President poised to argue for expanding wall along US-Mexico border but is not expected to declare national emergencySix things to know before Trump gives his border wall addressStay informed: sign up for our US morning briefing 1.56am GMT Talking Points Memo reports that Senate Republicans are increasingly open for Trump to declare a national emergency to build a wall. It’s not because they think it would work but simply because it end the shutdown even if Trump’s action gets overturned in the courts.Some Senate Rs want @realDonaldTrump to declare an emergency on the border to give them a way out of the shutdown. The subtext: it gives them an out, even if it doesn’t hold up in the courts. https://t.co/x3lGjxDWlp 1.46am GMT As we wait for the speech to start, newly-elected Republican congressman Dan Crenshaw has tweeted his thoughts about the showdown.Tonight, the President will be speaking on border security. Some things to keep in mind:1) The problems on the border need to be addressed. 400,000 illegal aliens being apprehended per year while crossing an open border is completely unsustainable. Continue reading…
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