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Trump’s speech failed fact-checks. It misinformed and persuaded no one. Why was it aired?
A flailing president whines and dissembles from the Oval Office.
Don’t start with what Trump says about the border. Start with what’s true.
The New York Times has a Trump speech anecdote to make you laugh, cry.
If Trump wanted his wall, he’d offer Democrats something in return.
Most politicians know how to strike more than one note. Trump does not.
From live-action Disney remakes to the new Star Wars, the year is bursting with buzzy movies.
Creator Harvey Karp says the rental cost of the Snoo breaks down to about “a cup of coffee” per day.
Trump talked about “wealthy politicians” building fences around their homes. 2020 Democrats focused on federal workers.
Hundreds of TSA agents have called in sick, and airport security officials may have to loosen standards.
Democrats solemnly scold Trump for fearmongering border wall speech during government shutdown.
“The executive branch cannot spend money without congressional authorization, and if the president tries to build the wall, he will have to cite a statute that gives him the authority to do that.”
The government is guaranteeing funding for food stamps through February. After that they don’t have a plan.
He issued decrees that undermine indigenous rights and could threaten the environment, with more to come.