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3:52pm, 15th March, 2019

Trump Issues First Veto After Congress Rejects Border Emergency

The veto will send the legislation back to Congress, which most likely doesn’t have enough votes for an override, meaning the declaration of an emergency at the southern border will remain in effect.

Senate Rejects Trump’s Border Emergency Declaration, Setting Up First Veto

3:52pm, 14th March, 2019

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Senate Rejects Trump’s Border Emergency Declaration, Setting Up First Veto

The Senate voted to overturn President Trump’s national emergency declaration, delivering a bipartisan rebuke for what lawmakers in both parties saw as executive overreach

Trump’s Grip Shows Signs of Slipping as Senate Prepares to Block Wall Emergency

8:43pm, 4th March, 2019

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Trump’s Grip Shows Signs of Slipping as Senate Prepares to Block Wall Emergency

Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, conceded that he could not stop the Senate from overturning President Trump’s national emergency declaration.

Rand Paul Opposes Trump’s Emergency Declaration, Likely Providing Decisive Vote

11:08am, 4th March, 2019

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Rand Paul Opposes Trump’s Emergency Declaration, Likely Providing Decisive Vote

Mr. Paul is the fourth Senate Republican to back a measure to block the president’s attempt to use emergency powers to fund a wall, appearing to give it the support to pass.

House Votes to Block Trump’s National Emergency Declaration About the Border

11:10am, 27th February, 2019

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House Votes to Block Trump’s National Emergency Declaration About the Border

The House easily voted on Tuesday to block President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border, seeking to stop the diversion of funds to his wall.

House Votes to Block Trump’s Border Emergency Declaration

8:46pm, 26th February, 2019

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House Votes to Block Trump’s Border Emergency Declaration

The House easily voted on Tuesday to block President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border, seeking to stop the diversion of funds to his wall.

G.O.P. Tries to Hold Down Defections Before Vote to Block Trump’s Emergency

8:46pm, 25th February, 2019

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G.O.P. Tries to Hold Down Defections Before Vote to Block Trump’s Emergency

With some Republicans worried over precedent, party leaders are scrambling to hold their troops in line ahead of a House vote to reject President Trump’s emergency declaration.

Former Lawmakers Pressure Congress to Reject Trump’s Emergency Declaration

3:58pm, 25th February, 2019

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Former Lawmakers Pressure Congress to Reject Trump’s Emergency Declaration

More than 25 former Republican lawmakers and nearly 60 former top national security officials are imploring Republicans to reject President Trump’s emergency declaration.

Trump Declares a National Emergency, and Provokes a Constitutional Clash

8:48pm, 15th February, 2019

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Trump Declares a National Emergency, and Provokes a Constitutional Clash

The president’s decision incited instant condemnation from Democrats, who called it an unconstitutional abuse of his authority and vowed to overturn it with Republican support.

Trump Declares National Emergency to Build Border Wall

4:00pm, 15th February, 2019

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Trump Declares National Emergency to Build Border Wall

The president’s decision diverts money from military construction projects, bypassing Congress but triggering a clash over the constitutional balance of power.