In its final 16 days, the Obama administration pushed through regulations costing a whopping $24.8 billion, or over $1.55 billion a day, leaving a spending hangover that the Trump administration is still trying to deal with.

Final Obama regulation bill: $24 billion in last 16 days https://t.co/q3Bz4ruZPi pic.twitter.com/QXmDlAHp4S

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 6, 2018

Who made every one of his critics pair his name with the word “genius” for the next month?

.@dangainor: Media go crazy over book claiming Trump is mentally unfit to be president, and other journalistic garbage https://t.co/gjTTldvJzC

— Fox News Opinion (@FoxNewsOpinion) January 6, 2018

Every reporter and editor who reacts with self-righteousness to Trump's "genius" declaration is playing into his hands. The more you push back against it, the more he has his name mentioned along with the word "genius." Believe me, he's conscious of the game. He's playing you.

— David Martosko (@dmartosko) January 7, 2018

Trump tears into Wolff book during remarks at Camp David: "A work of fiction and I consider it a disgrace" https://t.co/jmj8JQm5pX pic.twitter.com/cOym6RoIu9

— The Hill (@thehill) January 6, 2018

Don Surber: "Very stable genius" https://t.co/671yKsGe2L

— Don Surber (@donsurber) January 7, 2018

Donald Trump got up this morning. For the 351st day in a row, he was president. He had meetings to attend with Republican congressmen at Camp David all day, so he decided to throw some crumbs to the birds on press row.... He dashed out three tweets:

Now that Russian collusion, after one year of intense study, has proven to be a total hoax on the American public, the Democrats and their lapdogs, the Fake News Mainstream Media, are taking out the old Ronald Reagan playbook and screaming mental stability and intelligence.....

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2018

....Actually, throughout my life, my two greatest assets have been mental stability and being, like, really smart. Crooked Hillary Clinton also played these cards very hard and, as everyone knows, went down in flames. I went from VERY successful businessman, to top T.V. Star.....

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2018

....to President of the United States (on my first try). I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius....and a very stable genius at that!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2018

Anyone who has to call himself a genius...isn’t.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 6, 2018

Who made every one of his critics pair his name with the word “genius” for the next month? #snapgoesthetrap https://t.co/H8fz2blJpc

— Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) January 6, 2018

Bannon planned to blast Wolff book as "lefty hatchet job": report https://t.co/T9XYaIBTuj pic.twitter.com/TgDuf92X0e

— The Hill (@thehill) January 7, 2018

.ATTN: @NPR @nytimes @washingtonpost @CBS, @NBC, @ABC, @CNN - STOP wasting our lives with Washington gossip and help the people of Iran find freedom. @arash_sobhani #IranProtests https://t.co/X7wWmEcYHC

— Roger Simon (@rogerlsimon) January 5, 2018

Trump isn't mentally disturbed, and Obama isn't Moses https://t.co/7YjTXN88RR by @TomRtweets pic.twitter.com/KCmm49JMC7

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 6, 2018

Tony Blair: Wolff book claims “a complete fabrication” https://t.co/gcIaEctKCv

— Legal Insurrection (@LegInsurrection) January 7, 2018

Having many errors but “ringing true” is not a journalistic standard.

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 6, 2018

Tapper calls out CNN colleague @brianstelter 👇 https://t.co/dJd1fp58VN

— Arthur Schwartz (@ArthurSchwartz) January 6, 2018

Netanyahu's video in support of Iranian protesters is his most viral yet. Not only was the short video seen by millions, it also generated thousands of responses, many of them in Farsi, and many of those supportive of Netanyahu and Israel

Netanyahu's video in support of Iranian protesters is his most viral yet.
Not only was the short video seen by millions, it also generated thousands of responses, many of them in Farsi, and many of those supportive of Netanyahu and Israel.https://t.co/GIzmoHMXrV

— CUFI (@CUFI) January 5, 2018

Remarks From Camp David

Trump at Camp David: “It’s going to be tough to beat the year we just left because what we had last year was something very special. https://t.co/NkLlLf6geo pic.twitter.com/vCM5vwtDiL

— POLITICO (@politico) January 7, 2018

President Trump and Leadership Remarks From Camp David… https://t.co/hPJ96RbxY5 https://t.co/yHs2Xe46yF

— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) January 6, 2018

Today at Camp David, there was birthday cake served at lunch! Happy birthday, @BetsyDeVosEd! pic.twitter.com/ViWcY4cg9G

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 6, 2018

Trump screens "The Greatest Showman" at Camp David https://t.co/L45Ue8koE7 pic.twitter.com/Av8d2gDK3e

— The Hill (@thehill) January 6, 2018

Federal judge rules against Fusion GPS effort to keep financial records from House Intelligence Committee

House Intelligence victorious again, obtains Fusion GPS's financial records https://t.co/TfeJK6BIdh pic.twitter.com/z3ucvqekYE

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 6, 2018

Federal judge rules against Fusion GPS effort to keep financial records from House Intelligence Committee https://t.co/5GidVFp4t9 pic.twitter.com/JnHQAnd1xg

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 5, 2018

Reminder : everyone is rightly focussed on who Fusion GPS paid, but let's also not forget who paid Fusion GPS.

