WASHINGTON — The Latest on the government shutdown (all times local):12:10 p.m.Top Democrats say President Donald Trump would face legal and political challenges if he tries to declare a national emergency to build the border wall with Mexico. The GOP senator said Sunday that Congress could “reopen much of the government” while talks continue over building President Donald Trump’s promised border wall with Mexico. Trump had once vowed to build a concrete border wall, but now says the barrier will be made of steel slats. The White House press secretary says President Donald Trump is prepared to bypass Congress if necessary by declaring a national emergency to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. President Donald Trump is scheduled to be at Camp David for a retreat with White House staff on border security and other topics.

Source: National Post January 06, 2019 14:45 UTC