Article snippet: The idea of MORE declaring a national emergency in order to build his southern border wall is back on the table at the White House — but it is a divisive suggestion, even among his own advisers. Hard-liners, including senior adviser Stephen Miller and, reportedly, trade adviser Peter Navarro, are among those advocating for such a declaration. But others, including the president’s son-in-law and senior adviser MORE, are much more ambivalent. Kushner acknowledges that the president has the power to make such a declaration, but he is urging that the focus should remain on a legislative solution. The discussion has been given new urgency after Trump suffered a serious defeat on the government shutdown, capitulating without any funding for the wall after 35 days. Instead, the president agreed to a short-term spending measure funding the government for three weeks. Stung when some commentators said he had caved, Trump hinted at a declaration of national emergency on Twitter, writing on Friday that there was “the understanding that in 21 days, if no deal is done, it’s off to the races!” One senior White House official insisted to The Hill that when it comes to a declaration of national emergency “nothing has changed … [Trump] knows he can use it if he wants.” Meanwhile, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on Monday that “Democrats have signaled to us that they are willing to actually get serious” on negotiations over border security. After Trump cav... Link to the full article to read more