This will be a bombshell of epic proportions👇https://t.co/p7hBCPIEME

— Imperator_Rex (@Imperator_Rex3) January 6, 2018

DEVELOPING: Senate Judiciary Committee Discovers "Credible Evidence of a CRIME" Committed by Dossier Author Christopher Steele https://t.co/LaXCdS0V2q

— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) January 6, 2018

Less than 5 years ago, all 54 Democrats in the Senate voted to: double the length of a new border fence with Mexico, end the diversity visa lottery, spend $40B on border security, create “merit-based” visas and more.

"A giant symbol": In fight over Trump’s wall, Democrats who once supported a border barrier now oppose it https://t.co/aU5PVuPtb4

— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 6, 2018

Less than 5 years ago, all 54 Democrats in the Senate voted to: double the length of a new border fence with Mexico, end the diversity visa lottery, spend $40B on border security, create “merit-based” visas and more. https://t.co/sRoLV9Acce

— GOP (@GOP) January 6, 2018

Funny how this happens when the president changes https://t.co/9lNQOUOlkc

— Andrew Malcolm (@AHMalcolm) January 6, 2018

Jan 10 is the first deadline for returning you signed petition for the Gas Tax Repeal Initiative. Did you do it yet?

WILL YOU HIT THE DEADLINE? Jan 10 is the first deadline for returning you signed petition for the Gas Tax Repeal Initiative. Did you do it yet? Here's the form: https://t.co/NxgpuACTuW pic.twitter.com/ixdfD5QIQ4

— Carl DeMaio (@carldemaio) January 6, 2018

The only antidote to fake news is the First Amendment, not censorship

The only antidote to fake news is the First Amendment, not censorship https://t.co/hex7K4orad via @JarrettStepman @DailySignal

— Rob Bluey (@RobertBluey) January 6, 2018

R.I.P. Astronaut John Young

That psychiatrist who had a "private meeting" with a Republican Senator to "brief" him or her on the President's mental health? Nope. Happened to run into the Senator, unscheduled, on the hill, and had an "incidental" conversation. https://t.co/HCEKoTIaNj

— Josh Barro (@jbarro) January 6, 2018

NASA: Legendary astronaut, moonwalker John Young dead... https://t.co/YG8Z9HWKDZ

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) January 6, 2018

U.S. Longest Serving Astronaut Dead at 87 https://t.co/I3Le66Yi1n

— BreitbartTexas (@BreitbartTexas) January 6, 2018

Thought you would want to know about this story from ABC7.https://t.co/dZzwDHblAO

— Michael Reagan (@ReaganWorld) January 6, 2018

Once upon a time in Houston, astronauts were our heroes. We studied them in school. We followed them to the moon. This is my ruler from elementary school. Rest in peace, John Young. #khou #HouNews pic.twitter.com/gbXJCJY6ca

— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) January 6, 2018

ONE MILLION Americans (and counting) will receive tax reform bonuses

ONE MILLION Americans (and counting) will receive tax reform bonuses https://t.co/mW3imiv1F1

— ATR (@taxreformer) January 5, 2018

Some fear high-earners may take a rudimentary route to tax avoidance: relocation https://t.co/10Y3yVSVvj

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) January 6, 2018

"This is Armageddon" - Nancy Pelosi https://t.co/xCNdTCTSIc

— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) January 6, 2018

BREAKING: Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ARRESTED!

Live Blog: Latest developments in #IranProtests https://t.co/FtBQeo5bic pic.twitter.com/qYP6c6Ek9O

— The Voice of America (@VOANews) January 6, 2018

BREAKING: Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ARRESTED! https://t.co/b5xkoeVE6p

— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) January 6, 2018

Obama didn't just ignore Iranian protesters n 2009. He actively helped Iran's leaders. https://t.co/pdBFuyYQlb #Iran #tcot #tlot

— IBDeditorials (@IBDeditorials) January 6, 2018

"'Regime change' and 'democracy' are much easier to say in Persian than in English." Reuel Gerecht explains. https://t.co/fNDPu9aWsa

— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) January 6, 2018

Iranian man explains: “I ask you, young people of #Iran, to join me in burning the Quran...this book has caused us to fight each other...This book is all superstition. We have to burn it [spits on #Quran]...I hate these words. This is superstition worship."#IranProtests #Islam pic.twitter.com/vel8TeeN8Q

— Armin Navabi (@ArminNavabi) January 6, 2018

“Iranian protests repeatedly come down to one thing: the accountability of the regime to its people. But Khamenei’s power depends on continued stranglehold of the security state, which he has also made country’s economic center of gravity.” https://t.co/lHSwrEVwld

— Mark Dubowitz (@mdubowitz) January 6, 2018

Obama wiretapped James Rosen, threw Dinesh D´Souza in jail, and spied on Sharyl Attkisson.

Dr. Media examining Trump? Why not examine Obama instead? https://t.co/lBDb2bVJLw

— American Thinker (@AmericanThinker) January 6, 2018

VIDEO: James Clapper Admits Obama-Era Intel Apparatus Spied on Trump; Says He Never Even Heard of George Papadopoulos https://t.co/1PATyRencl#Clapper #ObamaGate #Wiretaps

— Tom Moore (@junogsp5) January 5, 2018

Operation Condor – How NSA Director Mike Rogers Saved The U.S. From a Massive Constitutional Crisis…

President Trump October 6th, 2017: "You guys know what this represents? Maybe it's the calm before the storm"...https://t.co/W6dJDYcyMP

Picture from the same night at the event.

Notice anything?

Who was being honored at the head of the table?

