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Trump to declare national emergency to free up billions for border wall – live Trump to declare national emergency to free up billions for border wall – live
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After Donald Trump signs the declaration of national emergency today, he’s expected to head to his Mar a Lago club in Florida.
Here’s Trump’s public schedule for tomorrow. (Public schedules don’t include all of a president’s activities.) pic.twitter.com/9t4LY7XBrN
Donald Trump’s emergency declaration would hand him about $8 billion to build his wall on the US-Mexico border.Donald Trump’s emergency declaration would hand him about $8 billion to build his wall on the US-Mexico border.
That’s $1.375 billion approved by Congress for fences along 55 miles of the Texas border, plus another $6.5 billion he intends to spend without Congressional approval, according to the Washington Post.That’s $1.375 billion approved by Congress for fences along 55 miles of the Texas border, plus another $6.5 billion he intends to spend without Congressional approval, according to the Washington Post.
ABC News breaks it down further: $1.375 billion would come from the spending bill Congress passed Thursday; $600 million would come from the Treasury Department’s drug forfeiture fund; $2.5 billion would come from the Pentagon’s drug interdiction program; and $3.5 billion from the Pentagon’s military construction budget. It’s the last item that requires the declaration of a national emergency.ABC News breaks it down further: $1.375 billion would come from the spending bill Congress passed Thursday; $600 million would come from the Treasury Department’s drug forfeiture fund; $2.5 billion would come from the Pentagon’s drug interdiction program; and $3.5 billion from the Pentagon’s military construction budget. It’s the last item that requires the declaration of a national emergency.
Donald Trump is prepared to veto any legislation from Congress to block his emergency declaration.Donald Trump is prepared to veto any legislation from Congress to block his emergency declaration.
On a call with supporters Friday morning, Russell Vought, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget said that Trump would “absolutely veto” a bill, the Washington Post reports.On a call with supporters Friday morning, Russell Vought, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget said that Trump would “absolutely veto” a bill, the Washington Post reports.
He also said it will “shock” people how quickly the administration moves to contract and construct the wall.He also said it will “shock” people how quickly the administration moves to contract and construct the wall.
Republicans are making much of Beto O’Rourke’s comments last night that he would tear down existing border walls.Republicans are making much of Beto O’Rourke’s comments last night that he would tear down existing border walls.
Give Beto O’Rourke points for honesty: he admits that he wants to tear down existing border walls & have totally open borders. At least he’ll say what most Democrat politicians believe. https://t.co/h8Qojyp7gGGive Beto O’Rourke points for honesty: he admits that he wants to tear down existing border walls & have totally open borders. At least he’ll say what most Democrat politicians believe. https://t.co/h8Qojyp7gG
Correct me if I am wrong, but did Beto say he would tear down existing border fencing and walls?Correct me if I am wrong, but did Beto say he would tear down existing border fencing and walls?
So he wants to make illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug smuggling easier? https://t.co/jCgL4EO1TfSo he wants to make illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug smuggling easier? https://t.co/jCgL4EO1Tf
The Guardian took a look at the numbers after Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar ignited a controversy with two tweets claiming pro-Israel lobby money influenced American political policy and discourse. The claim led to accusations of antisemitism.The Guardian took a look at the numbers after Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar ignited a controversy with two tweets claiming pro-Israel lobby money influenced American political policy and discourse. The claim led to accusations of antisemitism.
The records show that pro-Israel lobbyists and donors spent more than $22m on lobbying and campaign contributions during the 2018 election cycle.The records show that pro-Israel lobbyists and donors spent more than $22m on lobbying and campaign contributions during the 2018 election cycle.
Omar incorrectly suggested Aipac makes campaign contributions to candidates. However, records show it did spend about $3.5m lobbying during the 2018 election cycle. In total, pro-Israel lobbying groups spent about $5min 2018, the highest tally since tracking began in 1998.Omar incorrectly suggested Aipac makes campaign contributions to candidates. However, records show it did spend about $3.5m lobbying during the 2018 election cycle. In total, pro-Israel lobbying groups spent about $5min 2018, the highest tally since tracking began in 1998.
Pro-Israel groups and individuals also contributed just under $15m to USpoliticians’ campaigns during the 2018 cycle, the highest amount since the 1990 cycle. The J Street Pac, a progressive, pro-Israel lobby that advocates for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, contributed the most at $4.03m.Pro-Israel groups and individuals also contributed just under $15m to USpoliticians’ campaigns during the 2018 cycle, the highest amount since the 1990 cycle. The J Street Pac, a progressive, pro-Israel lobby that advocates for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, contributed the most at $4.03m.
Good morning. Donald Trump is expected today to declare a national emergency, a move that would allow him to spend money on a border wall without Congressional approval.Good morning. Donald Trump is expected today to declare a national emergency, a move that would allow him to spend money on a border wall without Congressional approval.
He’s also expected to sign a government funding bill approved by Congress last night, preventing a government shutdown.He’s also expected to sign a government funding bill approved by Congress last night, preventing a government shutdown.
Democrats and some Republicans call the emergency declaration unconstitutional, and it’s expected to face immediate challenge.Democrats and some Republicans call the emergency declaration unconstitutional, and it’s expected to face immediate challenge.
Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks on the issue at 10am in the White House Rose Garden, according to Reuters. Stay tuned.Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks on the issue at 10am in the White House Rose Garden, according to Reuters. Stay tuned.