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Donald Trump's push for a huge barrier on the US-Mexico border has sparked a political blame game. Source: AAP

United States President Donald Trump has delivered a prime-time televised address to the nation, urging Congress to approve funding for the construction of his proposed U-S-Mexico border barrier. An impasse between President Trump and Democrats in the House of Representatives over funding for the barrier has led to a partial shutdown of the government, which is approaching its third week.


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United States President Donald Trump has delivered a prime-time televised address to the nation, urging Congress to approve funding for the construction of his proposed U-S-Mexico border barrier. An impasse between President Trump and Democrats in the House of Representatives over funding for the barrier has led to a partial shutdown of the government, which is approaching its third week.



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