🤔Then ask your self, why? pic.twitter.com/6mTgsDZi0d

— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) January 6, 2018

Doug Ross @ Journal: A TIMELINE OF TREASON: How the DNC and FBI Leadership Tried to Fix a Presidential Election [Updated] https://t.co/fjmFcmrq8N via @directorblue

— Dusty (@Dusty_in_Jville) January 6, 2018

Operation Condor – How NSA Director Mike Rogers Saved The U.S. From a Massive Constitution… https://t.co/fEBv9QdyNe pic.twitter.com/O3SdoW3mDD

— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) January 6, 2018

Most bitter falling out between a president and an aide in modern history, but is Michael Wolff Making Things Up in His Trump Book? (UPDATED & BUMPED)

#TheResistance pins its hopes on Michael Wolff, who admits parts of his book may not be true https://t.co/R9zLO4OX27

— Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) January 6, 2018

Tony Blair: Wolff book claims “a complete fabrication” https://t.co/gcIaEctKCv

— Legal Insurrection (@LegInsurrection) January 7, 2018

I’ll be on @WattersWorld tonight at 8:00 PM to discuss the @realDonaldTrump agenda for 2018 and the latest fake book by Michael Wolff. Get the True story by reading #LetTrumpBeTrump available at https://t.co/S7ZnXRxo33. Tune in!

— Corey R. Lewandowski (@CLewandowski_) January 6, 2018

CNN, WaPo, etc are disgusting as #FakeNews pretends Bannon book isn’t just a fraud and hit job on @realDonaldTrump. Left’s obsessive, baseless attacks on @POTUS are a disgrace, even as they ignore a year of unprecented economic, market boom and reversal of Obama disasters. #MAGA

— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) January 6, 2018

Don't get bogged down in palace intrigue. The left would like nothing more than to reduce us to a circular firing squad. In politics (as in life) everyone has egos. It's not your job to referee pissing contests, but to fight for our country.

— Daniel Greenfield (@Sultanknish) January 4, 2018

Trump Sets Bannon On Fire, Uses Ashes To Fertilize His Garden: ‘When He Was Fired, He Not Only Lost His Job, He Lost His Mind’ https://t.co/IjY5ikAhIz pic.twitter.com/d1wLu0jjUs

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 3, 2018

That psychiatrist who had a "private meeting" with a Republican Senator to "brief" him or her on the President's mental health? Nope. Happened to run into the Senator, unscheduled, on the hill, and had an "incidental" conversation. https://t.co/HCEKoTIaNj

— Josh Barro (@jbarro) January 6, 2018

Here’s The Apology Steve Bannon Was Going To Make Before Trump Blasted Him https://t.co/wJ8XaoOchj

— RedState (@RedState) January 6, 2018

.@realDonaldTrump Strikes Back: Obliterates Bannon, says former adviser has ‘lost his mind’https://t.co/fGwywLkFxl

— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) January 3, 2018

Trump totally torches Bannon: “When he was fired, he not only lost his job, he lost his mind.” Full statement: pic.twitter.com/ElhChPiOx8

— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) January 3, 2018

Is Michael Wolff Making Things Up in His Trump Book? https://t.co/Y2H0kCIzPP

— Daniel Greenfield (@Sultanknish) January 3, 2018

...Wolff is trying to sell the idea that Trump is completely clueless. But the claim is implausible. Trump had been very interested in politics even before he officially jumped into the race. He was quite familiar with Pelosi. Does Wolff really expect us to believe he didn't know who the House Speaker was?

But Wolff's book panders to progressive prejudices. And all that matters is that media types whose contempt for Trump has no rational limit find it plausible....

Most bitter falling out between a president and an aide in modern history, but had been months in the making. Bannon has privately referred to Jared as “Frodo,” Trump has privately referred to Bannon as “Bam Bam” - https://t.co/swPAA0F4L7

— Eliana Johnson (@elianayjohnson) January 4, 2018

In February 2017, Michael Wolff wrote a column in Newsweek titled "Why the Media Keeps Losing to Donald Trump." https://t.co/TYO1A18NUa 1/

— ErikWemple (@ErikWemple) January 3, 2018

More lies, go back and look, Boehner and #potus spent time together well before the election. Just another pathetic attempt to smear @realDonaldTrump #fakenews https://t.co/xxuhdiQU8f

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 3, 2018

Trump vs. Bannon: Trump won yesterday—but in the long run the rest of us lose https://t.co/6lMCMaMV5X

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 4, 2018

Bannon calls Trump a “great man” in first remarks since Trump accused him of losing his mind: https://t.co/UEFcCHYMWu pic.twitter.com/4GLJ950iR4

— The Hill (@thehill) January 4, 2018

Unlike President Obama, President Trump will not be silent on Iran.

Iran Deploys Revolutionary Guards to Quell 'Sedition' as National Protests Continue https://t.co/L8S7Ojt2Ur #Iran #IranProtests #IranianProtest #IranUprising #ایران #انقلاب #اعتراض

— Adelle Nazarian (@AdelleNaz) January 5, 2018

#Mashad Thursday: “clerics must get lost.”
Third holiest city in Shiite Islam. #IranProtests #تظاهرات_سراري pic.twitter.com/TNwT7UudQ5

— Farnaz Fassihi (@farnazfassihi) January 5, 2018

Unlike President Obama, President Trump will not be silent on Iran.

