WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: U.S. President Donald Trump argues about border security with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in the Oval Office on December 11, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) less WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: U.S. President Donald Trump argues about border security with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in the Oval Office on December 11, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by ... more Photo: Mark Wilson Photo: Mark Wilson Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: U.S. President Donald Trump argues about border security with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in the Oval Office on December 11, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) less WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: … [Read more...] about Trump threatens shutdown in wild TV tiff
Trump threatens shutdown
As Trump threatens shutdown, Sen. Ted Cruz pitches $25B border wall funding bill
By Kevin Diaz Updated 7:43 pm CST, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 People look on from the Mexican side, left, as U.S. Border Patrol agents on the other side of the U.S. border wall in San Diego prepare for the arrival of hundreds of pro-migration protesters, seen from Tijuana, Mexico, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. >>See how the border wall has looked over the years in the photos that follow... less People look on from the Mexican side, left, as U.S. Border Patrol agents on the other side of the U.S. border wall in San Diego prepare for the arrival of hundreds of pro-migration protesters, seen from ... more Photo: Rebecca Blackwell, STF / Associated Press Photo: Rebecca Blackwell, STF / Associated Press Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close Image 1 of 39 People look on from the Mexican side, … [Read more...] about As Trump threatens shutdown, Sen. Ted Cruz pitches $25B border wall funding bill
Trump threatens shutdown in wild encounter with Dems
Matthew Daly and Catherine Lucey Associated Press Published 7:16 PM EST Dec 11, 2018 Washington – In a wild Oval Office confrontation, President Donald Trump heatedly threatened to shut down the U.S. government Tuesday as he and Democratic leaders bickered over funding for his promised border wall and offered a grim preview of life in Washington the next two years under divided government. Trump and House and Senate Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer squabbled for more than 15 minutes in the stunning, televised encounter. Each of them, especially Trump, interrupted the others to question facts, quibble over election results and lob insults. Trump questioned Pelosi’s ability to count votes in her own House. She questioned his manhood – after she left the building. The public clash marked Trump’s first meeting with the newly empowered Democrats since their midterm victories that put them in control of the House, laying bare the tensions … [Read more...] about Trump threatens shutdown in wild encounter with Dems
Trump threatens shutdown in wild encounter with Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a wild Oval Office confrontation, President Donald Trump heatedly threatened to shut down the U.S. government Tuesday as he and Democratic leaders bickered over funding for his promised border wall and offered a grim preview of life in Washington the next two years under divided government.Trump and House and Senate Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer squabbled for more than 15 minutes in the stunning, televised encounter. Each of them, especially Trump, interrupted the others to question facts, quibble over election results and lob insults.Trump questioned Pelosi's ability to count votes in her own House. She questioned his manhood — after she left the building.The public clash marked Trump's first meeting with the newly empowered Democrats since their midterm victories that put them in control of the House, laying bare the tensions on both sides and suggesting how divided government might work — or not — as the 2020 … [Read more...] about Trump threatens shutdown in wild encounter with Democrats
In quick reversal, Trump threatens shutdown over border wall
By Susan Cornwell and Roberta RamptonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to shut down the U.S. government if Congress does not provide enough funding for border security, reversing a stance he took a day earlier.Trump made his comments at a meeting with congressional Republican leaders at the White House about the legislative agenda for the next few months, including extending government funding past a Sept. 30 deadline.He said Congress was making "tremendous progress" on funding, but that he wanted to make good on a promise to fund border security. Trump has repeatedly threatened not to sign funding legislation if Congress fails to include enough money for a wall on the border with Mexico.Trump reiterated that threat on Wednesday. Responding to a reporter's question about a possible shutdown, he said: "If it happens, it happens. If it's about border security, I'm willing to do anything. We have to protect our borders." His stance … [Read more...] about In quick reversal, Trump threatens shutdown over border wall