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PowerPost Federal government shutdown enters second week with no resolution in sight Republican officials try to pin the blame on Democrats, but they are not budging as the GOP debates what exactly constitutes a border "wall." By Mike DeBonis · Read more After lunch with Trump, Lindsey Graham shifts course on Syria: 'I think the president's taking this really seriously' The Republican senator had previously criticized Trump's troop withdrawal decision, which he said was an "Obama-like mistake." By Felicia Sonmez · Read more   Former U.S. commander calls Trump dishonest and immoral McChrystal also criticized Trump on foreign policy and disputed the president's claim that the Islamic State has been defeated. By Felicia Sonmez · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   'Our agents did everything they could': Customs and Border Protection head defends agency after deaths of two children Meanwhile, incoming chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), said he'll hold hearings. By Aaron Blake · Read more   Ocasio-Cortez fires back after McCaskill calls her 'a bright and shiny new object' Rep.-elect Ocasio-Cortez takes aim at the outgoing Democratic senator. By Deanna Paul · Read more   Analysis A year of unprecedented deception: Trump averaged 15 false claims a day in 2018 Trump made nearly three times as many false or misleading claims in 2018 as in his first year as president. By Glenn Kessler · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   A year of unprecedented deception: Trump averaged 15 false claims a day in 2018 Trump made nearly three times as many false or misleading claims in 2018 than during his first year as president By Glenn Kessler · Read more   Shelby defends Fed chairman, says Trump can't fire him without cause The Republican senator said Jerome Powell is "doing a good job." Trump has repeatedly railed against Powell and recently asked advisers whether he has the power to fire him. By Felicia Sonmez · Read more   Analysis John Kelly paints yet another dim portrait of Trump In an exit interview with the Los Angeles Times, the departing White House chief of staff echoes what other top Trump administration officials have said publicly and privately: Trump is someone who needs containing. By Aaron Blake · Read more   Recommended for you Get the Technology 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up

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