"We stand with the proud people of Iran because it is right, and because the regime in Tehran threatens the peace and security of the world."

Read @VP's op-ed: https://t.co/u96OtkdkjT pic.twitter.com/h0Xjk1O37V

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 4, 2018

Trump called Mitt Romney, encouraged him to run for Utah Senate seat

Trump called Mitt Romney, encouraged him to run for Utah Senate seat: Report https://t.co/o8qVLutdH6 pic.twitter.com/7Ngw3A8tCR

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 6, 2018

This tax overwhelmingly falls on the working class. About 80% of the 6.5 million Americans who paid the penalty in 2016 earned less than $50,000 per year.

Democrats say Trump's #taxreform & elimination of the #ObamaCare penalty hurts the middle class, but 80% of the people who paid the penalty in 2016 earned less than 50% a year. https://t.co/1ucezrx9fr #tcot #tlot

— IBDeditorials (@IBDeditorials) January 5, 2018

... the tax reform bill — signed into law on December 22 — effectively repeals ObamaCare's individual mandate, which fines people for not buying ObamaCare-compliant health plans. Right now, people must pay a penalty of $695 per adult and $347.50 per child, up to a maximum of $2,085 or 2.5% of household income — whichever is greater — if they fail to obtain such coverage....

Right now, term health plans are of limited appeal to consumers, who must pay the individual mandate penalty if they buy them. Our 40-year-old San Franciscan would pay a $1,375 fine — 2.5% of his income — if he opted for the $141 term health plan. The mandate penalty wipes out most of the savings he'd enjoy from choosing the cheaper plan.

As a result, many people grit their teeth and pay for overpriced ObamaCare-compliant coverage.

Without the mandate penalty, millions of healthy people who currently shop in the exchanges — even middle-income people who receive small ObamaCare subsidies —would instead purchase more affordable, year-long term plans. Only people with pre-existing conditions and those with low incomes — who receive subsidies that cover virtually the full cost of ObamaCare plans — would remain in the exchanges....

CBO: Repeal of Obamacare individual mandate lowers cost of CHIP https://t.co/fQZmxp66em pic.twitter.com/Xbj4Qemav7

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 6, 2018

New reading material.

New reading material. Thank you @joelpollak and @LarrySchweikart pic.twitter.com/s2Peb2rpVe

— ❄️ 本物イカ娘 ❄️ (@realikamusume) January 5, 2018

DACA versus marijuana: Campuses selectively enforce federal law

DACA versus marijuana: Campuses selectively enforce federal law https://t.co/SCSm4EsPQJ via @RedAlert pic.twitter.com/6lApNLQlKS

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 5, 2018

Is It Time To Decriminalize Marijuana?

Marijuana Is a Gateway Drug to Federalism https://t.co/m6P0VZdddD

— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) January 4, 2018

SF retailers hope to sell recreational cannabis by Saturday https://t.co/RT8rK8OsQk pic.twitter.com/D3cqTyBXvl

— SFGate (@SFGate) January 6, 2018

It’s Time to Decriminalize Marijuana https://t.co/0f905JZAi9 via @DavidAFrench pic.twitter.com/ElM6I39mpF

— National Review (@NRO) January 4, 2018

Colorado Republican Sen. Cory Gardner criticized Sessions’ decision to rescind an Obama-era policy that discouraged enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states such as Colorado where marijuana has been legalized. https://t.co/Du9MeahHAt

— Roll Call (@rollcall) January 4, 2018

Oklahoma sets June date for medical marijuana referendum hours after Sessions announces shift in federal policy https://t.co/EiwlNRgml1 pic.twitter.com/v5UJdy47pm

— The Hill (@thehill) January 4, 2018

.@GavinNewsom on @jeffsessions federal marijuana directive: “Costly and racially discriminatory policy of marijuana criminalization” tramples on the “will of California voters.” https://t.co/PP6K0WLlfR

— Angela Hart (@ahartreports) January 4, 2018

Capitol Update Thursday, January 04, 2018

New Year, New Laws

January 1st has come and gone, and with it, a bevvy of new laws for Californians to get used to. First among them, legalized, recreational marijuana. Despite U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions threatening to crack down on states like CA, WA, CO, and OR, our state says it will defend it's right to grow, sell, and use marijuana. The state of California is also now officially a sanctuary state, meaning local and state law enforcement may not investigate, detain, or arrest people for immigration purposes. Another bill will require shopping malls, arenas, and public bathrooms to provide baby changing tables in the men's rooms, as they currently exist in women's restrooms. Our elections will be dramatically different this year as well. Counties may now issue mail-only ballots, doing away with neighborhood polling places, and instead providing ballot drop-boxes to be available four weeks before an election and "temporary voting centers" ten days prior to the election. Also, college tuition may be free for full-time freshman at on of California's 114 Community Colleges- if the legislature can put away enough money in the 2018-19 budget to fund it. And finally, Californians can choose "no gender" or "nonbinary" on their birth certificates and driver's licenses (starting in 2019). If all these new bills are overwhelming for you, just wait. The second year of a legislative session is always more exciting. Get ready for what's to come!
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Introducing... 2018 Bills

With last session's bills becoming law January 1st behind them, the Legislature returned to the Capitol on Wednesday to begin introducing this session's bill-fest. As always with the start of legislative session, there are some very good bills introduced by our Republican representatives. Many of those bills are likely to see an early defeat, yet we fight hard to support them anyway. Here are a couple early bills that have already caught our attention:

AB 403 (Melendez, R): Legislative Whistleblower Protection Act- not surprisingly, this bill is finally receiving bi-partisan support. This bill, which has been killed in the Senate every prior session it has been introduced, would protect legislative staff who report improper or unethical behavior. Seems like a no-brainer, right? But since 2012, this simple bill has been stalled and killed in the Senate, which is currently dealing with multiple sexual harassment scandals. Coincidence? We think not.

