White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders defended President Donald Trump‘s threat to close the border, saying today, “Democrats are leaving us absolutely no choice.”

Sanders was asked today about what authority Trump has to close the border.

Sanders also said that “this isn’t our first choice –– our first choice would be simple, fix the law.”

She told reporters they should “spend some time asking” Democrats what their plan is to fix the problem… Read Full Story at Mediaite

• The Hill: White House Studying Options to Shut Down Southern Border
• Washington Examiner: Pro-Trump Group Unveils ‘Creepy Joe’ Biden Attack Ad
• The Daily Caller: Trump Administration Is Expanding a Program That Boots Asylum Seekers Back to Mexico
• Townhall: Jim Jordan: Democrats Are Freaking Out Over Citizenship on the Census Because They Want Non-Citizens Voting
• National Review: Rep. Scalise Files Petition to Bring Born-Alive Bill to House Floor

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Wednesday that lawmakers should investigate former President Barack Obama, suggesting that he could have played a role in the years-long Russia investigation that concluded over the weekend.

In a tweet, the senator suggested that Congress should probe the origins of the now-concluded special counsel investigation into Russian election interference and possible ties with the Trump campaign, seemingly suggesting that Obama was involved in the FBI probe that predated it… Read Full Story at The Hill

• Washington Examiner: Trump: Adam Schiff ‘Is a Disgrace to our Country’
• The Washington Times: President Returns to Michigan for Mega MAGA Rally
• The Washington Free Beacon: MSNBC Doesn’t Air Coverage of Trump Awarding Medal of Honor to American Soldier Killed in Action
• Townhall: Proposed Voting Changes Are About Power, Not Principles
• Mediaite: Rep. Nunes on Russia Probe: ‘Biggest Culprit’ Has Been Media’s Nonstop Reporting on This Phony Issue

In 2016, Donald Trump overwhelmed 16 qualified Republican primary rivals and became the first major-party presidential nominee without prior political or military experience. Against even greater odds, Trump defeated in the general election a far better funded and politically connected Hillary Clinton.

What are his chances of repeating that surprising victory in 2020?

In 2016, Trump had no record to run on. That blank slate fueled claims that such a political novice could not possibly succeed. It also added an element of mystery and excitement, with the possibility that an outsider could come into town to clean up the mess.

Trump now has a record, not just promises. Of course, his base supporters and furious opponents have widely different views of the Trump economy and foreign policy… Read Full Story at PJ Media

• The Hill: Trump Mulls Deploying Emergency Disaster Workers to Detention Centers
• Washington Examiner: Trump’s Ohio Visit Puts Spotlight on Government, Pentagon Waste
• The Washington Free Beacon: 2020 Dems Alienating Voters With Abortion
• The Federalist: Border Patrol Nabbed 400 Illegals in Under 5 Minutes Yesterday
• Mediaite: Lou Dobbs Defends Trump: ‘Asinine’ for Republicans to Attack Him Over McCain Comments