Day 238

[matt (Matt Kiser)]

1/ Top Democrats announced they had struck a deal with Trump to save DREAMers from deportation. After a White House dinner, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi reported they would pursue a legislative option for DACA that included provisions for border security—excluding building a wall. In response to criticism from right-wing media and his base, Trump tweeted that "no deal" had been struck and that the wall "will continue to be built." (Washington Post / AP)

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2017/09/14/day-238/

[Pet_Proletariat]

@matt

5/ National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster wrote a memo outlining a new anti-leak program that encompasses unclassified information. The memo suggested “every Federal Government department and agency” hold trainings on the dangers and consequences of leaks. The memo subsequently leaked to reporters. (Buzzfeed News)

Nothing leaks more than a sinking ship!

[mouseam (Ashley)]

@matt

6/ Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin requested use of a U.S. Air Force jet for his and Louise Linton’s European honeymoon this summer. The jet costs $25,000 per hour to operate. Mnuchin’s request was ultimately denied.

Brian Schatz (D-HI) had the most amazing response today to the latest news in Mnuchin’s version of the private jet saga. (Also, he tweeted this in the middle of a meeting - some Senators are human!)

Brian Schatz (brianschatz)

In response to this article:

Hedge fund billionaire flew top Mnuchin aide on private jet to Palm Beach

[mouseam (Ashley)]

@Seabass

Nothing leaks more than a sinking ship!

I love that it leaked that there is a anti-leak program.

It reminds me of when they had the big meeting about Trump’s “100 days pivot” and literally half the attendees of the 30 person meeting, leaked about the meeting - which they were told not too.