The president touted a border wall during his campaign and after the election, but advisers say whatever is built likely won’t be an actual wall.
Donald Trump
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Broken immigration system, failed policy fill Portland shelter
The U.S. abdicates leadership as Mainers work to aid those driven from their homes.
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Marc A. Thiessen: Send Islamic State fighters held in Syria to Guantanamo Bay
We can’t allow over 1,000 terrorists to be released into the world so they can return to the fight.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Six goals that progressives should keep in mind in 2019
Some battles are worth fighting, with a clear sense of moral direction.
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Commentary: Shutdown over border wall won’t hurt Trump or Republican Party
He’s trying to control immigration like his base wants, and history shows shutdowns rarely affect subsequent elections.
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Dana Milbank: No switchboard answer at White House: It’s not functioning at this time
Top aides, wall funding, the stock markets and more are unreachable now. Please try again later.
Posted inNation & World
Trump’s bone spurs diagnosis was a ‘favor’ to help him avoid draft, doctor’s daughters say
The daughters of Larry Braunstein told the New York Times their father gave the president the diagnosis in 1968 as a way to gain access to Trump’s father, Fred.
Posted inNation & World
In his first visit to troops in harm’s way, Trump defends U.S. withdrawal from Syria
The president and first lady made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Wednesday. The two major blocs in the Iraqi parliament condemned the visit.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Politics
Hannity’s ratings follow Trump’s, post-midterms
The Fox News anchor closely associated with the president is seeing a ratings slump, although he’s still the most popular personality on cable.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: School lunch can be part of the solution to both childhood hunger and obesity
The federal government should not roll back efforts to make healthy food more available.