Tom Kelly: If Sinn Fein is serious about working with unionists, it should forget about a border poll until 2031 BelfastTelegraph.co.uk DUP acquiescing to a withdrawal agreement containing a backstop in exchange for republicans delaying a vote on unity could be a get-out-of-jail card all-round, argues Tom Kelly. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/news-analysis/tom-kelly-if-sinn-fein-is-serious-about-working-with-unionists-it-should-forget-about-a-border-poll-until-2031-37910548.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37911626.ece/13c27/AUTOCROP/h342/marrrre.jpg Email DUP acquiescing to a withdrawal agreement containing a backstop in exchange for republicans delaying a vote on unity could be a get-out-of-jail card all-round, argues Tom Kelly. Standing on the terrace of the House of Commons on Tuesday, an ominous downpour dampened the enthusiasm of the parliamentarians gathered to celebrate the annual St Patrick’s Day ‘champ’ reception. … [Read more...] about Tom Kelly: If Sinn Fein is serious about working with unionists, it should forget about a border poll until 2031
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Donald Trump’s border national emergency declaration is constitutional
opinion Ken Paxton, Curtis Hill and Jeff Landry Opinion contributors Published 4:00 AM EDT Mar 14, 2019 President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration is a proper use of executive power to protect our country’s borders and keep Americans safe. Unfortunately, the crisis at the southern border is one that only the federal government may truly solve. With no solutions coming from Congress, the president is faithfully executing the duties of his office by invoking a law Congress already passed: the National Emergencies Act (NEA). In declaring a state of emergency pursuant to the NEA, President Trump is using pre-existing statutory authority to address a legitimate crisis created by lawless conduct at and beyond our southern border. This emergency declaration is not a case of the president relieving himself of restrictions under the law. To the contrary, our president is protecting our country’s borders through means contemplated by Congress and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s border national emergency declaration is constitutional
Ukraine border guards remind Saakashvili of entry ban until 2021 following “comeback” statement
There are no legal grounds for the former official to return to Ukraine. REUTERS After a former Georgian president and ex-chairman of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Mikhail Saakashvili, announced his intention to arrive in Ukraine on April 1, 2019, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine noted Saakashvili had been banned from entering the country until 2021. “As of today, there are no grounds for Saakashvili’s legal entry into Ukraine because he is not a citizen of Ukraine and there is a ban on his entry until 2021,” Oleh Slobodyan, an assistant to the head of the State Border Guard Service said in a comment to UNIAN. He stressed that border guards always act within the framework of law and powers granted to them. Earlier, Saakashvili, in an interview with journalist Dmytro Gordon, said that he intended to arrive in Ukraine on April 1. Read also Saakashvili put on Ukraine's stoplist until 2021 “I have an e-ticket for April 1 of this year. From … [Read more...] about Ukraine border guards remind Saakashvili of entry ban until 2021 following “comeback” statement
John Simpson: Whatever the mechanisms, it’s clear the border is back
John Simpson: Whatever the mechanisms, it's clear the border is back BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The case for a deferment of Article 50 of the EU withdrawal process is now unavoidable. Never in the lifetime of today's population has the UK Government been so rudderless. What is the majority opinion of Parliament and why is Brexit proving so difficult? https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/analysis/john-simpson-whatever-the-mechanisms-its-clear-the-border-is-back-37911421.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/article36440658.ece/5650d/AUTOCROP/h342/2017-12-28_bus_37312014_I1.JPG Email The case for a deferment of Article 50 of the EU withdrawal process is now unavoidable. Never in the lifetime of today's population has the UK Government been so rudderless. What is the majority opinion of Parliament and why is Brexit proving so difficult? Weekly Business Digest Newsletter Going back to the referendum nearly three years ago, hindsight shows that the … [Read more...] about John Simpson: Whatever the mechanisms, it’s clear the border is back
Senate GOP effort on Trump border wall seems to fall short
WASHINGTON – An eleventh-hour rescue mission by Republican senators to stave off an awkward defeat for President Donald Trump on his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border, and to protect themselves from a politically dicey vote opposing him, seemed to collapse Wednesday. The setback made it all but certain that defections from his own party will force Trump to cast what could be his first veto – on a struggle directly related to his signature issue of building barricades along the southwest border. It also left Republican senators facing a painful choice: defy a president who commands passionate loyalty from conservative voters or acquiesce to what many lawmakers from both parties consider a dubious and dangerous expansion of presidential authority. After a closed-door lunch, GOP lawmakers predicted the Senate would approve a resolution Thursday annulling the emergency Trump has declared along the border. The Democratic-led House passed the legislation … [Read more...] about Senate GOP effort on Trump border wall seems to fall short