Morning Jolt: The Compromising Background of Jamal Khashoggi’s Work

Making the click-through worthwhile: how customs and border-patrol agents can make the argument for a security fence, three easily overlooked comments from President Trump’s visit in Iraq, and some surprising revelations about Jamal Khashoggi that complicate the initial narrative about his work.

Finally, Trump Will Make His Fencing Argument at the Border

The first rule of storytelling and writing is "Show, don't tell." It probably applies to presidential arguments as well. In Iraq yesterday — more on that surprise trip below — President Trump said he would soon travel to the border and showcase what's been built, and what needs to be built:

We've also built new wall a lot.  But we just gave out a contract that, when it's all completed out, it'll be 115 miles.  That's a lot.  We're talking about 500 to 550 miles.  And this will be — just this one contract is 115.  I'm going there — I assume you're coming with me — on probably the end of January, a little bit before the State of the Union.  I think we're going to do it before the State of the Union Address.  I'll be going to Texas, and we're going to be sort of ...

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The Compromising Background of Jamal Khashoggi's Work Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: how customs and border-patrol agents can make the argument for a security fence, three easily overlooked comments from President Trump’s visit in Iraq, and some surprising revelations about Jamal Khashoggi that complicate the initial narrative about his work. Finally, Trump Will Make His Fencing Argument at the Border The first rule of storytelling and writing is "Show, don't tell." It probably applies to presidential arguments as well. In Iraq yesterday — more on that surprise trip below — President Trump said he would soon travel to the border and showcase what's been built, and what needs to be built: We've also built new wall a lot.  But we just gave out a contract that, when it's all completed out, it'll be 115 miles.  That's a lot.  We're talking about 500 to 550 miles.  And this will be — just this one contract is 115.  I'm going there — I assume you're coming with me — on probably the end of January, a little bit before the State of the Union.  I think we're going to do it before the State of the Union Address.  I'll be going to Texas, and we're going to be sort of ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Character Is Destiny Jonah Goldberg Trump's character will be his downfall. Trump Should Veto MLB's Foul Deal with Cuba Elliott Abrams The Cuban government gets 25 percent of any signing bonus, or for older players, 15–20 percent of the total value of the player's contract. Trump Administration Will Appeal Asylum Ruling Mairead McArdle The Trump administration will appeal a federal court ruling blocking the shut down of asylum claims by migrants who enter the country illegally. ADVERTISEMENT The Mission in Syria Was Mission Creep Michael Brendan Dougherty The aim of defeating ISIS shifted to that of fighting Iran and establishing regime change in Damascus. The Mueller Investigation Is Stirring Up More Trouble Than It's Finding Victor Davis Hanson The investigation has found everything but collusion. 2019: The Washington Uncertainty Principle Kevin D. Williamson The U.S. government, on balance, does more harm than good, and should be redesigned. Beware Silicon Valley's Gifts to Our Schools Michelle Malkin Their tech toys do more harm than good for our children's education. CBP Orders Medical Checks on Minors After Second Child Dies in Custody Mairead McArdle U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday ordered medical checks of every child in its custody after a second child died in custody Monday night. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 30% TODAY Photo Essays Cartoons of the Day: December 26, 2018 Cartoons of the Day: December 24, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.