A national emergency could help make up the difference, though it largely depends on which statutes he invokes. A national emergency allows Trump to unlock certain funds provided under statutes previously passed by Congress. A White House official told CNN late Thursday night that Trump would announce his executive actions, including a national emergency, at 10 a.m. Friday. House Democrats, for one, are expected to pursue legal challenges in the event of a national emergency proclamation. But chances of succeeding are slim, given that the definition of a national emergency is vague.

Source: CNN February 14, 2019 22:04 UTC