A serious debate over the future of America’s wars is worth having. But the way President Trump made and announced his decisions snuffed out any opportunity.
Even with negotiations resuming, the partial government shutdown may not end until Democrats and President Trump agree to disagree on what makes a border barrier a “wall.”
President Trump’s first visit to forces in a combat zone came after criticism that he had not paid such a visit — and days after his defense secretary resigned.
With funding now lapsing for nine departments and several federal agencies, the president remained in Washington, reiterating his demand for a border wall.
Dr. Larry Braunstein rented his office from the Trumps. Relatives say he was central to a diagnosis that got the 22-year-old Mr. Trump a medical exemption.
With funding now lapsing for nine departments and numerous federal agencies, the president remained in Washington. On Twitter, he stewed over criticism and his perceived enemies.