Republicans and some of Trump’s media allies are urging him to move promptly and resourcefully to find that wall money in unilateral fashion. Republicans also quickly realized that Democrats can execute a procedural maneuver to force GOP senators to vote on Trump’s emergency declaration, which they are loath to do. Trump’s other options are constrainedTo be clear, Trump may have ways to gin up at least some more money. Even if Trump does find a bit more money, it would result in nothing like his wall. Greg Sargent: With new border deal, Republicans are trying to negotiate Trump’s surrenderMarc A. Thiessen: How Trump can get the rest of his wall money — without a shutdown or emergencyJennifer Rubin: How Trump lost the border-wall fightGreg Sargent: Trump’s wall is a potent symbol.

Source: Washington Post February 13, 2019 15:14 UTC