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Headline Roundup February 25th, 2019

Trump's National Emergency Declaration Draws Mixed Reactions

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President Trump's national emergency declaration has drawn mixed reactions, particularly in the Republican party, where some lawmakers are working to ensure a successful vote while others have said the move is unconstitutional.

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House GOP leaders work to contain defections on Trump’s emergency
House GOP leaders work to contain defections on Trump’s emergency

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Republicans are eager to avoid an embarrassing vote for the president.

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Former Republican Lawmakers Urge Congress to Block Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
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A group of former Republican lawmakers urged Congressional Republicans to block President Trump’s emergency declaration in an open letter released Monday.

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Former top U.S. security officials decry Trump's emergency bid
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Nearly 60 former senior U.S. national security officials on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration, saying there was “no factual basis” to circumvent Congress

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