AB 1756 (Brough, R): Repeal of the Gas Tax- Republicans are trying every avenue to repeal SB 1, the sneaky Gas Tax that came into effect November. This bill would simply repeal SB 1, the 12 cent per gallon increase on our gasoline tax, the 20 cent diesel tax increase, and the $75-$175 increase in vehicle registration fees.
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June Ballot Measures

There are four ballot measures on our June Primary Election ballot. Remember, only the legislature or the Governor can place measures on our June ballot. Any and all citizen driven initiatives are forced to the November ballot. Here are the June measures- we will go over them more thoroughly in subsequent Capitol Updates as well as release our official CFRW positions on each measure.

ACA 5 (Frazier, D): Motor vehicle fees and taxes: restriction on expenditures: appropriations limit

ACA 1 (Mayes, R): Greenhouse Gas Reduction Reserve Fund

SB 5 (De León, D): California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018

ACA 17 (Mullin, D): Ballot measures: effective date
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CFRW Winter BOD

Our Winter Board of Directors Meeting is just around the corner! Join us in sunny Long Beach as we work to take back our state! We have exciting workshops, speakers, and a sisterhood of Republican Women that can't be beat! Our speakers include TV and YouTube personality, Anna Khait, as well as our banquet speaker, Project Veritas Founder, James O'Keefe. Registration is open and there are still rooms available at the beautiful Renaissance Hotel, for February 9-11th, at our 2018 Winter BOD Meeting! CLICK HERE to register and for more information!

Disclaimer: The Capitol Update is an activity of the CFRW Advocate's Office. The update is for information only. CFRW official positions on legislation are stated immediately preceding the stated legislation or immediately following the stated legislation in this report.
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Disclaimer: The Capitol Update is an activity of the CFRW Advocate's Office. The update is for information only. CFRW official positions on legislation are stated immediately preceding the stated legislation or immediately following the stated legislation in this report.

Staying informed is a strength, but for many people it's mushroomed into an obsession with the news.

Compulsive social news consumption causing therapy nightmares... https://t.co/UfExCQAWXy

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) January 4, 2018

Trump Administration to open 90% of US Offshore to leasing and rollback Obama-era drilling

Trump Administration to open 90% of US Offshore to leasing and rollback Obama-era drilling… https://t.co/FFMF2b5hvO pic.twitter.com/iknSDFqlet

— Watts Up With That (@wattsupwiththat) January 4, 2018

#Dow25K: Dow crosses 25,000 for the first time

Stock market blasts through another barrier as the Dow hits 25,000 for the first time. The 121-year-old average has spiked 36% since Trump's election. https://t.co/8mSK6ZJXsK pic.twitter.com/L7lUeJ06nP

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 4, 2018

JUST IN: Dow Jones industrial average continues its climb, crossing 25,000 for the first time. https://t.co/wT6hODoKks pic.twitter.com/3ISJoUEsz0

— ABC News (@ABC) January 4, 2018

BREAKING NEWS: Dow hits 25,000 for first time in history. https://t.co/OJAc8J83ot pic.twitter.com/ytLqNxSr1v

— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 4, 2018

FASTEST RISE IN HISTORY https://t.co/ZWxiL7lQnJ

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) January 4, 2018

Dow milestones: https://t.co/XvDwFcpW6J pic.twitter.com/HVGrJS6UXT

— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) January 4, 2018

Earlier today, President @realDonaldTrump celebrated the Dow passing 25,000 for the first time in history. https://t.co/uM6gaJFWVp pic.twitter.com/4H1xpxUxig

— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 4, 2018

JUST IN: Shortly after the Dow cracked 25K, President Trump said: "So, I guess our new number is 30,000" pic.twitter.com/fRzljkPF7V

— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) January 4, 2018

Dow just crashes through 25,000. Congrats! Big cuts in unnecessary regulations continuing.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 4, 2018

Dow 25k
New jobs 250k+
Trump policies working
Trump economy booming

— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) January 4, 2018

Dow hits 25,000 for the first time ever. Economy is booming on every level. Russia investigation imploding. The Koreas having discussions and liberals having a very difficult time finding things to complain about. #MAGA

— David Wohl (@DavidWohl) January 4, 2018

Dow 25,000! This tweet did NOT age well!#TrumpEffect pic.twitter.com/2fHACT7zeG

— BenGarrison Cartoons (@GrrrGraphics) January 4, 2018

#Dow25K Dow Jones hits 25,000 for first time ever. . So while all the Democrats bitch and complain that @realDonaldTrump is the worst president ever, the country and the economy are thriving like we haven't seen in decades, if ever

— Stonewall Jackson (@1776Stonewall) January 4, 2018

Reminder - one more week before the Jan 10 deadline for the Gas Tax Repeal Initiative signatures. Have you signed yet?

