Who won the budget battle? Some conservative commentators are admitting that Trump turned down more money before the shutdown. Trump is not looking good. Then I read this paragraph in a White House briefing Q linked to.   Division C, section 537, provides that the Department of Justice may not use any funds to prevent implementation of medical marijuana laws by various States and territories.  I will treat this provision consistent with the President’s constitutional responsibility to faithfully execute the laws of the United States.  Read this again.  the Department of Justice may not use any funds to prevent implementation of medical marijuana laws by various States and territories.  I will treat this provision consistent with the President’s constitutional responsibility to faithfully execute the laws of the United States.  Reread prevent implementation  Doesn't say anything about not enforcing current federal laws. Read through the whole thing. Everything the left thought they won on, they actually lost. Trump appeared to be weak. Now why would someone want to appear weak? Art of War, anyone?