He also said he was willing to accept a steel barrier instead of a concrete wall. Democrats have signalled they could accept a deal that precluded a concrete wall but provided funding for a steel barrier. I think that's by intention," said Mulvaney, who is serving as the top White House aide in an acting capacity. Trump said on Sunday that he should not have to lower his demand for $5.6 billion in border security funding. Democratic Senator Doug Jones, appearing on the same program, said the White House has not presented a plan to use the money.

Source: The Star January 06, 2019 14:16 UTC