Reminder - one more week before the Jan 10 deadline for the Gas Tax Repeal Initiative signatures. Have you signed yet? https://t.co/NxgpuACTuW #tcot pic.twitter.com/zvN5uifyT4

— Carl DeMaio (@carldemaio) January 3, 2018

Jeff Sessions RESCINDS OBAMA Decision on Legal Marijuana

SMOKE OUT: @JeffSessions RESCINDS OBAMA Decision on Legal Marijuanahttps://t.co/5kDJHIoQkp

— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) January 4, 2018

#BREAKING: Trump admin suspends security assistance to Pakistan. Rand Paul introduces bill to end aid to Pakistan

#BREAKING: Trump admin suspends security assistance to Pakistan https://t.co/LpWJGffCxL pic.twitter.com/HY7j5C7gK3

— The Hill (@thehill) January 4, 2018

I’m introducing a bill to end aid to Pakistan in the coming days. My bill will take the money that would have gone to Pakistan and put it in an infrastructure fund to build roads and bridges here at home. pic.twitter.com/SHlA00rWEd

— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) January 4, 2018

Iran, Afghanistan 1950. 1970, and now

pic.twitter.com/YSlAHEZDWl

— Michael (@Mikej53165837) January 4, 2018

Another fake

FAKE HATE: Blind Muslim Trump-Basher Blames Trump for Hateful Tweets... Then Gets Caught Sending the Hate Tweets to Himself! https://t.co/yYvtX98M4x

— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) January 4, 2018

Some of leaked info was classified.

Report: Memos that ex-FBI Director Comey leaked to a professor to defend Comey in the press are so sensitive, lead Senator was only allowed to view them in secret room SCIF. Some of leaked info was classified. https://t.co/vpvOSp4JQ4

— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) January 4, 2018

Join our team at http://www.BaileyForAG.com and make a difference for California families!

Meet Judge Steven Bailey, retired judge of California's Superior Court, candidate for Attorney General of California...

2018 is the year we restore honor, integrity, and justice to the California Attorney General's office. Join our team at https://t.co/Ufkdu3IVOp and make a difference for California families! #BaileyForAG pic.twitter.com/fbNoVWHAjl

— Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.) (@BaileyForAG) January 1, 2018

I'm proud to stand with law enforcement and greatly encouraged by their support of my campaign for #California Attorney General, the state's top law enforcement position. Won't you pitch in to help us win in 2018? https://t.co/Ufkdu3IVOp pic.twitter.com/QnPHIOMEWS

— Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.) (@BaileyForAG) December 31, 2017

The current Attorney General the must explain why the people of California should pay an outside law firm while he is the state's top lawyer and law enforcement official on our payroll. https://t.co/EWRgVkKFYf

— Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.) (@BaileyForAG) December 26, 2017

I'm ready for my close-up.

I am traveling up and down the state but I need your help to reach every Californian. Please tell your followers to follow @BaileyForAG for exclusive, exciting updates on the race for #CAAG #BaileyForAG pic.twitter.com/w1nTp9jWrU

— Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.) (@BaileyForAG) December 17, 2017

He'll be in Eureka February 17th.

At this point, why WOULD people trust the Main Stream Media?

At this point, why WOULD people trust the MSM? @SharylAttkisson#WednesdayWisdomhttps://t.co/axBLAg3O1u

— PragerU (@prageru) January 4, 2018

Trump first brought up the idea of a "fake news" contest in November. So Rasmussen polled Americans and asked them who deserved to win the fake news award.

Trump is now promoting the winner of the fake news award. https://t.co/5YabuhUcW2 pic.twitter.com/ugNAR1WgVS

— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) January 3, 2018

I will be announcing THE MOST DISHONEST & CORRUPT MEDIA AWARDS OF THE YEAR on Monday at 5:00 o’clock. Subjects will cover Dishonesty & Bad Reporting in various categories from the Fake News Media. Stay tuned!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2018

Donald Trump Committee Asks Supporters to Award ‘King of Fake News Trophy’ https://t.co/QUoLg4Hsg2

— Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) December 30, 2017

Kudos to @DavidVonDrehle for a column on the loathsome history and current tactics of David Brock that I wish I had written: https://t.co/PzSsyJkU3w

— Walter Shapiro (@MrWalterShapiro) January 3, 2018

The Dumb As Dirt Awards For 2017: Recognizing Outstanding Achievements In Liberal Stupidity https://t.co/FYDlAHEG3H #2017 #hewitt @Radioblogger @talkradio200 @KurtSchlichter @CCC6 @Mr_Fastbucks

— Tamara Jackson (@tamij) January 4, 2018

Women are the Key to the Iranian Uprising

Women are the Key to the Iranian Uprising https://t.co/znTaiV6zj2 #HomelandSecurity via @pjmedia_com

— Debra Heine (@NiceDeb) January 3, 2018

South Korea says it has begun preliminary contacts with North Korea on a reopened cross-border communication system

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the “Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.” Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2018

BREAKING: South Korea says it has begun preliminary contacts with North Korea on a reopened cross-border communication system.

— The Associated Press (@AP) January 3, 2018

Victor Davis Hanson - Will Nuclear North Korea Survive 2018? https://t.co/QytNiqz9um

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) January 4, 2018

Reducing sentences for violent crime and early release have exposed Californians to the rising threat of violent crime.

Reducing sentences for violent crime and early release have exposed Californians to the rising threat of violent crime. With an #AbsentAG, this could quickly become California’s worst nightmare. #AbsentAG #AB109 #Prop47 #SB10 #KeepCalSafe https://t.co/C8RFb7yVot

— Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.) (@BaileyForAG) January 2, 2018

What do the five states that have seen the most taxpayers leave recently have in common?

