Donald Trump signs first veto to secure funding for border wallUS President Donald Trump displays his veto, which overrides congressional opposition to his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border. [AFP]Donald Trump signed the first veto of his presidency Friday, overriding congressional opposition to secure emergency funds to build more walls on the US-Mexico border.Trump declared in the Oval Office that he was "proud" to sign the veto. Trump's emergency declaration allows him to secure funding for construction of border walls after he failed to get authorization from Congress. Opponents, who accuse Trump of executive overreach and overhyping the problem on the border, could now use court challenges to halt the emergency measure. SEE ALSO :Trump allowed to enforce ban on transgender militaryAn attempt to override the veto will be held on March 26, she announced.

Source: Standard Digital March 15, 2019 21:56 UTC