No One Is Sure If Trump Will Sign Spending Bill

Playbook: “The White House and Hill Republicans say they think President Trump will sign the spending package that the House will pass today to avert a partial government shutdown. But there is a palpable fear lingering in the Capitol that Trump will want to distract from the Brett Kavanaugh hearing, and will do so by vetoing the bill, plunging the nation into crisis 41 days before Election Day. A few White House sources say the fear is unfounded, but a lot of people are on edge at the moment and that fear won’t lift until Trump’s signature is on the bill.”

“Watch for the Trump press conference this afternoon at 5 p.m., where we’re sure to get some additional clarification.”