Trump Says Border Plan a ‘Waste of Time’ If It Lacks Wall Money
- House Democrats offer border security plan with no fence money
- Staff-level talks continue as Feb. 15 shutdown looms
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President Donald Trump said a bipartisan committee’s plan to avoid another government shutdown will be a "waste of time" if it doesn’t include a border wall, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hinted that she’s open to some new fencing but not a wall to boost border security.
Trump has threatened a new government shutdown after Feb. 15 if a new spending bill doesn’t fund a wall or physical barriers. He also is considering whether to declare a national emergency and bypass Congress to get funds for a wall at the border with Mexico.