President Trump has signed a new executive order banning Americans from investing in Petro. Petro is a cryptocurrency developed by the Venezuelan government. The executive order now prohibits US residents and companies in the country from engaging in any exchange involving the crypto.
A budget proposal by President Trump seeks to significantly cut domestic spending and funding for social security programs such as Medicare and also seeks a military spending increase. The proposal goes against a number of promises made by president Trump during the campaign.
Lawmakers from both sides of the political divide are calling for a more sober immigration debate. The lawmakers said on Sunday that efforts should be made to legalize young immigrants often referred to as “Dreamers” as well as provide funding for tighter security on the southern border.
On Thursday, the House voted to renew FISA, an important foreign surveillance program. The vote came amidst a heated debate in the House with president Donald Trump sending mixed signals on the issue.
