But Mr. Trump has rescinded the program, which offers temporary, renewable work permits. It would have appropriated $25 billion for border security, including construction of the president’s proposed wall, over a 10-year period — but not immediately, as Mr. Trump demands. And it did not make changes to the diversity visa lottery system, which Mr. Trump wants to end. In a conference call with reporters before voting began, a senior White House official lashed out at Mr. Graham. Mr. Trump praised the House legislation on Thursday, saying that it “enshrines” his immigration principles.

Source: New York Times February 15, 2018 20:48 UTC