Here are some of the stories making news in Washington and politics today. _____________________• President Trump declared that he was “not happy” about the bipartisan compromise on border security, but said he did not think the government would shut down on Friday. The deal includes just $1.375 billion for new fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, much less than in the proposal he rejected in December. • The agreement would pay for 55 miles of new border fencing, a far cry from the 1,000-mile wall that Mr. Trump wants. Here’s a visual look at what's been built on the border.

Source: New York Times February 13, 2019 04:52 UTC