US President Donald Trump says he'd be willing to sign a two-week government funding extension to allow for ceremonies honouring the life of former President George HW Bush.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump says lawmakers have asked him for an extension after Bush's death late on Friday.
The 41st president is set to be honoured with a state funeral next week including plans to lie in state in the Capitol this week, a ceremony at the National Cathedral and a national day of mourning Wednesday.
Trump says: "I would absolutely consider it and probably get it."
Trump had been gearing up for a showdown at the end of the week as he's sought billions for the construction of a wall along the US-Mexico border.
