1. ‘I'm very good at' tax reform
Hoping at last to get on the board with major legislation of some kind, Donald Trump predicted success at tax reform, calling it something “that I’m very good at ... I’ve been waiting for this for a long time.”
Summary
Trump touted his tax plan, which would lower the rates paid by corporations and top earners, as a hit for the wealthy. “It’s not good for me, believe me,” he said. Anybody believe him? “The rich will not be gaining at all from this plan,” Trump said earlier this month.
Meet the GOP taxbros
GOP tax writers return from tax retreat for first big presser since the tax outline was released. pic.twitter.com/rBdOIausro
— Kelsey Snell (@kelsey_snell) September 27, 2017
2. Trump open to deal with Dems on healthcare
After the latest Republican failure on healthcare this week, Trump told reporters that he would engage Democrats to “see if I can get a health plan that is even better.”
3. The Alabama upset
Those in the populist Steve Bannon’s wing of the conservative coalition already see Roy Moore’s Senate victory as a sign of a rightwing uprising before next year’s midterms, but it is not clear that Moore’s win will lead to quite such sweeping changes.
A question for the GOP
Sen. Hoeven asked on @MSNBC if he has an issue with Roy Moore's call for outlawing homosexuality. Says he hasn't had time to review comments
— Alice Ollstein (@AliceOllstein) September 27, 2017
4. Trump 'unhappy' with high-flying secretary
Asked about health secretary Tom Price’s extensive use of private jets, Trump said, “I am not happy about it, and I let him know it.” Asked whether he would fire Price, Trump said, “We’ll see.”
5. Puerto Rico cries for help
here it is now: pic.twitter.com/PhtJSkg46F
— Amanda Holpuch (@holpuch) September 27, 2017
6. Trump on Twitter with 280 characters
After Twitter announced it was doubling its character limit from 140 to 280, we got to thinking: what could this mean for @realDonaldTrump?
Visit @trumpin280
7. Kushner registered to vote as woman – report
According to the records held by the New York State Board of Elections, Jared Corey Kushner is a woman – Wired magazine report
...and another thing:
Leading fake news writer, who took credit for Trump win, found dead at 38. Authorities suspect accidental overdose. https://t.co/ltvVR6KSdK
— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) September 27, 2017
...and another thing:
Barbara and I loved meeting a few of the patriots and service animals featured in a wonderful new book, "Vets and Pets". God bless them all. pic.twitter.com/CzXhYtK1XA
— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) September 27, 2017
...and another thing:
Obama said leaving Malia at college was "like open heart surgery." Of course he cried. https://t.co/41nl0YeCkZ
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 27, 2017
