The First Step in Revoking Obama's Land Grab

The Daily Signal
May 4, 2017
Good morning from Washington, where unsatisfied conservatives vote no on a $1.1 trillion spending bill as it clears the House with Democrats' support. Rachel del Guidice covers their concerns. Republicans make more unified headway on the health care bill, as Melissa Quinn reports. President Trump puts executive power behind religious liberty. Fred Lucas has the story. Plus: Sen. Mike Lee on Trump's big step toward undoing Obama's land grab, John-Michael Seibler on encouraging signs at the Supreme Court, and Lindsey Burke on a presidential boost for school choice. It's the National Day of Prayer.
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The First Step in Revoking Obama's Land Grab

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