Remember when former President George W. Bush was a favorite target of the left? Now, nearly a decade after he left office, he sparks nostalgia for people on both sides of the aisle. Without mentioning Trump by name, both Bush and former President Barack Obama directed pointed criticisms at the current administration in separate appearances on Thursday. More on Obama’s remarks below. Meanwhile, Republicans may be on track to approve a tax package by early next year with the Senate passing a budget blueprint that would protect a $1.5 trillion tax cut from a Democratic filibuster. It still needs to pass in the GOP-controlled House as well. Barring something major, we expect it to get through the lower chamber as early as next week. On Tuesday, Donald Trump will be on Capitol Hill to address GOP senators during their weekly Caucus lunch. There’s a lot to tell you today, but we predict many “out of office” messages as numerous HBCU homecoming celebrations are kicking off. And finally, we can take a break from talking about football. Why? Because during an HBCU homecoming the real battle takes place on the field during halftime when the bands belt out true musicianship and alumni, trying to revisit their youth, pull hamstrings. So, if you’re on a flight to Atlanta, DC, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, etc., make sure you stretch, people. As The Beat DC’s Spanish-speaking writers say, “¡Vamos a Comenzar!”
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