Opinion: Republican Senators don't want a pointless showdown with Trump over the wall, but they can't avoid one if the White House won't change course.
The Senate will vote on a resolution to override President Trump’s emergency declaration as early as Thursday, and rarely has there been a clearer case of needless self-harm. Mr. Trump should listen to the Senate Republicans offering him a safe emergency exit.
On Tuesday Vice President Mike Pence met with several GOP Senators ahead of a vote on the override resolution that passed the House with ease. As many as 10 to 15 GOP Senators may vote to override.President Trump takes legal and political risks with his announcement to move $8-billion in previously appropriated funds towards construction of the border wall—which judges could tie up in court.
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