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This article may contain commentary which reflects the author’s opinion. In the marble chambers of the Senate, where confirmation battles have become increasingly partisan and symbolic, a vote was cast that signals more than just another personnel decision. The confirmation of Rodney Scott to lead Customs and Border Protection represents the return of a figure [...]

This article may contain commentary which reflects the author’s opinion. In the complex calculus of federal power and state sovereignty that has defined American governance since the founding, few presidential actions carry more weight—or controversy—than the decision to deploy military forces within the nation’s borders. When President Donald Trump announced his order to send troops [...]

It started with a gleam. A faint shimmer caught the eye of the press corps gathered outside the West Wing — a flash of gold visible through the thick windows of the Oval Office. Moments later, the doors opened.And for the first time since his return to the White House, President Donald J. Trump unveiled [...]