That’s despite the fact that his administration has already spent millions constructing wall prototypes near the border in San Diego. Trump had once vowed to build a concrete border wall, but now says the barrier will be made of steel slats. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2019Trump is still digging in his heels, demanding billions for a border barrier that Democrats won’t provide. With the talks stalled, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said House Democrats intend to start passing individual bills to reopen agencies. Mulvaney said Trump was willing to forgo a concrete wall for steel or other materials.

Source: National Post January 06, 2019 05:49 UTC