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Editorial: All should fear precedent set by political definition of 'emergency'
Feb 16, 2019 11:09 PM - This Daily Herald editorial says that President Trump's declaration of an immigration emergency sets a dangerous precedent that opens the door to authoritarianism for future presidents. -
Suburban lawmakers among those seeking to overturn Trump emergency
Feb 15, 2019 7:06 PM - It's on. Local congressmen support resolution to squash President Trump's emergency declaration. -
Schaumburg trustee candidates debate 5 percent budget cut
Feb 15, 2019 6:04 PM - The six candidates seeking three available Schaumburg village trustee seats on April 2 have differing views on one slate's plan for a 5 percent across-the-board cut in spending except for fire and police services. -
Trump says he's declaring emergency to build border wall
Feb 15, 2019 1:39 PM - President Donald Trump said he will use executive powers to bypass Congress, which approved far less money for his proposed wall than he had sought. He plans to siphon billions of dollars from federal military construction and counterdrug efforts for the wall.
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What exactly is a national emergency? Here's what that means and what's next.
Feb 15, 2019 10:20 AM - Let's review the basic facts of what it means for a president to declare a national emergency.
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Ex-Massachusetts governor Bill Weld wants to challenge Trump for Republican nomination
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Democrats should beware giving up high ground on evidence-based actions
Feb 15, 2019 1:00 AM - Columnist Catherine Rampell: Democrats in 2020 are at risk of turning into Republicans in 2016, minus the racism.
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Trump tax returns: Dems ready for ultimate fishing expedition
Feb 15, 2019 1:00 AM - Columnist Byron York:
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Trump to declare national emergency while signing Congress' border measure
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House approves $15 minimum wage by 2025, and Pritzker's expected to make it official
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