Republicans Give Up On Food Stamp Work Requirements For Farm Bill Deal
WASHINGTON ― For decades, House Republicans have wanted stricter rules for food stamp recipients — and this year seemed like their chance to finally make those provisions a reality. Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. They have broad support in their party for tougher food stamp rules. And President Donald Trump, not usually…
POLITICO Playbook: Big open questions to start this crazy week
Will Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) push Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination through, or somehow push him out? | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images A FEW QUESTIONS TO PONDER as we begin this crazy week. -- WHAT IS MITCH MCCONNELL THINKING? A congressional leader is supposed to shield their members from tough votes -- and there…