CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down which GOP Senators are expected to vote against President Trump’s national emergency declaration, and how many votes the Senate would need to overturn an eventual presidential veto. Source: CNN
Avlon: Trump's disaster responses are swayed by politics
CNN’s John Avlon analyzes President Trump’s shifting rhetoric in response to natural disasters including Hurricane Maria, the California wildfires, and the recent wave of tornadoes in Alabama and Georgia. Source: CNN
Pelosi on veto threat: We'll fight Trump in Congress and courts
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday if President Donald Trump vetoes the resolution blocking his national emergency declaration, Democrats will respond in Congress and in court. Source: CNN
House Judiciary announces an investigation to tackle questions including possible obstruction of justice
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler on Monday announced a sweeping investigation into President Donald Trump’s campaign, businesses, transition and administration, a probe that would lay the groundwork for Democrats if they choose to pursue impeachment proceedings against the President. Source: CNN
Deadly tornadoes touch down in Alabama and Georgia
At least 23 people are dead and several are injured after multiple tornadoes touched down in both Alabama and Georgia. Source: CNN
See the more than 80 names receiving letters in this probe
The House Judiciary Committee announced Monday that it is sending letters seeking information and documents from more than 80 groups, organizations and individuals, as part of its sweeping investigation into President Donald Trump’s campaign, businesses, transition and administration. Source: CNN
Opinion: Trump's emergency makes it harder to build the wall
President Donald Trump can declare a national emergency, and the government can take land for the border wall. But Trump can’t do both. Source: CNN
Analysis: Trump's legal woes just got worse
The impeachment of President Donald Trump suddenly looks like much more than just a theoretical possibility. Source: CNN
John Avlon fact-checks Trump's claims of 'fake news'
CNN’s John Avlon fact-checks five times that President Trump called true stories “fake news” because they were from particular news outlets. Source: CNN
Paul's vote likely gives Senate enough to oppose declaration
The Senate likely now has enough votes to pass a measure blocking President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration after Sen. Rand Paul signaled his support for the resolution of disapproval. Source: CNN