What Is a National Emergency?

The president has claimed he's going to declare a national emergency in the midst of the government shutdown, but what exactly does that mean?

Issues What Is a National Emergency? The president has claimed he's going to declare a national emergency in the midst of the government shutdown, but what exactly does that mean? READ NOW READ THESE Who's More Likely to Vote, Women or Men? Are You Considered a Millennial? The U.S. Government's Role in Sterilizing Women of Color You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.