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President Trump has tapped existing but rarely used laws to aid his immigration actions. Supporters see pragmatism, while critics warn of overreach.

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In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has taken a bludgeon to the government, civil society, civil rights laws, ...

In debates about declining birth rates, we ignore the joy of parenting.