Opinions P.M.: The debate over Trump’s wall isn’t really about border security

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The debate over Trump's wall isn't really about border security It's really a debate about whether we're willing to live in a fact-based world. By Anne Applebaum  •  Read more » The Plum Line How Trump's crass selfishness could make the GOP less dangerous His distaste for military adventurism is one thing we can hope rubs off on his party. By Paul Waldman  •  Read more »   How low will Trump go before Republicans flee? When the bottom drops out, how long do Republicans stick around? By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more »   Send Islamic State fighters held in Syria to Guantanamo Bay It might keep them from carrying out jihad against the West — and it would fulfill a Trump campaign promise. By Marc A. Thiessen  •  Read more »   DemocracyPost Why 2019 will be a tough year for populists Populist movements in Europe and the United States are facing headwinds By Dalibor Rohac  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Romney's first order of business Making the first branch of government relevant again. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more »   NBC News is standing by misleading story on Trump's visit to troops In the darkness of Christmas night, the president sneaked out of the White House en route to Iraq, undermining the premise of an NBC News story. By Erik Wemple  •  Read more »   Trump flubs another routine presidential task He makes a visit to the troops all about him. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more »   The Plum Line An end to the shutdown depends entirely on Trump's hurt feelings The most important factor? Whether Trump can save face. By Paul Waldman  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The grouch who stole Christmas Tis the season to be a jerk. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more »   Made by History How women used civil disobedience to change American politics Breaking laws to break the glass ceiling By Connie Hassett-Walker  •  Read more »   PostEverything Mattis was a deeply flawed defense secretary The recent fawning evaluations are hard to square with his record. By Bob Wilson  •  Read more »   Morning Bits: Trump has painted himself into a corner Must-read links to start the day. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter PowerPost's daily guide to cybersecurity news and policy, by reporter Derek Hawkins. Sign Up  »

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