Republicans Continue Their Revolt Against Trump’s National Emergency

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged yesterday that the Senate is poised to pass a resolution to block Trump’s fake national emergency after a growing number of Republicans revolted against Trump. This is the latest rebuke of Trump’s agenda and would “mark a turning point” in his presidency.

 

Politico: “McConnell: Senate will pass resolution blocking Trump’s border emergency”

 

Washington Post: “Cracks show in wall of Republican support for Trump”

 

New York Times: “Trump’s Grip Shows Signs of Slipping as Senate Prepares to Block Wall Emergency”

 

USA Today: “Donald Trump’s emergency order hits wall with GOP senators.”

 

USA Today: “Even so, the struggle over the emergency order would mark a turning point in Trump’s presidency.”