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Stephen Dinan

Stephen Dinan

Stephen Dinan can be reached at sdinan@washingtontimes.com.

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Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally in Henderson, Nev., on March 16, 2019. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Bernie Sanders most partisan senator: Study

Sen. Bernard Sanders had the worst bipartisan record of any senator over the last two years, according to a new study released Tuesday that said Republicans are more eager to work across the aisle, even as Democrats become more reluctant. Published March 19, 2019

Former President George W. Bush speaks at the 74th Annual Father of the Year Awards benefit luncheon Thursday, June 18, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ** FILE **

George W. Bush praises borders, calls for immigration amnesty

Former President George W. Bush said Monday that the U.S. should not shy away from enforcing its borders -- but he also called on Congress to set aside political acrimony and approve a broad legalization for illegal immigrants. Published March 18, 2019

In this Nov. 25, 2018, photo, migrants walk up a riverbank at the Mexico-U.S. border after getting past a line of Mexican police at the Chaparral border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico, as they try to reach the U.S. A San Diego TV station says the U.S. government ran an operation to screen journalists, activists and others while investigating last year's migrant caravan from Mexico. KNSD-TV says documents leaked by a Homeland Security source show a January database listing at least 10 journalists, seven of them U.S. citizens, as warranting secondary screening at U.S. points of entry. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) **FILE**

DHS on track to nab 100,000 illegals at border this month

The government is on track to catch nearly 100,000 immigrants crossing the border illegally this month, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said Monday, renewing the administration's plea for Congress to do something. Published March 18, 2019

President Trump staged a high-profile ceremony Friday to sign the first veto of his presidency. With the stroke of a pen, he overruled Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding. He said Congress had the "freedom" to try to stop him, but he had the "duty" to counter it. He then took his case to the voters. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump’s veto a campaign fundraiser

President Trump was so eager to drop his first veto on Congress that within the first 24 hours, his campaign sent out three separate fundraising appeals to supporters bragging about the move and asking them to donate to show their support. Published March 17, 2019

President Donald Trump, front left, together with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, back center, and Vice President Mike Pence, speaks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif, as they walk down the steps of the U.S. Capitol following a Friends of Ireland luncheon on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

House to attempt veto override March 26

The House will attempt to override President Trump's veto and stop his border wall construction in a March 26 vote, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday. Published March 15, 2019

In this Friday, March 8, 2019, photo, president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Fla., en route to his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Fla. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Trump raises funds off looming veto in border wall fight

Minutes before he was expected to issue his veto to preserve his border emergency, President Trump's campaign sent out a fundraising plea Friday to supporters asking them to show their approval by sending him cash. Published March 15, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, talks with President Donald Trump, second from right, as Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, second from left, and Vice President Mike Pence, left, follow as they walks down the steps of the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2019, following a lunch. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate votes to overturn Trump’s border wall emergency

Republicans rushed to join Democrats Thursday in rebuking President Trump and his border wall plans, voting to overturn his emergency declaration and prevent him from using some Pentagon money to build new fencing. Published March 14, 2019

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

GOP senators abandon Trump in border wall fight

Republican senators rushed to distance themselves from President Trump's border wall declaration Thursday, saying that while they agree the immigration situation has grown out of control, they don't want to take money from the Pentagon to pay for his new fence. Published March 14, 2019