Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Pres. Trump promotes spending compromise as political win

U.S. President Donald Trump is promoting the spending compromise that will keep the U.S. government running through the end of the fiscal year in September as a massive political win.

But a closer look at the legislation finds many of the White House priorities minimized - such as a limited increase in funding for the military and maintaining funding for key agencies such as the National Institutes of Health.

And while the legislation only adds a little bit for border security, on that President Trump insists is a win.

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