Congress is more tumultuous than anyone could have expected

Freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not doing herself any favors, nor making many friends during her first year in Congress. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required.

Opinion: Democratic Party seems set on lurching to the left rather than winning in 2020

Some will argue that the crowded field of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls shows just how diverse the party is. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required. Email Address *

Opinion: Common sense background check reform bill should become law

The House of Representatives recently passed the “Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019” with support from both parties. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required. Email Address *

Opinion: Walking away from bad deal with North Korea was a strong move by President Trump

President Trump has wrapped up a busy summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and meetings with Vietnamese leadership in Hanoi, Vietnam. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required.

Opinion: Cohen was used as a tool by the left in his testimony to Congress

President Trump's former personal attorney and rat, Michael Cohen, was questioned in a heated, all day hearing in front of the House Oversight Committee this week. Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required. Email Address * First Name. Last Name. Despite Cohen’s scathing opening remarks, there were three key takeaways from his hearing: 1.

Opinion: Social Security funding problem needs long-term solution, not federal overreach

As they start focusing on the 2020 elections, many Democrats are embracing a very familiar song and dance. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required. Email Address * First Name.

Opinion: Controversy surrounding early tax refund numbers is vastly overblown

According to recently released data from the IRS, the average tax refund is down approximately 17 percent so far this tax filing season. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required.

Opinion: State election board did the right thing in NC election fraud case

For the first time in more than 40 years, an election for federal office is requiring a redo. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required. Email Address * First Name. Last Name.

Opinion: A tangible fair trade agreement with China appears to be on the horizon

President Trump had set a deadline of March 1 by which a trade deal with China would have to be in place. If not, the current 10 percent tariffs on about $200 billion worth of Chinese goods are slated to go up to 25 percent. Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required. Email Address * First Name. Last Name. President Trump has said that he is open to extending that deadline as long as concrete progress in trade negotiations with China is made.

Opinion: AOC and comrades do not have Americans' best interest at heart on Amazon HQ issue

Tech giant Amazon has decided to withdraw from its commitment to bring approximately 25,000 jobs to the City of New York. This comes after radical members of the Democratic Party such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for Amazon to reconsider coming to New York. It would appear that encouraging businesses to come to New York and invest in the local economy is not a priority for Ocasio-Cortez. Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required.

Opinion: Apparent Jussie Smollett hoax harms real victims and emboldens outrage industry

Actor Jussie Smollett is rightfully coming under fire for apparently orchestrating a racist and homophobic attackagainst himself. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required.

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Opinion: Both men and women in Congress need to be held accountable for their actions

The 2018 midterm elections saw our nation elect a record number of women to Congress – an achievement that I think we all can agree is a step forward in ensuring that our government is as diverse as the people it represents. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */

Opinion: President Trump's term so far is one of the most successful in our history

Presidents Day is an important holiday for us to reflect upon those who we have elected to the highest office in our land. Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required. Email Address * First Name. Last Name. We are lucky to currently have a leader in President Trump, whose term so far has been, I would argue, one of the most successful in our history.

Opinion: President Trump delivered a strong, authentic, unifying address

“Choosing greatness” was the theme of President Trump’s State of the Union address. The president certainly delivered a strong, authentic, and unifying speech. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris.

Opinion: The White House's guests for the State of the Union embody the American spirit

While certain Democratic members of Congress decided to bring guests to President Trump’s State of the Union address in order to troll the president, the First Family brought guests who are speaking to what makes our country special when we choose greatness over partisan politics. Please subscribe to my morning newsletter - Breakfast with Boris. * indicates required. Email Address * First Name. Last Name.

Opinion: Gov. Northam has to resign amid blackface photo scandal

Eyes across the country are fixated on the governor’s mansion in the commonwealth of Virginia. The Democratic Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam is engulfed in a scandal stemming from a deeply racist yearbook photo that has recently come to light. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.

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A tangible accomplishment of the Trump administration that has gone largely unnoticed is the administration’s work to ensure excellent online customer service by federal agencies. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */

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