Trump's Dreamers decision could roil shutdown, debt talks

But now is not the time to blow up the program, GOP leadership sources in Congress caution. Doing so, they worry, could antagonize Democrats in a month in which the GOP desperately needs their help to raise the debt ceiling and keep the government open.

Senior Republicans have also spoken privately of a potential bipartisan accord later in the year that would codify DACA legislatively, in return for a down payment on Trump’s border wall with Mexico. While many agree it’s unlikely and perhaps wishful thinking, they worry Trump ending the program would make such a deal impossible.


During a Friday afternoon call, House Democrats did not discuss withholding support for a debt ceiling increase should Trump end DACA. They know, however, that they have leverage in the negotiations.

One Democratic source said their leaders feel encouraged after Ryan called on Trump to let Congress handle the Dreamers matter, and they don’t want to publicly antagonize Republicans when a deal seems possible.

One area where Democrats are adamant they won’t deal: Any attempt by Republicans to continue DACA in exchange for funding Trump’s prized border wall. While Republicans are hoping that might change, most Democrats say it’s a nonstarter.

“I’ve said that I won’t participate in blackmail and allow President Trump to hold these DACA recipients hostage,” New York Rep. Joe Crowley, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, told members on the Friday call.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/0...42264?lo=ap_b1

Attach everything to the budget and pass it!!

Pass that shit motherfuckers

lol, it does feel good to say it out loud, I just tried too.

Oh gosh please don't hold off on passing the budget just because of daca. I'd hate us to be at the center of political conflict.

offensive. delete it

You're one delicate little snowflake aren't you

this is dream act portal. we must united and not divide. hateful posts like this should not be tolerated. we must support eachother not bash others and when it is time to confront someone do so in a civil way

No divide? No bash others???

How is calling someone a bitch in your signature working out for you?

You remind me ted Cruz hypocrisy.