Trump's Latest Power Grab Triggers Calls for Impeachment
With the president's national emergency declaration issued Friday morning, legal scholars argue that there's no time to lose.
Congress OKs Border Deal; Trump Will Sign but Declare Emergency
The compromise prevents shutdown but ignites a new confrontation over the president's authority to unilaterally siphon money for his wall.
Highlights of the $330 Billion-Plus Bill to Avoid Shutdown
The spending measure is expected to include $1.4 billion for new barriers in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, among other border security measures.
Budget Deal Allows Far Less Money Than Trump Wanted for Wall
Details are yet to be released, but the agreement is expected to provide $1.4 billion for new barriers along the southern border.
Negotiations Hit Snag as Shutdown Deadline Approaches
As the White House refuses to rule out another shutdown, negotiators clash over a new hurdle for a border security compromise in Congress.
A Good Way to Start Making America Decent Again
There's a logical and useful discussion to have about immigration that is being opaqued by talk of a border wall.
Airport Workers Plan Protests Over Possibility of Another Shutdown
The current stopgap funding measure for the federal government expires on Friday, Feb. 15
Trump-GOP Meeting Boosts Optimism About Border Deal
Negotiators predict an agreement could come as early as this weekend.
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Stacey Abrams Praises Immigrants, Slams Trump's Shutdown 'Stunt' in SOTU Response
The Democrats' chosen challenger had to make sure each point counted and each hit landed.
National Parks Rush to Clean Up Toppled Trees, Trash After Shutdown
Among the effects of a month-plus with no staff are damaged Joshua trees and elephant seals overtaking a Northern California beach.
