Headline Roundup • June 19th, 2018
President Trump Threatens Government Shutdown Over Border Wall Funding
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President Trump threatened during a meeting with GOP senators and White House officials to shut down the government over full funding for his border wall, according to multiple reports.
The president complained in a private meeting that Senate Republicans won’t fully fund his wall — and threatened a shutdown in September.
President Trump is reportedly furious that his border wall is not being fully funded. In a private meeting with members of the U.S. Senate, Trump was frustrated that the funds for his $25 billion project are not being served upfront. The president also threatened to shutdown the government in order to get the funds he needs for this critical campaign promise
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