Trump Sending Federal Help to Struggling US Cities, Lawmakers Visit China

Lawmakers' Trip to China

• 🇨🇳 A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, led by Adam Smith, is making their first official trip to China since 2019.
• 🧐 Congressman Lance Gooden views the trip as a "waste of time" and believes it will likely benefit China more than America, with no substantial accomplishments expected.
• ⚠️ Gooden also noted the recent display of leaders from China, Russia, and North Korea as a "veiled attack on the US."

Federal Crime Crackdown in US Cities

• 🚨 President Trump announced plans to send federal help to a "struggling" US city to combat crime, similar to actions taken in Washington D.C.
• 📍 Congressman Gooden speculates the city is New Orleans, Louisiana, citing "Democrat policies that are pro-crime" and "soft on crime" as reasons for its decline.
• ✅ He expressed hope that this intervention will serve as a model for other cities whose mayors may be reluctant to admit they have a crime problem.
• 🗣️ Gooden believes that even mayors who have faced criticism for accepting federal help, like in Washington D.C., would admit their city is better off.

Government Shutdown and Funding Anomalies

• 🗓️ The White House has requested Congress extend the deadline to avoid a government shutdown until January 31st, a four-month extension.
• 🏛️ Congressman Gooden is skeptical of extending negotiation time, suggesting that leadership is more crucial than additional time, and believes Donald Trump provides this leadership.
• 🇺🇸 He anticipates Democrats will resist, but believes Congress will ultimately pass a bill, with Trump leading the nation towards "prosperity and safety and security."
• 💰 Regarding funding anomalies, Gooden stated the President supports aid for needy families and recognizes areas needing more attention, such as SNAP funding and D.C. initiatives.