73K views · 4.3K reactions | WATCH: At markup, Ranking Member Maxine Waters highlights Trump's illegal attempt to eliminate the independence of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: "[Trump's] attempt to eliminate the independence of the Federal Reserve will lead to even higher inflation and jeopardize the savings and retirement security of millions of Americans." | House Committee on Financial Services | Facebook

Outside the Capitol, Rep. Maxine Waters, Democrat from California, was confronted with a sharp question: “Are Democrats willing to shut down the government to give healthcare to illegal aliens?” Her reply was quick: “Quit it. Stop it. This is the kind of journalism we don’t need.” Pressed again, she added: “Democrats are demanding healthcare for everybody. We want to save lives.” The Bigger Picture: The term illegal aliens is widely used in political debates but is not recognized in official hea