Remember the scripted message that 45 made was a defendable legal argument for negotiations however, the opposition response gave an ill prepared rebuttal due to last minute fixing because everybody expected a National Emergency to be declared. FISA brings down the house. Logic?
By preparing for the fact the President has the legal authority to do so; isn't it best if he first make the case?
If they come to table they lose. If they continue the shutdown they lose. DECLAS brings down the house. Human trafficking drops haven't started yet.