What do the five states that have seen the most taxpayers leave recently have in common?
https://t.co/Tep598PVlL

— Watchdog.org (@Watchdogorg) January 3, 2018

A plurality (47%) of voters who live in states that have raised #taxes in the last five years says their state is now worse off financially. Just 21% of those in tax-raising states say they are better off... https://t.co/1au6IaTalO pic.twitter.com/PjjBbrw8lZ

— Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) January 3, 2018

In Iran: The regime is more vulnerable than people think.

The Iranian regime tries desperately to sow hate between Iranians and Israelis. They won't succeed. When this regime finally falls – and one day it will – Iranians and Israelis will be great friends once again. I wish the Iranian people success in their noble quest for freedom. pic.twitter.com/kk8wTYmhnz

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) January 1, 2018

The fact that there is a huge opposition to the regime in #Iran has nothing to do with the US. There is economic discontent and many young people (70% of the country) know they can have a different kind of life. The regime is more vulnerable than people think.

— John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) January 3, 2018

Obama Officials ‘Regret’ Not Standing Up For Iranian Protesters Like Trump https://t.co/AzdyzlONl0 pic.twitter.com/UnaEZAVoLu

— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 3, 2018

EDITORIAL | Support the Protests in Iran https://t.co/KoS2MQGXQd #IranProtests pic.twitter.com/nsxz9GuWMp

— National Review (@NRO) January 3, 2018

If you read one thing today: As the Dossier Scandal Looms, the New York Times Struggles to Save Its Collusion Tale

If you read one thing today: As the Dossier Scandal Looms, the New York Times Struggles to Save Its Collusion Tale https://t.co/Y1ohAe996c

— Kimberley Strassel (@KimStrassel) January 2, 2018

Caroline Glick: If the Iranian protesters succeed, they will save Iran, and the world.

.@nikkihaley: Freedom Is ‘Under Attack’ in Iran, Leader’s Statement Is ‘Complete Nonsense’ https://t.co/VfGXyDSpzL

— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) January 2, 2018

.@potus is exactly right to be pushing hard against and condemning the Iranian dictatorship. The Iranian people are tired of the corrupt dictatorship spending the money Obama gave them on Hezbollah & Hamas, instead of on the people of Iran. https://t.co/aIgEY3F4XI pic.twitter.com/oYOuTesdBA

— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) January 3, 2018

Ambassador @NikkiHaley is calling an emergency session of the UNSC to discuss #IranProtests

— Michael Dickson (@michaeldickson) January 2, 2018

If the Iranian protesters succeed, they will save Iran, and the world.
Disgusting that Western elites don't want them to win.
For details, read my column in today's paper.#IranProtests #IranUprising https://t.co/159EUsSHqo

— Caroline Glick (@CarolineGlick) January 2, 2018

"Any efforts that help Muslim women - whether they live in the West or under Islamic governments - should be encouraged." @Ayaan Hirsi Ali#Iran#IranProtests
👉https://t.co/g0WyIVsMR0 pic.twitter.com/0Luh3x4u3O

— PragerU (@prageru) January 3, 2018

"Be quiet about freedom and oppression" is really the Democratic-liberal foreign-policy mantra right now? Really?

— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) January 2, 2018

Never forget that President Obama gave hundreds of millions dollars to Iran, a country that denies fundamental rights to women and stones people for being gay.

— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) January 2, 2018

Iranians make human blockade on the path to #Iran's Evin Prison in Tehran demanding the release of political prisoners including their loved ones. Day 6 of #IranProtests for #RegimeChange & a #FreeIran. (Footage via the MEK's network) pic.twitter.com/hgMGsSeTMI

— M. Hanif Jazayeri (@HanifJazayeri) January 2, 2018

This email, FOIAed by Judicial Watch, is to what the president is referring.

Crooked Hillary Clinton’s top aid, Huma Abedin, has been accused of disregarding basic security protocols. She put Classified Passwords into the hands of foreign agents. Remember sailors pictures on submarine? Jail! Deep State Justice Dept must finally act? Also on Comey & others

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 2, 2018

This email, FOIAed by Judicial Watch, is to what the president is referring.https://t.co/rXaHj9mzFe https://t.co/EOzfJRtU5T

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 2, 2018

Signs Of The Times: Official Sanctuary State: Felons, Illegals and MS13 Welcome! Democrats Need The Votes!

California now confirms up to five prank "sanctuary state" signs posted across the state https://t.co/oVvvTPNGlU pic.twitter.com/kXQxxDNDxd

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 2, 2018

Dinger said it's not clear who is responsible for posting the signs across the state and did not share whether law enforcement will take action and investigate.--Illegal immigrant in a rape gang? AOK! Posting a prank sign? Possibly a crime! https://t.co/596ccGwJl0 via @dcexaminer

— Michael Z Williamson (@mzmadmike) January 3, 2018

Acting ICE director: Politicians in sanctuary cities should be arrested and charged with crimes https://t.co/PMcweqk5lY pic.twitter.com/L0rkqWPJHb

— The Hill (@thehill) January 3, 2018

All Of Melania Trump's 2017 Coats, Ranked

Not sure I agree on #13 but the rest are ridiculously good, yes. By @mkhammer "All Of Melania Trump's 2017 Coats, Ranked" https://t.co/DF98aDHgK9

