National Emergencies Act

Dems Want To Declare A Climate Emergency. Don't Worry About The Right Co-Opting It.

Experts say a new resolution from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders doesn't risk giving Trump more ammunition for harsh border policies.
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Nancy Pelosi Says She Won't Bail Out Republicans On Emergency Disapproval Vote

Thanks but no thanks, said the House speaker.
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GOP Working To Save Face On Vote Disapproving Of Trump's Emergency Declaration

Republican senators are exploring ways to shore up support for the president and his wall declaration in order to avoid an embarrassing veto.
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Pelosi Says House Will Move ‘Swiftly’ On Resolution To Stop Trump’s Wall Declaration

The House speaker said the chamber would vote on the measure Friday and aim to get it on Trump's desk within three weeks.
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White House Indicates Trump To Veto Disapproval Of Emergency

White House officials say that Trump is prepared to veto any Congressional disapproval of his national emergency over the southern border.
By Zeke Miller, AP

Major Newspaper Editorials Rip Trump's National Emergency, Calling Him The Biggest Threat

Chicago Tribune skewers president's "act of petulance."
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