Today saw little in terms of concrete policy impact. Executive actions on immigration and voter fraud expected for today were postponed. Congressional Republicans held an annual policy retreat in Philadelphia where President Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May gave remarks.
News related to yesterday’s executive order to construct a border wall dominated headlines. An upcoming meeting between President Trump and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto was cancelled, with both sides expressing their desire for a postponement. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer suggested the construction of the border wall would be funded by a 20 percent tariff on the import of Mexican goods but later said that the President was not formally considering this option. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus clarified, saying that such a policy would be one of a “buffet of options.”
The administration accepted the resignation of several top State Department officials; reports were conflicted as to the amiability of the exits.
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News related to yesterday’s executive order to construct a border wall dominated headlines. An upcoming meeting between President Trump and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto was cancelled, with both sides expressing their desire for a postponement. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer suggested the construction of the border wall would be funded by a 20 percent tariff on the import of Mexican goods but later said that the President was not formally considering this option. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus clarified, saying that such a policy would be one of a “buffet of options.”
The administration accepted the resignation of several top State Department officials; reports were conflicted as to the amiability of the exits.
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