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The immigration order continued to trigger legal fights, airport confusion, and political blowback as the administration dug in instead of clarifying its own policy. By January 31, the mess was no longer just about the original signature moment; it had become a broader test of whether the White House could execute even a basic national-security policy without stepping on a rake.
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The immigration order continued to trigger legal fights, airport confusion, and political blowback as the administration dug in instead of clarifying its own policy. By January 31, the mess was no longer just about the original signature moment; it had become a broader test of whether the White House could execute even a basic national-security policy without stepping on a rake.
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The immigration order continued to trigger legal fights, airport confusion, and political blowback as the administration dug in instead of clarifying its own policy. By January 31, the mess was no longer just about the original signature moment; it had become a broader test of whether the White House could execute even a basic national-security policy without stepping on a rake.
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