Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: the difference between a constitutional crisis and a constitutional conflict.
Washington Roundup: Defining A 'Constitutional Conflict'
If the judicial branch gets involved, you can call it a "constitutional crisis." For now, it's more of a conflict.
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Posted: 8:29 p.m. EDT May 13, 2019
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Lawmakers reach unofficial deal on government funding
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