No Images? Click here GOP rep. blocks disaster aid bill over border security fundingA GOP representative on Friday blocked what would have been a unanimous vote on disaster relief funding legislation because it does not contain funding for border security. “It includes nothing to address the clear national emergency and humanitarian crisis we face at our southern border,” Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said on the House floor, asking for what he called a “quite modest $4.4 billion.” The bill contains funding to support rebuilding and infrastructure improvements in areas affected by recent natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.) had asked that the $19.1 billion bill be passed quickly through unanimous consent before the Memorial Day weekend. It has now been tabled until at least next week, when the House will hold two informal sessions. The earliest the full House would hold a vote on the bill is during the week of June 3. People before power. We think regular people’s stories are important – and we think you do too.WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7, following a furious backlash to her last-ditch Brexit plan.Former Rep. Tom Coleman (R-Mo.) has penned a blistering op-ed calling for the impeachment of “illegitimate” President Donald Trump. President Donald Trump on Thursday authorized a $16 billion bailout package for American farmers amid an ongoing trade war with China. “Our farmers will be greatly helped,” the president, flanked by a dozen people who work in the agriculture industry, said.ICYMI
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