Trump wants Congress to pass legislation that addresses immigration issues, including the border wall, changing the way visas are allotted and other immigration restrictions. Although Republicans control Congress, disagreements between moderates and conservatives in the party have impeded a speedy legislative fix. Standoffs over spending levels and immigration led to a three-day government shutdown, mostly over a weekend, in January and an hours-long shutdown in February. Trump has requested $25 billion to build the border wall and $1.6 billion has already appropriated for the project. Lawmakers met with Trump last week to discuss the appropriations process to fund the government by the September deadline.

Source: Standard Digital July 29, 2018 15:56 UTC