In a comment that will surely be used to challenge the legal underpinnings of his emergency declaration regarding building a border wall, Trump hinted at the political realities behind his action.
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Trump Proud Boys remark echoes Charlottesville
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November's elections are too close for Texas to make changes now and restore a straight-ticket voting option that was sought by Democrats, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
