Key Takeaways from Trump’s Decision to Use a National Emergency to Build the Border Wall
President Trump has set a course to deliver on a core promise to his supporters, a border wall with Mexico. But the path he chose, declaring a national emergency, is perilous.
Saturdays in the Bronx With Bach
Nearly every weekend for the past 28 years, local children have flocked to the Bronx Conservatory of Music for very low-cost instruction in classical music. Will the school’s success be its undoing?
In a Divided Washington, Congress Averted a Shutdown — but at a Price
President Trump’s last-minute tantrum nearly derailed a deal to avert another government shutdown, and forced the Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, to accept an emergency declaration.
A New Law Made Him a ‘Free Man on Paper,’ but He Died Behind Bars
The case of Steve Cheatham shows why so many families were pinning their hopes on the bipartisan criminal justice overhaul. For Mr. Cheatham, the reprieve came too late.
On Washington: In Wielding Emergency Powers, Trump Paves a Dangerous Path Forward
When it comes to congressional end runs, lawmakers warn President Trump that what goes around comes around.
On Politics: Trump Plans Emergency Declaration to Build Wall
A bill to fund the government includes nothing for the president’s promised border wall, but he planned to bypass Congress by declaring a national emergency.
The Federal Debt Is Rising. Concern Is Not.
The United States government now owes more than $22 trillion, but debt reduction is no longer a top issue in Washington.
Travis Kauffman Is No Chuck Norris, but He Did Kill a Mountain Lion
The runner said the attack by a young cat in North Colorado won’t keep him from returning to the trails. But in the future, he’ll do so with a friend.
One of Two Men Questioned in Jussie Smollett Case Appeared on ‘Empire,’ Police Say
Hours after Smollett appeared on “Good Morning America” and expressed anger about the attack, the Chicago Police Department said it was interrogating two men.
It Was a Busy Day in Washington. Here’s a Guide
Here is a breakdown of some of the biggest stories in the nation’s capital.
Trump Will Declare a National Emergency. What Happens Next?
Congress has tools to override the president’s declaration, but opponents most likely do not have the votes to overcome a veto.
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