The White House pushed for a “large down payment” on President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall in exchange for a potential deal to reopen the government for three weeks.
The statement followed the failure of two Senate bills — one backed by Republicans and one put forward by Democrats — to end the partial shutdown now in its 34th day. The measure which did not include funds for the barrier earned more support, including votes from six Republicans, in the GOP-held chamber.
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