Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: how Congress will react to President Trump's national emergency declaration and how some senators are using this Congressional recess.
Washington Roundup: Focus On Congress After Emergency Declaration
Congress is on recess this week, but The Firewall's David Hawkings says to expect leaders to try to stop President Trump's emergency declaration.
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Posted: 5:45 p.m. EST Feb 19, 2019
States file lawsuit challenging Biden's student loan repayment plan
A group of 11 Republican-led states argue that the president's plan is just like another program that was rejected by the Supreme Court last year.
GOP rep. claimed Sweet 16 team's flight carried 'illegal invaders'
Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock falsely claimed a flight with undocumented immigrants arrived at Detroit metro airport.
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Biden campaign says it raised $25 million at a New York gala
The fundraiser at the Radio City Music Hall set a record for a political event, according to the Biden campaign.
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'Disbelief' after man fatally shoots friend in attempt to 'be funny'
Anthony Sanchez told officers he didn't know the gun was loaded when he allegedly pointed it at his friends chest and pulled the trigger, killing him.
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'Disbelief' after man fatally shoots friend in attempt to 'be funny'
Anthony Sanchez told officers he didn't know the gun was loaded when he allegedly pointed it at his friends chest and pulled the trigger, killing him.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs law squashing squatters' rights
The law was signed after a video was posted on social media showing others how to break in and take over unoccupied homes.