Opinion: Congress is split over Trump’s emergency decree, but broader reform has strong bipartisan support, writes LizaGoitein
Congress made history and dealt President Trump a political blow by rejecting his declaration of emergency at the border. But the margins weren’t sufficient to override his Friday veto.
The president’s critics are thus likely to lose this legislative battle. Yet a broader war is now afoot to prevent future abuses of emergency powers. With lawmakers from both parties newly awakened to the risks these powers pose, there is a real chance to win it.To Read the Full Story
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