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...

Source: Wall Street Journal February 26, 2019 12:56 UTC