WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has told lawmakers that it probably will cost more to care for migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico than the $2.9 billion in emergency money requested just two weeks ago. Democrats also have offered money to care for the influx of immigrants from Central America, though they say they will deny President Donald Trump’s request for additional immigration agents. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., wants to get the long-overdue measure completed by the end of next week. Negotiations are going better of late but it’s not clear when a deal may be reached. Talks are focusing on conditions that Democrats want to place on the border assistance.

Source: National Post May 18, 2019 17:26 UTC