'This isn’t about the border. It’s about the Constitution of the United States.” Democrats in the House move to assert congressional power over government spending.
WASHINGTON—The House was set to pass a measure Tuesday afternoon curtailing President Trump’s effort to redirect federal funds toward building a border wall, as Democrats moved to assert congressional power over government spending.
Mr. Trump recently declared a national emergency over the southern border after Congress passed a spending bill that appropriates $1.38 billion for 55 miles of barriers—significantly less than the $5.7 billion he had demanded. Dissatisfied with the lower figure, the president announced he would...President Trump has declared a national emergency to fund a barrier at the border with Mexico. But what constitutes a national emergency and how will the funding work? Jason Bellini reports.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
House Democrats investigate White House plan to transfer nuclear technology to SaudisThe report singled out ex-advisor Michael Flynn and Trump's longtime friend Tom Barrack, as key players in efforts to ram through the plan.
Consulte Mais informação »
'Difficult to watch': House Democrats tour facility housing migrant children'What I did not see — and this is a message for the Trump administration — I did not see criminals, I did not see gang members. I saw kids who have hope that this country will welcome them,' Rep. Mucarsel-Powell said.
Consulte Mais informação »
Meet the Department of Justice veteran helping House Democrats take on the Trump administrationDouglas Letter, a Justice veteran, is advising Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats as they prepare to take on the Trump administration and the president's policies.
Consulte Mais informação »
House Democrats Plan Resolution Challenging Trump's Emergency DeclarationThe Democratic majority is likely to approved the resolution and then the law says the Republican-controlled Senate would have to consider the measure too.
Consulte Mais informação »