— Mollie (@MZHemingway) January 2, 2018

France's 2018 problem: Failed integration and endemic criminality

France's 2018 problem: Failed integration and endemic criminality https://t.co/LG5lAQ9tOC by @TomRtweets pic.twitter.com/PAfvwdAzMR

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 2, 2018

Cruz holds nearly 20-point lead over likely Dem challenger

Poll: Cruz holds nearly 20-point lead over likely Dem challenger https://t.co/BUMhPYSYVT pic.twitter.com/UVRpAlFyRq

— The Hill (@thehill) January 2, 2018

Romney the frontrunner in Utah

I think Romney has a chance, you guys. pic.twitter.com/pjN6Xx3zoM

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) January 2, 2018

Plan finally moving to overhaul H-1B visa program

Even as partisan divide on immigration at times seems tougher than ever, it’s been incredible to see lawmakers from both sides come together in support of my H-1B visa reform bill. It’s a much needed overhaul that will protect jobs & help grow our economy https://t.co/2pyDRI4rp9

— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) January 2, 2018

Amid bitter partisan divisions over immigration, Democrats and Republicans in Congress have come together in support of a bill under close watch in Silicon Valley that would make it harder for certain companies to employ skilled foreign workers.

The plan, expected to go before Congress in the new year, is aimed at reforming the H-1B visa program, which critics say allows companies to bring in cheaper, skilled foreign labor at the expense of American technical workers.

“We created a reform that will minimize the abuses,” said Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, author of the “Protect and Grow American Jobs Act” that emerged from the bipartisan House Judiciary Committee.

Stop this now! pic.twitter.com/aj99ekToyy

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) January 1, 2018

Heroic Women Fighting for Freedom

This is what a real feminist looks like, A brave woman in Iran. I Stand with #IranProtests pic.twitter.com/d5BYmp3sew

— Yanki יענקי פרבר (@yankifarber) January 2, 2018

Heroic Women Fighting for Freedom https://t.co/fpkGIBMf5K

— PubliusNV (@PubliusNV) January 2, 2018

"Proposition 13 isn’t the problem, pensions and spending are."

Good editorial on an attempt by Sacramento Democrats to weaken Prop 13 taxpayer protections. “If raising taxes was the solution to every problem, California would have no problems.” https://t.co/qLnTVh9dmC

— Ken Calvert (@KenCalvert) January 2, 2018

Bingo. "Proposition 13 isn’t the problem, pensions and spending are." https://t.co/qqxPlbMmUE

— Jon Coupal (@joncoupal) January 2, 2018

2018 ideology primer:

2018 ideology primer:

Progressivism: “We want to take what you earned and give it to those who feel entitled to it, don’t deserve it, and shouldn’t have it.”

Conservatism: “No”

— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) January 1, 2018

Southwest, American Airlines announce $1,000 bonuses for employees because of tax bill

Boom: 40 companies give Trump tax reform bonuses, up to $2,000 @taxreformer @johnkartch is building the list if there are more. https://t.co/gqxK5Re3Lw via @dcexaminer pic.twitter.com/H6JNHfUbkA

— Paul Bedard (@SecretsBedard) January 4, 2018

2 – 0 – 1 – 8… this year is starting off really great! We’re ringing it in with a $1,000 win for our #AATeam: https://t.co/B4sgiK2Gs0

— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) January 3, 2018

JUST IN: Southwest Airlines to give all full-time and part-time employees a $1,000 cash bonus on Monday & company will also make $5M in charitable donations and invest in its Boeing fleet due to tax reform passage. https://t.co/YKho1O67Ek

— CNBC (@CNBC) January 2, 2018

Southwest announces $1,000 bonuses for employees because of tax bill https://t.co/9m2uHeLoCd pic.twitter.com/nw8siTwqcS

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 3, 2018

Gloria Allred's daughter, Lisa Bloom, David Brock, Media Matters, Clinton donors, offers to PAY $700,000 for women to accuse trump

#Due_Process. #False_Accusation. #Tainted_Testimony. Money to solicit sexual harassment claims provided by #David_Brock of #Media_Matters_For_America, a tax-exempt organization. Payoffs for testimony subverts honest & fair treatment, right or left.https://t.co/ZEoHGkOTv0

— Laird Wilcox (@LairdMWilcox) January 2, 2018

INTERESTINGLY: David Brock nonprofit @American_Bridge did not disclose on its 2016 tax return that it paid $200k to @LisaBloom's law firm to help bring forward sexual assault accusations against TRUMP. https://t.co/LdY8xEaKE6 pic.twitter.com/ZihktELnKq

— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) January 2, 2018

Clinton donors offered $700k for legal services, security for Trump accusers: report https://t.co/YIeHkaSEVD pic.twitter.com/r1ANzBtYnQ

— The Hill (@thehill) January 1, 2018

David Brock from Media Matters wa behind Lisa Bloom effort to bring forward Sexual Harassment claims against @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/iRu0jdFkKn pic.twitter.com/RpslSEfZc0

— EAGLE WINGS (@NIVIsa4031) January 1, 2018

Kudos to @DavidVonDrehle for a column on the loathsome history and current tactics of David Brock that I wish I had written: https://t.co/PzSsyJkU3w

— Walter Shapiro (@MrWalterShapiro) January 3, 2018