In dueling speeches, neither Trump nor Dems give ground on border barrier impasse

TALKING PAST EACH OTHER: Teleprompter Trump delivered the presidential address to the nation last night on what he called “a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border.” President Trump was lacking the spontaneity and energy of his extemporaneous media availabilities, but his arguments were all familiar.

“Over the years, thousands of Americans have been brutally killed by those who illegally entered our country, and thousands more lives will be lost if we don’t act right now.”