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Monday 3/18

As expected DJT vetoes nullification of his emergency declaration, Congress now looks to limit powers of emergency declarations (source).
Emergency declaration still facing court challenges as well (source).
Pentagon releases lists of the projects it may de-fund in order to fund the wall (source).
Dept. of Interior to remove protections for the greater sage-grouse, opening up 50 million acres of Federal lands for oil and gas leasing (source).

Tuesday 3/19

Supreme Court gives ok to indefinite detention for immigrants (source).
Pence surveying flood damage in the Midwest (source).
DJT meeting with Brazilian president Bolsonaro, says he wants to make Brazil a formal ally (source).

Wednesday 3/20

Administration has been encouraging states to put restrictions on Medicare and Medicaid (source).
Court blocks opening of Federal lands to oil and gas drilling in Wyoming (source).
Gorsuch defends Native American treaty rights (source).
American Bar Assoc. reports a 800,000 case backlog in immigration courts, makes a bunch of recommendations that will be ignored (source).

Thursday 3/21

DJT wants to recognize Israel's annexation of Golan Heights (source).
Dems question Kushner's use of personal messaging app for official White House business (source).
White House rejects Dems request for records relating to DJT-Putin meetings (source).
DJT makes emergency declaration for Nebraska flooding (source).
DJT considers redirecting natural disaster relief force to southern border - it's not like there's currently a natural disaster going on that could really use the personnel (source).
Roger Stone pleads the 5th in response to House Judiciary investigation (source).
Julian Assange refuses to cooperate with House Judiciary investigation (source).
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' staff is receiving extra training to deal with the volume of death threats she is receiving (source).
U.S. denying visas to women attempting to attend UN woman's conference (source).
CDC report confirms, just in case anyone has forgotten, we are still having an opioid crisis here (source).
Executive Order denies colleges and universities right to restrict speech on campus (source).
Pompeo says that God wants DJT to be the savior of the Jews (source).

Friday 3/22

Maps of the week

Legislative update

Legislation signed into law
- Bill expanding natural resource protections on public lands https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s47
- Bill nullifying DJT's national emergency declaration https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hjres46
Legislation awaiting DJT's signature
- 1 minor bill
Legislation passed in the House, awaiting Senate - no new action
- 85 total pending bills
Legislation passed in the Senate, awaiting House - no new action
- 9 total pending bills

Cabbage News Network Week #112