Trenton, New Jersey is the capital.
Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, and Delaware were known as Border states during the American Civil War. Border states were the slave states that didn't leave the union.
I think the president is trying to remain neutral with the relationship with other countries but still wanting to get things done the way he sees fit. I think the president has a close relationship with the majority of Congress. I think things are happening in Washington, some are good and some are bad, it really depends on one's opinion.