Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer boycotted a meeting between congressional leaders and Donald Trump after the president said “I don’t see a deal”, suggesting he would not negotiate with them on spending, healthcare and immigration. Trump makes 'Pocahontas' joke at ceremony honoring Navajo veterans Read moreTrump said he was “not surprised” that the Democrats refused to attend the White House meeting and called them “weak” on crime and illegal immigration. Ryan called it “regrettable” that the Democrats couldn’t attend; McConnell said he couldn’t recall “ever turning down” a meeting with the White House. But Republican leaders McConnell and Ryan dismissed the Democrats’ offer and challenged them to attend the White House meeting if they wished to negotiate over a spending plan. Rex Tillerson: state department can be cut as we will soon solve global conflicts Read more“I never refused to go to a meeting that President Obama called, a bipartisan meeting,” McConnell said.

Source: The Guardian November 28, 2017 17:47 UTC