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<em>The Atlantic </em>Politics &amp; Policy Daily: Bern Again

A few hours after his announcement, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont had already out-fundraised his 2020 competitors.
Source: Dennis Van Tine / Reuters

What We’re Following Today

It’s Tuesday, February 19. Sixteen states have officially signed on to a lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration over his plans to use emergency powers to divert funds to build a southern border wall. The suit argues that shifting funds meant for drug interdiction, law enforcement, and military construction will hurt these states’ residents.

Here’s what else we’re following today:

You guessed it, running. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced that he, too,

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